Trans Week
Trans Week 2024
Welcome! Trans Week is a week centering, celebrating, commemorating, trans and gender expansive people.
Detailed Event Schedule
Wednesday, Nov 13th
3-4pm
Viking Union 735
Watch the NBC News Documentary that discusses the state of Trans people and youth in America, featuring various trans youth and their families across the country. Part of the Rainbow Roots affinity group for LGBTQ+ people seeking support related to their families.
Wednesday, November 13th
3-4pm
Viking Union 740
Join the Queer Men's Gathering for Black Out Poetry!
Wednesday, November 13th
4-5pm
Black Student Coalition (VU 504)
Come watch (or rewatch!) the first episode of the Black Trans-centric hit show POSE and discuss the representation of Black trans folks in the media.
Wednesday, November 13th
4-5:30pm
Viking Union 462
Join the weekly T.A.G. Team club meeting, the Trans & Gender Non-Conforming club on campus!
Wednesday November 13th
4:30-5:30pm
Miller Hall ____
Join Out in Education in a special meeting featuring A____ Professor Melissa Osborne as they discuss their book ____.
Thursday, November 14th
2-4pm
Kitto Grad Hub | Haggard Hall 219
Join the Over the Rainbow Affinity Group to discuss Trans History! Faciliated by LGBTQ+ Director JoeHahn
Thursday, November 14th
2-4pm
Viking Union 735
Come to our quarterly clothing swap! We have a bunch of clothes to give away, so no need to donate! If you have any donations, we are looking for specifically for binders, packers, and other gender affirming clothing items.
11/18-11/20
Red Square
We will have a passive display in Red Square from 11/18-11/20 that pays respect to the trans folks nationwide who died in the past year to violence or suicide. You can write a message in the journal or read the biographies.
Thursday, November 14th
11am-3pm
Viking Union 735
Come to our quarterly clothing swap! We have a bunch of clothes to give away, so no need to donate! If you have any donations, we are looking for specifically for binders, packers, and other gender affirming clothing items.
Monday, November 18th
4:30-6:30pm
Viking Union 735
Our space for poly and ethically non-monogamous students will focus a discussion on trans-inclusive and affirming relationships.
Tuesday, November 19th
4-6pm
Viking Union 462
Join our bi-weekly Trans Tea space to discuss how we can create more supportive environments for Trans Femmes at Western!
Tuesday, November 19th
7-9pm
Underground Coffee House
Join us for the annual Open Mic Night centering trans artists, poets, speakers, and mroe. All are welcome and anyone can speak!
Wednesday, November 20th
Main Event 4:00-6pm | Processing Space 6-7pm
Underground Coffee House
Join us for the annual Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil. This year, we will have a safe-paced engagement where you can review the stories of the trans lives we are acknowledging. Then, hear from community members and students as they share songs, poems, and stories. Counseling and Wellness Center staff will be present to provide support.