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November 2005 Special Events

Daily Illini Articles

• "Theatre group to lead discussions on domestic violence, dating abuse." - Aceret, Erica (11/16/05)
• "High school theatre group asked to perform in Scotland." - Chima, Eric (11/16/05)
• "Other campus: Equality and state law (Indiana U.)" - Indiana Daily Student (12/5/05)
• "Provocative musical 'really impressed': Fall musical 'Cabaret' graces Foellinger stage." - Rains, Kristen (11/14/05)

Daily Illini Columns and Letters to the Editor

• "Column: The Prada Punditry" - Bambenek, John (12/2/05)
• "Letter: Playing Fair" - Buchanan, Christopher (11/29/05)
• "Column: The Prada Papacy" - Naing, Eric (11/28/05)
• "Letter: Stable Foundations" - Nichols, Laura M (11/8/05)

Tuesday, November 1

• Appreciating our Differences: An Interactive Workshop on Sexual Orientation
  7:00 - 9:00 pm, Illini Union, Room 209
  Interested in learning more about and discussing diversity in sexual orientation? Presented by the Counseling Center Paraprofessional.
• TransGeneration: Part 7
  8:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  Don't forget, the Sundance special documentary series, TransGeneration shows every week at 8:00 pm. Join us and follow the 8-part series that shows a year in the life of four transgender students just like you! The office is also recording the episodes so that they can be a part of our lending library.

Wednesday, November 2

• Sexuality and Democracy in a Multiracial Society
  7:00 pm, Levis Faculty Center, Third Floor
  In contemporary discussions of democracy within a multiracial society, sexuality is often bracketed, or not discussed at all. This panel aims to unpack issues relating to sexuality, race, and democracy by asking such questions as: How do we talk about democracy in a diverse sexual and racial social context? How do issues of class and race relate to queer, gay, gendered, and transgendered identities and issues? What stake do queers of color have in defining democracy when heteronormative discussions of racism predominate? By addressing the interrelationships of sexuality, race, and democracy, a stronger understanding of how democracy is shaped within multiracial contexts is possible. A panel discussion with CL Cole, Martin Manalansan, Richard T. Rodrguez, and Siobhan Somerville. Reception to immediately follow program.
• Political Organizing 101
  8:00 pm, Room 388 Lincoln Hall
  On Wednesday, November 2, 2005, as PRIDEs meeting for the week, PRIDE member and graduate student Kevin Otten will be leading a Political Organizing 101 Workshop at 8:00 pm in 388 Lincoln Hall. Although PRIDE is officially an LGBT/ally student organization, this workshop is designed to teach people how to organize an issue-based campaign in general, so we are extending the invitation to a long list of student and community organizations whose members might be interested in the issues we will be covering during this workshop.

Friday, November 4

• What A Woman Wants: A Panel Discussion with Lesbian and Bisexual Women
  12:00 - 1:30 pm, 306 Student Services Building
  In the November Ally meeting, panelists will talk about their thoughts and experiences about their experiences as lesbian and bisexual women on campus. This meeting will be especially useful for people who are interested in some of the specific difficulties a woman in the LGBT community may have on campus. All questions are welcome! Cookies and soda will be served. To RSVP or for more information, contact Anita Hund or Curt McKay (217-244-8863). Sponsored by the Sexual Orientation Diversity Allies (SODA) and the Office for LGBT Concerns.

Tuesday, November 8

• TransGeneration: Part 8 (FINAL EPISODE!)
  8:00 pm, LGBT Concerns Office, 323 Illini Union
  Don't forget, the Sundance special documentary series, TransGeneration shows every week at 8:00 pm. Join us and follow the 8-part series that shows a year in the life of four transgender students just like you! The office is also recording the episodes so that they can be a part of our lending library.

Wednesday, November 9

• Film: On the Downlow
  7:00 pm, 180 Bevier Hall
  Discussion and reception at La Casa Cultura Latina, 1203 W. Nevada Street
  Screening of the film about two Latino gang members live and love against all odds in urban Chicago. Followed by reception and discussion at La Casa with the film promoter, director, and one of the films actors. Sponsored by Colors of PRIDE; La Casa Cultural Latina; Lambda Theta Alpha; Office for LGBT Concerns.

Thursday, November 17

• Feminisms Discussion By and For Graduate Students: A Graduate Student-Run Forum for Discussion of Gender Issues on Campus
  8:00 pm, Room K1 (the basement) of the University YMCA on S. Wright St.
  An inter-departmental group of graduate students is interested in reinvigorating academic and political discussion of feminisms, women in the academy, feminisms' intersections with queer theory, etc., and we'd like to sound out interest in further activities (colloquia, talks, etc.) on the present state and future of feminisms, both within the academy and at our university. Please bring yourself and a friend, eat snacks, and talk about your personal experiences on campus and potential avenues for this group to explore. No reading is required and all are welcome! For questions or more information, contact Terra Walston.

Saturday, November 19

• Family Pride Thanksgiving Dinner for All LGBT-Headed Families
  5:00 pm (5:30 pm meal time), McKinley Foundation, 809 S. 5th St in Champaign
  Giving Thanks For Our Families, sponsored by the C-U Family Pride Network. After dinner we will view "Sugartime," a "Postcards From Buster" episode in which Buster visits two families in Vermont with lesbian moms. He also learns how sap is harvested and made into maple syrup. "Sugartime" is the episode over which U.S. Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings threatened to cut funding to PBS due to the "controversial nature" of the episode. Secretary Spellings said "Many parents would not want their young children exposed to the lifestyles portrayed in this episode." Turkey will be provided. If you would like more information or, if you are able to bring along one of the following dishes: a potato dish, vegetable dish, salad, bread, or dessert, contact Tim Shea.

Sunday, November 20

• Sappho Sunday Potluck for LGBT and Other Queer Women
  4:30 - 7:00 pm, Women's Studies House, 911 S. Sixth Street, Champaign
  Join us for fun, food, and community! Bring a dish to share - refreshments and place settings provided. The Sappho Sunday potluck is held on the third Sunday of each month.

Monday, November 21

• QGrads: Bowling
  8:00 - 11:00 pm, Illini Union Rec Room (basement of the union)
  Come on by and bowl with those of us still in town. Given that this is taking place in the union, alcohol will not be allowed.

Saturday, November 19 - Sunday, November 27

• Fall Break
  The Office for LGBT Concerns will be open as usual from 9:00 - 5:00 pm November 21-23. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day, November 24, and the following day, November 25. The Union will also be closed during those days. As usual, whenever the Union is open, the office will be fully accessible to those who are on the key list. Feel free to come and hang out, study, surf the internet, and watch TV if you like. If you are not on the key list, it is not too late to be added. While the Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, the staff will still be reachable by email. Feel free to call or email with any issues that might come up over fall break.

Wednesday, November 30

• On the Down Low: Confronting Myth, Hysteria and Stereotype
  Noon, Bruce D. Nesbitt African-American Cultural Center, 708 S. Mathews, Urbana
  Part of the Bruce D. Nesbitt African-American Cultural Program Lunch and Learn Series. Join us for a frank discussion about the "Down Low" phenomenon and it's implications for healthy relationships, self-perceptions, gender roles and homophobia in the Black community.
• PRIDE Officer Elections
  7:20 pm, 388 Lincoln Hall
  PRIDE will be holding it's elections for the Spring '06 Executive Board. To get your name on the ballot, you must contact Chris Perardi by 5:00 pm Wednesday. 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.
• INNER VOICES: Stories That Need to Be Told
  9:00 pm, Allen Residence Hall
  Continuing the awareness and efforts of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these performances give voice to different stories that bring a deeper understanding of the dynamics and impact of domestic violence and dating abuse. INNER VOICES Social Issues Theatre is sponsored by the Counseling Center, McKinley Health Center, and the Department of Theatre. This performance is hosted by Florida and Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls.

Events for this calendar are taken from the Office for LGBT Concerns weekly newsletter. Please email all events submissions to Khristian Kemp-DeLisser. Please use the following subject: LGBT Website Event: EVENT NAME. The closer you can match your information to the format used above, the easier you make our tasks.

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