| LGBTQ+ Equity Center Events & Announcements |
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THIS WEEK: Queer in the Workplace |
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Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center on Wednesday, November 19th from 4:00-6:00pm in the University Career Center (HBK 3135) for our annual Queer in the Workplace even! In partnership with the University Career Center, this workshop is designed as a networking opportunity to encourage participants to engage with professionals across genders and sexualities who can provide expert guidance on navigating inclusivity in workplace culture. Dinner will be served! This event is open to all! Contact lgbtq@umd.edu for any accommodation requests. |
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TOMORROW: Grad Student Craft Night |
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| Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for a Grad Student Craft Night Tuesday, November 18th, from 6:30-8:30pm in the Stamp Margaret Brent Room! Grad Student Craft Night will be an opportunity for graduate students from across the university to relax, share space, get creative, and socialize! The room will be set up with 8-9 round tables, each with a different craft or set of crafts to choose from. For questions or accommodations, email lgbtq@umd.edu. |
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THIS WEEK: Hope, Healing, & Mobilizing Against Hate: Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements |
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Join the Hope, Healing & Mobilizing Against Hate Committee on Trans Day of Visibility, Thursday, November 20th, 2025 from 12:00-5:00pm in McKeldin Library Room 6137 for Hope, Healing, & Mobilizing Against Hate: Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements. This event will include lunch, a facilitated dialogue about trans liberation, and a closing reflection centered on remembering and uplifting Trans lives lost over the years. Attendees are welcome to join for some or all of the program. The schedule is as follows: - 12:00pm: Lunch & Welcome
- 12:30-4:30pm: Dialogue Sessions
- 4:30pm: Trans Remembrance Vigil
All are welcome! For questions or accommodations, email hopeheal@umd.edu. |
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The LGBTQ+ Equity Center Clothing Closet |
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| There's a new campus resource in Marie Mount Hall! Introducing... the LGBTQ+ Equity Center Clothing Closet! The Clothing Closet is open every weekday, Monday-Friday, from 10:30am-3:30pm. Stop by during our Community Hours to browse our current selections of FREE new and used clothing, accessories, and hygiene products! We will also be accepting walk-in donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-2:00pm, or by appointment. Come by the Center in 2411 Marie Mount Hall or email us at lgbtq@umd.edu to learn more! |
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center Winter Celebration |
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| Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center and UMD community for our annual Winter Celebration on Tuesday, December 9th, from 11:00am-2:00pm in the Stamp Atrium! Gather with community members for a wintry afternoon of community-building, food, music, games and more! All are welcome. For questions and accommodations, email lgbtq@umd.edu. |
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LGBTQ+ Open Mic Night Interest Survey |
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| Calling all poets, musicians, and comics! The LGBTQ+ Equity Center is potentially hosting an Open Mic event in Spring 2026! Please note that this is not a sign-up sheet; the data collected from this form will be used to plan the event. For questions, email lgbtq@umd.edu. |
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Queer Art Seminar: Performing Care |
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| How do we take care of each other in this moment? How does care shape the art we make? Join friends and colleagues on Tuesday, December 2nd, at 7:00pm in The Clarice Room 3300 for “Performing Care,” a hands-on workshop for artists of all disciplines and experience levels. Theatremaker and educator, Adil Mansoor, will explore various contemporary artists, including sculptor Simone Leigh and theatermaker Brian Lobel, whose works embody acts of care. |
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| Adil Mansoor is the writer and performer in Amm(i)gone, which will be presented at The Clarice Dec. 4, 5 and 6, with a Q&A after the first and second performances. |
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Whether you love fiction, fantasy, or a fresh find, Queer Book Club has it all! Join us on Fridays from 4:00-5:00pm in the LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2411 Marie Mount Hall) to chat with other book-loving folks, eat and drink light refreshments, and read some fantastic books by fantastic authors!
This week, we will begin our next book, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo This week's meeting will be on Friday, November 21st. |
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| Please note that you do not need to own the book or have read the book in order to attend! We will provide you with a copy of each book and you are welcome to attend any meeting whether or not you have had the opportunity to read! For questions or accommodations requests, email lgbtq@umd.edu. |
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Equity Center Recess Break |
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| Stop by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for our weekly Recess Breaks! This semester, Recess Breaks take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00-2:00pm in the LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2411 Marie Mount Hall). For questions or accommodations, email lgbtq@umd.edu. |
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Upcoming Recess Breaks include...
Monday, November 17th: Commuter and Transfer Student Social Hours
Wednesday, November 19th: Arts & Crafts: Embroidery
Friday, November 21st: Game Day! Play our board and card games or bring a video game! |
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| Community Events & Announcements |
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| The Equity Center isn't the only organization bringing you into community! Read below for more information on programming across campus. |
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The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP), is hosting a Food Drive to help increase supplies for the Campus Pantry. This effort aims to better support our faculty and staff who may be facing food insecurity during these challenging times. We invite you to contribute by donating any of the following items:- Canned foods
- Nonperishable items such as rice, pasta, ramen, dry cereals, oats, grains, broths, and spices
- Hygiene products
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Donation boxes are conveniently located in: - Health Center Ground Floor, in front of the reception desk
- Health Center First Floor, near the main entrance
- OCSRM (3101 Susquehanna Hall)
- CLOC (Seneca Building)
- Faculty Ombunds BPS 112 (Psych Main Office Suite)
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TODAY: CARE Trauma-Informed Therapy Group |
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| The LGBTQ+ Equity Center is partnering with CARE to Stop Violence to host a therapy group for survivors of sexual and relationship violence. It will be a drop-in, trauma-informed, psychoeducational group therapy for all sexualities & genders. The final session of the semester will meet TODAY, November 17th, at 1pm Topics will cover trauma responses, coping skills, intersections of identity & trauma, boundary setting, and more! Contact uhc-care@umd.edu for more information and accommodations. |
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Phi Sigma Pi Gender-Inclusive Fraternity Events |
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| Phi Sigma Pi is a gender-inclusive honor fraternity founded on the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and fellowship. Our members come from all majors and backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence, service, and community. We’re especially proud to provide an inclusive space where every student—regardless of identity or background—can find belonging, leadership opportunities, and lifelong friendships. |
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Final Fall Semester Zine Club Meeting |
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| Do you like to read or make zines?! Consider joining UMD's Zine Club! Zine Club's final meeting of the semester will take place oo on Wednesday, December 3rd at 4pm in the UMD Book Lab (Tawes 3248). With questions, email Prof. Max Barnewitz at mbarnewi@umd.edu. |
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| Chevy Chase UMC will host a Trans Day of Remembrance Service with 10 faith communities and non-profit groups on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm at the Chevy Chase United Methodist Church! Gather in community to honor and remember the resilience of trans lives. For questions, email ehess@chevychaseumc.org. |
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