Carthage participates in SafeZone, a national effort to develop, enhance, and maintain environments that are culturally competent and supportive to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

Carthage College “SafeZones” are inclusive spaces for individuals who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ communities, and where all people can feel welcome and safe to talk about LGBTQ+ issues.

LGBTQ SafeZone Representatives & Contacts

Chris Grugel 
Instructional Technology Librarian 
Hedberg Library 212
262-551-6555
cgrugel@carthage.edu 

Sheryl Konrad
Laboratory Manager for the Biology Department and Neuroscience Program; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biology
Straz 269
262-551-6612
skonrad@carthage.edu

Richard LaHue
Manager of Media and Learning Services 
Hedberg Library 166
262-551-5793
rlahue@carthage.edu 

Mike Love
Director of Media and End User Services
Hedberg Library 166
262-551-6111
mlove@carthage.edu 

Joseph Towey
Student Success Advisor
Todd Wehr Center 115
262-551-5768
jtowey@carthage.edu 

Cindy Welch
Administrative Assistant, Division of Arts and Humanities
Lentz Hall 307
262-551-5742
cwelch@carthage.edu