Gender and Sexual Orientation
Are you hosting an event for an awareness date? Submit your event to the CBSC's Calendar of Events!
Equal Pay Day
Every year, the Center for Belonging and Social Change recognizes Equal Pay Day on March 8.
Gaypril Gayla: Semi-Formal Dance and Student Performance Showcase
This night of live music, dancing, food, and student performances is always a great time!
HoliGay Dinner
The Center for Belonging and Social Change host an annual LGBTQ Holigay Celebration, a gathering to have a jolly, gay ol' time connecting with friends, celebrating each other, and enjoying some holiday cheer!
International Women's Day
Every year, the Center for Belonging and Social Change recognizes International Women's Day on March 8.
Every year, the Center for Belonging and Social Change recognizes National Coming Out Day (NCOD), which occurs annually on October 11. This day serves to support the idea that homophobia and transphobia thrives in silence and ignorance, and encourages LGBTQ folks to "come out of the closet."
One University, One Pride
In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month (June), the Center for Belonging and Social Change partners with colleges and departments across campus events to host Pride events.
Take Back the Night is an international movement dedicated to bringing awareness and support for survivors of sexual assault. Go to takebackthenight.org to learn more about this global initiative. Take Back the Night at Ohio State is also a student organization that supports and contributes to this annual event. All other programs of the student organization are done independently from the Student Life Center for Belonging and Social Change.
Trans Awareness and Empowerment Week
Every November, the Center for Belonging and Social Change celebrates Transgender Awareness and Empowerment Week. For 2023, this week is November 13-19. Join us for a week of events that honor, empower, and support those who are transgender and/or non-binary here at The Ohio State University!
Trans Day of Visibility
Each year on March 31, the Center for Belonging and Social Change recognizes the Transgender Day of Visibility, a time to celebrate those who are transgender and/or non-binary around the world.