Events
LGBTQ+ History Month
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+, and
Queer history. The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Tampa campus/community partners
host a series of events to celebrate and educate the campus community about social
justice and civil rights issues related to the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBTQ+ is an inclusive acronym that represents the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans+,
Queer/Questioning community. The "+" provides greater visibility and recognition to
identities that are not specifically represented in the acronym.
2023 calendar of events
LGBTQ+ Bull Market Showcase
October 4| 9:00am-2:00pm | Marshall Student Center (MSC) Plaza, Tampa campus
Celebrate the start of LGBTQ+ History Month with our LGBTQ+ student orgs and get some free swag!
Hosted By: Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Marshall Student Center
Climb with Pride
October 8 | 7:00pm-10pm | ±«Óãtv Riverfront Park 6550 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
Everyone is welcome to this open and inclusive event at the ±«Óãtv Challenge Course. Climb a series of obstacles and zipline down, all while celebrating national coming out day. Come as your true self and leave with some new friends.
Cost: $15 | . Space is limited.
Registration closes at the time of the event. Please contact challengecourse@usf.edu to cancel. Cancellations must be received 1 week before event for full refund. Must be under 275lbs to climb the course. Wear closed-toed shoes!
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
October 9 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Teams Event
Join us for our Lunch & Learn series! Today we are hosting our second LGBTQ+ Career Panel with ±«Óãtv LGBTQ+ Alumni!
Hosted By: LGBTQ+ Alumni Association
Game with Pride
October 9 | 7:00pm-11:00pm | FIT Gaming Lab, Tampa campus
Join Recreation and Wellness and ±«Óãtv Esports for our first ever Game with Pride! Everyone is welcome for a night of gaming, fun, and friends at our FIT gaming lab. Celebrate national coming out day and make new friends all while playing your favorite games.
Space is limited.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
Pride Paddle
October 10 | 7:00pm-11:00pm | ±«Óãtv Riverfront Park 6550 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
Everyone is welcome to this open and inclusive event at the ±«Óãtv Riverfront Park Boathouse. Join us on the Hillsborough River at dusk (7:00-8:50 pm) or in the dark (9:00-10:50 pm) for Pride Paddle. Boats will launch from the ±«Óãtv Riverfront Park Boathouse at 6550 E Fletcher Ave Tampa, FL 33647 (Fletcher Ave and the Hillsborough River).
on the Recreation and Wellness website then just bring your ID to the boathouse to check in. Come as your true self and leave with some new friends.
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
National Coming Out Day!
October 11 | Instagram:
Check out the Office of Multicultural Affairs' social media to celebrate National Coming Out Day!
Hosted By: The Office of Multicultural Affairs
Pride Ride
October 11 | 7:00pm-9:00pm | Recreation Center Cycle Studio, Tampa campus
Everyone is welcome to this open and inclusive event at the ±«Óãtv Recreation Center Cycle Studio. Come and ride with PRIDE, all while learning about the LGBTQ+ community. Come as your true self and leave with some new friends.
Registration closes at the time of the event.
Hosteb by: Recreation & Wellness
October 18 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, Tampa campus
join us for a night to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a night of amazing speakers, music, and food.
Hosted By: The Office of Multicultural Affairs, ±«Óãtv Foundation
QTPOC & COFFEE
October 19 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3300, Tampa campus
QTPOC & Coffee is a series hosted by the Tampa campus Office of Multicultural Affairs
that seeks to address intersectionality through casual dialogue, particularly the
intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. Food and drink will
be provided, and all participants will leave with a custom QTPOC and coffee mug. Come
by to learn more!
QTPOC stands for Queer and Trans People of Color.
Hosted By: The Office of Multicultural Affairs, Recreation & Wellness
LGBTQ+ CENTRE GALLERY OPENING EXHIBIT
October 23 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Centre Gallery, Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2nd Floor, Tampa campus
Come and see the LGBTQ+ art exhibit that features work from current students and meet with the artists! The exhibit will be up for two weeks only!
Hosted By: Center for Student Involvement, The Office of Multicultural Affairs
TRICK OR TREAT YOURSELF - SELF-CARE FAIR
October 24 | 11:00am- 2:00pm | Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater, Tampa campus
Space for students to practice self-care during midterms and get needed resources (self-care strategies, study tips, etc.) We will also paint pumpkins, have games, therapy dogs. resources, mocktails, snacks, music, and wellness packs. Hope to see you there!
Hosted By: The Center for Student Well-being
Pride Pool Party
October 25 | 5:00pm-8:00pm | FIT Pool, Tampa campus
Hosted by: Recreation & Wellness
Intersex Awareness Day
October 26 | Instagram:
Join us on to celebrate Intersex Awareness Day!
Hosted By: Office of Multicultural Affairs
LGBTQ+ Film Screening
October 26 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | The FIT Pool, Tampa campus
Join us for an LGBTQ+ Movie Screening at the FIT Pool!
Hosted By: Recreation & Wellness
OMA DRAG SHOW
November 2 | Doors open at 6:00pm | University Student Center Ballrooms, St. Petersburg campus
The OMA Drag Show is a space that highlights and celebrates Drag culture. This annual event will feature six performances from professional Drag Queens, Students Performers, and Professional Staff Performers. After our lovely performers, we will then have a Q & A session with our professional Drag Queens that will educate the students on Drag Culture. Overall, the event is a fun and interactive program, while being educational and teaching students about Drag.
Hosted By: Office Multicultural Affairs
Contact Coordinator for LGBTQ+ Initiatives, Alison Garcia at alisongarcia1@usf.edu, for more information or to become an LGBTQ+ History Month sponsor!
Interested in getting involved right now? Be sure to register for Safe Zone and follow the Office of Multicultural Affairs on and to stay up to date with all of our events!
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