Tag: glbt center

Published on Jan 6, 2020

Moving Forward Together: 5 Questions With GLBT Center Director Jonathan McCorey

A former pastor and self-described mystic emerged from an evangelical background to serve a diverse population of students at the state's largest university. 

Published on Jun 25, 2019

Bibles and Blue Jeans: How Gay Liberation Came to NC State

Violent protests at New York's Stonewall Inn 50 years ago sparked a social and political revolution. When the drive for equality reached NC State a decade later, it started with a prayer. 

Published on Oct 22, 2018

Placing Community at the Center

NC State's campus community centers — the African American Cultural Center, the GLBT Center, Multicultural Student Affairs and the Women’s Center — help students find their authentic selves and gain new perspective. 

Published on Feb 9, 2018

GLBT Center Celebrates a Decade on Campus

As it prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on campus, NC State’s GLBT Center hosts an exhibition marking its milestones. Like the center, the Feb. 12 event is open to all. 

Published on Nov 9, 2017

Events Slated for Transgender Awareness Week

NC State's GLBT Center leads the campus observation of Transgender Awareness Week from Tuesday, Nov. 14 through Monday, Nov. 20. Events include Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring transgender individuals who were murdered over the past year. 

Published on Sep 28, 2017

GLBT History Month: Resistance Through Existence

The theme of this year’s GLBT History Month is “Resistance Through Existence,” which will center the voices that are often marginalized and celebrate the myriad of identities within the GLBT community. 

Published on Sep 7, 2017

Students Explore Social Issues in Forum

Students unwrap the roots of society’s biases and systems of oppression in the Social Justice Cohort, a regular forum at NC State’s GLBT Center. 

Published on Jul 13, 2017

Student Body President Outlines LGBTQ Goals

Jackie Gonzalez, elected student body president for the coming academic year, has a keen interest in LGBTQ issues she hopes to address during her tenure. Working with diversity outreach director J Hallen, Gonzalez recently issued a statement about her plan. 

Published on Jun 13, 2016

Counseling Available in Wake of Orlando Shooting

Students troubled by Sunday’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida are encouraged to take advantage of services offered through NC State’s Counseling Center. Read Chancellor Woodson's response to the tragedy. 

Published on Mar 28, 2016

GLBT Center Sponsors ‘Week of Action’

Students get hands-on training in some of the tools for advancing social justice, including public art and social media. 

Published on Mar 21, 2016

Pomp and Pride at Lavender Graduation

LGBT students graduating this year are invited to register for NC State's 2016 Lavender Graduation, scheduled for April 19 in the Talley Student Union. 

Published on Oct 14, 2015

GLBT Center Launches Advocate Program

Join the GLBT Advocate Program to learn about and support the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community at NC State. 

Published on Nov 18, 2014

Two Hearts, One Love

As North Carolina becomes the 29th state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage, gay and lesbian couples celebrate a historic milestone. Meet NC State's newest 'newlyweds,' whose love has endured for years. 

Published on Sep 12, 2014

Wells Brings Creative Energy to GLBT Center

A former creative writing teacher takes the helm of NC State's center supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students and allies. Learn about her vision and values.