February 26-March 5, 2006: Volume I, Issue 20
News and Announcements
- Illinois GLBTQSA College Conference
There's still lots of opportunity to be involved in the planning for this state-wide skills-sharing and networking conference for LGBT activists across the state. The conference will be on Saturday, April 1. If you'd like to be involved, contact Philip Reames. - The Career Center is hiring OUTREACH TEAM members!
Applications due Friday, March 3, by 4:00 pm. Need a job for the 06-07 school year? Work 5-8 hours per week as a Team Member or 10-12 hours as a Team Leader. Very flexible and student-friendly schedule. Learn how to critique resumes and present career development workshops. Develop leadership and public speaking abilities. Strengthen your resume and work experience. We are hiring a diverse group of students from all across campus for 10-15 positions. We welcome students from all majors and class standings to apply, from freshmen to seniors. Pick up an application at The Career Center, or download one online. *Eligible applicants must be enrolled undergraduates for the full 06-07 school year. Email kevin.otten@gmail.com with questions.
Upcoming Events
If your campus group has an event you would like featured in "Upcoming Events," please e-mail Khristian.
Tuesday, February 28
- 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. This week Sue Rankin, who is the researcher who did our LGBT Campus Climate Survey last spring, will be at the Rainbow Coffeehouse to talk to students about her findings. A copy of the DRAFT Executive Summary of the Survey Results DRAFT is included in this newsletter. - LGBT issues forum for UIUC student trustee candidates
8:00 pm, Room 112 of the Chemistry Annex
Hosted by PRIDE, a campus organization for LGBT students and their allies. The invited candidates include Nina Fuentes, sophomore in international studies; Chris Kantas, junior in history; and Mike Trojanowski, junior in finance. The forum will begin with a brief introduction by the moderators, sophomore Marjorie Perry and senior Victor Benitez, who is also the president of Colors of PRIDE, a student organization for LGBT students of color. After this introduction, each candidate will give an opening statement, followed first by previously submitted questions from the moderators and then by questions from the audience. The forum will end with closing statements by the candidates.
Wednesday, March 1
- Sex Out Loud
Come out to this annual sexual health awareness fair organized by the Feminist Majority. It will feature interactive exhibits and fun games and toys. Supported by Colors of PRIDE and co-sponsored by PRIDE.
Thursday, March 2
- FILM: Ethan Mao
6:30 pm, Allen Hall Main Lounge
Quentin Lee, is the director of films such as "Shopping for Fangs" and Drift." On March 2, 2006, he will be screening and discussing his film, "Ethan Mao" in the Allen hall Main Lounge. Lee is the first speaker hosted by the new Asian American Minors Club.
"Ethan Mao" is Lee's third feature film. Known for the psychological and suspenseful nature of his earlier work, Lee's "Ethan Mao" does not disappoint. "Ethan Mao" is a dramatic film with unanticipated plot twists about sexuality, family tensions, class status, and ethnicity -- a combination leads to explosive and unexpected outcomes in the film.
Lee founded Margin Films, which promotes American and international independent film. This event is open to the public and is free of charge. There will be light refreshments as well.
Friday, March 3
- Brunch and Learn: LGBT Asian-American Representation in Film
11:00 am, Room 323 Illini Union
Join us for a special Brunch and Learn at the office for LGBT Concerns, 323 Illini Union. The program will feature Quentin Lee talk on Asian-American representation in the LGBT community and on film. He will address questions such as: What kind of stigma or stereotypes does the Asian LGBT community face and how did that impact his making of the film "Ethan Mao"? - March Ally Network Meeting
Noon, Room 403 Illini Union
The Ally Network meets on the first Friday of every month. For this month's meeting, different leaders in LGBT Ally work will talk with us. Hear how each leader puts together different trainings for their specific population, attempts to infuse multiculturalism into their programs, and deals with unique issues for the unit they serve. Cookies and soda will be served. Contact Rene Monteagudo (333-3704) or Anita Hund for more information.
Black History Month Events
Tuesday, February 28
- AASRP Malcolm X Lecture: William Sales
4:00 pm, 213 Greg Hall
Wednesday, March 1
- 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.
Friday, March 3
- Beautiful and Together Sisters Presents -- Annual Fashion Show
7:00 pm, Lincoln Hall
Saturday, March 4
- Central Black Student Union Presents -- Cotton Club 2006
7:00 pm, Foellinger Auditorium
Sunday, March 5
- Central Black Student Union Presents -- Cotton Club 2006
7:00 pm, Foellinger Auditorium
Group Meetings
If your LGBT-related group or organization would like to be featured in "Group Meetings," please e-mail Khristian.
Sunday, February 26
- 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 27
- 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 of Allen Hall
9:00 pm, Allen Hall Conference Room
Q, a group for LGBTQIA residence hall students, meets every Monday to explore issues of concern and provide support to students. To find out the new meeting time, contact Kim or Patrick.
Tuesday, February 28
- 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, March 1
- 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, March 2
- 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, March 5
- 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.
Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26
- The Vagina Monologues
- Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 and 8:00 pm, Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana
- Sunday, February 26 at 2:00 pm, Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana
In addition, 10% of our proceeds will go to the 2006 V-Day Spotlight Campaign, the "Comfort Women". The Urbana-Champaign 2006 V-Day campaign is very grateful to the Feminist Majority and the Spurlock Museum for their generous support. Tickets are still available for all three performances, and can be reserved by phone at 618-531-3168 or 217-369-3460.
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.
February 24 - March 4
- Play: The Normal Heart
7:30 pm, Center for the Performing Arts Theatre, School of Theatre, Illinois State University
"The Normal Heart" by Larry Kramer, the landmark 1985 play about activism at the dawn of the AIDS crisis, will be presented by Illinois State University's School of Theatre February 24 to March 4 in the Center for the Performing Arts Theatre. Kramer's controversial work chronicles the early struggles of raising consciousness as the looming AIDS crisis was both ignored by the gay community and silenced by the wider straight community. The Normal Heart will be presented at February 24, 25, 28 and March 1 to 4, with a 2:00 pm matinee on February 26.
Tickets are $12 for the general public, $10 for senior citizens and $9 for students and are available at the Center for the Performing Arts box office from Noon to 5:00 pm weekdays, by phone at (309) 438-2535 or online. The play is recommended for mature audiences. Group rate: it will be $7.00 per person if we can have 20 people sign up to go together at the same date. Or it will be $9.00 per student/ $12.00 for anyone if you go individually. If you would like to invite someone to go along, group rate is great.
Article(s) of Interest
Articles of interest are collected from a variety of online and electronic sources. They are intended to spark thought or general discussion about issues important to the LGBT community.
Illinois Catholic University to Offer Queer Studies Minor
Source: Sirius OutQ News
The nation's largest Catholic university has started offering a minor in gay studies. Starting last month, students at DePaul University in Illinois may now choose a minor in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer studies.
The program's director says the move makes sense. He told the Chicago Tribune, "Institutions of higher learning, Catholic or not, are about open investigation and free inquiry."
A spokesperson for the higher education ministry at the archdiocese of Chicago says the archdiocese isn't necessarily against the program, adding, "I don't have any allergic reaction per se to the subject matter.
There are ways it could be treated good and ways it could be treated bad."
But other Illinois Catholics don't see it the same way. The group Catholic Citizens of Illinois said it plans to send a letter to DePaul's president.
Spokesman Karl Maurer said the program "validates people in a sinful lifestyle."
Students in the program so far disagree with that sentiment. According to one student, "They are not telling you how to be queer. They are teaching you the implications of an identity and a community."
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