Rutgers University Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities

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The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE), formerly the Office of Diverse Community Affairs and LGBT Concerns, continues to provide educational, social and leadership development programs and activities for LGBT students, allies, and staff/faculty Liaisons for LGBT Students. The Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities also fosters all students engagement w

ith and understanding of the complex issues of power, privilege, and prejudice. SJE promotes students exploration of modes advocacy and activism in order to change the structures that exclude and oppress groups and individuals. SJE creates opportunities primarily for undergraduates to make connections between their leadership development and issues, including but not limited to, race, gender, sexuality, and economic status.

Celebrate Pride Month at the Pride Marriage Equality Celebration!Join the New Brunswick LGBTQIA+ Policy Roundtable & Com...
06/04/2026

Celebrate Pride Month at the Pride Marriage Equality Celebration!

Join the New Brunswick LGBTQIA+ Policy Roundtable & Community at State Theatre New Jersey on Friday, June 12 @ 5:30pm!

Come celebrate and show up for our LGBTQIA2S+ community! RSVPs appreciated, but walk-ins welcome 🌈

Our Celebration will also have an opportunity for participants to get married or renew vows? Register so our officiants can connect with you.

All RSVPs and Marriage/Vow Renewals: STNJ.org/community-wedding

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🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY PRIDE 2026 🏳️‍⚧️It’s our time to shine ✨ This PRIDE belongs to YOU! You don’t owe a single souls a thing. Tr...
06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈 HAPPY PRIDE 2026 🏳️‍⚧️

It’s our time to shine ✨ This PRIDE belongs to YOU! You don’t owe a single souls a thing. Treat yourself to love and care. You deserve that! Do something grand or celebrate quietly.

And for those who don’t have the safety or privilege to be out, we see you and love you too! Holding space for you always. Either way you do it, hold your chin up high!

Cheers to our q***r ancestors, transcestors, and elders for paving the way with boldness, persistence, blood and tears. Forever grateful! 💜

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipients for the Service to Community Recognition are Clyde Ditching, Dayton L. Haywood, Kal Riveria, Lucifer Perelson, Max Mendez, Nova Okwei, Ozzie Zakusilo, and Wren Lieberman. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈Service to Community Recognition - Granted to student leaders to acknowledge the work they do above and beyond the scope of SJE and affiliated student organizations.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipients for the SJE Graduate Student Recognition are Amari Wei Urquhart and Sam Jones. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈SJE Graduate Student Recognition - Granted to outstanding graduate students for their contributions to SJE and active participation in advocacy and community-building efforts.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipients for the LGBTQIA+ Taskforce Award are Jevani Edwards and Omi Monet. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ Taskforce Awards - Granted to undergraduate leaders for their advocacy to address injustices directed toward the LGBTQIA+ community on campus.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipient for the Lionel Cuffie Award for Activism and Excellence is Zay White. 🥳

🏳️‍🌈Lionel Cuffie Award for Activism and Excellence - Granted to a graduating senior (undergraduate student) who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and has contributed substantially to growing and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community during their Rutgers tenure.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for yo...
05/11/2026

A big and hearty congratulations to our award winners for this year’s 28th Annual Rainbow Graduation! 🎉 Thank you for your advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community at Rutgers. Your dedication and service are deeply appreciated, and you will always be a valued member of the SJE community.

This year’s award recipient for the Dr. Zaneta Rago-Craft Award is Dr. Erica J. Friedman. Congratulations! 🥳

🏳️‍🌈Dr. Zaneta Rago-Craft Award - Granted to outstanding members of our community who offer exceptional leadership, campus involvement, and commitment to campus change.

For more details on our Rainbow Graduation awards and recognition, visit go.rutgers.edu/rainbowgraduation.

Stop by SJE tomorrow for our Study & Chill! 📚😎Need a quiet place to study? Head up to our second floor!Looking to de-str...
05/04/2026

Stop by SJE tomorrow for our Study & Chill! 📚😎

Need a quiet place to study? Head up to our second floor!

Looking to de-stress? Join us in the first-floor lounge for lighthearted conversations and laughs. Light refreshments will be available. 🍩🧃

📆 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. EDT
📍 17 Bartlett St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Y’all, we never said the fun had to stop, so join us tomorrow at SJE for FREE henna with Scarlet Arts Rx! The weather ma...
04/29/2026

Y’all, we never said the fun had to stop, so join us tomorrow at SJE for FREE henna with Scarlet Arts Rx! The weather may be cloudy, but we can still create our own sunshine even while we’re inside. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thank you to for working with us to ensure that we still had a way to close out GAYpril in a fun and engaging way! ✨

📆 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. EDT
📍 17 Bartlett St., New Brunswick, NJ 08854

Good afternoon, everyone. After careful consideration, SJE and the GAYpril Planning Committee have decided to cancel the...
04/28/2026

Good afternoon, everyone. After careful consideration, SJE and the GAYpril Planning Committee have decided to cancel the Generations of Pride Community BBQ due to the forecast of rain.

We sincerely apologize to our community members and for any inconvenience this may cause.

Lastly, thank you to our co-sponsors and partners for their support in the planning of this event. Despite the outcome, we appreciate the time you all put into this event.



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Address

17 Bartlett Street
New Brunswick, NJ
08901

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm

Telephone

+18484454141

Website

https://linktr.ee/rusjelgbt

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