October 1st-31st
History
October is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month in the United States. It was first observed in 1994. October was selected because it coincides with National Coming Out Day on October 11, and because it is the month of the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in 1979. More recently, in October 2010, Spirit Day was established in response to a string of high-profile teen suicides that year. The goal is to raise awareness about bullying of LGBT youth. Source: https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/lgbt-history-month
2024 LGBTQ+ History Month Event Calendar
These are the events that are hosted by or participated in by Mason entities:
| Date | Event Name | Event Time | Event Location | Sponsoring Orgs/Units | Registration (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 1st | On the Same Page Book Club Meeting | 6:30pm-7:30pm | SUB I 3B (3rd floor across from Student Success Coaching) | Disability Services; LGBTQ+ Resources Center | Register Here |
| Monday, October 7th | LGBTQ+ Student Showcase | 10:00am-5:00pm | Merten Hall (check-in in lobby) | LGBTQ+ Resources Center; Women and Gender Studies; CEC- Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement; Graduate Student Life | Register Here |
| Monday, October 7th | Proudly United: We Are Need Each Other Learning Community | 5:00pm-6:30pm | SUB I 2400 MPR (UL Centers) | LGBTQ+ Resources Center; Counseling and Psychological Services | Coming soon |
| Friday, October 11th | On the Same Page Book Club Meeting | 6:30pm-7:30pm | SUB I 3B (3rd floor across from Student Success Coaching) | Disability Services; LGBTQ+ Resources Center | Register Here |
| Wednesday, October 16th | On the Same Page Book Club Meeting | 6:30pm-7:30pm | SUB I 3B (3rd floor across from Student Success Coaching) | Disability Services; LGBTQ+ Resources Center | Register Here |
| Friday, October 18th | QT Self Defense Class | 4:00pm-6:00pm | The RAC, Martial Arts Room | LGBTQ+ Resources Center; Mason Recreation | Register Here |
| Tuesday, October 22nd | LGBTQ+ History Month Lecture w/Dr. Sam Huneke | 1:30pm-3:00pm | TBA (Hybrid) | LGBTQ+ Resources Center | Register Here |
| Thursday, October 24th | Proudly United: We Are Need Each Other Learning Community | 5:00pm-6:30pm | SUB I 2400 MPR (UL Centers) | LGBTQ+ Resources Center; Counseling and Psychological Services | Coming Soon |
| Friday, October 25th | OutLaw Presents Pride on the Plaza | 4:00pm-10:00pm | Mason Square Plaza | OutLaw and many others | Tickets Available |