July 15, 2024
We’re seeking passionate students, staff, and faculty to help plan Spectrum Center's LGBT History Month kickoff event and curate our campus-wide calendar for October.
Column 1
Stay up-to-date on the latest center news, opportunities, and engagement, plus opportunities from beyond Spectrum Center through our Community Posting Board.
Column 2
NEWS
All Spectrum Center news
Serve on the 2024 LGBT History Month planning committee
Daily shines light on Spectrum Center history
June 28, 2024
Published on the day the center released its new interactive timeline, Shabelski's piece elevated the center's work from its founding in 1971 to its contemporary roles.
Spectrum Center’s new interactive timeline spotlights U-M and national LGBTQIA2S+ movements
June 28, 2024
Take a tour through time—view photos, watch videos, and explore queer history at U-M in our new interactive timeline.
5 ways to show up for LGBTQIA2S+ students this Pride Month—and every month
June 3, 2024
If you've desired ways to support LGBTQIA2S+ students and contribute to a more inclusive University of Michigan community, there are many paths to making an impact.
Spectrum Center announces 2024 award winners
April 16, 2024
Dr. Oluwami (Wami) Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Joseph Pearson-Green, Anna Verdiun Pomper, Atticus Jean-Josephine Spicer, and LGBTQ+ Nursing were recognized at Lavender Graduation.
U-M Pride Month kickoff events garner national attention
April 8, 2024
The Michigan Daily, Advocate, and PinkNews have highlighted several vibrant events celebrating U-M Pride Month, including an acclaimed poet, queer art showcase, and prom night.
Beal and Morton receive ACPA awards
April 1, 2024
Beal received the Petey Peterson Public Service Award and Morton received the Dr. Sheltreese D. McCoy Advocacy Award.
Seeking volunteers for 2024 Pride Month programming
March 25, 2024
Help bring these events to life! From setup to greeting and check-in to tear-down time, volunteers can sign up for 60-75 minute shifts on any of three key U-M Pride Month events.
Spectrum Center, MESA, Rackham, Engineering announce Pride Month
March 18, 2024
Spectrum Center is delighted to share an exciting lineup of March and April programming at the University of Michigan in honor and celebration of U-M Pride Month.
Giving Blueday: Support LGBTQIA2S+ students on March 13
February 21, 2024
Giving Blueday is the University of Michigan’s annual day of giving—where friends, alumni, and colleagues around the world support what they love most about U-M. Giving to Spectrum Center this Giving Blueday, March 13, is an investment in our students' wellbeing, success, and safety.
Seeking donations of new and unused personal care items
January 12, 2024
Our personal care station at Spectrum Center is running low, and the center is currently accepting donations to help restock key basics that a number of our students need.
$70K committed to Trans Belonging Fund in successful launch
December 4, 2023
In 25 days, 43 Spectrum Center friends collectively launched a new fund to help transgender students belong and succeed.
Say their names: TDOR gathering recapped by Michigan Daily
November 21, 2023
"Sixty-two faces flashed across the screen in the Pendleton Ballroom of the Michigan Union at the annual Trans Day of Remembrance Banquet. Under each picture, there was a name, age, date of death and, for some, a cause of death listed..."
University of Michigan launches Trans Belonging Fund
November 6, 2023
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.
Spectrum Center launches intro LGBTQIA2S+ webcourse following pilot success
October 25, 2023
This fall, Spectrum Center fully launched its free, one-hour webcourse for the University of Michigan community, following a successful year-long pilot. Students, faculty, and staff can register for and take Introduction to LGBTQIA2S+ Communities and Identities on Canvas.
Spectrum Center hosts Dr. D-L Stewart to talk desire and community transformation
October 23, 2023
“I want us together to consider the rootedness of desire as an embodied and affective force that sometimes overtly and sometimes subtly directs our thoughts and behaviors,” Dr. D-L Stewart said. “We might consider desire to be a vector... it has direction, it has movement, it takes us somewhere.”
“Do the work when nobody’s looking"—Freeman delivers keynote at Univ. of North Dakota conference
October 17, 2023
Angie Freeman, Spectrum Center's program manager for events and partnerships, delivered a keynote at "Queer Resilience: Breaking Boundaries," a day-long conference on October 10, 2023 at the University of North Dakota. The conference focused on LGBTQ+ issues in higher education.
Calling all December 2023 grads: Pick up your lavender cord and tassel
October 16, 2023
Are you graduating in December 2023? If so, come pick up a graduation tassel and cord at Spectrum Center. We still want to celebrate you!
"Living our values"— Chavous affirms right to use campus restrooms, locker rooms, changing rooms consistent with gender identity
October 13, 2023
The University of Michigan's vice provost for equity & inclusion and chief diversity officer has publicly affirmed the right of students, faculty, and staff to use campus restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms that are consistent with their gender identity.
Spectrum Center announces LGBT History Month lineup for October
September 29, 2023
Spectrum Center and groups across campus are delighted to share an exciting slate of October programming at the University of Michigan in honor and celebration of LGBT History Month. Events include a Kiki ballroom-inspired kickoff, drag show with Monét X Change, Michigan Athletics Pride Games, talk by Dr. D-L Stewart, workshops, screenings, and more!