Pride Month 2021 Information and Resources
Pride Month is celebrated every June in tribute to those involved in the Stonewall Riots. In honor of LGBTQ+ History and Pride Month, take a few moments to explore resources and learn about the LGBTQ+ community at U-M and the School of Nursing.
The Spectrum Center at U-M is a collaborative space in which all members of the university and local community are welcome. The center works toward enhancing the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty at the university through education, advocacy, and community building. Explore Spectrum's website to learn how to connect with the LGBTQ+ community on campus, including LGBTQ+ organizations and advocacy efforts on campus, read about the history of U-M's Spectrum Center and view the many resources available through Spectrum for health and wellness, support and crisis response.
The U-M School of Nursing also has many resources, including an LGBTQ+ Faculty Network group led by Dr. Akshay Sharma. The purpose of this group is to disseminate information pertaining to LGBTQ+ issues and serve as a resource to individuals who might be feeling marginalized on account of any aspect of their identity. To connect with Dr. Sharma, please email akshaydr@umich.edu.
Students interested in getting involved beyond Pride Month can also join the U-M School of Nursing LGBTQ+ Student Leadership Society, which is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
For questions about this program please reach out to Drs. Rob Stephenson or Rushika Patel.
To register for LGBTQ+ Student Leadership Society, please email Megan Belansky at meganbel@med.umich.edu or register online.
Also, be sure to check out the Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities (CSHD) at the U-M School of Nursing, directed by Dr. Rob Stephenson. The CSHD team manages numerous studies focusing on improving health outcomes for the LGBTQ+ community. Take a few moments to learn about their research projects, including a new initiative giving staff members the chance to develop and lead yearlong pilot projects on sexual health subjects of their choosing and a recent art exhibition to communicate research findings, with a specific focus on sexual and gender minorities. Browse the resources page on the center’s website to find information on local and national LGBTQ+ resources and organizations. You can link to the center's social media from here and sign-up for updates and the CSHD newsletter. To connect with the center, please email sexualityandhealthdisparities@umich.edu.
