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October 30, 2019  |  By Hannah Brauer, Photographer/Writer Student Lead

LaVelle Ridley (she/her/hers), a Ph.D. candidate for English and Women’s Studies, has known she wanted to pursue graduate school since her sophomore year of her undergraduate program. She has worked tirelessly since then to bring her to the University of Michigan, where she is pursuing her dream of becoming a Women’s Studies professor and completing her dissertation on black literary, feminist, and queer studies.

El 2 de octubre 2019

Por Hannah Brauer (ella), fotógrafa y escritora para el Spectrum Center

October 2, 2019

By Hannah Brauer (she/her/hers), Photographer/Writer Student Lead

August 28, 2019Eryka Swank (she/her/hers), U-M senior studying community and global public health with a minor in gender and health, is dedicated to elevating the voices and experiences of the LGBTQ community.

September 1, 2018

As the new academic year begins, Spectrum Center staff is excited to welcome new students, staff, and faculty members to campus. We are also excited to engage more intentionally with returning individuals and groups within the LGBTQ communities. As we connect more intentionally with LGBTQ communities on and off campus, we are excited to share a few of our programs and offerings below:
 

April 3, 2017

Distinguighed alumni and friend of the Spectrum Center, John D. Evans, was inducted into the Cable Telecommunications Industry Hall of Fame in May 2016. John Evans was one of the founders of C-SPAN in 1977. John later served as its chairman and remains active on C-SPAN’s executive committee. He is also founder of the John D. Evans Foundation and through it has put into action his commitment to AIDS and cancer research and to the protection of the environment.  

November 16, 2016

Dan and Ted met over 32 years ago as undergraduate students at University of Michigan.  Their involvement at the Spectrum Center and the support they received, at a critical time for two young men making the transition into adulthood, inspired them to give back and philanthropically support the on-going important work of the Center.

June 13, 2016  |  By Will Sherry

Dear Spectrum Center community,

The University of Michigan Spectrum Center exists to create affirming and inclusive spaces for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and similarly-identified people to thrive. For those who are hurting, angered, and experiencing a myriad of emotions today and every day, we are here for you.

The Spectrum Center's 21st Lavender Graduation Ceremony took place on Thursday, April 28 at the Michigan Union. Over 150 guests came together to honor the accomplishments of this year's graduates, with dynamic and influential speakers, laughter, music, and cake. Students, family, friends, alumni, staff, and faculty applauded and recognized the tremendous strength and passion displayed by U-M's LGBTQ+ graduates. Vice President of Student Life Dr. E.

Lavender Commencement Address - April 28, 2016

March 31, 2016

The Spectrum Center was thrilled to have helped organize and support two weeks of events for LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Week March 13-25. The events offered created spaces in which both students and community members were able to engage and find information and resources that were meaningful, valuable, and useful to their own lives.

February 23, 2016

January 26, 2016

12 first-year students came together for our Winter Term FreshSpectives Retreat at the Trotter Multicultural Center on Saturday, January 16.

January 20, 2016

Hello Friends of the Spectrum Center!

December 16, 2015

October 28, 2015

The Spectrum Center hosted several exciting events this month for National Coming Out Week (NCOW). Various events for NCOW were offered each day October 12 – October 22. The primary purpose of NCOW is to provide the community a space for reflection and celebration of identities no matter where one is at in their journey.

October 28, 2015

The Spectrum Center held its annual Volunteer Retreat to welcome our student volunteers (old and new) to the Spectrum Center team September 27 from 9am-4pm at the University’s Challenge Program.

October 5, 2015

We're so excited for everyone to read about our fantastic Program Manager Tynishia Walker!