LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH 2023
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October 3rd- "Outspoken" Presents Student Round Table with Justine Lindsay
4-5 PM via Zoom
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Sponsored by: Women and Gender's Studies, Counseling and Psychological Services, Center for Integrated Care, Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement, LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Caucus
UNC Charlotte students have the opportunity to join OUTspoken guest speaker, Justine Lindsay, to discuss topics centered on LGBTQ+ experiences and current events. Registration is required.
October 4th- OUTspoken Spresents: Thriving on the Field & In Life
McKnight Auditorium
4-5 PM with Reception to Follow
Sponsored by: Women and Gender's Studies, Counseling and Psychological Services, Center for Integrated Care, Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement, LGBTQ+ Faculty and Staff Caucus
Justine Lindsay, will discuss her journey and share how she has been able to thrive in the sports world and in everyday life.
October 11th- "The Imitation Game" Movie Presentation
Woodward Hall 106
Reception: 5:30 PM, Panel 6:00 PM, Movie Screening 6:45 PM
Sponsored by: CCI Cinema, LGBTQ+ Graduate Coalition. College of Computing and Informations, Out in Tech Charlotte, and UNC Charlotte Alumni
On the occassion of National Coming Out Day, a reception, panel discussion and review of the 8 time Academy Award Nominated movie "The Imitation Game" starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kiera Knightly. The movie is an adaptation of true events of Alan Turing and his work on the Enigma Cipher Machine.
October 12th- Alumni Homecoming Event
Sycamore Brewing Social- South End
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5PM-7PM
Sponsored by: Alumni Engagement
It's Homecoming 2023! Show your Niner Pride at Sycamore Brewing for a couple of craft beers, engagement with your fellow alumni and celebrate the fall season. Registration is required.
October 26th- Queering the City
Atkins Library- 10th Floor, Dalton Reading Room
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6 PM
Sponsored by: Office of Identity, Equity and Engagement
Join the LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Caucus and Atkins Library for an exploration of queer archives. The library is home to the King-Henry-Brockington LGBTQ+ archive which collects personal papers, oral histories, and queer organizational records from prominent Charlotteans. The event will have a short presentation followed by a hands-on journey through the archive material. Light refreshment will be served.