Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity

Education, Support, and Advocacy for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning, Queer, and Allied community at USM.

Events

Don't forget to look for more events on USM's Comprehensive Calendar!

Ongoing Events

Tuesdays - Sarah has office hours in Gorham!*  Visit her between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (with frequent later hours and events on a regular basis) in the Student Involvement and Activities Center in the Husky Hut, Brooks Student Center Lower Level, Gorham Campus.
*during the regular academic year, when the bus between campuses is running

Tuesdays and Thursdays (alternating) - Student Group Meetings on the Gorham Campus - 8pm in the Upperclass Hall.

Wednesdays - Gender Studies Student Organization - noon at the Women and Gender Studies Department on Bedford Street, Portland Campus.

October 2008

Sunday, October 12 - Embrace Portland: A Benefit for Victims of Hate Violence, 6:00-9:30pm, North Star Music Cafe, 225 Congress Street, Portland.  In response to the Sept 6th attack of a gay man in Portland, this event will feature music, live performances and spoken word, along with an open mic forum, for the community to respond to this, and other bias motivated events in our communities.  For more information, contact USM alumna, Samantha Parker '07 at EmbracePortland@gmail.com. 

October 13-18 - National Ally Week

Wednesday, October 15 - Safe Zone Session, 7:00-8:30 pm. Philippi Hall, Gorham Campus.  This session is intended for residents of Philippi Hall (or for any other resident student and their guests - you must sign in at the frond desk of the residence hall).

Thursday, October 16 - Celebrating Marriage Equality, 11:00am-noon.  Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus.  On Friday, October 10th, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had the right to marry in that state.  Join us in the Center for cake and conversation about marriage equality.

Friday, October 17 - LGBTQA Night at the Planetarium, 7:00 pm.  USM Southworth Planetarium, Science Building, Portland Campus.  Join us at this "sanctioned takeover" of the planetarium for a show entitled, "Ring World" about the mission to Saturn.  Admission is free for USM students, faculty and staff. $5 for students, children and seniors.  $6 for adults.

*New Day and Time* Monday, October 20 - Safe Zone Session, 8:00-9:30 pm.  Robie-Andrews Hall, Gorham Campus. This session is intended for residents of Robie and Andrews Halls (or for any other resident student and their guests - you must sign in at the frond desk of the residence hall).

Tuesday, October 21 - Coming Out Week at the University of New England: "Election 2008: The Politics of Same-Sex Couples and Marriage" 12:00 pm Campus Center Multipurpose Rooms, UNE Biddeford Campus.  FMI contact UNE Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs at (207) 602-2461 or dgaspar@une.edu

Tuesday, October 21 - Student Group Bake Sale, 1:30-3:30 pm, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus.  For more information, contact James at: jjc882005@yahoo.com

Tuesday, October 21 - Safe Zone Session, 2:00-3:30 pm. Presidential Dining Room (enter through the dining room), Brooks Student Center, Gorham Campus.  Please RSVP for this session by email to sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu or 780-5767.  If fewer than 5 people sign up, this session may be canceled or postponed.

Wednesday, October 22 - Multicultural Film Forum: "Hineini: Coming Out in a Jewish High School", 10am to 12pm, Multicultural Center, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland.  This film is the story of one student's fight to establish a gay-straight alliance at his Boston high school.  For more information, call 780-4006.

Wednesday, October 22 - Coming Out Week at the University of New England: "Marriage and Family Health in the Gay Community" 12:00 pm CHP Lecture Hall, UNE Westbrook College Campus, Portland.  FMI contact UNE Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs at (207) 602-2461 or dgaspar@une.edu

Friday, October 24 - Student Group Event - Pizza and a Movie, 9:30 pm, Upperclass Hall, Gorham Campus.  For more information, email James at: jjc882005@yahoo.com

Saturday, October 25 - Dyketoberfest, 9:30 pm to midnight, North Star Music Cafe, 225 Congress Street, Portland.  An event brought to you by the Portland Dyke March Committee.  All ages (21+ with ID for beer or wine), DJ Kate, $3 cover (proceeds benefit the 2009 Dyke March events).  www.mainedykemarch.com

October 26 - Intersex Awareness Day

Tuesday, October 28 - Safe Zone Session at SMCC, 7:00-8:30 pm.  Southern Maine Community College, South Portland.  This session is intended for residential students at SMCC and their guests.  For more information, please contact Vicki-Rose Siegel, Resident Director

November 2008

Wednesday, November 5 - Safe Zone Session, 3:00-4:30 pm.  Room G38 Masterton Hall, Portland Campus.  Please RSVP for this session by email to sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu or 780-5767.  If fewer than 5 people sign up, this session may be canceled or postponed.

Wednesday, November 12 - "Q & A: Questions and Answers on Love, Life & Acceptance" 7:00-8:30 pm, 7th Floor Glickman Family Library, Portland Campus.  An ADDVERB performance of original writings by LGBTQA young people, aged 18-24.  AddVerb Productions is a non profit arts and education production company that aims to promote social change through theater and creative expression.  This is part of the USM Women and Gender Studies Lab Series.  For more information, please contact 780-4862.

Thursday, November 13 - Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth: A training offered by Hardy Girls Healthy Women and Communities for Children and Youth.  10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Glickman Family Library, Portland Campus.  This training for adults working with youth will help adults learn to create safe, supportive environments for LGBTQ youth to grow.  The training is free and open to the public.  Lunch will be provided.  For more information, and to RSVP, please register online or contact info@hghw.org or (207) 861-8131

November 17-22 - Transgender Awareness Week

Thursday, November 20 - Safe Zone Session, 10:30am-12:00pm.  Boiler Room (near the cafeteria), Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus.  Please RSVP for this session by email to sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu or 780-5767.  If fewer than 5 people sign up, this session may be canceled or postponed.

Friday, November 21 - 9th Annual USM Royal Majesty Drag Competition and Show.  Holiday Inn by the Bay, Spring Street, Portland.  With guest entertainers, and drag king and queen competitors, the USM Royal Majesty Show is an event you don't want to miss.  As a fundraiser for the GLBTQ and Ally programs at USM, this is a way to support the work we do.  Join us for this spectacular night!  More details coming soon. 

Saturday, November 22 - Transgender Day of Remembrance Events.  (tentative date) Each year, USM partners with members of the community to hold event(s) that raise awareness about the violence faced by transgender individuals.  More information on the 2008 event will be available soon.

December 2008

December 1 - World AIDS Day

Saturday, December 6 - Lesbian Radio All Star Show, One Longfellow Square, Portland.  Sponsored by Lesbian Radio on WMPG.  Details will be available soon.

Friday, December 12 - Safe Zone Session, 10:00-11:30 am,  Presidential Dining Room (enter through the dining room), Brooks Student Center, Gorham Campus.  Please RSVP for this session by email to sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu or 780-5767.  If fewer than 5 people sign up, this session may be canceled or postponed.

Friday, December 12 - Safe Zone Session, 1:00-2:30 pm.  Boiler Room (near the cafeteria), Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus.  Please RSVP for this session by email to sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu or 780-5767.  If fewer than 5 people sign up, this session may be canceled or postponed.

Upcoming Conferences

March 12-14, 2009 - True Colors Conference in CT

April 17-19, 2009 - Northeast LGBT Conference at SUNY-Albany

For further information or problems with this page, contact:
Program Coordinator, Sarah Parker-Holmes