Lgbtq2 Studies

Lgbtq2 Studies FRESNO STATE LGBTQ2+ Studies Minor

HIST 155/ WGSS 105: Q***r History of the United StatesTuesdays and Thursdays11:00 AM to 12:15 PMFall 2026Discover how s*...
04/13/2026

HIST 155/ WGSS 105: Q***r History of the United States
Tuesdays and Thursdays
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Fall 2026

Discover how s*xuality and gender have evolved in America from the 1600s to today, uncovering stories that have often been overlooked or erased. Trace the roots of the modern LGBTQ2+ movement, from its early struggles to the ongoing fight for visibility, rights, and recognition. Along the way, gain hands-on experience in public history by collaborating with Qistory, a Fresno-based q***r public history program, and help bring these powerful narratives to life for a wider audience.
Counts for an elective in History and WGSS/LGBTQ2+ Studies!

Please join us for this upcoming event co-sponsored with the Sociology Club! All are welcome! 🌈⚖️✊Beyond Borders: Suppor...
04/09/2026

Please join us for this upcoming event co-sponsored with the Sociology Club! All are welcome! 🌈⚖️✊

Beyond Borders: Supporting an Oasis for LGBTQ+ Immigrants in the Central Valley

Friday, April 17, 2026 | 3pm to 4:30pm | LIB 3125

The Central Valley has long been a place of refuge for LGBTQ+ individuals, including those fleeing dangerous conditions abroad. Adam Ryan Chang, Executive Director of Oasis Legal Services, will explore how the U.S. immigration and asylum system shapes the experiences of LGBTQ+ immigrants, with particular attention to safety, identity, and belonging in the region. He will share practical strategies for building affirming spaces, supporting individuals beyond crisis, and engaging in meaningful, community-centered advocacy.

Speaker: Adam Ryan Chang is Executive Director of Oasis Legal Services, where he leads a multi-site nonprofit providing free legal representation and social services to LGBTQ+ immigrants and asylum seekers. He has guided the organization’s growth while advancing efforts to eliminate barriers to care. Adam brings expertise in immigration advocacy, philanthropy, and coalition-building, and advises funders and community leaders on equitable practices. A q***r, second-generation Asian American living with HIV, he brings both professional and lived experience to his leadership.

The Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies invites you to join us for:A Bidi Bidi Book Talk: The Selena Rea...
03/24/2026

The Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies invites you to join us for:
A Bidi Bidi Book Talk: The Selena Reader💃

Thursday, April 16, 2026
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Library Ellipse Gallery, 2nd floor
Refreshments Provided!

Presenters:
Dr. Larissa Mercado-Lopez, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Dr. Yndalecio Isaac Hinojosa, Texas A&M–Corpus Christi
Books will be sold on site by Judging by the Cover bookstore ($34.95) and can also be purchased online!
Purchase not required to attend event*
For accommodations, contact [email protected]
All students, regardless of race, s*x, color, ethnicity or national origin, are welcome.

The College of Social Sciences Teach-Ins series was imagined as a way to bring our faculty experts into timely conversat...
03/23/2026

The College of Social Sciences Teach-Ins series was imagined as a way to bring our faculty experts into timely conversations with our campus community about social and political events and changes as they are occurring so that folks can learn, ask questions, and leave better informed than they were before.

In light of the testimonies that have come forward from survivors about Cesar Chavez’s history of s*xual violence, three of our excellent faculty will be holding a teach-in on Monday, April 6 at 10 A.M. to discuss the challenges with history, memory, and gendered politics in the context of s*xual violence in the farmworker movement.

Please join Dr. Alina Méndez (Chicano and Latin American Studies), Dr. Larissa Mercado-López (Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies), and Dr. Cierra Sorin (Sociology) for this teach-in titled: “Difficult Histories, Contested Memories: Gender Politics, Accountability, and Collective Struggle”

Where: LIB 2206
When: April 6, 10-11:30 A.M.

🎓✨ You’re Invited: WGSS Graduation Dinner! ✨🎓The Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department warmly invites you to ce...
03/18/2026

🎓✨ You’re Invited: WGSS Graduation Dinner! ✨🎓

The Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Department warmly invites you to celebrate this incredible milestone with us! Join your fellow classmates and professors for an evening of food, connection, and recognition. 💜

📍 Location: Dulce UpFront (1445 N. Van Ness Blvd, Fresno, CA)
📅 Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🌮 Dinner will be provided by Tacos Marquitos (vegetarian & vegan options available!)

🎉 We will be recognizing each WGSS major/minor—so be sure to complete the RSVP form with as much detail as possible to help us celebrate YOU!

📌 STUDENTS: Please RSVP by April 17, 2026 using the form below or in our bio

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj6XBIp_Wn8KMQCmEszY8wfvaPLu18RLdtWMDGXTAM7MKl4w/viewform

📞 Questions? Contact us at 559-278-2858 or [email protected]

⏳ Don’t wait—give yourself time to complete the RSVP form, as it includes information for your personalized recognition slide!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💫

Dear Students,Graduation is coming up and LGBTQI2S+ and allied graduates are invited to attend Rainbow Grad! 🌈🎓✨Come and...
03/18/2026

Dear Students,

Graduation is coming up and LGBTQI2S+ and allied graduates are invited to attend Rainbow Grad! 🌈🎓✨

Come and celebrate your achievements and resilience in community!🌈

Rainbow Grad will be held Saturday May 16th from 5:00-6:00pm in the Peters Education Center.

Students wishing to attend can register for free by May 1st at bit.ly/rainbow-grad26. Rainbow Graduates will receive a rainbow regalia, including a stole, colorful chords and decorations.

Students can also visit the Rainbow Grad table at the Grad Fest Resource Fair on March 24 and 25 from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Smittcamp Alumni House. Stop by to learn more and get additional information. Please share this flyer with other students who may be interested.

Accommodation questions and requests can be directed to Kat Kozier at [email protected]

Any other questions can be directed to Sophia Boutilier at [email protected]

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!🌈🎓👏

Join Trans-E-Motion, PFLAG Fresno, and the Fresno Inclusive Foundation for Gender Euphoria: A Transgender Art Exhibition...
03/10/2026

Join Trans-E-Motion, PFLAG Fresno, and the Fresno Inclusive Foundation for Gender Euphoria: A Transgender Art Exhibition at the Q***r Collective.

Artistic Director: Arien Reed.

Featured Artists: Angel Hernandez, August Anderson, Crazeyfacedcat, Liam Willis, Maximiliano Lerma, Michael K.T., Mauro Sifuentes, Nyx Brawley, Raegan, & Sagen Kay Davis

On display through March 28 during the Q***r Collective’s regular opening hours, Gender Euphoria highlights the creativity and expression of local artists. Come celebrate the artistry, resilience, and resistance of Fresno’s trans, non-binary, gender-expansive, and Two-Spirit community.

Spend your spring exploring the world of q***r and trans media! WGSS 111: LGBTQ+ Representations in Film and Video offer...
03/09/2026

Spend your spring exploring the world of q***r and trans media! WGSS 111: LGBTQ+ Representations in Film and Video offers a unique opportunity to dive into the history of q***r and trans media while examining contemporary issues surrounding representation.

Summer Intersession runs from May 26 to June 12—join us for an engaging and thought-provoking experience!

Had a wonderful time celebrating National Day of Reading with the Department of Liberal Studies. Students from local k-8...
02/27/2026

Had a wonderful time celebrating National Day of Reading with the Department of Liberal Studies. Students from local k-8 schools came and enjoyed a read out loud of LGBTQ2+ inclusive children’s literature. They got to make art work and enjoy the amazing LGBTQ2+ children’s literature collection our Arne Nixon center has. Special thank you to Dr Selena Van Horn, Chair of Liberal Studies for continuing to champion LGBTQ2+ inclusive education. This day was her vision and we all benefit from it! Thank you to the for all the support and fun activities. Thank you to all our student volunteers. Shout out to our WGSS 124: Gender and Sexuality in Education students for volunteering their time! 🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Had a wonderful training by Vasmer Vang from on creating a country conditions report. Our WGSS 128: Q***r Migration cla...
02/19/2026

Had a wonderful training by Vasmer Vang from on creating a country conditions report. Our WGSS 128: Q***r Migration class will be creating country conditions reports on LGBTQ+ human rights for Oasis and their clients. These are critical documents used by LGBTQ+ asylum seekers to show evidence in support of their asylum claims.

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