Safer sex supplies are now available outside of the Rainbow Center's front door.
  • Oct
    8
    Let’s Talk with Daveon
    Student Union
    1:15 PM

    The Let’s Talk: Mental Health Office Hours program provides informal, confidential consultation with therapists from SHaW. The service is free of charge and offered on a first come, first served basis. More info like other dates, time and location can be found here.

  • Oct
    8
    Sapphic Speed Dating
    Student Union
    6:30 PM

    Sapphic speed dating is happening!!

  • Oct
    9
    Out to Lunch Lecture: Dr. Meg Paceley
    Student Union
    12:15 PM

    Please join us for the Rainbow Center Out to Lunch (OTL) LGBTQ+ History Month Lecture series during the month of October 2026. 

    Join us on October 9th as Dr. Meg Paceley, LMSW, presents Imagining Queer and Trans Disabled Futures in a Time of Political Uncertainty and Unrest.

    RSVP is not required but encouraged, as we will provide food: Out to Lunch (OTL) Lecture - RSVP October 2026 – Fill out form

  • Oct
    12
    PRIDE Support Group
    Arjona Building
    4:00 PM

    Group therapy provides clinical support to foster healing for students managing mental health concerns while supporting their academic success. Facilitated by Mental Health providers, groups are designed to promote emotional well-being and increase connection and belonging.

    To join any group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700.

    More info about SHaW’s Group Sessions.

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Student Union 403
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Welcome to LGBTQ+ History Month

A blue widescreen poster is shown. On the left side is text that reads "The Rainbow Center Presents: LGBTQ+ History Month, If you require accommodations, please scan the QR Code." On the left side is a list of events held throughout the month, which can be read in the text box below this image.

 

 

Welcome to LGBTQ+ History Month, 2026. We hope you will join us for a month of education, community, and resources here at the Rainbow Center.

See below for the list of events:

  • Events occurring weekly throughout October:
    • PRIDE Support Group | Mondays, 4- 5 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
    • Yuri on Ice & She-Ra Watch Party | Wednesdays, 4-5 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
    • Let’s Talk with Dr. Daveon | Thursdays, 1:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • POC Table Talk with PRLACC | Sept. 30th 5-7 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • HIV/HepC Testing | Oct. 8th 10 AM – 2 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Sapphic Speed Dating with the Women’s Center | Oct. 8th, 6:30-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Out-to-Lunch Lecture: Dr. Meg Paceley | Oct. 9th, 12:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Stamford Staff Training with Kelsey O’Neil | Oct. 14th, All Day | The Space, DWTN 219
  • Out to Lunch Lecture: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris with NACP | Oct. 16, 12:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Spooky Night Social with the IRIS Mentoring Program | Oct. 23rd, 5-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • HIV/HepC Testing | Oct. 23rd 4-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Carabiner Building | Oct. 26th, 5:30-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Out to Lunch Lecture: Avery Irons | Oct. 28th, 12:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Dean of Students Drop-In Hours | Oct. 28th, 4-6 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Trick or Treat at the Student Union | Oct. 30th, All Day | Student Union

If you are in need of accommodations for any events, please fill out our request form here.