Queer Resource Center of The Claremont Colleges

The QRC has a new director! All 7C community members are invited to a meet-and-greet at the QRC with our new director, Bri Sérráno (he/him), on Friday, December 16, at 3:30-5:00 pm. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming Bri!

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Join us tomorrow from 3-4 to be in community in the wake of the violence at Club Q

[Image description: at the top in dark red reads ‘Community Healing Space’ with ‘Tuesday Nov 22 3PM-4PM’ and ‘Q***r Resource Center’ below in black. In a smaller font ‘Join is with MCAPS’ Emily to be in community in wake of the violence at Club Q’ is written. The image below is of 5 people hugging and smiling. In the background is a number of lit candles. At the very bottom ‘contact [email protected] for accessibility questions/support’ is written.]

✨Join the QRC for a packed week of great events for Trans Empowerment Week! ✨

We’ll have:

Monday Nov 14:
🫐 Q***r Allyship 101 (5:00-6:30 @ the QRC)

Tuesday Nov 15:
🍇 Gender Identity and Sexuality Workshop (7:00-9:00 @ the QRC)

Wednesday Nov 16:
🍋 Masc/Femme Makeup Tutorial and follow-along (3:30-5:30 @ the QRC)

Friday Nov 18:
🍎 CLSA x QRC Movie Night (7:00-9:00 @ the QRC)

Saturday Nov 19:
🍐 Binding, Tucking, Bras, Oh my! (2:30-4:30 @ Score

Sunday Nov 20:
🍉 Trans Pool Hours (11:00-12:00 @ Axelrood Pool - CMC)
🍓 Community Art Mural for Trans Day of Remembrance (3:30-5:00 @ the QRC)

🌟Come by one, a few, or even all of our exciting events!!🌟

Join us next Tuesday, November 15 from 7-9pm for a workshop on Gender Identity & Sexuality facilitated by the amazing CSE. Chels is an Afro-Latinx, Autistic, pans*xual, polyamorous, and non-binary s*xuality and justice educator and intimacy coordinator. They will facilitate a conversation on gender identity, s*xuality, pleasure, and more!

All folks who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a s*x toy! Please RSVP through the QR code.

[Image Description: A black poster, with orange, purple, red, and yellow blobs, and white stars. Text reads: The Q***r Resource Center, Pomona CARES, and Harvey Mudd College, Office of Title IX Presents, Gender Identity & Sexuality Workshop. Facilitated by: Mx. Chels Morgan CSE, Sexuality & Justice Educator, Intimacy Coordinator. Tuesday, November 15 7-9pm @ the QRC. Open to all 7C students. All folks who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a s*x toy! Please RSVP through the QR code. Questions and accessibility needs email: [email protected]]

Join us next Tuesday, November 15 from 7-9pm for a workshop on Gender Identity & Sexuality facilitated by the amazing Mx. Chels Morgan CSE. Chels is an Afro-Latinx, Autistic, pans*xual, polyamorous, and non-binary s*xuality and justice educator and intimacy coordinator. They will facilitate a conversation on gender identity, s*xuality, pleasure, and more!

All folks who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a s*x toy! Please RSVP through the QR code.

[Image Description: A black poster, with orange, purple, red, and yellow blobs, and white stars. Text reads: The Q***r Resource Centre and Harvey Mudd College, Office of Title IX Presents, Gender Identity & Sexuality Workshop. Facilitated by: Mx. Chels Morgan CSE, Sexuality & Justice Educator, Intimacy Coordinator. Tuesday, November 15 7-9pm @ the QRC. Open to all 7C students. All folks who attend will be entered into a raffle to win a s*x toy! Please RSVP through the QR code. Questions and accessibility needs email: [email protected]]

Join us for a 🫧CLSA x QRC🫧 screening of
Una Mujer Fantástica / A Fantastic Woman
at 7:00pm Friday, November 18th at the Q***r Resource Center!!! 🎥🎞️✨

Goody bags 🍬 and popcorn 🍿 will be provided!!

join the Asian American Resource Center at the QTPOC mixer this Thursday November 10th in the QRC 🤠🤠🤭
image description: dark blue background with pink and purple abstract blob in the middle. little white stars are dispersed throughout the image and the AARC blue logo is in the bottoms right. The top left corner says QTPOC mixer in white font and “Join us for a Q***r Trans POC community mixer; snacks and boba from 85 degrees and art supplies provided”

Join us at the QRC on November 3rd from 5-6pm for a chat on Q***r Radical Body Acceptance. It will be an opportunity to have a conversation with community about q***rness, body liberation, diet culture, setting boundaries and more! And there will be muffins and yummy snacks. Facilitated by Dr. Emily Hauck, MCAPS Liason and Montana Kimel, Graduate Assistant.

Please email questions and accessibility needs to: [email protected].

[Image Description: A poster with a mustard yellow background, a pink arch and graphic that include two butterflies at the top, a sun, green leaves, yellow and white flowers. The text reads: “Join us for a conversation on Q***r Radical Body Acceptance. Let’s chat about q***rness, body liberation, diet culture, setting boundaries and more! Muffins and yummy snacks provided! Facilitated by: Dr. Emily Hauck, MCAPS Liason and Montana Kimel, Graduate Assistant. Thursday, November 3 from 5-6pm. Q***r Resource Centre. Open to all 7C students. Email questions and accessibility needs to: [email protected].

Unfortunately the QRC will have to cancel tonight’s screening of Bodies Bodies Bodies. We hope folks are able to join us for future events.

In honor of As*xual Awareness Week, is hosting Q***rplatonic Relationships 101, a presentation and discussion about q***rplatonic relationships at the QRC on Sunday, October 30, from 2-3 pm! Everyone is welcome to attend and learn about this nontraditional type of relationship. For more information, email [email protected]

[Image Description: A dark brown square with three q***rplatonic relationship pride flag illustrations at the top. They each have five colored stripes from top to bottom: yellow, pink, white, gray, and black. Below them is a yellow flourished line. Below the line, white text in all caps says "7C Ace and Aro Space presents." Below that, bigger text reads "Q***rplatonic Relationships 101." Below that, smaller white text says, "a presentation and discussion on q***rplatonic relationships." Below that, bold white text says "Sunday, October 30, 2:00-3:00 pm" with unboldened text below that says "at the Q***r Resource Center, 395 E. 6th St. (Walton Commons)." At the bottom of the square, small white text says "FMI: [email protected]" next to a pink illustration of playing cards at the bottom right corner.]

Come watch BODIES BODIES BODIES with us this Sunday in the QRC!
Image Description:
Black background with pink borders and pale gray cobweb outlines. Purple and yellow alternating text reads “The QRC Presents Q***r Movie Night, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Candy, Google bags, and popcorn provided. Sunday Oct. 30th 7PM in the QRC. Contact [email protected] for accessibility info.”

The QRC is happy to announce the arrival of Trans Pool Hours at CMC's Axelrood Pool! From 11AM-12PM on Sundays, trans, nonbinary, genderq***r, gender-nonconforming, and/or questioning 5Cs students are invited to kick back and cool off in a safe, q***r body-affirming environment. Spread the love!

[Image Description: Pink bordered flyer with a baby blue box in the middle that reads "Trans Pool Hours". Underneath is a clarifying description that adds the event is open to anyone who identifies as trans, nonbinary, genderq***r, and/or questioning. In hot pink letters, Trans Pool Hours is stated to reoccur every Sunday from 11AM-12PM at Axelrood Pool on CMC Campus.]

Q***r Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, October 26th from 5-6pm at the QRC. Newcomers and people beginning to explore their faith are welcome.

For more information, please contact Katheryn [email protected]

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7C students can now reserve a time via Calendly to have a private conversation with Dr. Emily Hauck from MCAPS during her drop-in hours at the QRC! This can be a time to ask questions about therapy or mental health, learn about available support resources on campus, or do a mental wellness check-in. You can schedule an appointment by clicking on the link in our Linktree, by going to bit.ly/3RjSrC7 or by scanning the QR code at the top of this picture!

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☕️Join us at the QRC at 4:00pm this Sunday October 23rd for our first

✨ACE & ARO TEA✨

of the year!!

Come make yourself some tea, enjoy coffee from , socialize, and take some time to chill in this wonderful space centering as*xual and aromantic identities!

This Sunday!! Hope to see you there! 🍵

(FMI and accessibility needs: [email protected])

☕️Join us at the QRC at 4:00pm this Sunday October 24th for our first

✨ACE & ARO TEA✨

of the year!!

Come make yourself some tea, enjoy coffee from , socialize, and take some time to chill in this wonderful space centering as*xual and aromantic identities!

This Sunday!! Hope to see you there! 🍵

Come to our event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month for q***r survivors and allies. Join us for yoga, coloring, and learning about resources on campus! 

Image Description: Light purple background with dark purple shapes on the corner edges with a rounded white square in the middle. The QRC Logo is at the top with dark purple title stating "Coloring & Yoga For Survivors & Allies". In the rounded white square there are two purple ribbons and a dark purple font that states "For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The QRC invites survivors & allies to Coloring & Restorative Yoga as a means of healing. Bring a mat and learn about on-campus resources for survivors such as Advocates, MCAPS, and The EmPOWER Center". Below the rounded square is dark purple font that states "@ The Q***r Resource Center @ 4:30 - 6:00 PM. FMI & accessibility needs: [email protected]"

What’s a dental dam? How do you make one at home? Let’s talk about it!

Join us this Thursday, October 20 @ 12pm on Instagram Live!

Ask anonymous questions:
https://forms.gle/CvkRq6fo7BKWLPSh7

[ Image Descriptions:
Slide 1: Light blue background, with yellow text and arches and a four point star accents, a photo of two flowers almost touching, a QR code for asking anonymous questions. Text reads: “How to Make and Use Dental Dams, IG Live October 13 @ 12pm”

Slide 2: Bright red background, yellow text and circle accents, a photo of a bubble with a blue sky. Yellow texts reads “Dental dams are latex or polyurethane sheets used between the mouth and v***a, va**na and/or a**s during oral s*x. Anyone, of any gender, can used dental dams. They reduce your risk for s*xually transmitted infections (STIs).“

Slide 3: Green background, yellow accents waves and stars, yellow text reads: Help, I can’t find any dental dams in stores near me! You can make your own, Join us Oct 20 @ 12pm for a tutorial & Q&A”

Slide 4: Text at the top reads, “DIY Dental Dam”. Followed by an images of hands holding an external condom, then scissors cutting the condom and then the hands holding a square piece of the condom. ]

Healing Through Movement. Attend a trauma informed yoga class with the Campus Advocates. 1 hour Yin Yoga for Healing and Emotional Release, followed by a facilitated conversation with the Campus Advocates. Follow the QR code for more information.

What: Healing Through Movement
When: Sunday, October 22nd from 1:30 - 3:30pm
Where: Pomona College Farm
Who: Pomona College CARES

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What: Sound Bath & Meditation for Pomona College Students
When: Thursday, October 20th from 7 - 8:30pm
Where: Smith Campus Center 208
Who: Pomona College CARES and Women Rise Psychological and Wellness Center

Learn the impact of trauma, the power of meditation, and the healing of a sound bath. Follow the QR code for more information on the event.

When: Thursday, October 20th, from 7 - 8:30pm here is photo of a sound bath, with a purple translucent overlay there is white text that states “Sound Bath & Meditation. Below that is reads in blue text “Learn the impact of trauma, the power of meditation, and the healing of a sound bath.” In purple text it reads: “Thursday, October 20th from 7 - 8:30pm Smith Campus Center 208”. Underneath that there is a Pomona College CARES logo, a QR code for the event, and Women Rise Psychological and Wellness Center logo in a line. At the bottom there is purple text that reads: “Use the QR to register. Registration is required. Open to all Pomona College Students” ]

7C students can now reserve a time via Calendly to have a private conversation with Dr. Emily Hauck from MCAPS during her drop-in hours at the QRC! This can be a time to ask questions about therapy or mental health, learn about available support resources on campus, or do a mental wellness check-in. You can schedule an appointment by clicking on the link in our Linktree, by going to bit.ly/3RjSrC7 or by scanning the QR code at the top of this picture!

{Image Description: Black title text against a white background reads “QRC Drop-In Hours with Dr. Emily Hauck.” Below that, the smaller text reads: “About: Reserve a time to have a private conversation with Dr. Emily Hauck from MCAPS during her QRC drop-in hours.” Below that, the text reads, “Reserve on Calendly: bit.ly/3RjSrC7 .” Below that, the text reads, “Time length: 30 mins.” Below that, the text reads, “Location: Q***r Resource Center.” Above the title is a circular photo of a blonde white woman, with the photo against a light purple background. At the top right corner is a QR code. To the left of the QR code is black handwritten text that reads, “Scan the QR code!” next to an arrow pointing to the QR code.}