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March 2018
Geek Week: Queer Anime Double Feature!
Come kick off Geek Week with us and eat ice cream in the center on Monday, March 5th with free back-to-back episodes of Yuri!!! On Ice and The Legend of Korra.
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RealQTalks: Queer Geek Theory
As Geek Culture continues to evolve alongside LGBTQ+ identities, they’re bound to intersect. With this, comes homophobia and transphobia in “geek” spaces; conventions, gaming, and social media. However, as the presence of LGBTQ+ people in “geek” media increases, its time…
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Geek Week: GAYme Night
Join us in the LGBTRC on Thursday, March 8th for video games, tabletop gaming, free snacks and more from 4-7pm. Bringing your own board and card games welcome! If you wish to bring your own console, we will need no…
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RealQTalks: Oversexualization and Infantilization
LGBT people are oftentimes faced with the dichotomy of being either oversexualized or infantilized by our oppressors. In this discussion, we'll talk about the stem of these stereotypes, microaggressions that contribute to this mindset, and how we can work to…
Find out more »April 2018
Trans and Queer People of Color Summit
The Wisconsin Trans and Queer People of Color Summit (WI TQPOC Summit) is a space for queer communities of color and allies, to come together to engage in meaningful dialogues focused on the intersections of identities of trans and queer…
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RealQTalks: Reclaiming Slurs
Who can reclaim which slurs? Can slurs be reclaimed by an entire community? Have some slurs become non-offensive in modern society? Join us in a discussion about how slurs can be both empowering and harmful.
Find out more »May 2018
2018 Lavender Graduation
The University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee LGBT Resource Center coordinated the campus’ first Lavender Graduation in 2010. At this ceremony, 16 graduates were honored and the ceremony has been an annual event at UWM since this 2010 milestone. For some…
Find out more »November 2018
Trans-Inclusive Swim Night
Join the UWM LGBT Resource Center for a body positive, trans-inclusive swim at Klotsche Center! Trans people don't always feel safe swimming or accessing work-out facilities. We wanted to create an event that provides students a sense of safety so…
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LGBTQ+ Athlete Roundtable
Are you in Athletics? Sports clubs? Just play socially? Join us for a roundtable discussion to connect with other LGBTQ+ athletes, talk about experiences, and to find out what supports you would want to see so we can strengthen our…
Find out more »Queer Clothing Swap
This is a space for the LGBTQ+ community to have access to items to look and feel fabulous, all year round. All sizes, shapes, styles and gender expressions welcome! We hope to have a wide variety of sizing, including extra…
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