OUTgrads is the university-wide LGBTQ group dedicated to developing community among Washington University graduate and professional students, faculty, and staff of all genders and sexual orientations, to promoting awareness of the issues that affect our communities, and to facilitating community involvement by our membership. We are especially concerned with promoting interdepartmental dialogue, providing support for graduate and professional students both socially and in their professional development, and encouraging advocacy on our campus and in the St. Louis area. General meetings and events are open to any member of the Washington University community.