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Our events and programs are open to all students regardless of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, or any other protected class.

Student Affairs is committed to building a community of belonging for all. We work to eliminate homophobia and heterosexism at The Pennsylvania State University for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and asexual students and allies.

09/04/2026

🏳️‍🌈 There’s more than one way to get connected with the CSGD!

Whether you’re looking for community, resources, events, or just a place to stop by, we’re here for you. 💙

✨ Pop into the Center — Come hang out, study, relax, or say hello!
📬 Join our newsletter — Stay up to date on events, resources, and opportunities.
📧 Reach out — Have a question or need help finding a resource? Send us an email!
🎉 Attend an event — Meet people, try something new, and find your community.

You don’t have to know exactly what you’re looking for to get connected. Come as you are, and we’ll meet you there. 💙

09/03/2026

💬 Tinky Winky says, "Listen up! It's time to create a Discussion Space with us!" 🚨

What if you could create the conversation you’ve been looking for?

Meet LGBTQ+ Discussion Spaces—peer-led groups where students can create opportunities for open conversation, exploration, and community-building at the CSGD.

Each space is created and facilitated by students. You choose the topic, set the tone, and invite others into the conversation. Staff are here to support you when needed, but the direction comes from students themselves.

Past Discussion Spaces have explored topics like identity, relationships, community, and more. And right now? There’s plenty of room for you to create one. 👀

Have a topic you’ve been wanting to talk about? A community you want to bring together? A conversation you wish existed?

Come talk to us about starting a Discussion Space of your own. 💙

And, of course, Tinky Winky approves. 💜

09/02/2026

Q***R PEERS ALERT - NIGHT ONE ANNOUNCEMENT

🌱📸 Ready to decorate your room with a little personality?

Join Q***r Peers + Penn State Sustainability for a low-key night of crafts, creativity, and connection! Night one of Q***r Peers is a Decorate Your Room craft night!

✨ Make your own Polaroid photo display
🌿 Create a mini terrarium
🌈 Craft a garland chain
💬 Hang out and meet other students

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 CSGD — HUB LL011

Come make something fun for your space and spend the evening with us! Plus, you’ll get your first Q***r Peers giveaway! 🎁

Want an extra challenge? Come to all eight Q***r Peers events to unlock the ultimate giveaway! 👀 You’ll have to come to the first event to find out what it is… 👀✨

PLEASE NOTE : All first-year students are welcome, as well as any student new to the University Park campus! 💙

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09/01/2026

🍂 September is here, and we’re kicking off the semester with plenty happening at the CSGD! 🏳️‍🌈

Here’s what’s coming up this month:

📣 Involvement Fair — Sept. 1
Come find us on the HUB Lawn and learn more about ways to get involved with the CSGD, including Q***r Peers, Q***r Voices, and our Mentorship Program.

🌱 Q***r Peers: Decorate Your Room — Sept. 8
Get crafty with us and Penn State Sustainability! Make a Polaroid photo display, garland chain, and your own terrarium to bring some creativity into your room. For new students to Penn State or University park only.

🧸 Welcome Reception — Sept. 9
Come find community, grab some food, explore campus resources, meet our partners, and build your very own Stuff-A-Plush friend!

🏳️‍🌈 Community Health Engagement Fair — Sept. 11
An interactive campus fair connecting students with health, wellness, and support resources.

🍦 LGBTQ+ Grad Fall Ice Cream Social — Sept. 23
LGBTQ+ graduate students, come hang out at the Penn State Creamery, meet other grad students, and enjoy some ice cream!

🧘 Q***r Peers: Wellness Night at the CSGD — Sept. 23
Take a break with chair yoga, optional mindfulness activities, wellness resources, and a creative planner-decorating activity—all while connecting with others at the CSGD.

We hope to see you around the CSGD this month. 💙

08/31/2026

Clothing Transit Fall Hours are here!

Looking for clothing that feels like you? The Clothing Transit is open this semester at 24 Ritenour Building:

🗓️ Tuesday: 3:30–7:00 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday: 3:30–7:30 p.m.
🗓️ Friday: 12:30–4:30 p.m.

The Clothing Transit is a free resource for Penn State students to find clothing and accessories that support their gender expression. 💙

Need something when the Transit isn't open? Stop by the CSGD for emergency needs, and we'll do our best to help!

📍 Clothing Transit: 24 Ritenour Building
🏳️‍🌈 CSGD: HUB-Robeson Center, LL011

08/27/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Looking for connection, community, and someone in your corner? 💙

The LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program is looking for both mentors AND mentees for the upcoming semester! Whether you’re looking for someone to help you navigate Penn State, get connected to community, or simply have someone to talk to, this program is a chance to build meaningful connections with other students. ✨

💙 Want to be a mentee? Find support, guidance, and community.
🏳️‍🌈 Want to be a mentor? Share your experiences, support another student, and make a difference.

Ready to get connected? Sign up using the link in our Linktree in bio! 🔗

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08/26/2026

✨ WELCOME, WE’RE SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE! ✨🏳️‍🌈

Ready to find your people, explore campus, and kick off the semester with the LGBTQ+ community at Penn State? 💙 Join us for our LGBTQ+ Welcome Reception on Wednesday, September 9 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall!

Come hang out, grab some snacks, meet new people, explore campus resources, and check out all the fun happening at our activity tables! 🎉

🧸 AND YES, THERE’S STUFF-A-PLUSH! Connect with five campus resources to collect everything you need to build your very own plush friend and take home a new little buddy (we have 5 to choose from). 🥹💕

Whether you’re brand new to Penn State or coming back for another year, come find community, make connections, and start the semester with us!

📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Alumni Hall

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and bring your excitement! We’ll see you there! 💙🏳️‍🌈

08/25/2026

Meet the people behind the Center! 🏳️‍🌈💙

From supporting students and planning programs to answering questions, connecting you with resources, and helping make the CSGD a welcoming space, our staff do a little bit of everything.

Over the next few slides, get to know the folks who make up the CSGD team — and don’t be a stranger! Stop by the Center, say hello, and introduce yourself. 👋

We’re always happy to meet you! ✨

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Nittany Lions! 💙🌈

A new semester is here, and we’re so excited to welcome you back to campus! Whether you’re returning to University Park or just getting started, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity is here to help you find community, resources, support, and a place to be yourself.

Here’s to a new semester of learning, connecting, and making memories. We’re glad you’re here! 🦁✨

Stop by, say hello, and stay connected with us throughout the semester! 💙

08/21/2026

🦁 Welcome Week Bingo! 🎉

New to Penn State? Consider this your unofficial Welcome Week bucket list! 💙

How many can you check off before classes really get rolling? 👀

☐ 📸 Take a picture at the Lion Shrine
☐ 🐿️ Befriend a campus squirrel (or at least say hi from a safe distance)
☐ 🍦 Get ice cream
☐ 🌳 Lay out on the HUB Lawn
☐ 🏫 Explore a building you’ve never been inside
☐ ☕ Grab a coffee or treat between adventures
☐ 🤝 Make a new friend
☐ 📚 Find your favorite study spot
☐ 🌈 Stop by the CSGD
☐ 📷 Take a photo with your new Penn State friends

Bonus: Complete the whole card and you officially survived your first week at Penn State! 🥳

Save this post, send it to your new friends, and start checking those boxes! 🦁💙

Address

LL011 HUB/Robeson Center
University Park, PA
16802

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18148631248

Website

https://linktr.ee/CSGD

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