Welcome to GALA-ND/SMC!

In the fall of 1993, GALA-ND/SMC (Gay and Lesbian Alumni/ae of the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College) formed to help educate the academic community about sexual orientation issues and to promote solidarity among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered graduates from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Since its formation, GALA-ND/SMC has grown to an organization of more than 750 members.

We believe a visible national organization of lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual alumni is one important way to assist the student groups, OUTReach ND and the Feminist Collective and to educate the entire ND/SMC community on matters of sexual orientation. As alumni, we are in a unique position to do this. GALA-ND/SMC has already become an important way for members to network, re-connect with classmates, and communicate with other alumni across the country.

GALA-ND/SMC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization. It has no affiliation with -- and receives no financial support from -- the University of Notre Dame or Saint Mary's College. Annual dues are $50 and include a subscription to the newsletter