Events
LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+, and
Queer history. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Tampa campus/community partners
host a series of events to celebrate and educate the campus community about social
justice and civil rights issues related to the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ is an inclusive acronym that represents the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+,
Queer/Questioning community. The "+" provides greater visibility and recognition to
identities that are not specifically represented in the acronym.
2022 calendar of events
LGBTQ+ BULL MARKET SHOWCASE
Office of Multicultural Affairs, Tampa campus and Bull Market
October 5| 9:00am-2:00pm | MSC Plaza
Celebrate the start of LGBTQ+ History Month with our LGBTQ+ student orgs and get some free swag!
SAFE ZONE EDUCATION PART ONE
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Tampa campus
October 5 | 1:00pm | Microsoft Teams
Safe Zone: Education Part One is focused on the education the USF community on fundamental terms, identities, and experiences related to the LGBTQ+ community and is the first of the 4-part series.
P.R.I.D.E ALLIANCE GENERAL BODY MEETING
P.R.I.D.E ALLIANCE, Tampa campus
October 7| 5:00-6:45pm| MSC 2707
Come and meet with fellow peers to discuss different topics.
PRIDE PADDLE
Campus Recreation & Wellness, Tampa campus
October 8| 7:00-11:00pm| USF Riverfront Park
Everyone is welcome to this open and inclusive event at the USF Riverfront Park Boathouse. Join us on the Hillsborough River at dusk (7:00-8:50 pm) or in the dark (9:00-10:50 pm) for Pride Paddle. Boats will launch from the USF Riverfront Park Boathouse at 6550 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33647 (Fletcher Ave and the Hillsborough River). Sign up on the Recreation and Wellness website then just bring your ID to the boathouse to check in. Come as your true self and leave with some new friends.
CLIMB WITH PRIDE
Campus Recreation & Wellness, Tampa campus
October 9 | 7:00-10:00pm | USF Riverfront Park
Everyone is welcome to this open and inclusive event at the USF Challenge Course.
Climb a series of obstacles and zipline down, all while learning about the LGBTQ+
community. Come as your true self and leave with some new friends.
Registration closes at the time of the event. Please contact challengecourse@usf.edu
to cancel.
Cancellations must be received 1 week before event for full refund.
Must be under 275lbs to climb the course.
Location: USF Riverfront Park 6550 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
FREE Transportation from USF Recreation and Wellness provided from Lot 6
Don't forget closed-toed shoes!
LGBTQ+ CENTRE GALLERY OPENING EXHIBIT
Center for Student Involvement & the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Tampa campus
October 10| 6:00-7:00pm| Centre Gallery, MSC
Come and see the LGBTQ+ art exhibit that features work from current students and meet with the artists. The exhibit will be up for 2 weeks.
SAFE ZONE EDUCATION PART TWO
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Tampa campus
October 11 | 1:00-3:00pm | Microsoft Teams
Safe Zone Education Part Two educates participants on the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ issues with particular emphasis on trans+ identities. The pre-requisite is Safe Zone Education Part One. Learn more on our website: https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/multicultural-affairs/programs/safe-zone/index.aspx
Enroll in the Canvas course ahead of time for materials and links: https://usflearn.instructure.com/enroll/9GY7JR
Please note that this event is virtual.
PRIDE RIDE
Campus Recreation & Wellness, Tampa campus
October 11 | 7:00-9:00pm | Recreation Center Cycle Studio
Everyone is welcome to this open and inclusive event at the USF Recreation Center
Cycle Studio. Come and ride with PRIDE, all while learning about the LGBTQ+ community.
Come as your true self and leave with some new friends.
Registration closes at the time of the event.
CLOTHING EXCHANGE
Trans+ Student Union
October 11| 7:30pm| MSC 3708
Come and exchange clothing with peers at this unique event!
TRICK OR TREAT YOURSELF - SELF-CARE FAIR
The Center for Student Well-being, Tampa campus
October 13 | 11:00am- 2:00pm | MSC Amphitheater
Space for students to practice self-care during midterms and get needed resources (self-care strategies, study tips, etc.) We will also paint pumpkins, have games, therapy dogs. resources, mocktails, snacks, music, and wellness packs. Hope to see you there!
PRIDE ALLIANCE GENERAL BODY MEETING
PRIDE at USF St. Petersburg campus
October 14| 11:00am-12:00pm| SLC- OMA Suite
Come and meet with fellow peers to discuss different topics.
LGBTQ+ IN STEM W/ DR. CRUZ
Chemistry Society
October 17| 5:30-7:15pm| MSC 3713
Come join us to have a great conversation with USF Chemistry Profesor, Dr. Daniel Cruz!
HIV AWARENESS & HISTORY
Trans+ Student Union
October 18| 7:30pm| MSC 3708
Come and learn about HIV and how it has evloved over the years.
SAFE ZONE ALLYSHIP
The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)
October 19 | 2:00-4:00pm | Microsoft Teams
Safe Zone: Allyship develops and promotes allyship by teaching models of acceptance, responses to potential situations, and provide visible support to ensure the success of the LGBTQ+ community at USF.
QTPOC & COFFEE
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Tampa campus
October 20 | 5:00-6:30pm | MSC 3300
QTPOC & Coffee is a series hosted by the Tampa campus Office of Multicultural Affairs that seeks to address intersectionality through casual dialogue, particularly the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Food and drink will be provided, and all participants will leave with a custom QTPOC & Coffee mug. Come by to learn more!
QTPOC stands for Queer and Trans People of Color.
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY CELEBRATION- THE LIGHT IN ME SEES THE LIGHT IN YOU
Office of Multicultural Affairs, Tampa campus, USF Foundation, & the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
October 25| 4:00-6:30pm| MSC Ballrooms | Register here
Come join us for a night to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a night of amazing speakers, music and food. Our keynote speaker is Sonia Guiñansaca @thesoniagInternational, award winning queer migrant poet, cultural organizer and social justice activist. We will be raffling off their book, "Somewhere We Are Human". Hope to see you there!
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Trans+ Student Union
October 25| 7:30pm| MSC 3708
Celebrate halloween with us! Come out for some good music and show off your best costumes!
SAFE ZONE ADVOCACY
The Office of Multicultural Affairs
October 27 | 2:00-4:00pm | Microsoft Teams
Safe Zone: Advocacy develops LGBTQ+ advocates by educating participants on the history of the LGBTQ+ movement, current local, state, and national policies, laws, and trends affecting the LGBTQ+ community, and how to get involved in effecting positive change.
OMA DRAG SHOW
Office of Multicultural Affairs, St. Petersburg campus
November 3 | Doors open at 6:30pm | University Student Center Ballrooms, St. Petersburg campus |
The OMA Drag Show is a space that highlights and celebrates Drag culture. This annual event will feature six performances from professional Drag Queens, Students Performers, and Professional Staff Performers. After our lovely performers, we will then have a Q & A session with our professional Drag Queens that will educate the students on Drag Culture. Overall, the event is a fun and interactive program, while being educational and teaching students about Drag.
Contact Coordinator for LGBTQ+ Initiatives, Alison Garcia at alisongarcia1@usf.edu, for more information or to become an LGBTQ+ History Month sponsor!
Interested in getting involved right now? Be sure to register for Safe Zone and follow the Office of Multicultural Affairs on Facebook and BullsConnect to stay up to date with all of our events!
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