Tag: Queer and Trans History Month

Pridefest encourages students to spread love

Photo by Celina Panis As the roar of Lady Gaga anthems played through the Pavilion and flags waved in sight, crowds of Ramapo students gathered for a day of gay and play at this year’s Pridefest.  In honor of October being LGBTQ+ History Month Ramapo’s third annual Pridefest, hosted by […]

Ramapo kicks off month of education for October

Photo by Erica Meline For most people, October is a month that they associate with spooky goblins and ghouls, or pumpkin spiced drinks and dishes. At Ramapo College, however, the month of October is a time to celebrate diversity and acceptance. The College, therefore, took the first of October to […]

GaySL Seminar Concludes Disability Awareness Month

Photo by Giancarlo Sepulveda On Monday, Ramapo hosted a GaySL seminar to educate students about the intersectionality of marginalized groups. Hayden Kristal, a recent graduate of the University of Missouri and a stand up comedian, gave the presentation on sign language and intersectional accessibility as a part of Disability Awareness […]

Women’s Center Hosts Coming Out Day Discussion

Photo courtesy of Ludovic Bertron, Wikipedia Coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community was the topic of conversation at a Women’s Center discussion held in the Alumni Lounges last Tuesday, as part of the Center’s recognition and celebration of Coming Out Day. The Queer Peer Services Coordinator of […]

Opening Proclamation Ceremony Recognizes LGBTQIA+

Photo by Pauline Park In October, Ramapo celebrates Queer and Trans History Month, as well as Disability Awareness Month. The college kicked off both with an opening proclamation ceremony under the arch on Wednesday afternoon. “Ramapo College of New Jersey is proud to recognize National Disability Awareness Month and Queer […]