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D. Hollowell, assistant director of the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center, center, smiles while watching a new mural being installed in the room. Hollowell described the mural by artist Rhiannan Sibbald as “lively.” “It emanates the kind of ene...

Events and Programs

Is Halloween Lowkey...GAY?! An Open Door Discussion

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

A student-led and INT approved open door discussion about Halloween and its importance for the LGBTQ community

Wear the Rainbow

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A free clothing pop-up shop with gender affirming workshops.

Queer and Allied in Every Field: Nursing

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Nursing department visits RRC to share what the degree has to offer while connecting with LGBTQIA+ and allied folks in the department!

Queer & Allied in Every Field: Teacher Education

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This event series will bring different academic departments into the Rainbow Resource Center for a time of connection and engagement with our space and faculty/staff in the field, starting with Teacher Education!

Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The RRC, Grand Rapids Pride Center, and Grand Rapids Trans Foundation join for this evening of community connection and support.

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The LGBT Resource Center is full of students listening in to an Open Door Discussion presentation

Approximately five times each semester, the Rainbow Resource Center hosts Open Door Discussions (ODDs). These student-led presentations cover an LGBTQIA+ related topic and then encourage dialogue with participants. All GVSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! ODDs are INT 100/201 approved, so students can attend and participate for class credit. Open Door Discussion are engaging, informative, and fun! We hope you can join us.

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