Request a Speakers Bureau workshop

The LGBTQ+ Equity Center's Speakers Bureau is a program that trains undergraduate facilitators to educate the campus about sexual orientation and gender identity and expression through panel discussions in classes and other university settings. The Speakers Bureau has student-facilitated workshops for the UMD community this November and December. You can request one for your unit, class or student org!

Gender Identity & Pronouns Workshop

A training centered on gender identity and good practices of pronoun usage. Participants will learn about gender norms and how to correct misgendering. Available time slots:

• Friday, Dec. 6, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM via Zoom
• Wednesday, Dec. 11, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM via Zoom
• Friday Dec. 13, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM via Zoom or in-person

Being LGBT at UMD Workshop

A panel on LGBTQ+-supporting resources at UMD. Participants will also discuss how to practice inclusivity in classroom settings. Available time slots:

• Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM via Zoom
• Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM via Zoom
• Wednesday, Dec. 11, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom or in-person

Email SpeakersBureau@umd.edu to schedule a workshop. For in-person presentations, please plan to provide the space and allow 30 minutes for set-up and 15 minutes for clean-up around the listed time slots. For questions or accommodations requests, please email lgbtq@umd.edu.