UMKC Sexuality & Gender Alliance Council

12/07/2019

Thank you to all of those who came to the Trans Day of Remembrance memorial and vigil hosted by UMKC LGBTQIA Programs and Services. Our President Kristen Garcia, and our Graduate Assistant Skyler Lucas, spoke to U-News about the importance of Trans Day of Remembrance, especially for our UMKC and Kansas City community.

12/04/2019

If you haven't shared already, the deadline for MBLGTACC 2020 is December 6th at 6:30PM. Apply Now :)

11/25/2019

If you are interested in LGBTQIA+ leadership opportunities please check out the MBLGTACC 2020 conference coming up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, February 14th-16th. Please like, share and invite people to take a look at the opportunity.

The event will be funded by our council, cost to and from Michigan and the hotel will be provided. Additional cost form participants will be money for food while we are down there.

There are only 8 spots available.

11/21/2019

S/O to everyone who attended our event for Transgender Day of Remembrance to honor our brothers and sisters who have been murdered due to trans-phobia. Lets continue to work together despite our differences to bring inclusive spaces to everyone in our community.

11/20/2019

If you are interested in LGBTQIA+ Leadership, please look into the up coming MBLGTACC Conference for 2020. This event will be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan February 14th-16th.

This event will focus on connecting, educating and empowering q***r and trans+ college students and faculty and staff through workshops, keynotes, entertainment, and social activities.

The application form can be found on Roo Groups by searching "LGBTQIA Affairs Council" or by using the QR Code attached to our flyer.

If you have any further questions please feel free to message us through face book or email our president at [email protected]

11/11/2019

Please Join Us November 19th, 5:00-8:00 PM for our Comfort Food and Uncomfy Conversations in Oak Street Hall Basement. We want to provide a safe space for all q***r students and a place to feel understood and seen!

There will be food, games and music. Spread the Word :)

04/23/2019

ATTENTION EVERYONE!! Tomorrow is THE night. That's right, it's the annual MasQueerade event. An event full of food, drink, music, and fun! We hope you all can make it down to the West Bottoms at the Foundation Event Space!!

11/08/2018

Hey folks! Come join us in the Oak Street Hall basement for an event you don't want to miss!

03/09/2018

Roos,

The LGBTQIA Affairs Council is seeking student leaders for the 2018-2019 academic year. All executive officer positions are available. Follow this link for a description of each position and the nomination form to either nominate yourself or someone you think is willing and able to lead. Nominations close Thursday, March 15th.

The Council's purpose is to provide a platform for LGBTQIA student organizations (UMKC hosts 5 other LGBTQIA groups) to work collaboratively to meet each organization’s objectives and foster a sense of community among students at UMKC. Attached is our constitution for more information about the purpose of our organization.

We hope you will consider joining us in advancing the role of the LGBTQIA Affairs Council at UMKC.

2018-2019 Executive Board elections for the UMKC LGBTQIA Affairs Council NOMINATIONS CONCLUDE: Thursday, March 15th at 11:59PM Section 1: The Executive Board shall be the governing body of LGBTQIA Affairs Council and shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer/SAFC Representativ...

01/31/2018

We're thrilled to welcome DeRay Mckesson as our 2018 Pride Month Lecture!

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | 6:00PM
UMKC Pierson Auditorium

RSVP: umkclgbtqia2018.eventbrite.com

DeRay Mckesson is a civil rights activist and educator concerned primarily with issues of innovation, equity and justice. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, he graduated from Bowdoin College and holds an honorary doctorate from The New School.

Although he has worked on behalf of children and families since his teens, following the death of Mike Brown in Ferguson, Mo. in 2014 DeRay emerged on the national scene as a leading voice protesting police killings. As a co-founder of JoinCampaignZero.org, MappingPoliceViolence.org, ResistanceManual.org and OurStates.org DeRay has used social media strategically to connect individuals with knowledge and tools, and to provide citizens and policymakers with commonsense policies to ensure equity.

He has been named one of the World’s Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine, and one of the Most Influential People on the Internet by Time Magazine. DeRay also created and hosts highly acclaimed, Pod Save The People, a weekly podcast that provides space for conversation about the most important issues of the week, making sure people have the information they need to be thoughtful activists and organizers.

This event is free, open to the public, and seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Sponsored by the UMKC LGBTQIA Affairs Council in collaboration with the Division of Diversity and Inclusion and UMKC LGBTQIA Programs & Services in the Office of Student Involvement.