Rutgers University Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities

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The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE), formerly the Office of Diverse Community Affairs and LGBT Concerns, continues to provide educational, social and leadership development programs and activities for LGBT students, allies, and staff/faculty Liaisons for LGBT Students. The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities also fosters all students engagement w

ith and understanding of the complex issues of power, privilege, and prejudice. SJE promotes students exploration of modes advocacy and activism in order to change the structures that exclude and oppress groups and individuals. SJE creates opportunities primarily for undergraduates to make connections between their leadership development and issues, including but not limited to, race, gender, sexuality, and economic status.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipients for the Service to Community Recognition are Clyde Ditching, Dayton L. Haywood, Kal Riveria, Lucifer Perelson, Max Mendez, Nova Okwei, Ozzie Zakusilo, and Wren Lieberman. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈Service to Community Recognition - Granted to student leaders to acknowledge the work they do above and beyond the scope of SJE and affiliated student organizations.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipients for the SJE Graduate Student Recognition are Amari Wei Urquhart and Sam Jones. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈SJE Graduate Student Recognition - Granted to outstanding graduate students for their contributions to SJE and active participation in advocacy and community-building efforts.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipients for the LGBTQIA+ Taskforce Award are Jevani Edwards and Omi Monet. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ Taskforce Awards - Granted to undergraduate leaders for their advocacy to address injustices directed toward the LGBTQIA+ community on campus.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipient for the Lionel Cuffie Award for Activism and Excellence is Zay White. 🥳

🏳️‍🌈Lionel Cuffie Award for Activism and Excellence - Granted to a graduating senior (undergraduate student) who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and has contributed substantially to growing and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community during their Rutgers tenure.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipient for the Dr. Zaneta Rago-Craft Award is Dr. Erica J. Friedman. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈Dr. Zaneta Rago-Craft Award - Granted to outstanding members of our community who offer exceptional leadership, campus involvement, and commitment to campus change.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

Stop by SJE tomorrow for our Study & Chill! 📚😎Need a quiet place to study? Head up to our second floor!Looking to de-str...
05/04/2026

Stop by SJE tomorrow for our Study & Chill! 📚😎

Need a quiet place to study? Head up to our second floor!

Looking to de-stress? Join us in the first-floor lounge for lighthearted conversations and laughs. Light refreshments will be available. 🍩🧃

📆 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. EDT
📍 17 Bartlett St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Y’all, we never said the fun had to stop, so join us tomorrow at SJE for FREE henna with Scarlet Arts Rx! The weather ma...
04/29/2026

Y’all, we never said the fun had to stop, so join us tomorrow at SJE for FREE henna with Scarlet Arts Rx! The weather may be cloudy, but we can still create our own sunshine even while we’re inside. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thank you to for working with us to ensure that we still had a way to close out GAYpril in a fun and engaging way! ✨

📆 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT
📍 17 Bartlett St., New Brunswick, NJ 08854

Good afternoon, everyone. After careful consideration, SJE and the GAYpril Planning Committee have decided to cancel the...
04/28/2026

Good afternoon, everyone. After careful consideration, SJE and the GAYpril Planning Committee have decided to cancel the Generations of Pride Community BBQ due to the forecast of rain.

We sincerely apologize to our community members and for any inconvenience this may cause.

Lastly, thank you to our co-sponsors and partners for their support in the planning of this event. Despite the outcome, we appreciate the time you all put into this event.



Garden State Equality







Good afternoon, everyone. After careful consideration, SJE and the GAYpril Planning Committee have decided to cancel the...
04/28/2026

Good afternoon, everyone. After careful consideration, SJE and the GAYpril Planning Committee have decided to cancel the Generations of Pride Community BBQ due to the forecast of rain.

We sincerely apologize to our community members and for any inconvenience this may cause.

Lastly, thank you to our co-sponsors and partners for their support in the planning of this event. Despite the outcome, we appreciate the time you all put into this event.



Garden State Equality







Join in welcoming Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya (he/him) () as SJE’s new Assistant Director of Education!His role centers on d...
04/22/2026

Join in welcoming Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya (he/him) () as SJE’s new Assistant Director of Education!

His role centers on designing and facilitating transformative learning experiences that deepen awareness across campus around social justice, cross cultural dialogue, and inclusive excellence. Through request-based workshops and programs, curated learning opportunities, community processing spaces, campus collaborations, and bringing scholars and speakers to Rutgers, Paolo helps call our community into meaningful engagement and growth. We are so excited to have him in this role.

Welcome back home!!! 🏳️‍🌈✨

More about Paolo:

Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya (he/him) is a passionate educator and community centered practitioner dedicated to advancing equity and inclusive learning environments. He joins SJE from the Office of Career Exploration and Success, where he curated career readiness opportunities for marginalized identities and supported students in navigating their professional journeys.

Paolo is also a proud graduate of the College Student Affairs Master’s Program, Class of 2025. During his graduate career, he served SJE as a Graduate Program Coordinator. During that time, he also stepped into and carried many responsibilities aligned with SJE’s Assistant Director of Programming role during its vacancy, further deepening his connection to the center’s work and community.

We are more than happy to welcome Paolo back home and witness his continued blossoming in higher education, especially here on the banks!

Address

17 Bartlett Street
New Brunswick, NJ
08901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+18484454141

Website

https://linktr.ee/rusjelgbt

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