December 2016 Meeting

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Kate

The LGBT* Committee met for the final time this semester on, Thursday, December 8, 2016. Here is some of what was discussed:

  • World AIDS Day was a huge success! Ran out of tests, but looking into having them visit monthly

  • Safe Zone Training the Trainer Applications – 11 receive so far, hoping for more in the coming weeks

  • Update on Preferred Name Option – will be available for Fall 2017

  • Campus Pride Index – planned for Spring 2017 semester

Interested in finding out more about what was discussed? Read the Full Minutes to find out more!

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November 2016 Meeting

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Kate

The LGBT* Committee came together for another meeting today, Thursday, November 10, 2016. Here is some of what was discussed:

  • Discussed election outcome effects on LGBT* and other communities on campus

  • World AIDS Day – Free HIV Testing – November 30, 11:00am-3:300pm in Warhawk Connection Center

  • Holidays Party – hosted by IMPACT and Pride Center – December 13

  • Watch for Safe Zone Training the Trainer Applications

Interested in finding out more about what was discussed? Read the Full Minutes to find out more!

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October 2016 Meeting

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Kate

After a brief hiatus while a the search for a new LGBT* Coordinator took place, the LGBT* Committee held its first meeting today, Thursday, October 13, 2016. Here is some of what was discussed:

  • Welcome to Stephanie Selvick! The new LGBT* Coordinator for our campus!

  • Discussed ongoing progress with the Preferred Name Option – implement program goal by Fall 2017

  • Committee discussed Safe Zone Trainings

  • Andrea Gibson Spoken Word Performance – Tuesday, October 25 from 7:30-8:30pm, UC Down Under

Interested in finding out more about what was discussed? Read the Full Minutes to find out more!

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June is LGBT* Book Month!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Kate

Did you know that June is a month dedicated to highlighting books and authors of the LGBT* community?

The American Library Association celebrates authors and literature throughout the month of June that reflect the lives and experiences of the LGBT* community. Check out their website: GLBT Book Month.

Check out the award links for selected winners. The Rainbow List features LGBT* books written for kids and teens. The Over the Rainbow List highlights LGBT* books featured for adult readers.

UW-Whitewater Andersen Library has Rent Girl by Michelle Tea, and you can request No House To Call My Home by Ryan Berg from another UW Library by using the Get It option to have the book sent to you for free.

There are many more LGBT* books waiting for you to discover them! The Andersen Library’s Catalog Search provides you access to all the LGBT* books (you can search by title, by author, or by subject) for research and leisure reading today!

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Rainbow Celebration of Excellence Award 2016 Winners

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Kate

Congratulations to the 2016 Rainbow Celebration of Excellence Award winners:

Outstanding Graduating LGBT* Student Leader: Chelsie Sweeney

Outstanding Not Graduating LGBT* Student Leader: Sam Azzaro

Outstanding Student Ally: DeYounte Ramsey

Outstanding LGBT* Ally Faculty/Staf Member: Andre Ferrella

Outstanding Department or Office: Career & Leadership Development

Outstanding Student Group: Alpha Sigma Phi

Outstanding Event: Drag Show

Thank you for your outstanding commitment and support for the LGBT* community on campus! Keep up the amazing work!

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