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Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity

The CSGD provides a space for LGBTQ and Allied students to hang out, study, meet people and more
Inside the Center with comfy chairs, bookshelves and study space
The CSGD has a small lending library of various LGBTQ titles
LGBT themed books in the Center
Students, staff and alumni participate in the annual Southern Maine Pride Parade
USM students, staff and alumni in front of the pride parade float
Being a queer student at USM, I have a lot more to think about than just classes
Cartoon image of queer student with dialogue bubble
"You Are Loved" Sidewalk Chalk Campaign the week before National Coming Out Day
sidewalk brick with rainbow chalk
Created by a USM student, these buttons were given out during the 2010 National Coming Out Day celebrations
buttons with rainbow text

 

The University of Southern Maine's Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity seeks to ensure a university environment that is positive, safe and supportive for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities, in particular members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Allied (LGBTQA) communiy.

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Civility Pledge Drive at Masterton Hall
November 8, 2011
Civility Pledges to be collected to support the Masterton Hall community in wake of anti-gay graffiti.
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Dave Pallone, Gay Former Major League Umpire to Speak at USM
February 9, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Lavender Graduation - Celebrating LGBTQA Graduates
May 2, 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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USM one of the Top 100 LGBT-Friendly Campuses
Advocate College Guide of LGBT-Friendly Colleges & Universities

USM is listed as one of the top 100 campuses for LGBTQA Students
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