WXGS Programs

Women and Gender Services has a wealth of programs. See below for our monthly programs and our signature programs we put on every year.

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Picture Yourself: FLI Celebration

Come visit the Cheney Room to celebrate FLI Week of Celebration with LBGTQ+ Services and WXGS. There will be snacks, FLI button making, crafts, and a professional headshot by Corban Swain Photography. Showcase your pride, support, and connect with one another to build community and learn about resources. Open to all.

Campus Partner Events

Transgender Day of Remembrance

In collaboration with LBGTQ+ Services and the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL), a vigil will be held in the MIT Chapel in honor of TDoR. There will be live music, remarks and reflections, resources, and a space to build community. Open to all.

If you are unable to make it in person, there is a Duo Authentication, view-only Zoom link for MIT community members. MIT community members will be in a waiting room first.

The Boston Dyke March is a community-led event focused on uplifting and increasing visibility for the broader LBGTQ+ community. Organized by Women and Gender Services, students come together to connect on campus, to make posters, eat food, and go to the event as a community.

International Lesbian Visibility Day, in collaboration with student groups such as MIT Sloan Pride and G@MIT is a day celebrating the experiences, contributions, and presence of lesbian individuals around. This observance provides opportunities for education, storytelling, and community building. This event often includes panel discussions and social gatherings with students.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance. At MIT, past events have included on-campus speakers such as faculty members, alumni, and postdoctoral researchers, highlighting pathways and experiences in STEM fields. This day offers an opportunity to celebrate achievements, share stories, and inspire future generations..

Women’s History Month is a month-long observance highlights the stories, accomplishments, and ongoing contributions of women across a range of fields and communities. Programs often include educational events, speaker series, and opportunities to engage with the lived experiences and leadership of women past and present.

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