Support the Trans Belonging Fund
November is Trans Awareness Month—a celebration and recognition of transgender communities and people. Trans Awareness Month also includes Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-trans violence. Join us for a month of focused educational, social, and community activities as we continue to raise visibility, belonging, and understanding of trans and nonbinary people and to advocate for students.
List of events
Gender Affirming Clothing Closet
November 9 & 10, 2023 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Michigan Union, Spectrum Center (3020)
Sponsored by Spectrum Center
Check out a collection of clothing donated by the U-M community and take home whatever you find that makes you feel great. A variety of clothing and accessories will be available as well as a space for folks to try any clothing on! (See link for details on donating to the clothing closet!)
Advocacy through Storytelling: A Conversation with lea robinson
November 14, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
UMMA, Helmut Stern Auditorium
Sponsored by Spectrum Center, University of Michigan Museum of Art, LSA DE&I, SSW DE&I, and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center
[Register] Spectrum Center presents a conversation-style event with actor, writer, and rising star lea robinson.
Sweet Sensations
November 15, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Union, Spectrum Center (3020)
Sponsored by Spectrum Center and Notably Black and Gay
[Register] An interactive workshop, with Tory Sparks (they/them), centering queer and trans people based on consent, communication, dating, and relationships. Dive deeper into engaging in intimacy in ways that are gender-affirming.
Trans and Nonbinary Passport Clinic
November 17, 2023 | 12:00 - 3:00pm
Weiser Hall 225
Sponsored by Spectrum Center, School of Social Work Office of Global Activities, and U-M Center for Global and Intercultural Study
[Register] Washtenaw County Clerk's office will assist students and community members to apply for, renew, or make changes to their passport in the form of a name change or updated gender marker.
Trans Day of Remembrance Banquet
November 20, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Union, Pendleton Ballroom
Sponsored by Spectrum Center
[Register] Join Spectrum Center as we gather to honor transgender and nonbinary people whose lives were taken by anti-trans violence in the past year.
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Related news and resources
Announcing the Trans Belonging Fund
The University of Michigan’s Spectrum Center is launching a new fund aimed at helping transgender students belong and succeed. The Trans Belonging Fund will enhance programming and initiatives supporting trans and nonbinary students and increase education on gender for the larger campus community.
Trans guide to U-M
Find policies, guides, and information that may be relevant to you or someone you know, including:
- Nondiscrimination, bathroom, and name policies
- Healthcare and housing
- Updating your documents