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Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and/or queer, intersex, asexual and two-spirit, or LGBTQIA2S+, communities and histories. It is nationally recognized each year in June, a time when most Spartans have returned home for the summer. Michigan State University celebrates Pride Month in April, allowing Spartans to connect and celebrate pride with one another while they are still on campus.
Two centerpiece events for MSU’s Pride Month were made possible thanks to the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center, or GSCC. The Pride Prom, hosted by GSCC and the Alliance of Queer and Ally Students, allows Spartans to comfortably attend a formal dance with whomever they’d like, wearing whatever makes them feel their best. In addition, GSCC’s annual Lavender Reception gives graduating Spartans at all levels of education an opportunity to be honored and congratulated for their hard work.
In recognition of this year’s Pride Month, please consider giving to the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center’s Unconditional Love Fund. The fund aids students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to temporary hardship related to unforeseen or emergency situations. Giving to the Unconditional Love Fund will support students’ health, wellness and safety.
All events are listed in Eastern Time.
Join the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Multicultural Center Room 1020 for a clothing swap! All are welcome to bring donations to the event.
Join Canterbury MSU for meditative worship at 225 M.A.C. Avenue with dinner and a Pride-themed time of worship using meditative techniques.
Learn about how white supremacy shapes our world, and how to push back in this queer-informed workshop. This workshop will focus on white supremacy in agricultural and environmental professions. Learn more and register for the event.
If you are passionate about queer advocacy and looking to get involved on campus, MSU Alliance is a great way to get start! Whether you are experienced in advocacy or brand new to it, everyone is welcome to apply for an e-board position. If interested, fill out the form before the elections.
Join GSCC in the Student Services Building Room 302 for brews, bites and small talk! Every week, a different topic on queer media and literature is introduced for visitors to ponder. All are welcome.
2026 marks the 30-year anniversary of the publication of Lev Raphael's academic mystery, ‘Let’s Get Criminal.’ A Lambda Literary Award winner and former MSU faculty member, Lev Raphael is a pioneer in writing about the gay Jewish experience in America. This pop-up, located at the Main Library Seminar Room W101B, will serve as an exploration into some of themes in Raphael’s writing, particularly those within his mystery series.
All are welcome to join the GSCC in the STEM Building Room 2201 to meet new friends, or find a date for Pride Prom, with guided conversation questions, refreshments and community.
The GSCC hosts this year’s Pride Prom at the MSU Union’s second floor Ballroom; the theme is “Making Waves” and will feature special guest Crystal d’Light! Wear what makes you feel good. Enjoy an evening full of music, dancing, ocean vibes and more!
Join the MSU Creative Club for their Creating Resistance Art Exhibition! More information is coming soon.
Join the GSCC in the Sanford Natural Area to learn about biodiversity while beautifying our green space!
The GSCC Lavender Reception in the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center’s Lincoln Room celebrates the academic achievements of all LGBTQIA2S+ Spartans graduating in 2026. All degree levels will be celebrated, whether they graduate this spring, summer or fall. Register on Qualtrics, the deadline to apply is April 13.
MSU is committed to uplifting and supporting our LGBTQIA2S+ Spartans. Our community is coming together to support the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center’s Unconditional Love Fund, which provides flexible assistance to students during times of need.
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