LGBT Center

The Clothesline Project exists to highlight the experiences of survivors and victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse through messages on decorated T-shirts. The T-shirts outlining survivor experiences will be displayed on Case Quad on Friday, April 14. Donations of T-shirts of any color and w...

The Case Western Reserve University LGBT Center and CWRU Alumni Association will host the eighth annual Lavender Graduation Tuesday, May 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Linsalata Alumni Center. The Lavender Graduation is an annual celebration that occurs on numerous campuses across the country. It seeks...

The LGBT Center is accepting nominations for the Prism Award to recognize the LGBTQ+ contributions. The Prism Award is given annually to an office, department, person or entity at Case Western Reserve University in recognition of their significant contribution to the campus LGBTQ+ community. The aw...

Due to the increasing visibility of transgender people, there are major conversations nationwide about access, parity and inclusion that are being brought to both the political and social forefronts. In May 2016, the Departments of Education and Justice released their "Dear Colleague Letter on Tran...

Join the LGBT Center for International Transgender Day of Visibility to learn more about the accomplishments of the transgender people who fight cissexism and transphobia while spreading knowledge about the transgender community. The event will be held Friday, March 31, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Ti...

The Power of Diversity Lecture Series continues with a lecture by Liz Roccoforte, director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center. Roccoforte, will present “Centering the Intersections: LGBTQ Community Building Over the Next Four Years” Wednesday, March 8, at 3 p.m. in the Tinkham Vea...

The Social Justice Institute and Kappa Alpha Theta will host "Pasta for CASA: Empathy and Action for Youth Impacted by Foster Care," a dinner to raise money for court appointed special advocates. The dinner will be held Wednesday, March 1, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Thwing Center ballroom. Attende...

The Women of Color Series continues with a talk titled “Stereotypes, Identities, Roles and Allies” Wednesday, Feb. 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Suite 248. By drawing attention to the landmines and pitfalls of practicing intersectional feminism at CWRU, this session ...

When thinking of “self-care” we often picture us going it alone. We aim to understand ourselves enough to know what is “right” and what is “wrong” for our wellbeing. The truth is, that sometimes we just can’t. Finding the tools, holding ourselves accountable and thinking outside the box can be chall...

Explore intersectional feminism at the next Women of Color Series event Wednesday, Jan. 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Suite 248. The event, titled “Intersectional Feminism – Navigating the Intersections,” will give participants the opportunity to take a closer look ...