While we’re sad that in-person events like the Queer-B-Q and Retreat can’t happen this year, we’re excited to try some new forms of community building. We will be hosting “Queer-ientation” (virtual open houses) at the beginning of the year and focusing on helping students find virtual groups that they can keep coming back to, such as Queer Connections, affinity groups, support groups, and student orgs. We will still be hosting virtual keynotes, workshops, and programming for LGBTQ+History Month in October, and for Trans Awareness Week in November. Like the spring, we will be utilizing our newsletter and social media accounts to continue reaching out, educating, and connecting folks. We are committed to continue offering as many services as we would when open normally, such as access to gender-affirming garments, period products, sexual health products, educational materials, resources, etc. All educational programming, such as Safe Zone and Visible Voices, will continue virtually. Professional staff will maintain office hours and student staff will support other forms of communication, such as answering emails, webchats, etc.
