Programs & Support Services

Annual Fall Events

• LGBTQQIA Pride Reception: Homecoming & Family Weekend
• Film Series: Explores a variety of issues in the LGBTQQIA community
• Bisexuality Awareness Day
• LGBTQ History Month
• ALLY Support List
• National Coming Out Week
• Transgender Day of Remembrance
• World AIDS Day 

Annual Spring Events

• Film Series: Explores a variety of issues in the LGBTQQIA community
• Annual GSA Leadership Summit
•  LGBTQ Health Awareness Week
•  Pride Week/Month
• Lavender Reception
• LGBTQQIA Pride Reception: Alumni Weekend

Core Educational Programs and Training Opportunities

Pride@Dickinson: Safe Zone Program
The Pride @ Dickinson Safe Zone Program seeks to create a safer and more inclusive campus environment for all members of the campus community by reducing heterosexism, homophobia, and transphobia. Through the training program and the display of Pride @ Dickinson stickers, the program creates a visible and supportive network of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally members of the campus community who have a basic knowledge about issues of sexual orientation and gender identity and are able to provide support and referrals to members of the campus community. To learn more about the program and upcoming trainings, please click here.

The LGBTQ Mentorship Program
The Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Services provides a mentorship program that connects Dickinson LGBTQ prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, administrators, and staff. The mission of the program is to provide support concerning issues with sexual orientation and/or gender identity as well as ways to navigate Dickinson and the world as an LGBTQ identified individual. Confidentiality is assured and mentees determine how much communication and contact they have with their mentor. All current and prospective students at Dickinson College are eligible. To learn more, please click here.

Pride Coordinator Program
Each year, the Office of LGBTQ Services hires four students to serve as Pride Coordinators for the Office and the Dickinson Community. The positions vary, but provide students interested in gender and sexuality work with professional experience and assists the Office with moving new initiatives forward at Dickinson College. If you are interested in learning more about the positions and program, click here to learn more.

Annual Lavender Reception
The Lavender Reception is an inspiring and affirming ceremony that celebrates the achievements of graduating students and alumni in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQQIA) community from Dickinson College. The Lavender Reception is our chance to celebrate the achievements of the past year. Everyone is invited to join as we honor graduates from the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and ally community. Our event is followed by a reception. This year’s event will occur on April 19th at 6:00PM. To learn more, please click here. 

Pride @ Dickinson: Connect
Pride @ Dickinson: Connect is our semester newsletter offered to the community highlighting our events, our students, and our work on campus. While providing an overview of LGBTQQIA issues on campus, it also allows us to connect with prospective students, current students, and the broader alumni community. To read the current issue or review previous editions, click here.

Ongoing Collaborative Programs

Gender Discussion Group
Time: 12:15-1:30PM
Starting Date:February 6th
Location: HUB Side Room 203
*Co-sponsored by the Women’s Center, Wellness Center, and Office of LGBTQ Services

A joint offering from the Wellness Center, the Women's Center, and LGBTQ Services, this is a semi-structured, co-ed, drop-in discussion group. The purpose of this group is to facilitate dialogue about challenges, expectations, and messages regarding gender roles that men and women face. In addition, this group is about increasing self-awareness, challenging stereotypes, and sharing different perspectives regarding gender-related issues. All are welcome to share their experiences and ideas in a context of respectful dialogue. This group will be co-facilitated by Don Domenici (Wellness Center), Melissa Garcia (Women's Center), and Brian Patchcoski (LGBTQ Services). The group will meet on Wednesdays from 12:15-1:30 beginning February 6th. Location HUB side room 203.

 2/6 – Embodying Gender (Gender, Body Image & Physical Appearance)
2/20 – Gender and Race
2/27 – Gender and Greek Life
3/20 – International Perspectives on Gender
3/27 – Gender & Health Issues
4/3 – Gendered Spaces on Campus
4/10 – Gender and Career
4/17 – Wrap-up/Pizza party

GSA Leadership Summit:
Friday, February 22nd – Saturday, February 23rd

 We are pleased to offer the 6th Annual GSA Leadership Summit in collaboration with the Office of Diversity Initiatives, LGBT Community Center, and Planned Parenthood of Central PA. This event is an opportunity for students, teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators and community members to meet, network, and participate in workshops designed to help everyone better understand and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students in central Pennsylvania and beyond.

Friday, February 22nd – High School Day
Saturday, February 23rd – College Day

Student Organizations

Spectrum: Dickinson's Queer/Straight Student Alliance
This group is devoted to political activism, raising awareness and public education on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.

S.P.A.N.K.K is an educational and discussion oriented group for people who are into or curious about the BDSM or kink lifestyle. S.P.A.N.K.K. aims to actively dispel negative or offensive stereotypes about BDSM and provide a safe space for students. To learn more, please email SPANKK@dickinson.edu