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February 12-19, 2006: Volume I, Issue 18

News and Announcements

• MBLGTACC
  There are still spots available on the vans to the Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Ally College Conference. This year's conference will be taking place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota February 17-19. Students who would like to attend need to turn in a $75 fee to the Office for LGBT Concerns by February 15. More information about the conference can be found at www.mblgtacc2006.org.
• Breakthrough Collaborative Summer Internship
  Do you want to have an internship this summer that The Princeton Review consistently ranks in the Top 10? How would you like to spend the summer teaching chemistry, English, geography, or Spanish to nine to fourteen-year-olds? Throw in some "extra cool" classes, too, such as The History of Rap or Future Leaders. That's the Breakthrough Collaborative -- utter immersion in the teaching experience. Playing role model, confidant, and -- yes -- educator, the Breakthrough Collaborative's student-teachers are making an impact on America's declining public-education system where minorities and lower income families have been hardest hit. The internship is open to all majors and the application deadline is March 6, 2006. Visit www.breakthroughcollaborative.org for more information. The UIUC contact for recruitment can be reached at breakthroughcollaborative@gmail.com and welcomes any questions you may have.
• RSO Service and Leadership Workshop
  RSO leaders! The Office of Volunteer Programs is putting together a one-day workshop on Saturday, February 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in 209 Illini Union. This workshop is a fantastic and FREE opportunity for you and your organization to learn how to organize service projects on campus and in the community. RSVP with your organization's name and your contact information to ovp@uiuc.edu by Thursday, February 23 at 5:00 pm. Space is limited.
• Women In Art
  This March the YWCA of the University of Illinois is holding a "Women in art show" to commemorate Women's History Month. We are looking for women artists and/or art that depicts women to display in the show! For more information please contact hkowal@uiuc.edu or call 217-344-0271.
• The Illini Union Board Needs You!
  The IUB has many opportunities for students to be involved with developing, promoting, and putting on programs for the campus community. Their LGBT Committee is in seek of motivated students who are willing to serve on their board. Contact the chair of the LGBT Committee, Maddie, for more info!
• Invisible No More: Tell Us All about It
  Nation-Wide Research Study: CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
  Take part in a new survey of the Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Fraternity and Sorority Members. Have you rushed openly gay and didn't get in? Came out to your fraternity brothers or sorority sisters and received acceptance? Whatever your experience, positive or negative, we want to know. Take the survey at www.gaygreek.org. Sponsored by the Lambda 10 Project National Online Clearinghouse for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Fraternity and Sorority Issues, the nation-wide study will explore LGBT experience within fraternities and sororities. The organization seeks undergraduate and alumni fraternity and sorority members who happen to be LGBT, along with LGBT students who have some sort of experience, positive or negative, with a fraternity or sorority. The assessment goes live in mid-February to mid-March. All responses will be kept confidential and anonymous.
• PFLAG Offers GLBT Students and Supporters Scholarship Resources for Third Year: Application due by February 14
  Do you know any graduating high school seniors? PFLAG's National Scholarship Programs for graduating high school seniors entering college in fall 2006 is open to self-identified gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) students and students who are allies and supporters of the GLBT community. The closing date for applications is February 14, 2006. Application materials can be downloaded from PFLAG. For more information contact Judy Hoff, Scholarships Administrator, at (202) 467-8180.
• ExCEL Scholarships and Student Leader Awards
  Seven $1,500 scholarships and fifteen awards of various amounts will be awarded by the Division of Student Affairs to outstanding UIUC student leaders for the 2006-2007 academic year. Additional awards of various amounts will be given to Registered Student Organizations which have made a significant impact to the campus community. The application must be received by noon on Friday, February 17. Undergraduates who will be of junior or senior standing and anticipate holding a major leadership role in a registered student organization during the 2006-2007 academic year may apply at www.vcsa.uiuc.edu/leaders/ExCELscholarships.
  
  Students and Registered Student Organizations must be nominated for Student Leadership Awards. Awards are categorized by class standing and area of service. Award descriptions and the nomination form can be accessed online at www.vcsa.uiuc.edu/leaders/SLAwards.

Upcoming Events

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

Monday, February 13

• MBLGTACC Participant's Meeting
  5:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  There will be a meeting of all students who want to attend the big gay conference on Monday, February 13 at 5:00 pm. This is required for those who have already signed up and made their payment. If you are still interested but have not submitted your money, it would still be a good idea for you to attend.
• ILGLBTQSACC Planning Committee Meeting
  6:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  There will be a meeting of all students who want to attend the big gay conference on Monday, February 13 at 6:00 pm. This is required for those who have already signed up and made their payment. If you are still interested but have not submitted your money, it would still be a good idea for you to attend.
• Date Auction
  8:00 pm, Allen Hall Main Lounge
  Q, the Allen Hall LGBT student organization, is holding it's annual Valentine's Day Date Auction, their biggest event and fundraiser.

Tuesday, February 14

• Rainbow Coffee House
  6:30 pm, the Etc., Wesley Foundation (corner of Green and Goodwin)
  Offers a welcoming, nonreligious, open environment to LGBT and ALLY communities to socialize. Open every Tuesday. If you or your organization is interested in hosting, contact Sara Clemons for more information. Sponsored by the Office of LGBT Concerns.

Black History Month Events

Sunday, February 12

• National American Parent Involvement Day (NAAPID) -- Observance
  7:00 pm, Mt. Olive Baptist Church
  Come help observe NAAPID, which is officially Monday, February 12.

Wednesday, February 15

• Lunch and Learn
  12:00 pm, Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Program
  Every Wednesday afternoon, the AACP serves up a good meal and an educational discussion about a topic relevant to the African American experience.
• Film: Glory
  5:00 pm, Lincoln Hall, Room 192
  Followed by a discussion about the Impact of the Civil War and Emancipation on African Americans, facilitated by Jessica Millward, Assistant Professor of African-American Studies and History.

Thursday, February 16

• Speak Cafe
  7:00 pm, Krannert Art Museum

Saturday, February 18

• YWCA's Black Women Achievement Dinner
  6:00 pm, Round Barn Center

Group Meetings

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

Sunday, February 12

• 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, February 13

• 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.
• Q Date Auction
  8:00 pm, Allen Hall Main Lounge
  Q, the Allen Hall LGBT student organization, is holding it's annual Valentine's Day Date Auction, their biggest event and fundraiser.

Tuesday, February 14

• 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.

Wednesday, February 15

• 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, February 16

• 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.

Sunday, February 19

• 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, February 13

• Distinguished Lecture Series: Gender, Lies and Video Games -- The Truth About Females and Computing
  Maria Klawe; School of Engineering and Applied Science, Princeton University
  4:00 pm, 1404 Siebel Center for Computer Science, 201 North Goodwin Avenue, Urbana
  This talk explores how girls and women differ from boys and men in their uses of and attitudes towards computers and computing. From playing computer games to pursuing computing careers, the participation of females tends to be very low compared to that of males. Why is this? Opinions range from girls wanting to avoid the math and/or the geek image of programming to girls having better things to do with their lives. We discuss research findings on this issue, as well as initiatives designed to increase the participation of females in computing. Reception after the talk in the 2nd Floor Atrium of Siebel Center.

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.

Friday, February 17

• Trans/Forming Knowledge: A Transgender Studies Symposium
  University of Chicago
  The emergence of transgender studies in recent years has raised far-reaching questions about the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of gender, women's, queer, and sexuality studies. This day-long symposium invites you to consider the significance and implications of these questions by engaging in a sustained, interdisciplinary conversation with four of the field's leading scholars. TRANS/FORMING KNOWLEDGE is being organized by the Center for Gender Studies with additional support from the Center's Lesbian and Gay Studies Project. It will take place on the University of Chicago campus; please check the CGS website for more detailed information as the date approaches.

Saturday, February 18

• Performance: Joni Laurence
  7:30 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church
  Joni Laurence, a Champaign-based nationally touring singer-songwriter, will perform a recording concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church located at 309 W. Green Street in Urbana on Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Joni will perform eleven new songs that will become her fourth solo recording -- a live CD -- to be released in this summer. She will be joined by a cast of outstanding local musicians including Matt Stewart on guitar, Josh Walden on bass, Jeff Magby on drums and percussion, and Ryan Groff on vocals.

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