Message to Community
Please stay tuned to our website and Instagram (click here) for updates and information about the LGBTRC!
Join our Discord as well! Click Here!
Professional Staff Contact Information:
Davidian Bishop (director) – davidian.bishop@uci.edu
Deejay Brown (assistant director) – deejay.brown@uci.edu
Bowie Rivera (transgender care specialist) – bowie.rivera@uci.edu
Flyers & Marketing:
All UCI associates are welcomed to save and share marketing materials for the LGBTRC. All flyers and other marketing materials added to the front page of our website are downloadable for your convenience.
Now Hiring
Student Leaders for academic year 2024-25
Applications open from March 25th until Wednesday April 1st at 4pm PST
The LGBTRC is looking for Student Leaders for the 2024-25 academic year
Application open from 3/25/24 – 4/10/24 4pm
The UCI LGBT Resource Center is looking for a Full Time
Program Coordinator
We have closed the application process. We will begin review of applications and hope to complete video interviews, followed by on campus interviews. The goal is to start this new employee by July.
Programs & Events
LGBTRC Spring 2024 Weekly Programs Schedule
Mondays
- T-time
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays
- Queer Care with the Counseling Center
1:00 – 2:00 PM - QTBIPOC Nights
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesdays
- Stay Woke
12:00 – 2:00 PM - VolunQueers
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Thursdays
- Media Across The Rainbow
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Fridays
- Gayming
3:00 – 5:00 PM
LGBTRC Spring 2024 Quarter Themes
Week 1
- Spring Forward: Goal Setting
Week 2
- Exploring QT Identities & Navigating Labels
Week 3
- Geek OUT
Week 4
- Retro/Throwback
Week 5
- Express Yourself
Week 6
- QTBIPOC Week
Week 7
- Queering Futures
Week 8
- ART & Activism
Week 9
- PRIDE Week
Week 10
- Surviving Summer
QTBIPOC Summit
QTBIPOC Healing & Leadership Summit
Join us in celebrating the voices, identities, and lived experience of our QTBIPOC community
THE OTBIPOC SUMMIT IS FOR ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS QTBIPOC (QUEER TRANS BLACK INDIGENOUS PERSON OF COLOR). DURING THIS SUMMIT, YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TIME WITH OTHER QTBIPOC LEADERS. MAKE NEW FRIENDS, MEET COMMUNITY
Saturday May 11th, 2024
Cross Cultural Center
10am-2pm
Register NOW on The Google Form!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuo_dO6_JFxgozh6KQd6sovy29P7BdcMNxvD9L4bl-5pok5w/viewform
For accommodations of more information, email Deejay.Brown@uci.edu
Safe Zone (LGBTQ+ ally development training)
Safe Zone – LGBTQ+ Vocabulary
April 9th, 9:30-11am
The Sate Zone workshop series are structured presentations offered by the
LGBT Resource Center for the UCI
Community. The intention of these workshops is to further develop allyship to the LGBTO+ community as part of ones commitment to compassionate understanding and activism.
The LGBTQ+ Vocabulary Workshop focuses on past and present terminology within the community, as well as the fluid nature of language.
For questions, please contact Bowie Rivera at: bowie.rivera@uci.edu
The UCI LGBTRC invites you to End of Year Celebration & Lavender Graduation
Thursday May 16th 6pm
Emerald Bay AB Student Center
Media Across the Rainbow
Every week we select a diverse range of LGBTQIA+ media covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.
Thursdays
3:00 – 5:00 PM
at the LGBTRC
For questions reach out to deejay brown (deejay.brown@uci.edu)
Office Hours (in-person)
Counselor Drop-in Hours at the LGBTRC
If you are in need of conidential mental health support, come talk to one of our Counselors-in-residence
Dr.Stella Ko
Tuesdays 2-3pm
Dr. Christine Fuston
Thursday 2-3pm
Virtual Staff Office Hours
(weeks 1-10 each quarter)
Davidian Bishop’s Support Space / Virtual Office Hours
Join the LGBTRC’s Director for questions and conversation, resources and services, or just to hold space an dtime together!
Monday – Thursday 9am-10am
Via Zoom link: https://uci-hipaa.zoom.us/j/96189582553?pwd=cEJaeEEyYS9rZzh3RGwxWC9hYy9CQT09&from=addon
Deejay Brown’s Support Space / Virtual Office Hours
Join the LGBTRC’s Assistant Director for questions and conversation, resources and services, or just to hold space an dtime together!
Monday – Thursday 9am-10am
Via Zoom link: https://uci.zoom.us/j/92613035696
The following dates they will not be available:
Bowie Rivera’s Support Space / Virtual Office Hours
Join the LGBTRC’s Transgender Care Specialist for questions and conversation, resources and services, or just to hold space an dtime together!
Monday – Thursday 9am-10am
Via Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96050402838?pwd=OUFxR1dxR2VUM0hhMTRaOG9ka2tpUT09
The following dates they will not be available:
New Opportunities
VolunQueers
The LGBTRC VolunQueer Program is an opportunity for students to gain valuable leadership skills and cultural competency while contributing to the mission and vision of the LGBTRC.
VolunQueers are active members of the LGBTRC and collaborate with administrative and student staff so that the LGBTRC can serve its constituents through advisement, advocacy, program development, and outreach. Volunqueer hours typically consist of 2-3 hours per week and commit throughout the academic year. This is a non-paid position.
Sign up on our interest form below!
Link to sign up: https://forms.gle/iNtmUj1JUGMHs8mDA
For more information Email or Contact Deejay Brown
Staff and Faculty Pride Collective
Community • Support • Socials • & More!
Our Mission: To address LGBT concerns on campus and to organzie activities to mee the needs of UCI’s LGBT staff and faculty.
Register on the Google Form Link to register and learn more!
Click here for link to google form
For additional information, please email Deejay Brown
Ways to Give
Giving Day page and link
Your Giving Day Impact
Your support this UCI Giving Day will go directly to the LGBT Resource Center and will be used for direct services and programs we hold throughout the year. This includes but is not limited to PRIDE week, QTBIPOC Conference, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Asexuality & Bisexuality Visibility Week, One foot out (a coming out support group) and other programs provided by the LGBT Resource Center.
LGBT Resource Center 10 Gift Challenge. The first 10 gifts made to the LGBT Resource Center will unlock a generous $1000 gift. This challenge gift is meant to inspire other parents, alumni, students and community supporters to make a gift to the center. So please consider making any donation that is comfortable.
We thank you for your ongoing support of our department and our communities.
Ways to Give
Looking to give, donate, and support the LGBT Resource Center? Check out the link below to find out how! Or scan the QR code on the image!
Click here for link to information on how to give to the LGBT Resource Center