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Ex Lapide Alum Society

A Hokie alum works a booth at Capital Pride

Ex Lapide (Latin for “Out of Stone”) is a free Virginia Tech alum society for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, alumni, and their allies.

Mission and purpose

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

Annual events

  • Student/Alumni Out at Work Networking Workshop and Social
  • Year Zero Celebration for LGBTQIA+ Graduates and friends
  • Capital Pride Celebration in Washington, DC
  • Ex Lapide at Capital Pride Information Booth
  • LGBTQIA+ Annual Reunion