Monica Slade is a second-year dance major at the University of Minnesota.
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Reporting that amplifies the voices and centers the experiences of LGBTQ+ communities at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Monica Slade is a second-year dance major at the University of Minnesota.
Alexander Lucas, 20, is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota studying political science and early childhood education.
Ella Bogenschuetz is a junior at the University of Minnesota studying nursing and gender, women and sexuality studies.
Lily Gordon is a junior in the University of Minnesota’s School of Nursing.
Dante Rocío is a first-year bachelor of individualized studies (BIS) student focusing on creative writing, linguistics, philosophy and global studies.
The Queer Peer Mentorship Program allows students to find mentors and establish relationships with other LGBTQ+ students.
LCM-TC holds a Christian worship group that welcomes and celebrates LGBTQ+ identities.
The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life hosts a book club that allows students to read, analyze and have meaningful conversations about queer literature.
A University of Minnesota graduate student group is researching how to embed gender inclusivity in languages that traditionally exclude it.
The event will explore the intersection of queer theory and interdisciplinary fields through panels, workshops, art exhibits and more.