Not here, but all around here: Queer UMN students express anxiety over anti-LGBTQ+ laws
While Minnesota has proven to be a legislative oasis for queer people, some University of Minnesota students are affected by anti-LGBTQ+ efforts elsewhere in the country.
Policies can only go so far in making campus queer-affirming
Students express small discontents with campus climate despite university efforts.
UMN gender-neutral bathrooms offer relief, but not perfection
The University of Minnesota has committed to installing “all-gender” bathrooms, but some students find them too sparse and inconvenient to access.
Advocates work to instill respect for personal pronouns in classrooms
University of Minnesota students have varying experiences with faculty respecting personal pronouns and hope to find solutions.
Survey: Students see overall accepting campus, but some areas could improve
Queer students find campus less welcoming and supportive than non-queer students.
GSC director creates safe spaces for LGBTQ+ members
Mycall Riley works to facilitate intergenerational conversations and promote a sense of belonging within queer communities on and around the University of Minnesota campus.
Professor demystifies philosophy, queer experience
Catherine St. Croix’s teaching and scholarship help queer people explore their own identity and coming out process through games and new spaces.
Queer graduate student helps found inclusive language program
Fernando Gonzalez Lesniak helped start the program with other graduate students after realizing how gendered some languages can be.
Non-binary housing manager moves to new position after 11 years
Andy Hillis reflects on their time as the business operations supervisor for two residence halls as they prepare for a new role at the University of Minnesota.
GSC program director finds purpose in work
How J Nguyen went from feeling dissatisfied in school to feeling fulfilled helping run the Gender and Sexuality Center’s programs.
Struggle, reclamation and the word queer
How a word went from derogatory to meaningful for some people.