October is LGBTQIA+ History Month, an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history teacher Rodney Wilson.
LGBTQIA+ History Month Events
LGBTQIA+ History Month Celebration
Date: Monday, October 24
Time: 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Rosie's Café, The Ruhl Center
Organized by: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
Please join the Penn State York Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month. Posters highlighting facts about the month will be on display. In addition, Rainbow Paws, the Penn State York LGBTQIA+ student group on campus, will also have an information table at this event. The event will focus on literature with diversity and inclusion themes, emphasizing LGBTQIA+ topics and authors.