WE DO IT EVERY YEAR

  • Two students talking at a cocktail table at Community Welcome. One student wearing a backpack. Both students smiling and laughing

    Community Welcome

    The Center's annual LGBTQIA+ Community Welcome is a must-attend event for students looking to build community. The event includes games, crafts, and activities to help you meet and engage with new and current students, including LGBTQIA+ student leaders at ISU.
    All students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
    It's a great opportunity to get connected to new folks, meet The Center's staff, learn about LGBTQIA+ events and organizations of campus, and kick off the academic year.

  • Coco the Drag Queen emceeing Drag Bingo while handing out a prize to an Iowa State student.

    Drag Bingo

    A staple of the queer community and an annual event hosted by the Center and the Vine.

    Win some fabulous prizes to while playing a few rounds of Bingo emceed by a Drag Queen.

    All Cyclones welcome!

Pride Picnic

Each year the Center hosts the Pride Picnic.
Pride Picnic is an opportunity to meet people with similar interests and make connections across the University.
Join us for some food on the Campus Green.
All Cyclones welcome to attend.

student coloring picture of koala sitting next to a stuffed koala for slow down for self-care

Slow Down for Self-Care

Every semester the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success hosts Slow Down for Self-Care. Prepare for finals week with self-care activities, free snacks, and some personal care items to go. What animal is the theme this semester, keep up with our social media to find out!

The Spectrum Awards for LGBTQIA+ Student Success (The Gnomees)

The Spectrum Awards or "The Gnomees", named for The Center's oldest resident "Spectrum," celebrate the accomplishments of queer students and those that support the success of queer students at Iowa State University.

Stay tuned for upcoming awards nomination deadlines.

Lavender Graduation Celebration

The Lavender Graduation Celebration is one of the many traditions LGBTIQA+ students, faculty, and staff have created for themselves at Iowa State University and many other institutions across the nation. Each year, graduating members of the Iowa State lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and ally community are recognized during this special event.

All Cyclones are Welcome to Join Us

Registration

The Center holds 1 Lavender Graduation Celebration each year. A student graduating in any commencement following Lavender Graduation Celebration (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter) should register for the Celebration prior to their commencement. 

Stay up to date with Center socials and/or the Lavender Graduation Celebration page as we update deadlines.