RAINBOW RELAXIN' DAYS
Beginning in 2014, the GLBT Resource Center (now the LGBTQ+ Pride Center) offered Rainbow Reading Days at the end of each semester. During Rainbow Reading Days, staff convert the lounge of the Pride Center into a quiet study space with snacks and refreshments to help students prepare for finals.
In 2019, center staff renamed the program to Rainbow Relaxin' Days and broadened the focus of the program to include simple activities to help students de-stress including slime making, perler bead art, and mortar board decorating for students about to graduate.
Unfortunately, the LGBTQ+ Pride Center lounge is closed due to COVID-19, but the center is still focused on helping students de-stress. We hope that you enjoy the activities listed below.
GAYZILLA KNITS
Monday, Nov. 30 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Join the Pride Center staff as we use basic knit and purl stitches to create a rainbow Gayzilla washcloth. This event is perfect for beginning and more experienced knitters. The Pride Center will provide 20 kits with all of the needed supplies for students who wish to participate. Kits can be reserved on the Rainbow Relaxin’ Days webpage and will be available for pick up at the LGBTQ+ Pride Center located on the second floor of the Student Services Building between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays starting on Nov. 18, 2020. We will meet via Zoom on Monday, November 30 from 2 - 3 p.m., Wednesday, December 2 from 4 - 5 p.m. and Thursday, December 3 from 3 - 4 p.m.
Need a knitting kit? Reserve your kit!
Have your own supplies, but still want to join us? Register here!
SNOWY SEASON SNOWFLAKE MAKING
Tuesday, Dec. 1 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Finals are just beginning, and the Pride Center wants to help you relax! Join the Pride Center staff as we create origami snowflakes to celebrate the holiday season! This event is perfect for anyone looking to take a break from studying and bring out their creative side. The Pride Center will provide kits with origami paper and string for students who wish to participate. Kits will be available for pick up at the LGBTQ+ Pride Center located on the second floor of the Student Services Building between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays starting on Nov. 18, 2020.
GAYZILLA KNITS, MEETING 2
Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 4 - 5 p.m.
Didn’t finish your project at our first meeting or want to join us for the first time? We cannot wait to see you.
GAYZILLA KNITS, MEETING 3
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Didn’t finish your project at our first meeting or want to join us for the first time? We cannot wait to see you.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY
Wednesday, Dec. 2 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Take a break from studying and have some fun building and decorating your own gingerbread house with Pride Center staff! The Pride Center will provide up to 20 gingerbread house kits to students who wish to participate. Kits can be picked up at the LGBTQ+ Pride Center located on the second floor of the Student Services Building between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays starting on Nov. 18, 2020. Remember to register!
GAYME ROOM
Thursday, Dec. 3 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Take a break from finals for some fun with the Pride Center! We will be hosting a variety of games virtually over Zoom for people to come play and chat over to take a short break from studying and give a moment to relax. Registration is required.
COZY UP WITH ARROZ CON LECHE
Friday, Dec. 4 | 10 a.m.
We are at the last stretch for the semester and if you need a break, come learn how to make a delicious comfort food for your late-night studying! In this video you will learn how to make an amazing arroz con leche (rice pudding) from one of our student employees so that you can share with friends and family in these colder months. This is a very simple recipe that is sure to soothe your cravings and an affordable way to try a new warm meal! No registration required for this event as it will be broadcast on the Pride Center's YouTube channel.
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO
Monday, Dec. 7 | 10 a.m.
Just in time for the colder winter months, come learn how to make a vegan cake from scratch. Feel free to pause the video and bake along or save it and impress your family and friends at every event! We will be providing tips for baking at home, in your dorm room, and even how to make your own "boxed" cake mix. No registration required for this event as it will be broadcast on the Pride Center YouTube channel.
PAINTING WITH PRIDE
Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Finals are (almost) over! Kick back and get your creativity on with the Pride Center staff as we learn how to paint a Mystical Moon. During this 1.5 hour event, our instructor will use a step-by-step process to teach us how to create our masterpieces. The Pride Center will provide 20 kits with all of the needed supplies for students who wish to participate. Kits can be reserved on the Rainbow Relaxin’ Days webpage and will be available for pick up at the LGBTQ+ Pride Center located on the second floor of the Student Services Building between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays starting on Nov. 18, 2020. Reserve your kit!
GAYME NIGHT
Wednesday, Dec. 9 | 6 - 7 p.m.
Take a break from finals for some fun with the Pride Center! We will be hosting a variety of games virtually over Zoom for people to come play and chat over to take a short break from studying and give a moment to relax. Be sure to register!