We are excited to open the RSVP for our 2024 Lavender Graduation ceremony, a celebration of achievements and milestones within the LBGTQ+ MIT community. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 3rd, at 4:00 pm US Eastern Time at the MIT Welcome Center Whether you're able to join us in person or...
Get ready to join the LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program—a vibrant and supportive community designed to help you thrive at MIT! This program pairs LGBTQ+ graduate and undergraduate students with caring mentors from MIT’s faculty, staff, and alumni who are here to guide you through the ins and outs of campus life. Whether you’re looking for tips...
Get ready to join the LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program—a vibrant and supportive community designed to help you thrive at MIT! This program pairs LGBTQ+ graduate and undergraduate students with caring mentors from MIT’s faculty, staff, and alumni who are here to guide you through the ins and outs of campus life. Whether you’re looking for tips...
The Student Advisory Board will provide a student voice/experience to the Assistant Director of LBGTQ+ Services on programming, events, workshop ideas that uplift the mission of LBGTQ+ Services. The Advisory Board will also help evaluate LBGTQ+ Services signature programs (National Coming Out Day, LBGTQ+ Leadership Retreat, Trans Day of Remembrance, and Lavender Graduation), share ideas...
In honor of Dating Violence Awareness Month, join the Office of Violence Prevention & Response (VPR) in the Wellbeing Lab for free apple cider, dinner, a live DJ, and guided painting with At Peace Arts on October 30th at 7:00 PM! We hope this can be a night of community, peace, allyship, and healing for...
With the support of the De Florez Fund for Humor, we promise an evening full of humor that will leave you laughing, thinking, and celebrating the incredible talents within our community. This special event is hosted in collaboration with Disabled@MIT, the ASL & Deaf Culture Club, LGBTQ+ ERG, LGBTQ+ Services, MIT Health, MIT Sloan DEI,...
Join LBGTQ+ Services and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL) on November 20th as we gather for a solemn and reflective Trans Day of Remembrance. This annual observance honors the lives and memories of transgender individuals who have tragically lost their lives to acts of violence. Through words, reflection, and community, we...
Discover how LBGTQ+ students at MIT build resilience and thrive through strong, supportive communities. Join LBGTQ+ Services in this interactive workshop centering storytelling, discussions, and actionable strategies to foster belonging and strengthen networks in personal, academic, and professional spaces.
Join Gus Solomons Jr. Visiting Artist Ogemdi Ude for an hour-long, hands-on workshop introducing participants to the creative practices behind Major, her current project exploring the history and physicality of majorette dance. In this dance theater piece, Ude and her collaborators uplift Black femmes - inclusive of queer and trans folks - in a practice...
Join us for an engaging 1.5-hour workshop designed to help LGBTQ+ students navigate academic and professional spaces with confidence. We’ll explore strategies for career growth, identity affirmation, and building supportive networks.
Join LBGTQ+ Services and Women and Gender Services for a casual, come-and-go lunch event designed for graduate students to relax, connect with peers, and take a break from their busy day. Enjoy good food, light activities, and a welcoming space to recharge. Music & Relaxed Vibes and Mini “Gratitude Wall”: Share notes of appreciation for...
We invite you to join us for a Rainbow Seder celebrating community and togetherness this Passover. Our seder will be vegetarian/vegan friendly. All levels of experience and backgrounds are welcome, bring your friends!