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Mission and History

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Our Mission

To encourage fellowship and to represent the needs of Virginia Tech's LGBTQIA+ community. The success of the society depends on alums, students, faculty, staff, and other partners, who are willing to volunteer and support the efforts of the society. Our goals are to:

  • Build a network of LGBTQIA+ alums
  • Promote close fellowship along LGBTQIA+ alums students and friends of the university
  • Establish effective relationships between Virginia Tech and LGBTQIA+ alums
  • Encourage LGBTQIA+ alums involvement with Virginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Alumni Association
  • Represent the needs and interest of LGBTQIA+ alums and supporters
  • Assist Virginia Tech in diversity and inclusion efforts
  • Help undergraduate and graduate students transition from the academic world to the work place

Our History

Founded in 2012, Ex Lapide (Latin for “Out of Stone”) is a free Virginia Tech alumni society for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and questioning alums and allies.

Ex Lapide Society of Virginia Tech