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MSU Celebrates LGTBQ+ History Month

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This month, Missouri State University is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month.  But, because of the pandemic, many events will be on Zoom.

Events include:

  • October 2:  “A Common Thread:  A Discussion about the Interconnectedness of the Global LGBTQIA+ Community” will be held on Zoom at 5 p.m.
  • October 6:  A talk by Skylar Jay from Queer Eye at 7 p.m. at the Plaster Student Union
  • October 13:  “Pride, Praise and Protest:  A Liberate Workshop Experience” at Plaster Student Union
  • October 14:  Safe Zone Training at 1 p.m. on Zoom
  • October 21:  A presentation by a Springfield Police LGBTQ liaison officer at 2 p.m. on Zoom
  • October 23:  A drag show:  “Kings and Queens of the North Mall” at 5 p.m. on the North Mall
  • October 29:  A presentation by trans and LGBTQ+ activist, CeCe McDonald at 6 p.m. on Zoom

Learn more here.  

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.