Conference Information
Registration for our next conference will open in July, please email MidAtlanticLGBTQA@bloomu.edu with any questions or concerns.
Kena Gilmour is a strategist for the Action Center on Race and the Economy in New York City, where he mobilizes resources and works with researchers and organizers to achieve economic and social justice for BIPOC and working-class communities. He holds a B.A. (Hamilton College ‘20) in Government and a minor in Women's and Gender Studies, and was the sole recipient of The James Soper Merrill Prize, awarded to the member of the graduating class “who, in character and influence, has typified the highest ideals of the College.” During his senior year, Kena was named the first-ever NCAA LGBTQ Athlete of the year, capping off an impressive career where he earned numerous accolades, including: NABC first-team All American, NESCAC Player of the Year, CoSIDA first-team academic all-American, and the prestigious Jostens Trophy for his basketball ability, academic achievements, and community service.
As a DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) speaker advocating from the intersections of Blackness and Queerness, Kena passionately shares his story and hopes to empower others to effect change in their respective communities.
Please email MidAtlanticLGBTQA@bloomu.edu with any questions or concerns.
Conference registration fees may be paid by Cash, Check, Credit/Debit Card, or Department Chargeback. All registration fees must be paid in advance or upon arrival at the conference or participation will be prohibited unless arrangements have been made in advance.
- Completion of the registration process constitutes agreement and obligation to pay applicable registration fee.
- Cancellation for any reason after Friday, October 28, 2022 will forfeit any refund.
Credit/Debit Card Payments
To process your registration payment via our secure online marketplace:
- Visit the Bloomsburg University Marketplace.
- Click "Conference Registration" (or "Late Conference Registration")
- Enter the number of attendees you wish to pay for.
- Click "Add To Cart"
- Enter the First Name, Last Name, and Email Address for each attendee.
Please note: Email address must match the address used on the individual registration form. - Click "Continue"
- Review the information entered.
- Click "Checkout"
- Enter your email address.
- Click "Continue Unregistered"
- Enter your payment and billing information.
- Click "Continue"
- Click "Submit Order"
Personal or Institutional Check Payments
Checks should be made payable to "Bloomsburg University" and note "LGBTQA Conference" in the Memo.
Please mail checks to:
Beth Walters
141 Elwell Hall
Bloomsburg University
400 East 2nd Street
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Cash
Cash payments will be accepted during regular business hours in the Residence Life Office (ERH 141). If paying by cash, please print your confirmation email and attach to payment.
Hotel booking information will be listed here when available.
Specific driving and parking instructions will be provided here after the 2023 event schedule is confirmed.
If you require accommodative services to fully participate in the conference, please email MidAtlanticLGBTQA@bloomu.edu including the details of your need and list of sessions you plan to attend.
Visit our Archive page for a complete history of the conference.
