Join us for Idaho State's second annual celebration of LGBT History Month, where we highlight the often-overlooked history of LGBT rights in the U.S. and around the world—an important part of our shared story that we hope will inspire and educate!
These events are free and open to the ISU and Pocatello community. For more information, please contact Professor Edward Kammerer.
The full lineup of events includes:
Visibility, Art Show
- Reception: October 1, 6 PM, Fine Arts Building main floor
- Exhibit: October 16-27, Gallery hours 12-6 PM
- Location: J.B. Davis Gallery, Fine Arts Building, Room 105
- Event description: Exhibition showcasing artwork created by LGBTQ artists working in our community.
Drag Around the World
- Date: October 3, 5:30 PM
- Location: Clearwater Room, Student Union Building (SUB)
- Event description: Drag is a worldwide phenomenon and an important part of the LGBTQ community but it varies from country to country. Join Dr. Johnson as he explains how drag looks in different cultural contexts.
The Lavender Scare Screening
- Date: October 9, 6 PM
- Location: Liberal Arts Building room 324
- Event description: Screening of The Lavender Scare, a documentary about the federal government’s attacks on LGBTQ people, followed by a discussion led by Dr. Robey and Logan Bowman. The talk will begin at 7:30 and can be accessed online here.
- Sponsored by: The Department of History
- Online Screening Option: Streaming is available from 10/5-10/11. Password is: isu
Gay USA Screening
- Date: October 15, 6 PM
- Location: Bengal Café in the Student Union Building
- Event description: Screening of Gay USA, a look at Gay Pride events across the country — filmed in 1977. After the film, Dr. Kammerer will discuss the history and politics of LGBTQ Pride events.
- Sponsored by: The Department of Political Science
On Common Ground: Plant Your Flag
- Date: October 17, 3 PM
- Location: Bengal Café in the Student Union Building
- Event description: Learn about the history of the Gay Pride Flag and the many other LGBTQ community flags that have been created — and make your own!
Queer Photography: A History
- Date: October 22, 1 PM
- Location: Fine Arts Building room 401
- Event description: Join Prof. Benavides for a discussion of the history of photography, art, and the LGBTQ community.
Book Talk: “Terms of Exclusion”
- Date: October 23, 2 PM
- Location: DRC/Zoom
- Event description: Zein Murib will discuss their award-winning book Terms of Exclusion, exploring the history of the LGBTQ movement and how it often excluded marginalized members of the community.
Film Screening: “The Ladies Almanack”
- Date: October 30, 1 PM
- Location: Fine Arts 409
- Event description: Screening of The Ladies Almanack, followed by a Q&A with Director Daviel Shy. “A kaleidoscopic tribute to the friendships, jealousies, flirtations and publishing woes of lesbian authors and artists in 1920s Paris.”
LGBT History Month Trivia Night
- Date: October 30, 6 PM
- Location: North/Middle Fork, SUB
- Event description: Show off your knowledge of LGBTQ history at our Trivia Night! Lots of prizes for winning teams! The more events you attend this month, the more clues you’ll receive for trivia night.
- Trivia night prizes are generously donated by local businesses.