Events

LGBTQ+ History Month

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.

https://campusrecshop.usf.edu/program/getprogramdetails?courseid=0e11b790-f5c7-42b2-af4e-63317d2ad5f7&semesterid=08fc58e8-24c7-4648-8ba2-ee25a9ea959b


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!

https://campusrecshop.usf.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=5c069fbb-021b-454d-a9f5-be6d75f0a267&semesterId=08fc58e8-24c7-4648-8ba2-ee25a9ea959b


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. 

https://campusrecshop.usf.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=4a45f5ae-dbba-4cdc-a55d-a9bb2c4e8a45&semesterId=08fc58e8-24c7-4648-8ba2-ee25a9ea959b


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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