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LGBTQ+ History Month Celebration Takes Place on Campus

LGBTQ+ History Month

In observance of national LGBTQ+ History Month, the office of multicultural programs at Missouri State University will present a host of events to share about the successes and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community.

The month-long celebration starts on Oct. 6 and ends on Oct. 27 with events such as:

  • The Bears Building Bridges Pride March and celebration kick-off party (Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m.)
  • Safe Zone trainings (Oct. 10, 20 and 25, 3 p.m.)
  • A Lunch and Learn Workshop series titled "The Importance of Pronouns" (Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m.)
  • Screening of "Bridegroom" and dialogue with cast member Shane Bitney Crone (Oct. 19, 9 p.m.)
  • MO State Drag Race (Oct. 21, 7 p.m.)
  • Staff and Faculty Student Mixer (Oct. 27, 3 p.m.)

For more information, visit LGBTQ+ History Month

A native of Malaysia, Emily moved to Springfield in 2010 and started working at Missouri State University in 2014. She’s currently the assistant director in the Office of Strategic Communication. She has a BA in Mass Communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo and a Master of Journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.