Stanford QSpot

QT Fund Summer 2024
July 16-26

As part of QSR and Weiland’s mission to support the health and wellness of students in the q***r and trans communities, this fund is designed to financially support students to access gender and sexuality affirming medical, legal and mental health services (e.g. co-pays for therapy, costs of name changes, surgery costs).

Application link in bio!

Brought to you by Weiland Health Initiative & QSR
Questions? Email [email protected]

Firetruck House 2nd Floor - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - July 9, 2024

Join us for a delightful afternoon at our Ice Cream Social! Whether you're new to campus or a returning student, this is the perfect opportunity to take a break from your studies, meet new friends, and enjoy some delicious ice cream. We will also have a variety of board games.

HAPPY SUMMER AND PRIDE MONTH!

We are sending care to all, and our congratulations to graduating students!

QSpot will be closed from June 17 - 21 while we prepare for the summer. Please stay tuned for more info about our summer hours. Thank you for your understanding and patience. If you need assistance, we are reachable via email at q***[email protected].

Congratulations Class of 2024! ⭐️🎓

QSR is looking forward to celebrating you and your existence! This year we are hosting a social gathering for you and your friends at QSPOT. Stop by on Wednesday June 5 from 3-6 pm, capture a fun memory at our photo-booth, and pick up your 2024 QSR Grad bag.

Join us for a movie and dinner night hosted in collaboration with Q***r & Asian on Wednesday, May 29 from 7:30-9:30pm at QSpot! We will be screening Maysaloun Hamoud's award-winning film In Between (2016), which tells the story of three young Palestinian women sharing an apartment in Tel Aviv navigating individual journeys of self-discovery, ambition, q***rness, and more.

We will be catering Zareens (RSVP in the LinkTree so we can make sure you get dinner). See you soon!

Monday, June 3, 2024 | 6.30 PM | QSpot
Film Screening + Artist Talk
Leila Weefur: Tillage & Fury

Please join QSR's Alumni Fellow Tyah in a screening of the short film "Tillage & Fury" followed by an artist talk with the filmmaker, Leila Weefur! "Tillage & Fury" is a portrait of anger as a product of Black ecology. This essay-film explores the eco-geography of rice cultivation and the life cycle of the fly, both of which are indelibly linked to Black life.

Leila Weefur (He/They/She) is an artist, writer, and curator based in Oakland, CA. Through film and architecture, they examine the performative elements connected to systems of belonging, present in Black, q***r, gender-variant embodiment.

QTPOC Kickback is hosting two late night study sessions on Thursday May 30th and June 6th. QSpot will be open from 10pm-2am. Join us for chill work vibes and snacks! 🌈

This workshop will focus on trans POC self-care and exploring the neurodevelopmental research on how trauma lives in the brain and body.

Dr. Coleman Nunes will present the latest research, and then pivot to how trans folks can utilize biofeedback, sensory self regulation, meditation and other mindfulness practices to mitigate the impacts of trauma in our daily lives. Throughout the presentation, attendees will be invited to weave in ancestral practices and learn about historical examples of self-care and community care that marginalized people have always relied on.

The workshop will end with an accessible olfactory practice of creating essential oil blends for self-care (with another option for those with chemical sensitivities).

This event centers the experiences of trans people of color.

5/29 | 5-7pm | Qspot | RSVP via Linktree in our bio!

QUEEN’S KIKI WITH QSR
QSR will be hosting a lunch Kiki with Peaches Christ and Liquor Mini! Stop on by and learn about the amazing work they both do and how they have taken their craft to new heights! You can also catch Peaches and Liquor at Dragfest later that evening!

MAY 17 @12:30PM - QSPOT

PEACHES CHRIST
Peaches Christ is a filmmaker, event producer and cult leader living in San Francisco. She produces and hosts events celebrating cult films and has featured celluloid and drag icons in her productions including John Waters, Elvira, Bruce Campbell, Pam Grier, and more.

Peaches has notable drag children that include Bob the Drag Queen and Jinkx Monsoon. She has appeared in many films and television shows during her career and co-hosts the cult movie podcast, Midnight Mass with filmmaker Michael Varrati.

LIQUOR MINI
Liquor Mini is a true icon of the stage, a beacon of beauty and creativity, and a force to be reckoned with in the world of drag. With a glittering presence that captivates hearts and a charisma that knows no bounds Liquor has truly become an international superstar.

During her career, Liquor has worked to expand her craft into new industries. She is the lead drag queen at American Airlines, Brand Ambassador for FabStayz, Resort Director for VACAYA and Readers Voice Award Best Local Drag Queen in Dallas 2023.

oSTEM, Trans& Grad, and LGBTQ+ Postdocs are happy to announce we have invited Professor Carolyn Bertozzi as our keynote speaker for the Spring Q***r Research Symposium. The symposium will be held May 21 (Tuesday) 11am-4:30pm at D-Core in the Lane Medical Library. It will open with Dr. Bertozzi's talk followed by a lunch reception. After lunch, we will have a poster session and lightning talks. RSVP via the Linktree in our bio!

QSR BLK QTs x Stanford Outdoor Education and Adventure Program invites you to spend your long weekend with fellow Black QTs!

05/24 - 05/27

Sign up via the Linktree in our bio!

Join Trans& Grad this Thursday at 4:30pm in QSpot (Firetruck House, 2nd Floor, 433 Santa Teresa Street) to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility and leave chalk drawings around campus! We will be providing boba and chill vibes!

oSTEM and QSR are hosting a symposium in Week 6 or 7 of Spring Quarter if there is enough interest on campus. Open to all students (undergrad, grad, and postdocs) of all majors and media! Bring in your posters that you made for a conference, your art portfolio, or your presentation slides for a talk, and meet other q***r students involved in their own disciplines!

Terrabytes and Trans& are hosting a happy hour on Saturday, March 16 at Terra House (539 Cowell Lane). Appetizers will be provided!

Announcing our Finals Week Giveaway!! Take a well-deserved break during finals and treat yourself to some tasty drinks from Nirvana Soul.

Enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 $25 gift cards.

Check out the guidelines below:

1. Follow us and like this post
2. Tag up to 5 friends (each tag = 1 entry)
3. OPTIONAL — Post on your story (for 1 additional entry). If you’re private send us a screenshot!!

***You must be a current Stanford student to enter***

Entries close on Wednesday, March 13th at 4pm 🌈☕️

Trans& Drag Brunch @ 620 Jones, SF 🌈✨👠

Get yourself ready for brunch with the queens, socialize, and have an amazing time in community!! All are welcome!

April 6 @11:30am
620 Jones St. San Francisco, CA
Transportation will be provided (?)

RSVP through our Linktree!

Join Q***rSalam on Tuesday, March 5 to unwind, eat dinner, and watch movie in community!

Please join QSR, oSTEM, and BioQ***rs for a mochi waffles and boba tea mixer on March 5 12-1pm at the Shriram downstairs courtyard in the Engineering Quad. RSVP at tinyurl.com/stem-social or visit the Linktree in our bio!

Save the date for a starry night 🌙💫

Presents QUOM

Featuring a starry night theme🌌🌠

Bring your most amazing self! We’re excited to see you there!

March 9th 10pm-1am
Terra

5 - 7pm Monday of Week 9. Don't forget to add to the playlist ˚·º ‧♡ ✧ 🎶 🎶✧ ♡ ‧º·˚

In this workshop, we would provide different frameworks as reflective tools to resist toxic hetero-monogamous cultures and unhealthy relationships norms. There will also be time for some pencil-colored artmaking as we imagine what healthy love feels, looks, and ~ tastes ~​ like together! RSVP through the linktree in our bio!

Just another reminder to reserve your Grad Bag early 💟🌈

Congratulations on this milestone!

QSR is looking forward to celebrating you and your existence! This year we are offer a graduation bag to our graduates that includes a variety of ways to show your pride during graduation!

Graduation bags include:
QSR tote bag
Progressive flag pin
Rainbow cord
Progressive flag
A special gift from QSR

Join us as we culminate our Q***r Learning series with a celebration of love in all its forms! On this special day, not only do we honor the birthday of Dodie Bellamy, the trailblazing novelist and Guggenheim Fellow, but we also embrace the spirit of anti-capitalist Valentine's with a festive gathering at QSPOT.

Dodie, a leading light in the New Narrative movement, invites us to reimagine storytelling with her audacious blend of sexuality, politics, and literary experimentation. Let's gather to toast to Dodie's influence and the q***r forms of love and friendship we've explored throughout this series. We'll cast the I Ching for Lunar New Year insights, pull tarot cards for personal revelations, and share our reflections on a quarter filled with q***r learning and growth.

As the finale of our series, this event is not just a party but a declaration of our community's resilience and creativity. Be part of this momentous evening, a blend of birthday cheers, anti-capitalist discourse, and the shared dreams of our q***r learning journey.

Here's to the stories we've told and the many more we'll create together. Let's send off our series with hearts wide open and spirits soaring! 🚀💖

Come on down to the QSR Reading Room!

Bring a book to read or check out our library. Coffee and tea will be provided!

Wednesdays from 10am-12pm
Qspot (2nd floor of the Firetruck House)

Get up to $1500 for YOUR q***r events in housing through QSR Program Grants

QSRxKairos Presents

Wellness Through Creating

Join us for a magical evening creation. We will be making love potions & sculpting charms! Valentine's Day themes ENABS (equally attractive non-alcoholic beverage) will be provided.

Tuesday, February 13th
7:30pm-8:30pm

We would love to welcome you and your families to the Fire Truck House where QSpot is located, where you can meet members of our student staff, and say hi to the directors. If you have any questions about QSR, Stanford q***r community support and resources, come ask them here.

Congratulations on this milestone!

QSR is looking forward to celebrating you and your existence! This year we are offer a graduation bag to our graduates that includes a variety of ways to show your pride during graduation!

Graduation bags include:
QSR tote bag
Progressive flag pin
Rainbow cord
Progressive flag
A special gift from QSR

Winter 2024 QT Fund! 🪴Now Open

Application open week-6: Feb 5-17, 2024!

What is it? The QT Fund was created as a systemic way to support students' lived experiences of being q***r/trans/non binary/lgb2 and address the specific financial hurdles students encounter and burdens they bear when navigating systems of inequity at Stanford and beyond.

What can it cover? As part of QSR and Weiland’s mission to support the health and wellness of students in the q***r and trans communities, this fund is designed to financially support students to access gender and sexuality affirming medical, legal and mental health services (e.g. co-pays for therapy, costs of name changes, surgery costs).

What else do I need to know? All enrolled & registered students at Stanford are eligible, including postdocs and students on a leave of absence. No prior involvement/affiliation with Weiland, CAPS, Vaden, or QSR required. There is a $500 grant limit per student per academic year. Funding will most likely be configured and awarded according to the quarterly amount requested.

Funding for the QT Fund comes from QSR and the Weiland Health Initiative, whose missions strive to support students of all genders and sexual identities at Stanford. Learn more here!

APPLICATION OPEN WEEK 5-WEEK 6! APPLY via the link in our bio!

email [email protected] with questions

We are open!

Our physical space, Qspot, is located on the 2nd floor of the historic Firetruck House, right above the Women's Community Center (WCC). We are open on weekdays from 11am-4pm this quarter. Please stop by to hang out, eat our tasty snacks, read books from our q***r library, meet new friends, and learn about how to get involved with the QSR community!

You can also sign up for office hours to meet with a QSR Director. Learn about QSR 's offerings, opportunities for connection and collaboration, and navigating the complexities of our lives at Stanord and beyond. For office hour signups, visit our linktree.