The Queer Joy Collective

On November 6, QCommons officially launched! Students, staff, and community members came together to create a vibrant, collaborative rainbow tapestry to celebrate and support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on campus, to learn about the website, and connect with others. The event was hosted collaboratively with the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), President’s Advisory Committee on Human Rights, Equity, and Decolonization (PACHRED), and Human Rights and Equity (HRE) at Brock University, and welcomed campus and community partners to share information about resources, services, and upcoming events.

Stephen Leithwood, Brock Press: "Brock students and staff were joined by local community members to celebrate the launch of Loud and Proud @ the HUB on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The event marked the start of a new weekly drop-in space at the Student Health and Wellness HUB for the 2SLGBTQAI+ community, offering connection, creativity and celebration in an inclusive, welcoming environment." 

In the fall of 2019, Lucy Flawless visited Brock University to deliver a lecture in the course RECL 3P11 (Sociological Aspects of Leisure and Diversity) and to participate in a panel discussion with faculty and students. She discussed drag, performativity, and positive potential of deviance in leisure contexts, particularly for queer communities. She wrapped up both the lecture and panel discussion with a short performance and photos with attendees, and of course, a visit to check out General Brock Sword!

As part of Pride Week 2022, Brock Pride, the Student Justice Centre, and Human Rights and Equity hosted Rock Out With Your Brock Out, on Friday, March 25 2022 at 7:00 PM EDT. This Pride concert streamed live to celebrated the beginning of Brock University's Pride Week, featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ performers from across North America! Music styles included trans powerpop, indie rock, bedroom pop, and more!