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Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm
2411 Marie Mount Hall |
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| Mon, Wed, Fri,
12pm-2pm
Read below for this
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| Fridays, 4:00-5:00pm
Next Meeting: Dec 5th
Current Book: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo |
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| | LGBTQ+ Equity Center Events & Announcements |
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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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THIS WEEK: Inclusive Roommate Mixer |
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| Looking for a roommate and interested in Gender-Inclusive Leasing in South Campus Commons or The Courtyards for the 2026–2027 lease term? Join Resident Life, the Commons/Courtyards Housing Office, and the LGBTQ+ Equity Center on Wednesday, December 3rd from 5:00-6:00pm in the Stamp Union Thurgood Marshall Room for a mixer to meet and connect with potential roommates! |
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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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TOMORROW:
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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THIS WEEK: Amm(i)gone Performance |
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| Join The Clarice for one of three performances of Amm(i)gone on December 4th-6th at 7:00pm in the Kogod Theatre. Adil Mansoor is a Virgo Pakistani-American theater queerdo. In Amm(i)gone, Mansoor invites us on a journey of heartbreak and repair between mother and son as they embark on an examination and translation of Sophocles’ Antigone into Urdu. Passionately mining Greek tragedy, Islam and their own memories, they seek to recover their love across faith. For acessibility needs, email access-theclarice@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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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 continue reading Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. This week's meeting will be on Friday, December 5th. |
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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, December 1st:
International & Immigrant Student Social Hours
Wednesday, December 3rd: Arts & Crafts: Mug & Bag Decorating
Friday, December 5th: Movie Day! Come watch Tokyo Godfathers (2003) with us! |
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It's World AIDS Day:
Protect Yourself Against HIV with PrEP |
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PrEP is a once-a-day pill that’s over 99% effective at preventing HIV when taken as prescribed. With Freddie you can start PrEP completely online - meet with an LGBTQ+ affirming clinician (or complete a quick online form), receive a free at-home testing kit, and get your medication shipped discreetly to your door. Consultations are completely free, and PrEP is covered by most insurance plans. Freddie is America’s #1 rated PrEP provider, trusted nationwide. Start protecting yourself and your partners today. |
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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 about programming across campus. |
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THIS WEEK: Student Drag Showcase |
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To celebrate the end of the semester, Haus of Terp Drag Club & Pride Alliance are hosting a Student Drag Showcase on Friday, December 5th at 6:30pm in the Stamp Hoff Theater!  Come out and support some amazing & talented student performers, or sign up to perform yourself! The showcase is welcome to any and all skill & experience levels, and to people outside of Drag Club. Admission is FREE!  |
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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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WGSS Spring 2026 Health Inequality Course |
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| The Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is excited to offer WGSS 428/698J: Health Inequality: Social Determinants and the Intersection of Medicine, Technology, and Humanities. The course, taught by Dr. Ruth Enid Zambrana, explores the ways in which medicine as a complex historical system contributes to multifaceted disparities. This course is cross-listed within the School of Public Health as HLTH 498J/688J and is open to all graduate and undergraduate students who are interested. Graduate students can obtain permission to register by reaching out to wgss@umd.edu. |
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THIS WEEK: 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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LAST CALL: Call for Participants:
Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs Community Needs Assessment |
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| The Maryland Commission on LGBTQIA+ Affairs, in partnership with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to better understand the experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals living in Maryland. Take part in a brief, anonymous questionnaire (about 15–20 minutes) to share your perspectives. Your input will help inform policies, programs, and resources that support LGBTQIA+ Marylanders. The survey closes TODAY, December 1, 2025. |
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