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Carlie Pierre
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Please see the 2025 campus programs below. Interested in contributing to our list of events? Please contact Carlie Pierre.
Each October, Salem State University observes Pride Month in conjunction with LGBTQ+ History Month, a national observance dedicated to honoring the history, achievements, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities. This observance recognizes the profound impact of LGBTQ+ individuals on culture, education, and civil rights, while also acknowledging the resilience of the community and the continued pursuit of equity and justice.
LGBTQ+ History Month remains a critical occasion for reflection and engagement. It fosters awareness, broadens understanding, and advances inclusion by encouraging all members of the university community to learn from the past and consider the ongoing challenges and opportunities that shape the present. At Salem State, the celebration of Pride during this month reaffirms the institution’s enduring commitment to visibility, equity, and belonging for every student and employee.
Teaching and Learning about LGBTQ+ History
- GLSEN: LGBTQ History Timeline Lesson – Provides lesson plans and classroom activities to help educators and students explore LGBTQ+ history.
- Making Gay History Podcast (GLSEN) – Features interviews with people who lived LGBTQ+ history, bringing stories and events to life.
- Library of Congress: LGBTQ+ Studies – Offers digital collections, archives, and research guides for studying LGBTQ+ history.Community Resources
Campus Resources
- LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) – A network for LGBTQ+ faculty and staff supporting visibility and inclusion at SSU.
- The Alliance at Salem State University – A student-led organization that creates community, advocates for equity, and celebrates LGBTQ+ identities.
- LGBTQ+ University Police Liaison – Officer Glenn Young
- Mental Health Clinician and LGBTQIA Specialist – MC Campbell
Campus and Community Events
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Pride Flag Raising
Monday, October 6; 11am to 1pm; Alumni Plaza & Commuter Lounge
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Queer Latine trivia
Thursday, October 9; 5pm to 7pm in the Ellison Campus Center MLK room
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Rainbow Resource Fair
Tuesday, October 21; 10am to 1pm; Alumni Plaza
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Drag pumpkins
Thursday, October 23; 5pm to 7pm in the Ellison Campus Center MLK room
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Inclusive Excellence Workshop
LGBTQ Plus You: Supporting Salem State’s LGBTQ+ Communities Through Policy and Practice
Tuesday, October 28; 12pm to 1:15pm on Zoom
This in-depth workshop is designed to strengthen our collective capacity to support LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff by examining how higher education policy, institutional culture, and individual practices intersect to shape the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ communities on campus.
This workshop will be co-facilitated by Carlie Pierre (She/Her), Director of Education and Training in Inclusive Excellence, and Lorant Peeler (They/Them), Professional Development Coordinator for the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource
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Pride Dinner
Wednesday, October 29; 6pm to 9pm in the Ellison Campus Center Veterans Hall