Events & Programming

Aug. 26 | Open House
- Wednesday, August 26
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Cove (Clark Center, Room 102)
Join us as we tie dye our pride scholars' t-shirts and build community! Come learn about our resources and eat some good food.
Sept. 1 | Meet the Art Therapists
- Tuesday, September 1
- 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- Rainbow Cove (Clark Center, Room 102)
OC LGBT Center and Pride Scholars are teaming up to provide art therapy for our students. Come meet the therapists in Rainbow Cove and do some art!
Sept. 17 | Pride Scholars Meeting
- Thursday, September 17
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Cove (Clark Center, Room 102)
Pride Scholars is a monthly meeting led by our Peer Mentors to talk about current events and building community.
Sept. 23 | Safe Zone Training
- Wednesday, September 23
- 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Student Union, Room 101
Safe Zone Ally Training provides faculty and staff with tools and strategies to proactively support the LGBTQIA+ community on campus. Topics include gender pronouns, gender and sexuality, intervention strategies, and inclusive practices.
Oct. 1, 8, and 22 | Drag Workshop Series
- Thursday, October 1
- Time TBD
- Location TBD
- Thursday, October 8
- Time TBD
- Location TBD
- Thursday, October 22
- Time TBD
- Location TBD
Join us as we learn how to create a drag persona, performance, and costume from a professional Drag Queen and King. All culminating in a final Drag Show on December 2nd.
Oct. 15 | Pride Scholars Meeting
- Thursday, October 15
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Cove (Clark Center, Room 102)
Pride Scholars is a monthly meeting led by our Peer Mentors to talk about current events and building community.
Oct. 21 | LGBTQ+ Movie Night
- Wednesday, October 21
- Time TBD
- Location TBD
Join us as we watch "Paris is Burning" a documentary about the New York Ball scene and learn about where Drag got its start. Enjoy snacks and community in honor of LGBTQ+ History month.
Oct. 29 | Spooky Hangout
- Thursday, October 29
- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Cove (Clark Center, Room 102)
Celebrate Halloween with us as we craft and drink spooky mocktails. Costumes are encouraged!
Nov. 12 | Pride Scholars Meeting
- Thursday, November 12
- 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Cove (Clark Center, Room 102)
Pride Scholars is a monthly meeting led by our Peer Mentors to talk about current events and building community.
Nov. 19 | Transgender Day of Remembrance
- Thursday, November 19
- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
- Student Union, Multipurpose Room 101
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day where we honor all our trans sibling we have lost due to violence and hate. We will be honoring those who have fallen by taking a moment to rest and reconnect with one another. Rest and community are radical, and this event will focus on grounding and nourishing your soul so that we may continue to push for our community to have equality.
Dec. 7-10 | Holigays Skills Share
- Monday-Thursday, December 7-10
- Time TBD
- Rainbow Cove (Clark Center, Room 102)
We will be learning about various different crafts we can make for the holidays for either ourselves or to give to a loved one. Join us for a crafty December.
2027 California Community Colleges LGBTQIA2S+ Summit
- TBD
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office LGBTQIA2S+ Summit brings students, faculty, and staff together to learn, connect, share ideas, and explore strategies to strengthen campus programs and support LGBTQIA2S+ students.
Queer Prom
- TBD
You are invited to this year’s Queer Prom! Come as your full, authentic self and celebrate with community. Need a little help getting ready? Stop by for clothing and makeup.

Then dance the night away, make memories, and celebrate everything that makes you uniquely you!
Lavender Celebration
- TBD
Join us as we celebrate and honor our LGBTQIA+ graduates and their accomplishments across the Coast Community College District! This special end-of-year celebration recognizes our students, their journeys, and all they have achieved.

Pride Scholars

OCC Pride Scholars badge. Text: Advancing the Queer Community through advocacy, education, and community building.

Pride Scholars is a monthly meeting space for LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and allies. There we discuss queer culture, current community issues, historical topics, learn about resources, and connect with one another.

Meetings Every Third Thursday of the Month

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