Queer Staff and Faculty Panel

4-231

Meet some of MIT's queer staff & faculty, ask them questions, and drink free boba tea! March 15, 2023 from 5pm to 7pm in 4-231. 

Religion and Queerness

Rainbow Lounge 142 Memorial Dr, 50-250, Cambridge, MA, United States

This quick seminar will discuss how religion and queerness interact with one another (for better or for worse). No prior experience with religion and/or queerness required.

Trans Day of Visibility

Rainbow Lounge 142 Memorial Dr, 50-250, Cambridge, MA, United States

Every year we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate transgender and non-binary people around the globe and acknowledge the courage it takes to live openly and authentically. Join us in the Rainbow Lounge for food, games, and community as we celebrate the beauty of our Trans Community. Students, Staff, and Faculty...

Free

National Coming Out Day!

Kendall/MIT Open Space 292 Main St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Join MIT LBGTQ+ Services in celebrating authenticity, unity, and love on National Coming Out Day! Enjoy an afternoon filled with mouthwatering food from local food trucks, playful games, and a welcoming community that embraces and supports you just the way you are.

Free

Speaking Our Truth: Power and Consent in Relationships

Rainbow Lounge 50-250 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States

Familial and romantic relationships are often defined and influenced by unique power dynamics. In these contexts, students can sometimes withhold important information about themselves for fear of emotional retribution (such as the silent treatment or withholding affection) which can negatively effect relational equity and power. Such experiences can significantly impact mental health, wellness, and the...

Free

LBGTQ+ Movie Night: KIKI

Rainbow Lounge 50-250 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States

A captivating look into the daily lives of a group of LGBTQ youth who comprise the "Kiki" scene as they prepare for and perform at fierce and exuberant ballroom competitions in NYC

Free

Community Building for Trans and Non-Binary Students

3-308

Sit down with Nandini, Assistant Director of Women and Gender Services (WXGS), with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and some snacks to discuss community building in the Cheney Room for trans and non-binary students. We'll chat about the vibes of the space and future WXGS programming dedicated to trans and non-binary students.

Free

Existing Under the Trans Umbrella at MIT Panel Discussion

Rainbow Lounge 50-250 142 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, United States

Panel discussion featuring MIT students, alumnx, faculty & staff sharing their experiences navigating MIT’s campus as trans-identifying individuals (e.g., transgender, agender, nonbinary, genderqueer, etc.).

Free