LBGTQ+ Leadership Retreat

The RSVP for the 2023 LBGTQ+ Services Leadership retreat form is now live. This form is for current students (Undergrads, Grads, and Postdocs).

So if you're attending, or would like to present a workshop/session/ice-breaker then apply! The Application closes September 24th.

Please Sign up here:

https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56fqapWYMG1dZoq

Workshop Submission Form :

https://mit.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DbtkLI5kWUYapM

Programs

Rainbow Lounge Annual Open House

Description: Hey MIT students, faculty, and staff! We invite you to come to our Rainbow Lounge Open House and be a part of something special. Whether you're just looking to meet new people or to deepen your current relationships, this is the perfect opportunity to do so! Join us for a chance to make memories and build community. We can't wait to see you there! #OneMIT

Location: Rainbow Lounge 50-250
Date: Thursday, Sept 14th
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm

QTPoC: Practicing Mindfullness

Description: Don't miss out on the opportunity to come to the Rainbow Lounge and learn some valuable tips and tools on how to practice mindfulness while doing some fun crafts! Stop by today and start your journey with this practice

Location: Rainbow Lounge 50-250
Date: Tuesday, Sept 19th
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Bi-Visibility Day: Celebration

Description: Have we all been visible enough this #BisexualVisibilityWeek? Celebrate the special #BiVisibilityDay at the Rainbow Lounge! Play games, take buttons, and stickers and make unforgettable memories with your friends. #LetsCelebrateVisibility

Location: Rainbow Lounge 50-250
Date: Friday, Sept 22nd
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Alumni Open House

Description: Calling all alumni! Join us for an extraordinary open house at the vibrant Rainbow Lounge! Come reconnect with old friends, and immerse yourself in a world of LBGTQ+ support, services, and endless opportunities. Discover the inspiring work our dedicated staff has been doing at MIT, and leave with a renewed sense of pride. Mark your calendars, for this is an event you won't want to miss! See you there!

Location: Rainbow Lounge 50-250
Date: Friday, Sept 29th
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Keep up to date and follow us on social media not only for events, but for our resources, workshops, partner events, and more. We post several times a week!

Library Resource

We have an online library to see all our books! Click Here. You can check them out in person when you visit the Rainbow Lounge.

LBGTQ+ Services Programs

LBGTQ+ Services has a wealth of programs. Below you'll find our current list of programs that change every month. If you're interested in learning more about our programs for incoming students, annual events, reoccuring programs, and our Rainbow Compass Mentorship program then please go to our history of LBGTQ+ Services Programs Page here.

Want to work on an event together? Email lbgt@mit.edu The LBGTQ+ Services staff is here to make it happen.

Recurring Events

Regular events are our programs that happen can happen as pop up events, regualar weekly events, or bi-monthly that are put on by our LBGTQ+ Graduate Assistants and Rainbow Lounge Student Workers. Please note that regularly scheduled events are on pause for the month of May. Stay tuned for email updates in the coming weeks.

Movie Nights

Queer Talks

Family Dinner

Game Nights

Craft Days

The generous contributions to the LBGT Resources and Programming Fund help ensure a safe and supportive campus-wide community where lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, questioning individuals, and their allies are all welcomed as equals. . Find out how you can Give and MORE + by clicking on the links provided.