Gender & Sexuality
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.
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.
Lavender House
The Lavender House is one of the Taylor Center Residential Learning Communities (RLC). The Lavender RLC serves as an intersectional safe space for social programming to build community among students, centered around celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The RLC provides social and educational opportunities for the campus to engage in conversation on topics and issues related to the LGBTQ+ community.
Lavender RLC is driven by a heartfelt mission: to celebrate LGBTQ+ and allied individuals, cultivating a community which promotes equality and intersectionality through social and educational programs.
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
October is celebrated as LGBTQIA+ History Month and 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 for this celebration beginning with our kick-off event on October 1st in collaboration with Northfield Pride. RSVP Here to attend the Multicultural/BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Connections Lunch on Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 12:00 Noon. Also on Thursday in Room 144-BC from 6-8:30pm- join us for a celebration of positive self expression (poloroid picture and collage making) with minneapolis based Artist Harper Steinbac.
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