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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

Tan flyer for LGBTQ+ Equity Center Open Tables on October 2nd, outlining event details as listed in the caption.

LGBTQ+ Equity Center Open Tables

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  • Maryland Room, 0100 Marie Mount Hall
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Join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center in the Maryland Room in 0100 Marie Mount Hall for an evening of community building as we play Open Tables! We’ll have snacks and tables set up to accommodate a variety of groups playing tabletop roleplaying games. We’ll also ...

Dark purple mystical flyer for the Craft Your Witch’s Familiar event outlining details listed in caption.

Craft Your Witch’s Familiar

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  • 2411 Marie Mount Hall
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Happy Spooky Season to all who celebrate! If you like magic, animals, and crafts, join the LGBTQ+ Equity Center for a community building event on October 6 from 2 PM to 4 PM. We will do an air-dry clay workshop to create and decorate your very own ...

A dark flyer for the Bodies Bodies Bodies screening with a picture of the film’s characters and the same info as the caption.

"Bodies Bodies Bodies" Film Screening & Discussion

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  • 4109 McKeldin Library
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Join us at 6 PM on October 15th in 4109 McKeldin Library for a screening of Bodies Bodies Bodies with a discussion moderated by the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, exploring queer representation and culture! Popcorn and sodas will be provided. This event is limited ...