October is LGBT History Month—an annual observance of the histories, cultures, and contributions of LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
And queer history is our history.
We love the commitment of the U-M community in centering queer and trans joy, histories, and experiences through their educational events, social gatherings, and discussions.
Departments and student organizations will be hosting events throughout October—here, we've created a one-stop shop to find what's happening on campus for LGBT History Month.
Events across campus
Help us co-create this calendar by submitting your event. Posted events will also receive access to a special commemorative LGBT History Month badge they can append to their marketing materials.
Michigan Soccer Pride Day Games
October 1, 2023 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
U-M Soccer Stadium (2250 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)
Sponsored by the University of Michigan Athletic Department
Michigan Men's and Women's Soccer are hosting their annual Pride Day Games on October 1st as part of a doubleheader.
Let's Have a Ball: LGBT History Month Kickoff
October 3, 2023 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Michigan Union, Pendleton Ballroom
Sponsored by Spectrum Center's LGBT History Month planning committee and MESA
[Registration required] Spectrum Center and the LGBT History Month planning committee invite you to a kickoff for our month-long celebration. This event will emulate the Kiki ballroom scene and provide historical context and personal experiences. The audience will be immersed in the show - get ready!
Amor y Orgullo (Love and Pride)
October 7, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:45 p.m.
Trotter Multicultural Center Basement
Sponsored by MESA and Spectrum Center
[Registration required] Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and LGBTQ History Month with a night of community, food, and music by Queer Latinx artists! Come runway-ready... we can't wait to see you there!
Michigan Volleyball Pride Night
October 11, 2023 | 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Crisler Center (333 E Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)
Sponsored by the University of Michigan Athletic Department
Michigan Volleyball is hosting their annual Pride Night game at Crisler Center on Wednesday, October 11th at 8:00 p.m.
The Past, Present, and Future of Queer Representation in TV & Film
October 12th, 2023 | 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Yuri Kochiyama Multicultural Lounge - South Quad
Sponsored by M-Housing Diversity and Inclusion
[Registration required] Residents and M-Housing student leaders are invited to attend this dialogue surrounding the various portrayals, and lack thereof, of LGBTQIA+ people in television and movies.
Drag As Resistance: Conversation and performance featuring Monét X Change
October 12, 2023 | 7:00 p.m doors
Necto, 516 E Liberty St.
Sponsored by Necto, Arts Initiative, Spectrum Center, LSA, and the Arts & Resistance theme semester
With local panelists and performers Jadein Black, Pinball McQueen, and more, moderated by Larry La Fountain-Stokes and emceed by Perry Dox. Entry 18+ with I.D., and free with MCard.
Pronouns 101 open workshop
October 18, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Michigan Union, Pond Room
Sponsored by Spectrum Center
[Registration required] A 2-hour workshop on the basics of pronouns and their usage put on by the Spectrum Center. Participants will have the chance to practice using different sets of pronouns and work on bystander intervention skills. Open to the U-M students, staff, and faculty.
The Politics of Desire in Higher Education—A public talk by Dr. D-L Stewart
October 18, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
UMMA, Helmut Stern Auditorium
Sponsored by Spectrum Center; UMMA; Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Trotter Multicultural Center; Rackham Graduate School; Center for Campus Involvement; Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs; Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education; National Center for Institutional Diversity; Marsal Education DIJE Office; Institute for Research on Women and Gender; LSA Women's and Gender Studies
[Registration required] Over the course of his faculty career, Dr. D-L Stewart has focused most intently on the history and philosophy of higher education and the institutional systems and structures that affect the experiences, growth, development, and success of racially minoritized and queer and trans* students in historically white postsecondary institutions.
Center Awareness Day Open House
October 19, 2023 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Spectrum Center, Michigan Union 3020
Sponsored by Spectrum Center
Join Spectrum Center for an open house on Center Awareness Day, and to celebrate the grand reopening of the David Bohnett Foundation CyberCenter. Learn about the center, meet the staff team, get connected with other students, get resources, play games, get prizes, and enjoy light refreshments.
The Stroll movie screening
October 25, 2023 | 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Rackham Graduate School
Sponsored by University Students Against Rape
The history of New York's Meatpacking District told from the perspective of transgender sex workers who lived and worked there. Join STARS for a special screening of The Stroll, followed by a discussion with director Kristen Lovell and activists Jey'nce Poindexter and Nicole Denson.
Queer in STEM
October 27, 2023 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
OGPS Lounge (2nd level of Taubman Health Sciences Library)
Sponsored by the DEI Task Force at the U-M Medical School's Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The workshop will feature useful resources, a queer speaker and some focused small group discussions on issues that queer trainees face in STEM. We will go over existing data on LGBTQ+ experiences in STEM, and outline what straight allies can do to make their labs inclusive for queer scientists.
Towards Solidarity open workshop
October 30, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Michigan Union, Wolverine Room
Sponsored by Spectrum Center
[Registration required] A six-hour workshop that aims to deepen our U-M community's understanding of, and ability to engage with, LGBTQIA2S+ allyship. In Towards Solidarity, we move beyond basic conceptualizations of allyship and challenge participants to center liberation as they show up actively for LGBTQIA2S+ communities.
QT History Jeopardy!
October 30, 2023 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Spectrum Center
Sponsored by Spectrum Center and the Center for Campus Involvement
Come learn about LGBTQIA2S+ history and engage in friendly competition with your peers! We will be catering food, and raffling out prizes and giveaways for attendees.
Planning committee
A powerhouse group of dedicated U-M staff and students—thank you for your work!
- Angie Freeman, Spectrum Center
- Ryan Ursing, Spectrum Center
- Kaila Sell, Center for Campus Involvement
- Maricella Reyes, Trotter Multicultural Center
- Ruby Flores-Camacho, Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs
- Riley Wilson, Ginsberg Center
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