Get to know your FSU clubs: Spectrum Fanshawe

Chelsea Bancroft Culture November 29, 2019

CREDIT: SPECTRUM FANSHAWE
Consider joining Spectrum Fanshawe to make new LGBTQAI2S+ friends and find support during and after your studies.

President: Fraser Brown (He/Him/His) (with Spectrum 2018 – present)

Vice President: Amber Cowan (She/Her/Hers) (2019 – present)

Established: Early 2000’s

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Email: spectrumfanshawe@nullgmail.com / f_brown@nullfanshawec.ca

Social Media: Facebook – Spectrum Fanshawe (open to public), Spectrum Fanshawe 2019-2020 (open to members)

Spectrum Fanshawe was established by Richard MacDonagh (currently employed by London Inter- Community Health Center [LIHC]) in the early 2000’s as a safe space for Fanshawe’s LGBTQAI2S+ students to gather and meet each other. “We advocate for the rights of students, in addition to providing social programs for students,” said Spectrum president Fraser Brown.

“The club provides a safe space and fosters community for LGBTQAI2S+ here at Fanshawe College,” added Spectrum vice-president Amber Cowan. “It also connects students to community resources they can access in London once they are no longer a student.”

Both Cowan and Brown said they have been able to enjoy making new friends, connections and being able to find a support system within the Spectrum community here at Fanshawe.

Chelsea Bancroft is the Fanshawe Student Union’s (FSU) advocacy & communications coordinator. If you have any questions about Spectrum or other FSU clubs, you can contact her at 519.452.4109 ext. 6341 or c_bancroft68524@nullfanshawec.ca.