Updated Oct. 3, 2022
From Monday, Oct. 3, through Friday, Oct. 7, Temple celebrates National Coming Out Week (NCOW) with a slate of events sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL).
Join this panel-style discussion with local LGBTQIA+ professionals, who will give advice on how to show up for yourself in your career, including how to advocate for representation of your identity in the workplace.
Tuesday, Oct. 4
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Howard Gittis Student Center, 200 C
The gender, sexuality and women’s studies program presents an evening with three local artists: children’s book author Kyle Lukoff; filmmaker, photographer, activist and advocate Kelly Burkhardt; and affirmation creator, writer and poet Queen Phierce. They will discuss the importance of depicting and understanding the queer experience through art.
Wednesday, Oct. 5
5:30–7 p.m.
Mazur Hall, 821
NCOWFest & Come Out, Speak Out
Stop by this outdoor festival featuring all the LGBTQIA+ student clubs and various university offices. There will be the opportunity to snag fun prizes and participate in a unique ‘come out, speak out’ feature.
Thursday, Oct. 6
1–3 p.m.
13th Street, Howard Gittis Student Center
Come to this showstopping drag show featuring a fabulous lineup. While there, learn about the history of drag and its importance to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Friday, Oct. 7
7–9 p.m.
Temple Performing Arts Center
Wrap up NCOW by playing drag show-themed bingo to win great prizes and enjoy free food.
Friday, Oct. 7
8–11:59 p.m.
Howard Gittis Student Center, 200 C