{"id":1518,"date":"2015-08-31T18:12:44","date_gmt":"2015-08-31T22:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bco-test.bates.edu\/intercultural\/?page_id=1518"},"modified":"2026-11-02T15:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T20:28:56","slug":"sparq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/student-center-belonging-community\/sparq\/","title":{"rendered":"SPARQ: LGBTQ+ student program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Established in 2015, SPARQ is a program of the Student Center for Belonging and Community (SCBC) that offers a consistent presence to inspire and foster a sense of community and connection for LGBTQ+, questioning\/exploring and ally students at Bates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See below for some frequently asked questions and check out the side panel to navigate to learn more about our events and offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions about SPARQ? Contact Asst Director for LGBTQ+ Programs at adelreal@bates.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SPARQ FAQ<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SPARQ Signature Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SPARQ Peer Advisors<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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LGBTQ+ Student Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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LGBTQ+ Flags<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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LGBTQ+ terminology<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOn Friday night, we hosted our first Native Night<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\"On\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tOur student-led programs kicked off this week! SCB<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\"Our\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tA HUGE thank you to the absolutely iconic @sashave<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>
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