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.

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!

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.

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!

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 💖🌈.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Happy International Non-Binary People's Day! Today we encourage you to honor and celebrate the non-binary people in your life. :)

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!

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! 🏳️‍🌈🐢🏳️‍⚧️

This AAPI Heritage Month, we are celebrating and remembering significant LGBTQ+ Asian American & Pacific Islander folks who made their mark on history and culture!

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.

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.

📣 ‼️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!

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.

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!

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.

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