LGBT E-News - Winter - Week 4

Hello all,
February promises to be a very busy month for the LGBT community. More
details soon, but until then enjoy the 8 items I have for you this week!
-Mickey


1-QUEER PROM GOES PINK!
Mark your calendar now! ALLY will host the 2008 QUEER PROM on February 16,
9:00pm-Midnight in the Walter Hall Rotunda. The theme is: 'PRETTY IN PINK.'
Dress as formal or funky as you wish. This is Valentine's Day weekend so
bring your sweetie to this pretty pink prom. In addition to dancing, there
are prom pictures, the crowing of the Prom King and Queen and Court, and
usually a few other surprises. There is no cost to attend. It is open to
all LGBT and Ally, Students, Faculty, Staff, and Community Members! This
year, there will be an after promo at the Midnight Movies in Baker Center's
Theater with the showing of queer flick, 'But I'm a Cheerleader.' For more
information contact: ally@ohio.edu.


2-DISPLAY YOUR FACE!
We are recruiting for our annual "Faces of Pride" posters that feature
photos, information and quotes of LGBT and Ally students, faculty and
staff. We would like to have 15-20 people participate again this year. We
hope you will consider being one of them! If you are interested email it to
Johnny Borawski, Project Coordinator at jb802607@ohio.edu to get an
application form. The sooner the better!


3-ATTEND A SAFEZONE WORKSHOP!
There are still 4 great SafeZone workshop trainings offered Winter Quarter.
he OHIO SafeZone project identifies a growing network of students, faculty,
staff and community members who are willing and prepared to provide support
and information to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning
people.For more registration, times and dates please visit www.ohio.edu/lgbt


4-RAINBOW ALLIANCE HOSTS 1ST DRAG SHOW!
Marietta College's Rainbow Alliance will be holding our first drag show on
March 29. This year we decided to invite people from all over Ohio,
Northern WV, and Western PA. It is our hopes that we can provide an
environment where college aged students can perform, possibly for the first
time. We will be holding auditions on February 16 and 24 here on our
campus.  However, they are also accepting video to avoid extra driving!
They will be judging on costumes and performances with the winners
receiving gift certificates. If you are making a considerable drive, we
could provide housing here on campus. For more information email
rainbow@marietta.edu.


5-WOMEN'S CENTER FOCUS GROUP!
The Women's Center will host a  Non-Traditional Women Students Focus Group
on Wed, Jan 30, 11:30am - 1:00pm OR Thurs, Jan 31, 3:30-5pm in the Women's
Center, 403 Baker Center. For more information visit,
http://www.ohio.edu/womenscenter/.


6-ALCHEMY AND CREATING THE LIFE YOU DESIRE!
On Saturday, February 2, from 1:00 - 4:00pm, Megan Cameron, educator,
counselor, musician and social justice activist, will facilitate a free
workshop entitled "Alchemy and Creating the Life you Desire" at United
Campus Ministries (UCM). In this workshop you will reflect upon what "gold"
you wish to create or attract in your own life and create an Alchemy box in
which you can place items that symbolize these hopes and dreams.    This
workshop is free and open to all.  Registration required
info@spiritsongworkshops.com. Sponsored by UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth
and Social Justice, and co-sponsored by OU Student Activities Commission
and Spirit-song Workshops.


7-TRANSGENDER AND ALLY SYMPOSIUM!
TransOhio Friends, Families and Supporters on March 7-9, 2008 in Columbus,
Ohio
will be the TransOhio Transgender and Ally Symposium! Some of our current
sponsors include The Center on High, Union Bar + Grill, East Village, The
Cleveland GLBT Center, PFLAG-Columbus, The Apothecary Shop and the Gender
Program of Central Ohio. Additional funding has been provided by a grant
from The Legacy Fund. March 7-9, 2008 -Registration opens soon! For more
information visit, http://www.transohio.org/


8-STUDY ABROAD IN SPAIN!
There is an opportunity for Study Abroad in LGBT Studies with Syracuse
University-Madrid. A course on Sexualities and Social Life in Spain (QSX
400/600); will explore sexuality in Spain as well as an introduction to the
transnational and multidisciplinary field of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender (LGBT) Studies.. The course will be held from May 22-July 5,
2008. Even though this course is offered through Syracuse University, many
other campuses will typically accept this for transfer credit as well. If
you have questions, please contact Dr. Himley Associate Professor Writing
and Rhetoric (mrhimley@syr.edu ) or Dr. Riley Assistant Professor of
Women's Studies & Co-Director of the LGBT Studies Program & Minor
(rlriley@syr.edu ).