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Whether you need a quiet moment, a place to de‑stress, or a spot to connect with others, the Pride Center offers free Student Health Center resources, refreshments, books, and board games. We are located in the Campus Center Room 147 inside the Office of Student Life.

Fall 2026 Open Hours:

Monday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday 8:30AM - 12:00PM (NOON)

We are CLOSED on holidays and Flex Days.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Quad

National Coming Out Day Celebration + Plant Your Pride w/ MC Pride Center

We are celebrating National Coming Out Day out in the quad! Stop by our table for a fun craft! Personalize your own terracotta pot and plant a succulent!

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

12:00PM - 1:00PM

CCCR

Being and Becoming a Work of Art (LGBTQIA+ Lunch & Learn)


After the National Coming Out Day Celebration + Plant Your Pride w/ MC Pride Center, join us for an intimate, semi-structured conversation with Dr. Julia MaKinster — scholar, author, and transwoman — about what it means to live fully and authentically at the intersection of who you are, what the world is doing, and where you're headed. This isn't a lecture. It's a real conversation, and your voice is essential. 

Whether you're trans*, nonbinary, questioning, an ally, or simply someone who wants to understand this moment better — you are welcome here. Come ready to listen, share, and be seen. 

We'll explore questions like: How do you protect your sense of self when the world feels like it's working against you? What does it look like to turn self-care into resistance? How do identity, career, and community come together — or pull apart — when you're gender expansive? And what do we owe each other as we figure all of this out?

The forum features selections from Transcending Love, photographer B. Proud's stunning portrait series celebrating transgender and gender expansive couples, as a visual reminder that beauty, joy, and connection are acts of defiance.

You are not a problem to be solved. You are not a debate. You are a work of art — and no political climate, no policy, no hostile rhetoric gets to take that from you.


If you are unable to attend in person, please join the Zoom link here: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/82904346710?pwd=z6nax3NCO9ABsc1xj3DoWYEwIPlv7w.1

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

10:00AM-2:00PM 

Raider Walk

Student Health Fair

We will be tabling at the Student Health Fair and giving away prizes! Stop by to learn more about the health-related resources provided by the Pride Center!

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

11:30AM-1:30pm

Pride Center

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Spooky Pride: Beads, Boos, & Belonging

Get into the Halloween spirit and celebrate community at Spooky Pride: Beads, Boos, & Belonging! Join us in the Pride Center (CC-147) on Wednesday, October 28th, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM for a fun and creative afternoon in collaboration with Dr. Ashley DeVaere, our embedded mental health clinician from the MC Mental Health Team.

Create your own spooky-themed friendship bracelets, contribute to our interactive RIP Vision Board by letting go of what no longer serves you, and connect with others in a welcoming and affirming space. Plus, enjoy a festive Halloween goodie bag filled with snacks and treats while supplies last!

Whether you're looking to express your creativity, reflect on personal growth, or simply spend time in community, there's something for everyone. Come for the crafts, stay for the connection, and leave with a little Halloween magic and a sense of belonging. 👻🖤🧡🌈

Embedded Mental Health Care for the Pride Center

Students have access to embedded mental health support, including individual and group sessions led by our MC Mental Health Team clinicians.
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Mental Health Provider Sessions:

If you want to schedule an appointment, please contact the Student Health Center in FH -211.

Dr. Ashley DeVaere from the MC Mental Health Team is stationed at Raider Central and does drop-ins at the Pride Center.

Mondays

10:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Wednesdays

10:00AM - 12:00PM & 1:00PM - 4:00PM

We always have hot tea available!

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