Gender & Sexuality
WELCOME TO THE 2025 – 2026 SCHOOL YEAR!
The Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion is excited to support the development of students on their gender and sexuality self authorship journeys as members of St. Olaf College. Each member of our College Community deserves respect and human dignity in how we acknowledge and treat each other.
St. Olaf College supports and affirms a healthy gender identity and gender expression campus culture. Pronouns and preferred name usage are welcomed and supported and can be seen in college programs and services.
Visit the Taylor Center located in Buntrock Commons (BC) 111
Grose Lecture Series
The Grose Lecture is the TC signature LGBTQIA+ event annually which focuses on LGBTQIA+ public policy and brings to campus a noted and outstanding LGBTQIA+ individual to give a keynote address during LGBTQIIA+ History month in October.
The inaugural Lecture was held on October 20-21, 2022. Click here for more information.
Out for Lunch Series
Out For Lunch is a monthly event series which is focused on amplifying LGBTQIA+ culture in society and the intersections which members of the community hold and value in their daily lives. A vibrant lunch conversation that is open to the entire College community. We hope that you will join during the 24-25 academic year Out For Lunch Series.
LGBTQIA+ History Month 2025
On Wednesday, October 1 – 31, 2025 begins the observance of LGBTQIA+ History Month in the United States and other places such as Cuba, Germany, Australia, and the United Kingdom. LGBTQIA+ History Month was founded in 1994 by Rodney Wilson, who is a Missouri high-school history teacher, to amplify Queer history and to highlight the contributions of LGBTQIA+ people to society and civil rights movements.
A number of activities are planned to celebrated LGBTQIA+ History Month at St. Olaf College – our observation of this month aligns with our mission and our values as a liberal arts institution. Join us at one of the many activities planned to observe LGBTQIA+ History Month. CLICK HERE
Support and Resources
Contact
Damian Waite | Taylor Center |Multicultural and Gender & Sexuality Office
Buntrock Commons (BC111C)
1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
P 507-786-3487
Ewaite1@stolaf.edu
Office Hours
Academic Year | Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Summer | Mon – Thurs: 9am – 4pm – Fri: 8am – 12pm