Queer & Trans Empowerment Month (nationally known as LGBT History Month) is celebrated every October at Northwestern University and recognizes the lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, and queer community. The university community host a variety of programs and events which aim to educate on LGBTQ issues and build community on campus.
Previous events have featured Janet Mock, Dark Matter, faculty film screenings, and community discussions on a variety of topics. We hope you will take part in this year's Queer & Trans Empowerment Month events. Stay tuned to our webpage for updates!
Queer & Trans Empowerment Month 2019 Events
October 6, 2019 | Paint the Rock
- 10:00am - The Rock
- Join Rainbow Alliance as they kick off Queers and Trans Empowerment Month and their Rainbow Week of programming by painting the Northwestern Rock.
- Please visit the Facebook page for more information.
October 7, 2019 | Queer Arts & Crafts
- 6:30-8:30pm - Multicultural Center, 1936 Sheridan
- Join Rainbow Alliance as they continue to celebrate Rainbow Week with crafting and community-building opportunities in the Multicultural Center.
- Please visit the Facebook page for more information.
October 8, 2019 | Game Night
- 8:00pm - Kresge 2329
- Join Rainbow Alliance as they continue to celebrate Rainbow Week with board games and community-building opportunities in Kresge.
- Please visit the Facebook page for more information.
October 9, 2019 | Batwoman Viewing
- 8:00pm- Women’s Center, 2000 Sheridan Road
- Join Rainbow Alliance as they continue to celebrate Rainbow Week with the launch of the weekly Batwoman viewing parties in collaboration with the Women’s Center.
- Please visit the Facebook page for more information.
October 10, 2019 | Queer-e-oke
- 9:00pm - Norris, Armadillo Room
- Join Rainbow Alliance as they continue to celebrate Rainbow Week some karaoke in Norris!
- Please visit the Facebook page for more information
October 11, 2019 | National Coming Out Day
- 11:00am-2:00pm – Norris University Center Lobby
- While coming out perpetuates a cis and hetro-normative culture, we aim to celebrate the freedom of self-liberation and self-expression. Join MSA and Rainbow Alliance we celebrate National Coming Out Day! The coming out process means different things to different people and for many is never a singular event but we hope to celebrate the authenticity of all of Northwestern’s Queer and Trans community! Join us in the Norris lobby for snacks, resources, and a celebration of those able to live their life “out” and the continued strength of those who aren’t able.
October 16, 2019 | International Pronouns Day
- Norris University Center, GSRC
- Join us as we create pronoun buttons in Norris. Learn about some of the pronoun’s folks use and the impacts of misgendering folks! Help build a culture of respect on this campus by respecting the ways folks would like to be referred to!
October 23, 2019 | Wellness Wednesday Series Launch
- Norris University Center, GSRC
- Joins us every other Wednesday for short wellness activities meant provide space for queer mindfulness. Each week will take the form of crafting, eating and/or reflection experiences to help center you in your Northwestern journey. This is a pop-in pop-out event and all are welcome! Our inaugural Wednesday falls within Asexual Awareness week, so we will be learning about asexuality and reflecting on the many dimensions of the relationships we all maintain!
October 23, 2019 | Queer Coffeehouse
- 5:00pm-7:00pm - Dittmar Gallery, Norris University Center
- Queer Coffeehouse is an open mic event that serves to provide a supportive, comfortable space for students to artistically express themselves. Join us for a night of snacks, music, coffee, poetry, and more. While the goal is to amplify LGBTQ+ voices, all are welcome and encouraged to participate! Click here to sign up to participate