UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — June is National Pride Month in the United States, and there are several events being held on the University Park campus and in town to engage students and the campus community.
Pride Parade and Festival, hosted by Centre LGBTQA Support Network
On June 11 at 3 p.m., the Centre LGBTQA Support Network will be hosting a Pride Parade and Festival for the State College community, in downtown State College. For more information, visit the parade webpage.
The mission of Centre LGBTQA Support Network is to bring the community together through LGBTQA education, advocacy and activities in the Centre region. For more local pride month events through the Centre LGBTQA Support Network visit the network’s website.
Camp Crystal Queer, hosted by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Beginning in June, the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD), a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, is offering opportunities for students to engage with the center throughout the summer, under Camp Crystal Queer.
Students can attend Camp Crystal Queer events and earn physical, embroidered patches that will be distributed at the end of the summer. For more information about Camp Crystal Queer, contact strohlr@psu.edu. Follow CSGD on Instagram and Facebook for updates on these and additional events throughout the summer.
Visit CSGD’s website to stay connected all year round.
Lunch on the Lawn
June 8, noon, HUB Lawn
All can join the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity for lunch on the HUB Lawn. Bring your own lunch but we’ll provide the rainbow picnic blanket.
Instagram Campfire Chat: What does Pride Mean to you?
June 7, 12:30 p.m.
Learn from students about what pride means to the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity. Join our Instagram live @PennStateLGBTQ.
Pride Party
June 14, 2 p.m., HUB LL011
Celebrate Pride Month with a Pride Party at the CSGD, with food and activities.
CSGD Cinema: "But I’m a Cheerleader"
June 24, at 2 p.m., HUB LL011
Once a month this summer we’ll play an LGBTQ+ related movie at the center. This month features the cult classic, “But I’m a Cheerleader.” Popcorn included.
OUTdoors: Arboretum Stroll
June 28, 3 p.m., The Arboretum at Penn State
Meet CSGD at the Penn State Arboretum for an afternoon stroll.