The mission of the Drop of Lavender Summit is to offer accessible education, an inclusive community, and support network to LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty of Indiana State University and other local educational institutions.
About the Summit
The summit will be a one-day conference intended to promote the University’s Inclusive Excellence pillar by offering inclusive education and programming to a growing LGBTQIA+ student population. The summit is based around the MBLGTACC conference held each February, and is considered the largest LGBTQIA+ conference in the midwest, drawing such speakers as Laverne Cox, offering a closer-to-home conference.
Attendees of the summit will engage with other like-minded peer and colleagues, expand upon their existing knowledge of LGBTQIA+ topics, and provide leadership and professional experience through presentations, workshops, and identity panels.
Admission to the summit will be free for all faculty, students, and staff of Indiana State University and other local institutions.
This summit is made possible through a partnership with Spectrum, the Office of Multicultural Services and Programs, and the LGBTQ Student Resource Center.
PARTNERSHIPS
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The Drop of Lavender Summit is made possible by partnering with the following organizations:
About Spectrum
Spectrum is the student-led organization at Indiana State University that exists to unify gender and sexual minorities and their allies. Through programming and community outreach, Spectrum works to strengthen the community and create an environment that fosters acceptance for anyone, regardless of sexuality or gender identity.
Who We Are
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Spectrum encompasses a broad range of individuals from different backgrounds who are committed to equality. We come from the ISU campus community, area colleges, and the Terre Haute community. If you are interested in joining Spectrum, join us during the academic year Tuesdays at 6:00pm on the 3rd floor of HMSU, or contact our Exec Board to get involved.
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What We Do
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Spectrum hosts a number of annual programs each year that center around LGBTQ issues and culture. Our most anticipated events are our two annual Drag Shows: the fall Pageant, and the spring Review. We also host demonstrations for the National Coming Out Day, the Day of Silence, Night of Noise, and Trans Day of Remembrance.