LGBTQ2+ History Month — marked each October in the United States — observes the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and two-spirit communities’ quest for civil rights and celebrates their achievements.

Fresno State has a variety of events taking place during the month of October, honoring the significant contributions of LGBTQ2+ members of the campus community:

Oct. 11: “The Sacred Act of Coming Out,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Smittcamp Alumni House. National Coming Out Day at Fresno State will feature an interfaith gathering to hear and honor stories and collectively affirm everyone’s inherent value, beauty and divinity. Leaders in the LGBTQ2+ community will present as guest speakers. Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to speak and share their personal coming out stories. It is co-hosted by the LGBTQ2+ minor in collaboration with Woven Community, Department of Philosophy, Peace and Conflict Studies, LGBTQ2+ Allies Faculty and Staff Association, Cross Cultural And Gender Center, LGBTQ2+ Programs and Services, Rainbow Alumnx and Allies Club, and director of alumni connections Dr. Peter Robertson and his spouse, Victor Krall.

Oct. 15: Rainbow Wonderland Garden Party, 6 to 8 p.m. at Gazebo Gardens. Fresno State’s Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies will host the “Rainbow Wonderland Garden Party,” a fundraiser for the LGBTQ2+ studies endowed scholarship, which will support students studying in the LGBTQ2+ minor. The event will also celebrate the newly established LGBTQ2+ minor. Advance registration is mandatory. Cost: $30 per person.

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