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2025 Spectrum Conference

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º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù is proud to host the NY6 Spectrum Conference, which will take place Feb. 21 - 23, 2025.

 

The Spectrum Conference brings together students, faculty, and staff from º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù, Hamilton, Hobart and William Smith, St. Lawrence, Skidmore, Union, and beyond for a weekend of community building, networking, and knowledge sharing. This free event celebrates a diverse range of sexualities, gender identities and expressions, backgrounds and experiences, cultures, and the insights we bring to social justice and advocacy.

This year's theme is Queer* Spaces and Places. We invite students, faculty, and staff to explore this theme through workshops, roundtables, information sessions, and interactive engagement, including games and performances. Attendees are encouraged to express their vision of this theme in the form of visual, written, or multimedia art that will be displayed during the conference.

º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù the Conference

After a six-year hiatus, the Spectrum Conference returns with an exciting lineup planned. The conference is attended by students and staff from NY6 schools as well as other nearby higher education institutions. 

Attendee registration is available at no cost. On-campus lodging and meals are included.

Members of the º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù community who are not registered for the conference are invited to attend events and sessions held on campus.

This conference is organized by the Office of LGBTQ+ Initiatives and LGBTQ Studies, and sponsored by the NY6 Consortium, Dean of the College Division, Provost and Dean of the Faculty Office, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.

Schedule of Events

From engaging sessions and workshops to social events, a keynote address and drag show, this year's conference will not disappoint.

Stay tuned for updates. The full schedule will be released in January. 

Make Plans to Attend

We are looking forward to having you join us for this year's Spectrum Conference. As you explore the º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù campus and the Village of Hamilton, we hope these resources will help you navigate our community during your stay.

Local Dining Options

Committee Members

agorshkov
Lyosha Gorshkov
Director of LGBTQ+ Initiatives
108B East Hall
htalasila
Harshitha Talasila ’26
dbarreto
Danny Barreto
Special Projects Assistant to the Provost & Dean of the Faculty; Assoc. Professor & Director of LGBTQ Studies
lguite
Langh Guite ’26
ltoman
Lindsay Toman
Assistant Professor of LGBTQ Studies
East Hall
  • MW 1:00pm - 2:30pm (East Hall)
jarriaza
Jose Arriaza ’25
athomas2
Adam Thomas
Consortium for Faculty Diversity Postdoctoral Fellow
East Hall
  • T 4:00pm - 5:00pm (East Hall)
  • W 12:00pm - 1:00pm (East Hall)
  • R 12:00pm - 1:00pm (East Hall)
ydelossantos
Yeraldi Delos Santos ’25
abrown3
Oscar Brown ’26
mkovac
Meghan Kovac
Associate Athletics Director for Leadership and Inclusion
110C Reid Athletic Center

Amy Cronin (NY-6) also serves on the committee.

Questions?

Contact Director of LGBTQ+ Initiatives Lyosha Gorshkov at agorshkov@colgate.edu.