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LGBTQ+ Equity Center

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center builds an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant campus community that centers belonging in teaching, research and service for people of all gender identities and expressions, sexes, and sexual orientations. The Equity Center serves University of Maryland students, staff, faculty, and alumni of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Over the years, our signature programs have become hallmark campus experiences for all students, faculty, and staff, including Quelcome, Lavender Celebration of Graduates, the Big Queer Photo, and our national award-winning Lavender Leadership Honor Society.

Fall 2025 Equity Center Recess Schedule

Join us for Recess in the Center (2411 Marie Mount Hall) every day, Monday-Friday, from 12 PM to 2 PM. Here, LGBTQ+ and allied students and peers can enjoy crafts, snacks, games, movies, and more! Every day will feature a different themed event. Check out the Rainbow Report or our social media for each week's schedule!

For the latest information on programming and events, be sure to subscribe to the Rainbow Report. If you need direct or immediate support, please email us at lgbtq@umd.edu or call us at (301) 405-8720.

Upcoming Events

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28th Annual Lavender Celebration of Graduates and Award Winners

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  • Stamp Atrium
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Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center on Monday, May 18th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Stamp Union Atrium for the 28th Annual Lavender Celebration of Graduates and Award Winners! During this recognition dinner and ceremony, we will honor and celebrate LGBTQ+ community ...

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3rd Annual Big Queer Photo

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  • McKeldin Mall
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Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center and students, faculty and staff from across campus for our third annual BIG QUEER PHOTO on Friday, May 1st, 2026 from 11:00am-1:00pm on the McKeldin Mall Steps!!! 🏳️‍🌈🐢🏳️‍⚧️We invite the campus ...

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LGBTQ+ Equity Center Winter Celebration

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  • Stamp Atrium
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Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center and UMD community members for a wintry afternoon of food, music, games and more!  All are welcome, RSVP at go.umd.edu/LGBTQWinter25.  For accommodations, please email lgbtq@umd.edu.