LGBTQ Center at Montclair State University

06/01/2020

As part of the Office for Social Justice and Diversity, the LGBTQ Center will be posting on the OSJD page. This account will remain available however, it will be inactive. Follow Office for Social Justice and Diversity at Montclair State University for LGBTQ Center social media engagement.

05/24/2020

Happy Pansexual and Panromantic Visibility Day!

05/17/2020

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia. Comment below some ways to combat anti-LGBTQ discrimination.

05/15/2020

On Saturday, May 23, 2020, Campus Pride in partnership with PFLAG National will host a national “Lavender Graduation” for LGBTQ and ally graduates of the Class of 2020 to celebrate and honor their achievements. This free, live streaming event to celebrate will begin airing at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT at CampusPride.org/2020 and across Campus Pride and PFLAG’s social media channels.

“Everyone deserves to be recognized and to have the joy of graduating – and this is one way virtually we can celebrate and honor these phenomenal LGBTQ and ally college students,” said Shane Windmeyer, Executive Director of Campus Pride. “Please join us in commemorating this special moment in the lives of these LGBTQ and ally youth across the country.”

Of note, 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the very first Lavender Graduation organized at University of Michigan by Ronni Sanlo, a pioneer of campus organizing for le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender and q***r (LGBTQ+) people within higher education. Since 1995, Lavender Graduations have been a commencement tradition for LGBTQ and ally college students that is now included in many universities across the United States. Sanlo will be a featured speaker along with LGBTQ and ally graduates and soon to be announced notable leaders and celebrities.

Any questions or for more information, please email [email protected] or call 704-277-6710 ext 1.

Visit CampusPride.org/Classof2020 to be a part of our ceremony! Just want to attend? Visit CampusPride.org/CelebrateClassof2020 to register for your free invitation! See you all there!🏳️‍🌈❤️🎓
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05/14/2020

Visit CampusPride.org/Classof2020 to be a part of our ceremony! Just want to attend? Visit CampusPride.org/CelebrateClassof2020 to register for your free invitation! See you all there!🏳️‍🌈❤️🎓
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05/06/2020

Let’s celebrate our lavender graduates! Asha James, Marie-Esther A. Buh, Daniela Goncalves, David Pontrella, Leslie Guerra, and Charles Simonson!

Understanding the challenging road to graduation that many students in the LGBTQA community face, we began hosting a Lavender Graduation Celebration in 2013. This ceremony, commonly referred to as “lavender graduation,” gives LGBTQ+ Montclair State graduating students, family, friends, faculty, staff, administrators, peers and allies the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of each graduate and their contribution to the diversity of our campus community at the conclusion of the undergraduate or graduate journey. Lavender Graduation was created in 1995 by Ronni Sanlo at the University of Michigan and has since been implemented at colleges and universities all across the country each year.

04/29/2020

The Validation Station is a text-messaging service that sends a dose of daily positivity to trans and non-binary people, the Validation Station uses the recipients name and pronouns to help trans people’s mental wellbeing during this difficult time. This is available for LGBQ+ folks as well.
Created by Jacob Edward, LaCrecerelle, Kevin Lewis, and Grace Hurst. Visit validation station.net to sign up today! @ Montclair State University

04/27/2020

Check out these courses available for Fall 2020 from Gender, Sexuality, and Women Studies!:

Get started in one of our two introductory classes:
GLQS 100:01 Tuesdays 2:30pm - 5:00pm w/ Professor Ebony Jackson
GLQS 100:02 Mondays & Thursdays 11:15am - 12:30pm w/ Professor Claudia Cortese

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For the first time ever as a selected topic in GLBTQ studies, Introduction to Transgender Studies will be offered during the Fall 2020 semester. (GLQS 302, Selected Topics CRN: 46727 Monday & Thursday 2:15pm-3:30pm)

This course will be taught by Professor Zefyr Lisowski who is a trans and q***r writer and artisit. More information about professor Lisowski can be found on the website www.zeflisowski.com

Permits are available for this course so please reach out to Dr. Restaino ([email protected]) if you would like one or have any questions regarding the course.

Interested in learning more about the GSWS major or one of the minors? Need help with picking classes? Email GSWS program director, Dr. Jessica Restaino ([email protected]) for help!

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04/27/2020

Check out these courses available for Fall 2020 from Gender, Sexuality, and Women Studies!:

Get started in one of our two introductory classes:
GLQS 100:01 T 2:30-5 w/Professor Ebony Jackson
GLQS 100:02 MR 11:15-12:30 w/Professor Claudia Cortese

Interested in learning more about our major or one of our minors? Need help with picking classes? Email GSWS program director, Dr. Jessica Restaino ([email protected]) for help!

For the first time ever as a selected topic in GLBTQ studies, Introduction to Transgender Studies will be offered during the Fall 2020 semester. (GLQS 302, Selected Topics CRN: 46727 Monday & Thursday 2:15pm-3:30pm)

This course will be taught by Professor Zefyr Lisowski who is a trans and q***r writer and artisit. More information about professor Lisowski can be found on
the website www.zeflisowski.com

Permits are available for this course so please reach out to Dr. Restaino ([email protected]) if you would
like one or have any questions regarding the course.

04/26/2020

Today is Le***an Visibility Day! Tell us who your le***an icon is below!

04/07/2020

video call your prom crew or date, jam out, & have your own pride prom at home! click the link in our bio for the playlist! feel free to add your own songs!