Hey everyone!

As the semester winds down and the weather gets colder, we’re cozying up for an exciting month at the Queer Student Cultural Center! This month, check out our upcoming events, learn about the happenings, and get involved with the broader queer community! Whether you’re joining us for cozy hangouts, community discussions, or helping us plan what’s next, there’s a place for you here.

Stay warm, stay proud, and keep being your amazing selves!

With pride,
The QSCC

QSCC Board Elections Are Now Open!

We’re excited to announce that voting for QSCC board positions is now open! The voting period will last for one week and will close on Wednesday, November 5th, at 5 PM.

Everyone in the Discord server and GopherLink is eligible to vote in this election, so make sure your voice is heard!

If you have any questions or notice a typo, feel free to reply to this email or send us a message in ⁠#help-desk in the Discord.

Voting Form: https://cglink.me/2xa/s163

Space Housekeeping Reminder

Let’s work together to keep the QSCC clean, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone!

• Please avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, or other scented products in the space.
• Tidy up after yourself, return dishes, supplies, and furniture to where you found them.
• Keep noise at a considerate level so everyone can study, relax, or hang out peacefully.
• If something needs attention or feels off, let a board member know or submit a space safety concern form.

A little care from each of us helps make the QSCC a safe and inclusive home for all.

Safer Space & Inclusivity Reminder

The QSCC is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and safer environment for all LGBTQIA+ students and allies. Remember to be kind, use correct names and pronouns, and help keep our community space welcoming to everyone.

If you ever feel uncomfortable in the QSCC, submit a space safety concern here.

Ely Prospective Student Visit

Date: Nov 4th, 2025 | Time: 1:30ish-3:30ish PM | Location: CMU 217

We’re excited to welcome a visiting group of LGBTQ+ high school students and their chaperones to the Queer Student Cultural Center! Stop by to say hello, hang out, play some board games, and share your experiences about college life. This casual meetup is a great chance to connect and answer questions.

QSCC Winter Solstice Party

Date: Dec 9th, 2025 | Time: 4-8 PM | Location: The Whole

Join the Queer Student Cultural Center as we celebrate the winter season with warmth and community! Enjoy cozy vibes, music, snacks, crafts, and good company as we wrap up the semester together. Come as you are and take a break before finals. All are welcome to join in the celebration!

Identity Group Meeting

Date: Various | Time: 5-7 PM | Location: CMU 217

Meet with others who share your identity and interests. Build connections and discuss topics important to your community. No RSVP required. See full schedule.

GSCxBoynton Health Open House

Come to the GSCxBoynton Health Open House on November 5th at the East Bank Clinic location! All UMN community members are encouraged to attend.

12-1 pm - Learn about the new mural and take a tour.
1-3:30 pm - Meet practitioners, eat food, and do some crafts with the GSC in the Roen and Garden rooms.
3:30 pm - Get early access to PAWS in the Whole (meet in the Boynton lobby at 3:15 pm to walk over).

Other things open on November 5th:
-Flu & COVID boosters (no appointment!)
-Food pantry in CMU

Queer Education Series

Join the GSC on the Saint Paul campus to learn about UMN policies around Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and more! You'll have the opportunity to ask questions of GSC staff members and the Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX.

All UMN community members are welcome to attend. No registration is necessary for this in-person presentation.

Here & Queer: West Bank Edition

Here & Queer is back and for the first time ever on the West Bank! Come to the Humphrey School (room 184) for coffee and snacks on November 18th. This is a casual space to chat, get connected to resources, and build community. All UMN community members are welcome to attend.

GSC Trans Day of Remembrance

Join the GSC in observing Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th in Appleby Hall. Our lounge will be a community space for reflection as we remember our Trans ancestors and those lost to violence this year. We will also have a space to engage with the vibrant Trans and Queer community around us in our Vendor Village featuring local artists and makers.

Refreshments will be provided. All UMN community members are welcome to attend.

Queer Open Mic

Calling all students who love to sing, dance, write poetry, or otherwise perform: register today to get some stage time in Studio A (Rarig Center) on November 23rd from 2-4pm. All art and artists are welcome!

Sign up to perform!

November Rainbow Wardrobe Open House

Join TC Pride for the October Rainbow Wardrobe Open House.
November 8th, 2025 12pm - 4pm

Free Clothing, personal care items, shoes, gender affirming undergarments, and more!

More information can be found here.

Queer Writes Book Fair

Join TC Pride for the Queer Writes Book Fair at the Machine Shop Brewing on November 16th from 11am to 2pm! 

Immerse yourself in a day filled with books, food, warm and cold drinks, and crafts. Meet and support queer authors, book sellers, publishers, and bookish makers in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We will be highlighting local queer authors of color! Don’t miss this unique celebration of queer literature and community!

Date: November 16th

Time: 11am-2pm

Location: Machine Shop | 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Our Mission Statement: To celebrate the diversity and culture of the queer community; educate the University of Minnesota community on issues pertinent to the lives of queer students; advocate for inclusion and equality of all individuals regardless of gender identity and sexual/romantic orientation; a safe space for queer students to meet and form a sense of community; and empower queer individuals, groups, and organizations.

During a typical semester, the amenities we offer students include:

• A physical safe space that gives everyone the opportunity to be open about their sexuality and/or gender identity without fear of judgment or being outed (CMU 217). 
• Information about community events and opportunities, safer-sex (including supplies), and mental health resources.
• Free internet and printing, as well as an expansive library of books, magazines, and movies. Students can read in the space or rent out items!
• A collection of board games, video games, art supplies, and more that are free for community use!
• Weekly LGBTQIA+ identity groups. To see a full list of groups as well as the current semester schedule, visit our Groups page!