Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life

Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life Our vision is to have a campus that is the national model for intersectional understandings of gender

The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life (formerly the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Ally Programs Office) is dedicated to transforming campus climate for University of Minnesota students, staff, faculty, alum, and community members by developing and supporting more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality through education, advocacy, outreach, and support. Various links on the GSC's University of Minnesota page open third party websites. We do not assume any responsibility for material located outside of this blog. Listing of material on this website does not serve as a contract between the University of Minnesota Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life and any other party and does not constitute an endorsement of any organization or its activities. As such, the GSC is not liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. The University of Minnesota Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life allows guest posts on our page. In the case of all posts, the opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota or the University of Minnesota Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life. Our programs are open to all members of the University community. This is our Fan Page and we encourage you to leave comments, photos, videos and links here that are relevant to the University and the topics being discussed, and appropriate in light of the University’s status as a public not-for-profit institution. Comments that are inappropriate or offensive are subject to removal without notice. They include comments that:

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One week until Every Journey is Different!Join the QSCC next Tuesday for our National Coming Out Week panel featuring LG...
09/29/2026

One week until Every Journey is Different!

Join the QSCC next Tuesday for our National Coming Out Week panel featuring LGBTQ+ voices sharing their experiences with identity, self-discovery, and coming out.

📅 Tuesday, October 6
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 CMU 217

Come listen, ask questions, and connect with community. There’s no single way to come out, and every journey is different.

Get ready for National Coming Out Week 2026, happening October 5–9! The Q***r Student Cultural Center is bringing a full...
09/26/2026

Get ready for National Coming Out Week 2026, happening October 5–9! The Q***r Student Cultural Center is bringing a full week of community, conversation, creativity, wellness, and celebration leading up to National Coming Out Day.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 | 5–7 PM | CMU 217
Q***r & BIPOC Community Night
A supportive discussion space exploring how race, culture, and community can shape our experiences with coming out and LGBTQ+ identity.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 5–7 PM | CMU 217
Every Journey is Different: A National Coming Out Week Panel
Hear from diverse LGBTQ+ voices sharing their experiences with identity, self-discovery, and coming out. Hosted with the Gender & Sexuality Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 | 5–7 PM | CMU 217
Create Your Pride
Celebrate your identity through mixed-media art, crafts, and creative expression. Hosted with WAM.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 | 5–7 PM | CMU 217
Self-Care & Community Wellness Night
Take a break, connect with others, and explore mindfulness, reflection, relaxation, and wellness resources. Hosted with the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 5–9 PM | THE WHOLE MUSIC CLUB
Illuminate: A Celebration of Pride
Close out the week with a community dinner, resource fair, professional photo booth, reflection activities, and a drag showcase celebrating q***r creativity and community.

All events are free and open to UMN students, faculty, and staff.

Whether you join us for one event or the whole week, there's a place for you at National Coming Out Week.

Save the dates. Bring your friends. Come celebrate with us!

ATTENTION STUDENT JOB SEEKERS: Apply to join the GSC as the Student Leadership & Outreach Coordinator for the 2025-2026 ...
07/02/2025

ATTENTION STUDENT JOB SEEKERS: Apply to join the GSC as the Student Leadership & Outreach Coordinator for the 2025-2026 academic year!

Job description is available through the UMN Student Job Portal (linked in bio). Type in job ID (369026) to find the position easily.

Work study is required. Applications will be considered and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis, so apply soon for the best chance.
Please note that email applications and applications without cover letters will NOT be considered.

Join us JUNE 25th at our trans teach in and hear these presentation topics! Join in person (including lunch) or virtuall...
06/03/2025

Join us JUNE 25th at our trans teach in and hear these presentation topics! Join in person (including lunch) or virtually for conversation and learning in the Beacon room at the RecWell 🏳️‍⚧️ register at the link in our bio

Wanna get back into reading for fun this summer? Join us for bookclub!This summer we will be reading ‘MARSHA: the Joy an...
05/21/2025

Wanna get back into reading for fun this summer? Join us for bookclub!
This summer we will be reading ‘MARSHA: the Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson’ by Tourmaline! We will kick off on June 10th with a zoom Q&A with the author, followed by 4 discussion/community sessions!
Register at the link in our bio for both the zoom session and to get a free book! 📚
We hope to see you there!

CALLING ALL PERFORMERS AND ARTISTS‼️ As part of our Pride Month programming, we’re hosting a q***r open mic night! We’d ...
05/14/2025

CALLING ALL PERFORMERS AND ARTISTS‼️
As part of our Pride Month programming, we’re hosting a q***r open mic night!
We’d love to hear your music, poetry, dance, singing or literally whatever else you’d like to share! Fill out the google form in our bio and we will be in contact!

This event will be hosted at Urban Growler in St. Paul, outside! We will be offering drink tickets for non-alcoholic/non-THC beverages to performers!

Check out the link in our bio for more info!

Congratulations to our 2025 Schochet endowment awardees: Isaac Espósto and Nathan Buckley! Thank you for your strong app...
05/01/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Schochet endowment awardees: Isaac Espósto and Nathan Buckley!
Thank you for your strong applications, and dedication to q***r learning and leadership! We’re excited for the work you will create in the coming year!

The Schochet endowment covers different fields of study and application- learn more at the link in our bio!

Join us may 11th for tea time and q***r yoga at Carpe Diem studios! Mats and props will be provided! There will also be ...
04/17/2025

Join us may 11th for tea time and q***r yoga at Carpe Diem studios! Mats and props will be provided!

There will also be a tea time/social 1/2 hour before hand! Stop on by!!

Carpe diem: 2290 como ave st paul 55108

Need to relax during finals? Join us for q***r yoga at the recwell on the east bank! May 7th from 2-3pm! Register at the...
04/15/2025

Need to relax during finals? Join us for q***r yoga at the recwell on the east bank! May 7th from 2-3pm!

Register at the link in our bio! 🧘 matts and props will be provided!

Graduates!! Have you heard about Lavender Celebration- our annual celebration of graduating LGBTQIA+ UMN students? 💜Regi...
04/03/2025

Graduates!! Have you heard about Lavender Celebration- our annual celebration of graduating LGBTQIA+ UMN students?

💜Register at the link in our bio for a spot at the celebration by April 20th! And, send the guest registration link to any guests you’d like to join you!💜

The celebration will be catered, as well as feature local q***r artist vendors!

Address

40 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16126250537

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