WWU QueerCon is coming up fast on Saturday April 24th!!! But don't worry, there is still time to register to have a table, host a talk or planet, or get involved in the queer open mic! Exhibitor registration deadline is THIS SATURDAY THE 17TH AT 11:59 PM!!! If you just want to checkout the convention please register to attend by Thursday April 22nd at 11:59 PM so we can email you the link on time! Register on our website wwuqueercon.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CNsV_vjJsr5/?igshid=11swwdfygg3ng

Registration Is Open!

5th Annual WWU Queer Con! happening Saturday April 24th, 2021!

We're looking for volunteers, panelists, speakers, and artists! 

Volunteers: We are looking for panel moderators, emcees, virtual convention site designers, social media, and more. Learn more on our website or by joining the discord.

Speaker, artist, and vendor registration deadlines:

Early Bird Deadline: March 13th

Vendor Deadline: March 24th

Regular Deadline: April 10th

Last minute deadline: April 17th

For more information, check out our website, send us an email, or join our discord!

Info Sessions

Have questions about getting involved with QueerCon either as an exhibitor, volunteer, or to join the team? Or maybe you have questions about the convention in general.

We're holding info sessions Thursday, Feb. 4th at 2:00 - 2:30 PM and Monday, Feb. 8th at 4:00 - 4:30 PM so stop by, say hi, and let's discuss! QCon officers are ready to answer questions and help you out.

Zoom link: https://wwu-edu.zoom.us/j/92087466530?pwd=VVJ1VXUvVldxeDNLOVlpVnp1b3drZz09

Meeting ID: 920 8746 6530  pwd: queercon

One tap mobile +12532158782,,92087466530# US (Tacoma) (Link will also be on the website)

Join QCON!

Students at WWU! Are you interested in getting involved in an LGBTQ+ focused event? Join the QueerCon team! Check out our website for more information about our organization and get on the discord for details about what roles are open on our team!

First Panel is Up!

We have one of our panels from QueerCon 2020 up on our YouTube channel! Three DMs discuss how to navigate running TTRPGs during corona times. Check it out! We’re preparing the others to be published so make sure to keep an eye on our socials and subscribe to our channel to be notified when those go up!

QueerCon Survey

Did you attend QueerCon 2020? We would love to hear about your experience! By filling out this survey you let us know what went well and what could be improved upon so we can make it even more enjoyable in the future!

https://forms.gle/YDapw22vqbFHonvm9

Thank You!!!

To everyone who helped make QueerCon 2020 a reality, whether you were a vendor, artist, organization, panelist, or just an attendee, we want to say THANK YOU. This convention wouldn't have been possible without all of you. We hope you enjoyed yourself, learned a few things, maybe even made new connections and friends. If you missed a panel you were looking forward to, don't worry! We recorded them and they should be on the QueerCon YouTube channel soon! (which will also be linked on the website) It was great seeing everyone come together for this small student-run convention during a time when we really need some good vibes all around. So thank you again to everyone who showed up, spread the word, or even those who wanted to be there but couldn't and we hope to see you all next year!

QueerCon 2020 is TODAY!

The day has finally come! QueerCon 2020 is here at last! We are so excited to have everyone come and check the amazing artists, organizations, and speakers from around Bellingham and beyond who are taking time out of their busy lives to help make this event possible.

Be sure to check out the panel schedule so you don’t miss any of the great panels we have in store!

The event runs 10 AM - 5 PM (PST) so feel free to come and go as you please.

Hope to see you there!

QueerCon 2020 Panels

Make sure you check out our website for the schedule of all the panels during the convention this Saturday, October 17th! We have some good ones you're not going to want to miss!

At 3:00 PM (PST) there is the "But I’m Not a Woman in Science! Being left out of the underrepresented gender conversation in STEM" panel where the students and staff from Out in Science WWU will discuss the issues people face when institutions enforce the gender binary including with funding, being invited to Women in science events, and the gendered language used in teaching.

QueerCon 2020 Panels

Make sure you check out our website for the schedule of all the panels during the convention this Saturday, October 17th! We have some good ones you're not going to want to miss!

At 1:30 PM (PST) there is the "Creating Comics" panel where the folks from HSP Comix will discuss how they got started in making comics, when they first saw themselves in comics, and their practices as creators.

You can find out more about HSP Comix at their website.

QueerCon 2020 Panels

Make sure you check out our website for the schedule of all the panels during the convention this Saturday, October 17th! We have some good ones you're not going to want to miss!

At 12:00 PM noon (PST) there is "Bodies in Science" where Kat Ray King will discuss the different ways that healthcare anatomy/physiology textbooks represent LGBTQIA+ bodies and experiences, and what that can mean for both students and healthcare practitioners.

You can find out more about Kat Ray King at their website.

WWU QueerCon 2020

QueerCon is just a few days away! Put a reminder in your calendar because you’re not going to want to miss this! Our virtual convention is 100% FREE this year because we know 2020 has been a difficult year for most people. Hope to see you THIS SATURDAY, October 17th 10 AM to 5 PM. Register on our website so you can get the online meeting information. For disability accommodations please contact as.doc@wwu.edu.

UPDATE

Because of the mandatory statewide shut down and Western Washington University going completely online for Spring Quarter, WWU QueerCon has been postponed until Saturday, October 17th 10 AM - 5PM in the Academic West building on WWU campus. If you bought a ticket for the event in April it will still be valid for October, however we will be giving out refunds until the end of April. If you would like your ticket refunded or have any questions or concerns, send us an email at wwuqueercon@gmail.com. Thank you for your patience.

TICKET UPDATE

If you bought a ticket to QueerCon this year it will still be valid for the postponed date in October, but if you would like a refund please send us an email at wwuqueercon@gmail.com. We will be refunding tickets until the end of April. Thank you for your patience.

UPDATE

UPDATE: Western has delayed the start of Spring Quarter to April 6th and classes will be online until April 24th. Given this QueerCon will, unfortunately, be postponed until October when Fall Quarter starts. We are currently working on refunding tickets so please stand by. We will continue to give updates on the situation when necessary. If you have any questions or concerns please send us an email at wwuqueercon@gmail.com. Thank you for understanding and we apologize for the inconvenience.

Event Update

You may have heard Western is moving to online classes for the remainder of March. As of now, QueerCon is still on schedule for April 25th and Western is planning on returning to in-person classes before that date. If any further developments arise we’ll let you know.

Be a Part of QueerCon!!!

We are currently searching for folks to host panels at our event coming up on April 25! Come make this event the best it can be!

Have a queer topic you are passionate about? Apply to host a panel! 

We also need volunteers to help set up/take down, sell tickets at the door, monitor the halls, be an event photographer, and many other important tasks.

Not sure if you want to commit to a role but are curious about our event? Check out our website or sign up for our email update list by emailing us at wwuqueercon@gmail.com with the subject ‘Mailing List’.