2024 LGBT Plus College Conference
The 2024 LGBT Plus College Conference will be held on Middle Tennessee State University's
campus April 4-6, 2024. There will be an option to attend virtually. The conference
is free to attend for everyone. Please register to help in planning. All posted times
are for the central time zone.
Conference Theme – All Identities–Standing Strong
The conference is focused on helping participants to be more effective advocates for themselves and their communities, and to help them leverage the power that comes from standing strong.
Conference Highlights
Thursday, April 4, 2024: Research and Examination
Education Spotlight - “Queers Read This!”: Contemporary AIDS Literature
Presented by Dr. Eric Hughes (he/they)
Sponsored by Middle Tennessee State University College of Liberal Arts
Math and Science Education Ph.D. Seminar - Empowering LGBTQ Youth Through Science Education
Presented by Dr. Gary Wright (he/him)
Sponsored by Middle Tennessee State University College of Basic and Applied Sciences
Thursday Evening: LGBT Plus College Conference Film Festival
Host Allie Sultan (she/her)
Cosponsored by Middle Tennessee State University College of Media and Entertainment
Friday, April 5, 2024: Intersections of Identity with the Broader Community
Opening Plenary Panel Discussion - LGBTQ+ Identity and Neurodiversity
Sponsored by Nissan Group of the Americas
Keynote Film Presentation/Panel Discussion - Mama Bears
Sponsored by Tennessee Valley Authority and Middle Tennessee State University Vice
President for Student Affairs
Friday Evening: LGBT Plus College Conference Game Night
Host William Langston (he/him)
Sponsored by Middle Tennessee State University Intercultural and Diversity Affairs Center
Saturday, April 6, 2024: Working and Learning Sessions
Community Keynote - My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood
Presented by St. Clair Detrick-Jules (she/her)
Sponsored by MTSU Distinguished Lecture Fund
LGBT Plus College Conference Lavender Celebration of Graduates
Keynote Dr. Marisa Richmond (she/her)
Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Saturday Evening: LGBT Plus College Conference Awards Dinner
Hosts Kayla Gore (she/her) and Justin Reed (he/him)
Music Heather Mae (she/her)
Keynote Michelle Conceison (she/her)
Register Now! (Free)
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to:
- Speak to issues of diversity and inclusion of importance to academia, the workplace, marketplace, and community
- Provide the leadership expected of higher education to investigate issues from a research, knowledge, and thought perspective and provide answers to the community’s critical questions
- Produce a well-planned and executed event
Conference Contacts
Program Presentation and Participation
Professor William Langston (he/him; William.Langston@mtsu.edu)
Sponsorships and Support
Development Director John Roberson (he/him; John.Roberson@mtsu.edu)
Corporate and Community Engagement
Advisory Board Chair Justin Reed (he/him; Justin.Reed@mtsu.edu)
Presenting Sponsors
STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE COMMITTEE
Conference Champions
INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY AND COMPLIANCE
Conference Allies
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS
DISTINGUISHED LECTURE FUND
Neighborhood Sponsors
COLLEGE OF BEHAVIORAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
COLLEGE OF MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
JAMES E. WALKER LIBRARY
TENNESSEE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Additional Support Provided
Middle Tennessee State University Department of Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University Intercultural and Diversity Affairs Center
Middle Tennessee State University Center for Fairness, Justice, and Equity
Middle Tennessee State University President's Commission on the Status of Women
Lambda hosts weekly meetings and membership is open to all currently enrolled MTSU students who act in good faith of Lambda's Constitution and Community Standards. Membership dues are announced at the beginning of each academic year and can be paid at any time.