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LGBTQ+ Equity Center

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We are the LGBTQ+ Equity Center at the University of Maryland College Park! Visit us Monday - Friday between 10am and 4pm in 2411 Marie Mount Hall 🌈

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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Maryland, with the changing colors of the trees and the crisp, cool air. Join BikeUMD, biodiversity expert Juanita Choo, and the LGBTQ+ Equity Center as we take a beginner-friendly bicycle ride through the trees and trails around campus.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
To commemorate Asexual Awareness Week, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center will be hosting a celebration on Wednesday, October 28th from 12pm-4pm in 2411 Marie Mount Hall. Join us for a mini-conference of ace presentations, discussions, and activities from members of the UMD Community!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Calling all student leaders! Learn about resources and offerings from SORC, The Unity Center, and The LGBTQ+ Equity Center. Connect and network with staff and fellow student leaders. Open to all graduate and undergraduate student leaders. Lunch and incentives will be provided.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join us at 6pm on October 15th in 4109 McKeldin Library for a screening of Bodies Bodies Bodies with a discussion moderated by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, exploring queer representation and culture! Popcorn and sodas will be provided. This event is limited to 25 attendees, so register in advance!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join the Pride Alliance Board! Everyone of any year or experience is encouraged to apply! They are looking for motivated people who want to create a more vibrant LGBTQ+ campus community. The application deadline is Thursday, October 1st at 11:59pm. Please apply at go.umd.edu/prideboard26 💖🌈.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Humble Walk at UMD is hosting Game Time with Pr. Keith at the LGBTQ+ Equity Center! Drop in for a chill game time with other students and feel free to bring your own. Game Time is weekly on Thursdays from 2-4pm in 2411 Marie Mount Hall.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Happy Spooky Season to all who celebrate! If you like magic, animals, and crafts, join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center on October 6 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM in an air-dry clay workshop to create and decorate your very own familiar. We’ll also learn a bit about the history of witches and familiars.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center in the Maryland Room in 0100 Marie Mount Hall for an evening of community building as we play Open Tables! We’ll have snacks and tables set up to accommodate a variety of groups playing tabletop roleplaying games. We’ll also have available games to play.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We’re hiring! The LGBTQ+ Equity Center is looking for two undergraduate student assistants to join our team starting Fall 2026. For position descriptions, eligibility requirements, and the spot to apply, visit go.umd.edu/LGBTQworkF26. For best consideration, apply by September 30th.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Learn self-defense techniques and be a part of efforts to end sexual violence on campus! Researchers at UMD are recruiting trans and nonbinary undergraduate students for a study to pilot a sexual assault prevention intervention. To learn more, visit go.umd.edu/tea3 or email tea3project@umd.edu.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Curious about navigating queer identities in the workplace? Want to hear stories and advice from professionals? Come to our Queer in the Workplace event in Hornbake 3135 from 6-8pm on Monday, September 28th to network across diverse backgrounds and discuss inclusive workplace culture!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Come Friday, September 25th from 3-5pm to 2411 Marie Mount Hall for an open house (part of Family Weekend) with games, snacks, and activities! Learn how the Equity Center helps make UMD a welcoming community. For access needs, accommodations, and questions, contact lgbtq@umd.edu. All are welcome!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join us September 23rd in 2411 Marie Mount Hall for a 1pm screening of the classic movie Y Tu Mamá También, followed by a discussion and art afterward! We also want to know your thoughts on future events. All are welcome! For access needs, accommodations and questions, please contact lgbtq@umd.edu.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
he LGBTQ+ Equity Center is closed today. Come see us outside at the First Look Fair instead! We will be on McKeldin Mall from 10am to 3pm! Student groups will still be meeting in the Equity Center in the evening.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Join our Fall 2026 Book Club! Meetings will in 2411 Marie Mount Hall or hybrid via Discord (link in bio) Fridays 4-5pm starting the 11th. All are welcome! For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact lgbtq@umd.edu. Books in next post.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Take part in a FREE voice training class with Undead Voice! Their course consists of a three-week masterclass series designed for individuals starting or refining their voice transition journey. Three live classes on September 14, 21, and 28 at 5PM EST. Learn more at undeadvoice.com/joinjumpstart.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Lavender Leadership Honor Society (LLHS) celebrates and develops leadership to foster inclusion, especially across gender identity and sexuality. All UMD students are encouraged to apply. The new deadline to apply is September 18, 2026.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Quelcome is back! Join us for this year’s Quelcome: Fall Welcome Event & Resource Fair on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 from 2:00-5:00pm in the Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom! RSVP at go.umd.edu/Quelcome26Reg, and for access needs, accommodations, and questions, please email lgbtq@umd.edu!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Trans Community Chorus of Metro DC is currently seeking new members for its fall 2026 season! Rehearsals are held in a wheelchair-accessible space near the Clarendon Metro Station in Arlington, VA. Interested singers can find more information and sign up at go.umd.edu/TCCMDC26
Join the Trans Community Chorus of Metro DC!  Sunday rehearsals begin August 2, Wednesday ensemble rehearsals begin September 2, Concerts October 17 & 18.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! Today we encourage you to honor and celebrate the non-binary people in your life. :)
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Starting tomorrow, May 20th, our summer hours will be as follows: Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm Fridays: closed We will also be closed on May 25th, June 19th, and July 3rd for summer holidays. Stay tuned on Instagram for updated info!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Thank you to everyone who made our 3rd Annual Big Queer Photo a huge success! We hope that this is a reminder of the extended network of care, support, resources, & affirmation that exists for LGBTQ+ people on our campus. We love our queer and trans Terps, and we are so thankful for all of you! 🏳️‍🌈🐢🏳️‍⚧️
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
This AAPI Heritage Month, we are celebrating and remembering significant LGBTQ+ Asian American & Pacific Islander folks who made their mark on history and culture!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Our 3rd Annual Big Queer Photo is a little over 1 week away! Join us on Fri, May 1, from 11am-1pm on McKeldin Mall for a campus-wide group photo and community picnic! Participants will receive a free matching t-shirt to wear during the photo (while supplies last). RSVP at go.umd.edu/BQPregister26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
We are accepting nominations for the Equity Center Awards! Nominate a friend or colleague (students, faculty, and staff) for the Undergraduate Student Involvement Award, the Graduate Student Involvement Award, and the Pride & Advocacy Award! Submit a nomination by May 1 at go.umd.edu/LGBTQAwards26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
📣 ‼️The LGBTQ+ Equity Center and Clothing Closet will be closed for renovations from Monday, April 20th, through the end of the spring semester‼️ 📣 All of the remaining spring events and student group meetings will be relocated. We will be back in the fall semester with a brand new look!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We have now added a linocut workshop to next week's Queer Zine Exhibition & Workshop event! Join us on Thurs, April 16, from 6-8pm in Studio A to participate in your choice of 5 activities! Food will be served. RSVP at go.umd.edu/QueerZine26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
This SWANA & Arab American Heritage Month, we are celebrating and remembering significant LGBTQ+ Southwest Asian, North African, & Arab folks who made their mark on history and culture!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Join us on Thurs, May 7 from 12-2pm on McKeldin Mall to make necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and more! In case of rain, we will meet at the LGBTQ+ Equity Center (2411 Marie Mount Hall). All are welcome to attend! No RSVP necessary.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Do you make zines? Do you want to share them? Join us for our Zine Workshop & Exhibition on Thurs, April 16 from 6-8pm in Stamp Studio A! Bring printed zines to display, send us zines ahead of time so we can print them for you, or join us and make one at the event! RSVP: go.umd.edu/QueerZine26
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Happy International Trans Day of Visibility! TDOV is a day to celebrate trans people, while we’re still here, and raise awareness of the daily lives of trans people. Since 2009, TDOV has occurred annually on March 31st.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Join us on Wed April 22 from 12-2pm in the Memorial Chapel Garden for a Poetry Writing event! Write a poem based on a prompt or theme, or write something freeform! If you’d like to share what you’ve written, we'll collect and display poems in a binder so that visitors to the Center can read & enjoy!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Join us for Grad Student Bowling Night on Tues April 21 from 6-8pm in the Stamp Union TerpZone! This will be an opportunity for graduate students from across the university to gather, share space, socialize, and bowl! Join us for pizza from 6-6:45pm and bowling 7-8pm! RSVP at go.umd.edu/GradBowl26
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Join us on Sat, April 11th from 11am-3pm for a beginner-friendly bike ride! Departing from the DOTS Lawn, we’ll ride down the Paint Branch Trail to Call Your Mother cafe. Grab coffee or food, then join us for a nearby park cleanup. Registration is required. Please register at go.umd.edu/coarS26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We will be hosting a Mini Conference as part of our TDOV Community Day! From 12-2pm on Tues, March 31st, present in or attend a series of 5-20 minute presentations, discussions, or mini workshops about a range of topics related to gender and transness. Sign-up to present at go.umd.edu/TDOVmc.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Join the Equity Center, Prof. Max Barnewitz, & Queer Zine Archive Project’s, Milo Miller, on Fri April 17th, from 4-6pm in Studio A (Stamp Union) for a fun and educational event about queer zines! Create and display your own zines, or peruse others’ in a zine gallery. RSVP at go.umd.edu/QueerZine26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center on April 7th from 12-2pm for an Organizer Social! Meet and connect with other students who engage in activism and on-campus organizing. Use this space and time to meet, socialize, and network with others who may also be in the thick of organizing! All are welcome!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
This Women’s History Month, we are celebrating and remembering significant LGBTQ+ women who made their mark on history and culture! 🧵
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This film screening invites participants to explore themes of migration, gender identity, and intergenerational learning across cultural and geographic borders. Come to the Equity Center on Fri, March 27th, from 2-4pm to watch the movie Crossing (2024) and eat themed snacks! All are welcome!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
There’s still time to RSVP for Black LGBTQ+ Trivia! You can register as a team of 2-3 people OR SOLO! Bring a friend, compete alone, or join a team when you arrive. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome! RSVP at go.umd.edu/BQTrivia.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
We're hosting Black LGBTQ+ History & Culture Trivia on Wed, Feb 25th from 2-4pm in 2411 Marie Mount Hall! Come and flex your knowledge about Black LGBTQ+ History & Culture, and maybe win a prize! Register solo or as a team at go.umd.edu/BQTrivia. All are welcome!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Join us from 10am-4pm on Tuesday, March 31st in honoring Trans Day of Visibility through a series of interactive, educational, and community-centered activities at the LGBTQ+ Equity Center! RSVP to attend at go.umd.edu/TDOVreg. Sign-up to present in our Mini-Conference at go.umd.edu/TDOVmc.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for an Open Mic Night featuring DC-based comedia, Tarunika, on Friday, March 6th, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Ulrich Recital Hall (Tawes Hall). RSVP to attend and support your peers at go.umd.edu/QTOpenMicAttend26! Sign-up to perform at go.umd.edu/QTOpenMicPerform26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
It’s Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Aromanticism is a romantic orientation describing people who experience little to no romantic attraction. Take some time this week to appreciate the arospec people in your life and consider how amatonormativity shapes our lives and culture!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join us for the 28th Annual Lavender Celebration of Graduates and Award Winners on Monday, May 18th, 2026 from 5:00-7:00pm in the Stamp Atrium, where we will honor and celebrate the remarkable individuals who have made UMD an inclusive and supportive environment. RSVP at go.umd.edu/LavenderRSVP26
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join us for our 3rd Annual Big Queer Photo (BQP) on Friday, May 1st, from 11:00am-1:00pm on the McKeldin Mall Steps! Participants will receive a free matching t-shirt to wear during the photo (RSVP before March 27th to guarantee a t-shirt). Register at go.umd.edu/BQPregister26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Join us for Open Mic Night on Fri, March 6th, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Ulrich Recital Hall (Tawes Hall). UMD students of all gender identities and sexualities can showcase skills or passions in comedy, music, poetry, and more! See below for links to perform and/or attend!
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Join us for Grad Student Craft Night on Tues, March 3rd, from 6:00-8:00pm in 0100 Marie Mount Hall! We will provide a range of crafts to choose from, or you can bring your own! Dinner will be served. All are welcome! RSVP at go.umd.edu/GradCraftSp26.
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
This Black History Month, we are remembering significant Black LGBTQ+ figures who made their mark on history and culture! 🧵
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LGBTQ+ Equity Center @lgbtqequity.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Come play the social deduction and strategy game, Avalon, at this Yellowjackets-themed event! On Wed, Feb 18th from 12-2pm, we’ll decorate the LGBTQ+ Equity Center to recreate the show’s suspenseful atmosphere and survivalist mood. Will you prevail in the wilderness? All are welcome to attend!
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