SPARQ offers a variety of social and educational events for all LGBTQ+, exploring and ally students.

See below for some of the annual events and opportunities that SPARQ hosts. If you have ideas or thoughts about types of programs you would like to see or want support around, talk to a SPARQ Peer Mentor!

  • Bi+ Awareness Week (September 16 – September 23)
  • Bi+ Visibility Day (September 23)
  • LGBTQ+ History Month (October)
  • Coming Out Week (October 4 โ€“ October 11)
  • Ace Awareness Week (last week of October)
  • Trans Awareness Week (November 13 โ€“ November 19)
  • Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20)
  • Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week (week following Valentine’s Day)
  • Trans Day of Visibility (March 31)

Do you have an idea about what types of programming/events you want to see happen for LGBTQ+ students? Connect with a SPARQ Peer Mentor and collaborate!

Lavender Ceremony: Honoring graduating students