LGBTQIA+ History Month
2023 Events
LGBTQIA+ Students, Staff, Faculty Mixer
Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Commonwealth Ballrooms
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
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OMSA is excited to announce our upcoming LGBTQIA+ Students, Staff, and Faculty Mixer, which is a vital event for our community to come together, connect, and celebrate diversity and inclusion at VCU.
Pride Flag Bracelet Making
Wednesday, Oct. 18 | noon - 1:30 p.m.
Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
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Join the You First at VCU student organization for Pride Flag Bracelet Making on Wednesday October 18th and meet other LGBTQ+ first-gen students. Free protection will be available for students (provided by RecWell)! Learn about LGBTQ+ resources on-campus, online, and around Richmond.
Drag King 101
Thursday, October 19 | 5 – 8 p.m.
Richmond Salons III-IV
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
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Learn the basics of being a drag king!
Design A Flag
Monday, Oct. 23 | 7 p.m.
Grace & Broad 1 Large Classroom
Come learn about the history of the flags of the LGBTIQ community while customizing your chosen flag to reflect your identity! Residents will receive banners, paint, and stickers to customize a pride flag to represent exactly who they are.
Lunch n Learn: Queer Concepts 101
Wednesday, Oct. 25 | noon – 1:30 p.m.
SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
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Come learn about LGBTQIA+ concepts, ask questions, and discuss how gender norms, homophobia, & transphobia impact Men of Color. Food will be provided!
OUT & About: A Conversation with LGBTQIA+ Study Abroad Returnees
Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave, Suite 215
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Join VCU Education Abroad for a conversation with Study Abroad Returnees about their experiences living, studying, and traveling abroad as an LGBTQIA+ student. We'll kick off with a facilitated discussion with our returnee panelists, and then the remainder of the event will be social. ALL students are welcome to this event!
Closet Space - a non-conforming clothing shop
Friday, Oct. 27 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
VCU Career Services, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
The SYC will host a free Pop-Up Shop in the VCU Career Services office dedicated to non-conforming professional clothing for our queer students to talk about breaking gender norms when it comes to business wear. Our student staff will be available as style guides to help put together outfits and find pieces that best express your gender identity! Student visitors can take items for free for their next interview, internship or job experience, career event, and more.
OUT of This World: A Queer Halloween Celebration
Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7 – 10 p.m.
Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
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Join us for a magical, otherworldly celebration, as we close out LGBTQIA+ History Month! Featuring drag performers, a costume contest, a DJ, sweet treats, and more! This is open to all LGBTQIA+ students at VCU. Questions? Email Beck Oh at omsalgbtqia@vcu.edu