Upcoming Events
The LGBTQ+ Center is proud to have events and programs throughout the year. Stay tuned for the upcomming Gay Agender for the Fall 2024 semester! Please contact the LGBTQ+ Center with any questions.
June 1st-30th - LGBTQ+ Pride Month!
Follow us on IG and Facebook or join our Listserv for a guide to pride events happening in Ohio that will be shared in May.
LGBTQ+ Walking Group
Every Tuesday, May 21 - August 6 from 12 pm - 1 pm at the DeWeese Health Center Walking Track. Check our social media for weather-related updates. In inclement weather, we'll meet in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. ($6 fee for non-members or anyone not taking at least 6 credit hours in the summer semester.)
Fall 2024 Gay Agenda Events
August
8/15 - LLC Kick Off | KSC 024 | 4-5:30pm
8/18 - LGBTQ+ Kick Off | KSC Ballroom | 2-4pm
8/20 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
8/24 - Akron Pride Festival | 9am-9pm | March With Us! 10am start | Shuttle Pickup/Drop Off at KIVA*
8/27 - Flashes of Pride Photo Session* #1 | Student Center Room 310 | 2-4pm
8/27 - QTPOC | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
8/28 - Flashes of Pride Photo Session* #2 | Student Center Room 310 | 9-11am
8/30 - Safe Space Training* | KSC | 1-3pm
September
9/3 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
9/4 - LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Fall Kick Off* | KSC | 12-1:30pm
9/6 - Trans 101 Training* | KSC | 1-3pm
9/10 - QTPOC | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
9/14 - QUEST Kick Off | KSC | 9:30am-1pm
9/16 - Safe Space Training* | KSC | 10am-12pm
9/17 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
9/24 - QTPOC | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
9/28 - Homecoming Parade | Midway Drive | 10am-11am
9/28 - Homecoming TailGAYte | Bricco Kent | 11:30am-1:30pm
October
10/1 - Advocacy Workshop | KSC 024 | 4-5pm
10/1 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
10/2 - Trans 101 Training* | KSC | 1-3pm
10/7 - QUEST Meeting | KSC 024 | 6-7:30pm
10/8 - QTPOC | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
10/8 - Decorate Bridge for Rainbow Weekend | Kent West Main Street Bridge | 2-5pm
10/10 - Coming Out RTD | KSC 024 | 3-4pm
10/11 - Flashes of Pride Unveiling Party | KSC 024 | 12-1:30pm
10/11 - Kent Rainbow Weekend Day 1
10/12 - Kent Rainbow Weekend Day 2 | More info: mainstreetkent.org
10/12 - Safe Space Training* | Kent Free Library | 10am-12pm
10/15 - Asexual RTD | KSC 024 | 3-4pm
10/15 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
10/16 - International Pronoun Day RTD | KSC 024 | 1-2pm
10/21 - Ally Workshop | Room TBD | 4-5pm
10/22 - QTPOC | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
10/24 - So Your Kid Came Out* | Virtual Panel | 5:30-7pm
10/29 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
10/30 - Eating Disorder 101 | KSC 024 | 4-6pm
November
11/4 - QUEST Meeting | KSC 024 | 6-7:30pm
11/5 - QTPOC | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
11/12 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
11/19 - QTPOC | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
11/26 - Q'ommunity | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
December
12/14 - QUEST Meeting | KSC 024 | 6-7:30pm
12/16 - Social Group Joint Celebration | KSC 024 | 5-6:30pm
*Registration is required. Contact the LGBTQ+ Center to learn more.
Learn more about Q'ommunity + QTPOC
The LGBTQ+ Center also offers Safe Space Trainings, which are offered monthly. More information about these trainings can be found on our Safe Space Ally training page.
Please look forward to more events and programs through the Center as we will continue to add events throughout the year. Questions? Visit our Contact Us page to learn more.