We are 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 community deserves respect and human dignity in how we acknowledge and treat each other.
FEATURED EVENT
Grose Lecture
October 21, 2026| Viking Theater| 4-6 pm
The Grose Lecture is the Taylor Center’s 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 LGBTQIA+ History month in October.
RECURRING EVENT
Out for lunch
November 5, 2026| 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.m.|REGENTS NATURAL SCIENCES (RNS)356-B
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.
lgbtqia+ history month
oCTOBER 01 – 31, 2026
October 1-31 is recognized as LGBTQIA+ History Month in the United States of America since 1994. Locally-Minnesota is home to a rich LGBTQIA+ history. Check out the link to read about LGBTQIA+ history in Minnesota.
Here at St. Olaf College, all members of the community are welcome to participate in numerous events throughout the month, starting with trivia night on October 1, 2026.
FEATURED EVENT
OCTOBER 30, 2026| 12:30 P.M. – 01:30 P.M.
LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH WITH CAKE AND PUNCH
The Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion invites the campus community to join us in the Buntrock Commons Crossroads for cake and punch to commemorate LGBTQIA+ History Month. There will be brief remarks at 1:00 P.M.
TC cOMMUNITY time
Join us monthly on Wednesdays for Community Time!
TC community time is a monthly evening event at the Taylor Center Lounge where students connect with fun activities.