Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week

To celebrate Aromantic Spectrum Awareness week stop by the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy for and get Aro swag!

Friday, February 7

Bisexual Health Awareness Month- March 

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Monday, March 31

International Asexuality Day

Sunday, April 6

Day of Silence

Friday, April 18th 

Lesbian Visibility Day

Saturday, April 126h 

QT-Mart

Friday, February 24th, 

12:00 pm-2:00pm 

Sykes Ballrooms

Queer and Trans students are often missing family support, in need of specific types of resources to affirm themselves, and are less likely to access them through traditional channels. Thinking critically about the intersection of marginalized identity (like queerness) and resource scarcity, QT-Mart aims to distribute resources free of charge to queer and trans students that help support their daily lives.  The goal of this project is not only to foster success for LGBTQIA+ students by fulfilling material needs, but also to create coalition and awareness across LGBTQIA+ facing entities on campus and in the WCU community.

Tied Together 

Wednesday, February 19th

Sykes 252 

1:00pm-3:00pm 

In celebration of Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week join the CTQA for Tied Together. Bring someone you love, whether that be a partner, family member, roommate, or friend, and join us in making blankets to donate to the local West Chester community.

Survey Tabling

Monday, March 3rd

Sykes Food Court

12:30 - 2:30

Zzzs and Zines

March 5th

5:00-7:00 pm

Sykes 252

This fun event educates others on the history of zines and its importance to social movements. Those attending will unwind by making zines, wearing pajamas, and eating yummy food.

Breakfast Briefing 

Wednesday, March 19th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sykes 115

A event where students ask professors or faculty about their own research ideas, questions about connecting for guidance, and how to get involved with research. After the panel there will be time to mingle  with additional professors and, and enjoy a lite breakfast. 

Trans Advocacy Training: Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, March 25

12:00pm-1:00pm 

Sykes 252

Join the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy for a Lunch and Learn! Enjoy a free Amore lunch alongside education on how to better support and engage with the transgender community.

Trans Joy

Thursday, March 27

12:30pm-1:30pm 

Sykes 252

Join the Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy for our semesterly Trans Joy! Enjoy free food and play games in a community-oriented space that uplifts transness and provides support.

Queer Basics

TBD

Crochet Away

Wednesday, April 9th

5:00pm - 7:00 pm

Lavender Garden

This event is a part of a reoccurring series of events, where students learn a skill from a peer educator, and learn a long term destress method. This event will teach students the skills they need to learn how to crochet.

Lesbian Trivia

Time and Date TBD

The Center for Trans and Queer Advocacy will be hosting a trivia where we will facilitate a fun and educational Kahoot. Prizes that will be awarded to the top 3 winners! 

Lavender Graduation

Tuesday, April 29th

6:00pm - 8:00 pm

Lavender Graduation is a special ceremony for LGBTQIA+ graduating undergraduate and graduate students to acknowledge their achievements, contributions, and distinctive experiences at West Chester University. For decades, students at colleges and universities have celebrated their academic achievements and heritages at specialized commencement events. 

Paint and Plants

Wednesday, April 30th

5:00pm - 7:00 pm

Sykes 10B

Part of the CTQA Destress Series! Can come and decorate a little pot and then fill it with some soil and seeds.