In a recent segment of WEMU's Washtenaw United, Spectrum Center director Jesse Beal talked with David Fair about institutional progress, ongoing work, and centering students in everything we do.
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Freeman offers advice on pronouns at work in HR trade publication
June 28, 2023
In an article from HRMorning, a human resources trade publication, Spectrum Center's Angie Freeman offered advice to writer Alison Roller on how HR professionals—and anyone—can contribute to a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQIA2S+ people.
Beal, Freeman, Peeler, Velázquez elected to national LGBTQ higher ed consortium
This spring, four University of Michigan Spectrum Center staff were elected to serve important roles within the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals. Jesse Beal, Angie Freeman, Lorant Peeler, and Des Velázquez will be officially seated this July, marking the first time four successful candidates have come from the same institution.
Support LGBTQIA2S+ students this Giving Blueday
February 25, 2023
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 the Spectrum Center this Giving Blueday, March 15, sustains and builds on our commitment to new leadership opportunities for U-M students and to provide funding for the programming that matters to them.
Jesse Beal named as Spectrum Center's director
Following a competitive national search, Jesse Beal has been chosen to lead the University of Michigan's Spectrum Center as its director. Beal, formerly the associate director of the center, had served as interim director following the promotion of Will Sherry to be Student Life's director of strategic initiatives. Their role was made permanent on December 1, 2022.
U-M among Campus Pride’s ‘Best of the Best’ for LGBTQ+ community
September 13, 2022
Written by Heather Guenther and originally published in the University Record
The University of Michigan has been named a “Best of the Best” university — and one of only two in the state of Michigan — by Campus Pride for building an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff.
Jim Toy Celebration of Liberation
You’re invited to join the Spectrum Center for the Jim Toy Celebration of Liberation, happening Friday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Michigan Theater. This event is an opportunity for community and friends to come together to honor Jim Toy, who passed away on New Year’s Day. Jim was co-founder of the Spectrum Center, and his legacy has been felt deeply across campus.