October Activities Celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ History Month
October is LGBTQIA2S+ History Month! Fullerton College and the LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program invites the campus community to help kick off the celebration this month with a Resource Fair on the Quad on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Additionally, the LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program will be hosting several events throughout the month including presentations, process groups, a Butterflies and Brushes Paint event in collaboration with the Grads to Be Program, and a Queer Social: Ace & Aro Mixer later in the month.
The events planned are:
LGBTQIA2S+ History 101 Presentation
Monday, October 2 at 1 – 2 p.m. on Zoom. ID: 876 854 23636
Join LGBTQIA2S+ Projects Lead Ariel Gentalen (they/them) for a 60-minute presentation covering 101 level information on LGBTQIA2S+ History Month.
Intended audience: students, faculty, and staff
LGBTQIA2S+ History Month Celebration & Resource Fair
Wednesday, October 4 at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Quad
Learn more about LGBTQIA2S+ support that is available on- and off- campus. You’ll find clubs, health resources, activities, and more. The event will also have giveaways, treats, music, and most importantly, queer community.
Intended audience: students, faculty, and staff
Loud and Proud Process Groups
This group is a LGBTQIA2S+ brave space for processing everyday challenges and mental health concerns of the community. These process groups are intended for our student community, and will change thematically throughout the semester.
Coming Out!
Wednesday, October 11 at 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Building 2400, Room 118
Intended audience: students
Managing Social Anxiety
Tuesday, October 17 at 3 – 4:30 p.m. | Building 2400, Room 118
Intended audience: students
Brushes & Butterflies
Wednesday, October 18 at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Historic Library Courtyard (by Starbucks)
This event is co-hosted by the Grads to Be and the LGBTQIA2S+Resource Programs and will be facilitated by Seranie, owner of Paint2Gather. Brushes & Butterflies is a space to support personal and emotional well-being through art. Join for a painting activity in honor of UndocuQueer intersections, creating belonging through making, to help express and resolve emotions. All supplies will be provided.
Intended audience: students
Queer Social: Ace & Aro Mixer
Wednesday, October 25 at 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Building 2400, Room 118
Join the LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program Team for an afternoon exploring identity, honoring representation, and dialoguing as a group to create ongoing community bonds. Snacks and drinks provided along with a craft activity unique to each mixer. Join us to explore the LGBTQIA2S+ spectrum in this student focused brave social space.
Intended audience: students
The LGBTQIA2S+ Resource Program offers many support services throughout the year. For more information visit the LGBTQIA2S+ website.
