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 Husky Hut, Brooks Student Center Lower
Level, Gorham Campus.
*during the regular academic year, on days
when classes are in session. stop by or
email to make an appointment.
Wednesdays - Sarah
has office hours in the Center for Sexualities and Gender
Diversity in the Woodbury Campus Center, Portland!* Visit
her between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
*during the regular academic year, on days
when classes are in session. stop by or
email to make an appointment.
November 2009
Monday, November 2 - Protect Maine
Equality Rally,
Noon, Monument Square, Portland (rain location is the USM
Sullivan Gym). Be a part of making history and join us in
our stand for marriage equality for EVERYONE! This is our last
chance before election day to show our strength as a community!
In order to win on Nov 3, we MUST get out the vote! Please take
an hour for lunch and join us. Invite everyone you know! Let's
get 1,000+ people in Monument Square to protect equality for ALL
Mainers. Jesse Connolly & Darlene Huntress from the No on 1
campaign, along with several other guests will be speaking and
adding their voices to yours in this important fight for
marriage equality! Please RSVP to
rallyforequality@gmail.com or to Facebook - NO on 1:
Rally for Equality Wear something RED! See you
there!
*postponed*
Monday, November 9 - Transgender 101 and Panel
*cancelled due to low enrollment*
Monday, November 9 - Safe Zone Project Session
Tuesday, November 10 - You've Voted: Now What, A Conversation
following the Question 1 Vote, 6:00-7:30 pm, Hastings
Formal Lounge, Upton-Hastings Hall, Gorham Campus. The vote on
Same Sex Marriage in Maine saw students on both sides of the
issue passionately involved with the cause. This is an
opportunity to dialogue with one another and try to heal some of
the rifts this issue may have caused. Co-sponsored by
Residential Life, Interfaith Chaplaincy and the Center for
Sexualities and Gender Diversity. Open to all USM
students, staff and faculty.
Tuesday, November 10 - USM GSA Gathering, 7:30pm,
Hastings Formal Lounge, Upton-Hastings Hall, Gorham Campus.
Calling all members of the LGBT and allied community at USM.
Come to a gathering of like-minded folks to talk, laugh, and get
to know one another. Conversations may include the recent
repeal of same sex marriage in Maine, upcoming LGBT events and
the creation of a USM GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance/
Gender-Sexuality Alliance). Open to all USM students,
staff and faculty.
Thursday, November 12 - Transgender 101 and Panel,
4:30-6:00 pm, 423/424 Glickman Family Library, Portland Campus.
Join us to learn more about gender diversity with the
Maine Transgender
Network. A short Trans 101 presentation will be
followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. For more
information, contact Sarah at
sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu This event will be ASL
Interpreted
Tuesday, November 17 - Transgender 101 and Panel,
7:00-8:30 pm, 10 Bailey Hall, Gorham Campus. Join us to
learn more about gender diversity with the
Maine Transgender
Network. A short Trans 101 presentation will be
followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. For more
information, contact Sarah at
sparker-holmes@usm.maine.edu
Friday, November 20 - 10th Annual USM Royal Majesty Drag
Competition and Show, Doors open at 7:00pm, Show
begins at 7:30pm, Holiday Inn by
the Bay, Spring Street, Portland. This event gets bigger
and better every year as student competitors vie for the crowns
and local favorite Drag Kings and Queens show the audience how
amazing performance can be! Tickets available at the door
the night of the show only - $5 with student id, $10 for
all others. Special guest performers include: The
Touring Ensemble of the Maine Gay Men's Chorus, Mimi Imfurst,
The Kings of the Hill, Jelvis, the 2009 Royal Majesty Winners
and more! Sign up to compete!
Fill out this form by November
13th!
Saturday, November 21 - Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil,
evening (time tba), Monument Square, Portland.
December 2009
Tuesday,
December 1 - World AIDS Day
Wednesday, December 2 - The Forum shows "For
the Bible Tells Me So," 10:00am, Multicultural
Center, Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus. The Forum
is a weekly venue where students can discuss issues of race,
ethnicity and power. After each film a discussion will
follow facilitated by USM Clinical counselor JE Boone.
Light refreshments provided. "For the Bible Tells Me So"
is a powerful, thought provoking meditation on what it means to
be gay and Christian.
Upcoming Conferences
For further information or problems with this page, contact:
Program Coordinator, Sarah Holmes
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