National Coming Out Week
Join us for a series of virtual activities and programs that address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBT) issues.
Events and activities organized by one or more of the following: Student Life, the Curriculum Transformation Project, Truxal Library, Disability Support Services and Gender and Sexuality Studies program.
RSVP for Coming Out Week to receive information for all of the events.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Virtual Walking Tour
Join a virtual walking tour of Queer History in Baltimore with Kate Drabinski, Ph.D., of UMBC.
11 a.m.-noon
Monday, Oct. 12
Wikipedia Edit-athon with AACC Librarian Sophie Reverdy
Learn how to edit Wikipedia and help improve coverage of LGBTQ topics on the world’s most popular research tool!
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LGBTQ Movie Night with the GSA
Join members of AACC’s Gay-Straight Alliance as we explore a new LGTBQ-themed streaming service, watch a movie and engage in a discussion.
5-7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
My Coming Out
Gay-Straight Alliance members share stories of discovering and living in their LGBTQ identities.
4-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
LGBTQ Gaming with the GSA
Join members of AACC’s Gay-Straight Alliance for an LGBTQ-inclusive gaming session.
noon-4 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Intergroup Dialogue with Professor Forrest Caskey - LGBTQ Politics
SCOTUS, Trump and the state of LGBTQ rights: Discussing the importance of the 2020 election for LGBTQ equality.
noon-1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 16
Virtual Tour of National Queer History
Oh, all the queer places we could go if we were doing touristy things right now!
10-11 a.m.
Zine-Making Workshop
Collaborate with the GSA to make a multimedia piece of DIY art to memorialize the week.
5-6 p.m.
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