Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) community members are invited to join LGBTQ+ History Month celebrations, explore social and educational events and learn about the history, culture and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual individuals.
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LGBTQ+ History Month 2025 Events
The LGBTQ+ History Month organizers have planned a robust calendar of events. A complete listing is available on the University Events Calendar.
| Event | Date | Time | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Florecer Con Orgullo (To Bloom With Pride)” Display | Monday, Sept. 15-Friday, Oct. 31 | All Day | Learn more! |
| LGBTQ+ History Month Book Display | Wednesday, Oct. 1-Friday, Oct. 31 | All Day | Learn more! |
| “Werk the Work” Display | Wednesday, Oct. 1-Friday, Oct. 31 | All Day | Learn more! |
| LGBTQ+ History Month Kickoff Reception | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | Noon-2 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Queer Art and Transformation | Thursday, Oct. 2 | 5-7 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Beyond the Bear Necessities | Monday, Oct. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Tough Topic Tuesday: Queer but Not Here – Global Perspectives on LGBTQ+ Identity and Expression | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 3-4 p.m. | RSVP today! |
| National Coming Out Day: Chalk the Quad | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Alternative Drag Showcase | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Serving Connections: A Community Dinner Series | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Pride in STEM Mixer | Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 4-6 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Halloqueen Dance: Monster Mash | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 8-10 p.m. | Learn more! |
| First-Generation Mixed Tapes: First-Gen and Queer | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 4-5 p.m. | Learn more! |
| Board This Way: A Board Game Night for LGBTQ+ History Month | Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Learn more! |
| 7th Annual Potash Keynote Speaker: Jim Obergefell | Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Learn more! |