Programs
Quelcome 2024
Tuesday, August 27th, 2:00-5:00pm
Stamp Union Grand Ballroom
Quelcome is a long-running program of the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, in collaboration with the office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA) and the Department of Resident Life. It serves as the campus-wide kick off for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff, and is a great way to have fun, meet new people, and learn about community resources. We look forward to seeing you at this year's welcome fest and resource fair!
Special Edition Queer Recess: Cozy Gaming
Monday, September 9th, 12:30-2:00pm
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Join us for a cozy gaming session! Whether it’s a farming sim to a puzzle game, you can play, chill, and eat snacks.
Special Edition Queer Recess: Popin Cookin Day
Friday, September 13th, 1:00-2:30pm
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Make some miniature foods with fruity ingredients and just a bit of water! Make them with the Popin Cookin kits and share with your friends!
Rainbow Pan Dulce y Cafe
Monday, October 7th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Stamp Union Juan Ramon Jimenez Room
Special Edition Queer Recess: The Celluloid Closet (1995) Watch-a-long
Friday, October 11th, 1:00-2:30pm
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
During UMD’s Pride Month, watch a historic documentary on queer people and themes in Hollywood entertainment as a whole to support keeping our history alive and known!
Special Edition Queer Recess: Queer Memorabilia Chat
Monday, November 4th, 12:30-2:00pm
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Bring in a physical object; it can be a flag, a trinket, a piece of clothing, a picture, etc. that is connected to a story surrounding your queer experience. Get a chance to talk about your object while enjoying snacks with others!
Special Edition Queer Recess: Beauty Salon Day
Friday, November 15th, 1:00-2:30pm
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Right before finals season, we all need to have some time to treat ourselves! Beauty Salon Day is the time where you could do your makeup, paint your nails, and put some cucumber slices on your eyes to help you relax. Meanwhile, we’ll have relaxing music and light refreshments.
Special Edition Queer Recess: HoliDIY Clay Trinkets
Monday, December 2nd, 12:30-2:00pm
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Come make holiday trinkets out of clay! Turn them into earrings, a bracelet charm, or just as decoration.
Queer Self and Community Care Workshop
Tuesday, December 3rd, 1:00-2:30pm
LGBTQ+ Equity Center
Queer Winter Celebration
Monday, December 9th, 11:00am-2:00pm
Stamp Union Atrium
Join UMD community members for an afternoon of food, music, games and more!