LGBT Speakers Bureau Submit requests for a panel of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied peer educators to speak in your class, residence hall, or other campus venue through the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity. They have been instructed on how to speak publicly in constructive ways about sexual orientation and gender identity. Please plan three weeks ahead when inviting a panel. Under no circumstances will requests with a week or less notice be honored. You are encouraged to ask for a panel via the web at http://www.inform.umd.edu/EdRes/provost/lgbt/ (click on "Speakers Bureau" then again on "request here"). You may also submit requests to Luke Jensen at ljensen@deans.umd.edu or at 301.405.8721.