April 30-May 7, 2006: Volume I, Issue 28
News and Announcements
- Office of LGBT Resources Collection Questions
There is a project currently in progress to assess the library resources for student use in the LGBT Concerns Office. Please take a moment to complete this survey even if you were previously unaware of the LGBT Office's resource collection and email it to Christine Stepanski.- Have you ever used the LGBT Office's collection of resources? Yes ___ No ___
If so, please state which types of materials (nonfiction books on lesbian topics, bisexual or trans fiction books, documentary or fiction DVDs, gay male magazines etc) or specific titles. - What types of materials and/or titles would you like to see in the collection? (lesbian fiction books, gay male nonfiction books, bisexual magazines, trans DVD's, etc.) You may be as specific in terms of topics as you wish.
- What do you think would make the collection more useful or easier to access?
- Please add any additional suggestions or comments you have.
- Have you ever used the LGBT Office's collection of resources? Yes ___ No ___
- New Trans Group In Central Illinois!
The first organizational and get-to-know-each-other meeting for the forming of a social/support/discussion group for all Transgender people of Central Illinois. The group will be meeting in Bloomington, Illinois. Contact Veronica (Provisional Fearless Leader Pro-Tempore) for meeting location and new time via e-mail.
At the first meeting, we will be discussing a proper name for our group, any bylaws/rules we want to have and just getting to know each other and having fun. All Transgender folk including, but not exclusive to: CD, TG, TS, Genderqueer, MTF, FTM, whether Gay, Bi, Straight, or other identified. Supporters, friends and family are also very much welcome to attend. Who to contact for further info: VeronicaMoonlit@mchsi.com or Trey at wordsarefree@myway.com.
Upcoming Events
If your campus group has an event you would like featured in "Upcoming Events," please e-mail Khristian.
Saturday, April 28 - May 1
- Artists Against AIDS: Exhibition and Arts Sale Benefiting GCAP
The Gallery Building (next to Great Impasta), 112 W. Church St., Champaign
The Artist Against AIDS is an annual exhibition featuring visual and musical artists who sell their work to raise funds for HIV/AIDS education and support services in the Champaign/Urbana area. All work that is exhibited is offered for sale, with a minimum of 50% of the asking price to be donated to the Greater Community AIDS Project (GCAP), a local non-profit United Way agency dedicated to educating the public about HIV/AIDS and providing support services for those affected by HIV/ AIDS. Visit www.gcapnow.com for times and special events.
Monday, May 1
- First Annual LGBT Recognition and Awards Ceremony
6:00 pm, Room 314 Illini Union
The Recognition and Awards ceremony recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of UIUC LGBTA students, staff and faculty. The program will feature a hors d'oeuvres, slide show, a keynote speech, and the bestowing of awards for LGBTA students staff and faculty. There will also be a procession of graduating LGBTA seniors, who will each receive a certificate of achievement. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office for LGBT Concerns.
Group Meetings
If your LGBT-related group or organization would like to be featured in "Group Meetings," please e-mail Khristian.
Sunday, April 30
- 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, May 1
- 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, May 2
- 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. - Q of Allen Hall
9:00 pm, Allen Hall Conference Room
Q, a group for LGBTQIA residence hall students, meets every Tuesday to explore issues of concern and provide support to students. For more information, contact Nick or Kim.
Wednesday, May 3
- 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, May 4
- 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, May 7
- 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.
Sunday, April 30
- Dessert Fundraiser - Benefiting Gay Games figure skater, Donnie Robinson
2:00 - 4:00 pm, McKinley Presbyterian Foundation, 809 S. 5th St.
McKinley Presbyterian Church invites you to a Dessert Fund Raiser for Donnie Robinson, a UIUC undergrad, who will be competing in Figure Skating at the Gay Games in Chicago, July 15 - 22. Come meet and support a U of I gay Olympian and enjoy a buffet of fabulous desserts. The cost is $8 per person and $4 for children and students with an ID. For more information you can contact Tim Shea.
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.
Saturday, April 28 - May 1
- Artists Against AIDS: Exhibition and Arts Sale Benefiting GCAP
The Gallery Building (next to Great Impasta), 112 W. Church St., Champaign
The Artist Against AIDS is an annual exhibition featuring visual and musical artists who sell their work to raise funds for HIV/AIDS education and support services in the Champaign/Urbana area. All work that is exhibited is offered for sale, with a minimum of 50% of the asking price to be donated to the Greater Community AIDS Project (GCAP), a local non-profit United Way agency dedicated to educating the public about HIV/AIDS and providing support services for those affected by HIV/ AIDS. Visit www.gcapnow.com for times and special events.
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