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April 2-9, 2006: Volume I, Issue 24

News and Announcements

• LGBT Awareness Month Calendar
  Look out around campus for our new full-color LGBT Awareness month calendar! Copies are available as a .pdf file. E-mail Khristian Kemp-DeLisser to get a copy of your own!
• Terry Tafoya
  LGBT Concerns will sponsor a carpool or van to see Terry Tafoya at ISU. Please contact Khristian Kemp-DeLisser to express your interest in attending or if you have any questions. On April 13, Terry Tafoya is a gay native American story teller who will be delivering a lecture at 7:00 pm, Circus Room, Bone Student Center, Illinois State University. Dr Toya has over 20 years of University-level teaching experience, including his work with the National Bilingual Training and Resource Center. He has worked with Mental Health, Human Sexuality, AIDS/HIV, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Bilingual Education in his work as a trainer and educator.
• Participate in the LGBTA Recognition/Awards Ceremony
  The Office for LGBT Concerns will host it's first ever Recognition and Awards ceremony to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally (LGBTA) students, staff and faculty. Allies are welcome to participate. The program will feature a hors d'oeuvres, slide show, a keynote speech, and the bestowing of awards for LGBTA undergraduates, staff and faculty. There will also be a procession of graduating LGBTA seniors, who will each receive a certificate of achievement. The Ceremony will be at 6:00 pm Monday, May 1 in Illini Union, Room 314.
  
  All undergraduate and graduate students graduating in December '05, or May '06, can participate in the procession. If you are a LGBTA graduating senior or grad student who would like to receive a certificate of achievement, send an e-mail to Khristian Kemp-DeLisser. Be sure to include the following info: your name as you would like it to appear on a certificate, the name of your college and major, and the type of degree you will be receiving (B.A., B.S., MA, etc). Rainbow tassels are also available. Let the office know if you would like to receive a rainbow tassel for only $5, which can be worn on your mortar board at graduation.
• LGBT Awards
  The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 3, 2006. You can now submit nominations online. The LGBT Awards, sponsored by the Office for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns, were created to celebrate the achievements of the LGBT campus community at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to nominate their peers, students, colleagues, and co-workers for an award. The Recognition/Awards Ceremony will be at 6:00 pm on May 1 in Room 314 of the Illini Union.
• The Doctor Is In!
  Rene Monteagudo, Ph.D., staff at the Counseling Center, is offering free, confidential consultation time during which students can come to the LGBT Concerns Office to discuss issues that they would like advice on. Rene will be available every Monday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
• What Color is Your Parachute?
  Career Services resume reviewers are available to help you, 3:00 - 5:00 pm every Tuesday at the Office for LGBT Concerns! Come get tips on how to make your resume sing and Come reflect on your career goals and the best presentation for your experiences and studies. Career and job search literature is also available in our resource library.

Upcoming Events

If your campus group has an event you would like featured in "Upcoming Events," please e-mail Khristian.

Monday, April 3

• Scott Turner Schofield: Trans on Campus
  7:00 pm, South Rec Room, Allen Hall
  Transgender performance artist, lecturer and activist, Scott Turner Schofield will be facilitating a workshop, providing a primer about what students can do to make their schools more trans inclusive. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Unit One, and the Office for LGBT Concerns.

Tuesday, April 4

• Rainbow Coffeehouse with special guest, Scott Turner Schofield
  6:30 pm, the Etc, Wesley Foundation (corner of Green and Goodwin)
  Transgender performance artist, lecturer and activist, Scott Turner Schofield will hang out and talk informally about his campus visit and performances. Rainbow Coffeehouse offers a welcoming, nonreligious, open environment to LGBT and ALLY communities to socialize. Open every Tuesday. This event is open to the public. Sponsored by the Office for LGBT Concerns.
• Committee of Dreams
  6:00 - 7:00 pm, the Etc, Wesley Foundation (corner of Green and Goodwin)
  Join the Committee of Dreams as we discuss: What are the current space needs of the Office for LGBT Concerns? What additions do we want to see? This meeting will focus on the expansion of the Office for LGBT Concerns as well as its resources to better serve the community. There's opportunity to take on a leadership role in the committee and help provide feedback on the growth and development of the office. Contact Keith for more information.
• Sex Olympics sponsored by Q of Allen Hall
  9:15 pm, Scott Hall
  Q, the LGBTSA student organization of Allen Hall is on tour throughout April. Join them for free food, conversation, fun games, dances, and arts and crafts.

Wednesday, April 5

• Underground TRANSit
  7:30 pm, Main Lounge, Allen Hall, 1005 W Goodwin Ave.
  Transgender performance artist, lecturer and activist, Scott Turner Schofield will be performing Underground TRANSit, a one-act work of spoken word theater that combines rhythmic storytelling, rock 'n roll, and a touch of drag in the journey of one person to a gender identity. Created as a work of feminist activism as well as of art, sincerity and connection with the audience is key, while anecdotes from a homecoming queen turned gender renegade test the boundaries of "normative" gender and sexuality values with humor and criticism, and accessible gender theory. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office for LGBT Concerns.

Friday, April 7

• Ally Network Meeting: What Allies Need to Know About Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse in the LGBT Community
  Noon - 1:30 pm, 403 Illini Union
  What are the common consequences of alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse, and how can we promote better decision-making around AOD use? Let's have a frank discussion about student AOD use in a safe atmosphere, addressing specific AOD concerns within the gay community. This presentation will be interactive and student-focused, allowing for students to ask questions about what they are interested in knowing. Sponsored by the Office for LGBT Concerns.
• LGBT Staff and Faculty: Out On Campus Organizational Meeting
  4:00 - 5:00 pm, Office for LGBT Concerns, 323 Illini Union
  This organizational meeting hosted by the Office for LGBT Concerns is open to all faculty and staff and will provide an opportunity to meet and discuss the development of a formal group focusing on the professional and/or social needs of LGBT professionals.

Group Meetings

If your LGBT-related group or organization would like to be featured in "Group Meetings," please e-mail Khristian.

Sunday, April 2

• Ladies Loving Ladies (L³)
  7:00 - 9:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  THE NEW SEASON OF THE L-WORD IS HERE! Join L³, a social/support network for queer women, to watch the new episodes. After the show, we do a variety of activities, including playing games, watching films or having heated debates. All women are invited to come; bring your friends and ideas! For more information, contact Emily.

Monday, April 3

• Colors of PRIDE
  8:00 - 9:30 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 322 Illini Union
  Provides a safe space and friendly environment for all LGBT students of color to share, listen, discuss and express themselves. All LGBT students of color and allies are welcome! For more information, contact Victor or Paul.

Tuesday, April 4

• Among Women
  5:45 - 7:15 pm, Room 249A Student Services Building
  Among Women is an informal discussion group made up of lesbian and bisexual women students. It provides a place to meet other women who share your concerns and to form or broaden your social support network; an opportunity to decrease the alienation and isolation of being a lesbian or bisexual woman in a majority heterosexual environment; a great chance to exchange ideas, experiences, and opinions. Contact Anita for more information.
• Sex Olympics sponsored by Q of Allen Hall
  9:15 pm, Scott Hall
  Q, the LGBTSA student organization of Allen Hall is on tour throughout April. Join them for free food, conversation, fun games, dances, and arts and crafts.

Wednesday, April 5

• The Gender Group
  6:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  This social/support group offers a safe space for students at all points of the gender identity spectrum to explore how we can all work together to create a trans-inclusive campus. Through educational, community-building and social activities, students will explore how gender identity impacts all of our lives, no matter what our gender identity is. Significant Others, Friends, Family, and Allies (SOFFAs) are welcome. For more information, contact kkempdel@ad.uiuc.edu.
• PRIDE
  8:00 pm, 388 Lincoln Hall
  PRIDE provides educational, social, recreational and support programs to enhance the campus climate for LGBT students. Check the PRIDE website for information on events and activities.

Thursday, April 6

• Coming Out Support Group (COSG)
  7:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  COSG is a safe place to listen, talk and learn about sexual identity and coming out issues. For more information, e-mail comingout@uiuc.edu.
• Queer Women Of Color
  9:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  The Queer Women Of Color group is for lesbian, bisexual and queer women. It offers a social/support group that provides a safe space to discuss issues that pertain to them. It meets in the Office of LGBT Concerns (323 Union) on Thursday evenings. For more information, please contact Sara Clemons.

Sunday, April 9

• Ladies Loving Ladies (L³)
  7:00 - 9:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  THE NEW SEASON OF THE L-WORD IS HERE! Join L³, a social/support network for queer women, to watch the new episodes. After the show, we do a variety of activities, including playing games, watching films or having heated debates. All women are invited to come; bring your friends and ideas! For more information, contact Emily.

Around Campus

If you know of an event sponsored by another organization or program that you would like featured in "Around Campus," please e-mail Khristian.

Monday, April 3

• Lecture: "Desire, Procreative Fluid, and Power: A Balinese Hierarchy of Sexual Practice and the Politics of Asceticism and Licentiousness"
  12:00 - 1:00 pm, Room 101 International Studies Building
  Visit www.ealc.uiuc.edu/ for more information about the lecture. Sponsored by East Asia and Pacific Studies.

Thursday, April 6

• Lecture: "Why does Charlotte von Mahlsdorf curtsy?"
  5:30 pm, Lucy Ellis Room, Foreign Language Building
  Prof. Jens Richard Giersdorf (Dept. of Dance Studies, Univ. of Surrey/UK) delivers a lecture about the representations of national queerness in a transvestite hero. For a more information, including a description of the lecture, visit www.german.uiuc.edu.

Out and About

If you know of an off-campus community event that you would like featured in "Out and About," please e-mail Khristian.

Monday, April 3

• Sexual Awareness Month: Clothesling Project
  10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign
  The Clothesline Project is a display of T-shirts created by survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Each shirt commemorates a particular woman's experience with violence. A space will be set aside for individuals to make their own shirts for the display. Sponsored by the Rape Crisis Services, Parkland Police Department, and Parkland Counseling Center. For more information, contact Yvonne.

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