LGBTQ+历史月 is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, 同性恋, 双性恋, 变性人, 以及当地的酷儿历史, 在全国范围内, 与国际. 的 month brings attention to the history of the 同性恋 rights movement and other related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson. In October, we recognize and honor the following LGBTQ+ related celebrations: 

2022年10月8日 国际女同性恋日 

A commemoration that orignated in New Zealand to celebrate lesbians and lesbian culture around the world 这在全球都很受欢迎. 

2022年10月11日 全国出柜日

A celebration of coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ 社区, as well as a time to create environments in which people can safely come out.

2022年10月19日 国际代词日

十月的第三个星期三, 国际代词日 seeks to make asking, 分享, 尊重人称代词.

2022年10月20日 精神的一天

People wear purple to stand with LGBTQ+ youth and speak out against LGBTQ+ bullying.

〇10月26日 阴阳人意识日

阴阳人意识日 is celebrated in October to commemorate the first intersex protest, 发生在波士顿, MA.

〇23日至29日 无性意识周 

观察十月的最后一个完整的星期, Asexual (Ace) Awareness Week is a campaign to educate about different asexual identities and experiences.

We invite you to join us in a month of celebration of LGBTQ+ history and the work that still needs to be done to ensure equality for all people.

十月是 乳腺癌宣传月, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. 乳房健康很重要. Be sure to educate yourself on the risk factors, warning signs, and self-examination. 的 National Breast Cancer Foundation has created a month of education, 赋权, 行动, 社区, 和希望!

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Also be sure to stop by the Center for Women’s Studies and 米切尔-韦斯特社会包容中心 on the 1st floor of Rice Hall to visit the Breast Cancer Honor Tree, 从10月10日开始展出. 1 - 31号.

In the late 1980’s, October was chosen as the month to observe 全国家庭暴力宣传月. It serves as a time for us to acknowledge the strength and determination of domestic violence survivors. 的 National Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides a theme each year to help mobilize efforts during 家庭暴力关注月. 2022年10月的主题是: # WeAreResilient

Domestic violence is a serious issue and is prevalent in Alabama. 根据NCADV, 37.阿拉巴马州5%的女性和29.5% of Alabama men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

的 米切尔-韦斯特社会包容中心 and Center for Women’s Studies supports survivors of domestic violence and we remain committed to creating educational opportunities to help prevent unhealthy and harmful relationships.  

的 米切尔-韦斯特社会包容中心 and the Center for Women’s Studies want to commemorate and honor these important awareness months!

Check out our calendar of events observing LGBTQ+历史月, 乳腺癌宣传月, 以及家庭暴力宣传月.

October 1 - 31号 - LGBTQ+历史月 Display 科利尔(库)

October 1 - 31号 - 乳腺癌宣传月 Display (米堂一楼)

October 5th - 家庭暴力关注月

Join us in the GUC Atrium from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to receive a purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and make a journal (while supplies last). 

10月10日-出柜并保持安全

Join us in Communications 126 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm for a workshop on coming out and staying safe. We will be painting mini canvases and celebrating you being you!

10月11日——全国出柜日

Join us in the GUC Atrium from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to get a pride flag and pin. We are celebrating all people and identities!

10月11日-安全区域训练

We invite all faculty, staff, and graduate students to learn how to best support LGBTQ+ students. Training held in the GUC Loft from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.  需要注册!

October 18th - 乳腺癌宣传月

Join us in the GUC Atrium from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to receive a pink ribbon supporting breast cancer survivors and honoring those lost.

10月25日-家庭暴力意识

Join us in the GUC Atrium from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm to receive a purple ribbon for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention and add your handprint to our artwork acknowledging “的se Hands Don’t Hurt”.