Queer Cultural Series for Spring 2016

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Kate

Here are a few LGBT* events this spring semester you won’t want to miss!

Why Being Who You Really Are is a Radical Act
Bridget Birdsall, author and inspirational speaker, will talk about her young adult novel Double Exposure, about an intersex teen who overcomes bullying and learns to stand in the power of her personhood, and about the importance of living an authentic life.
Tuesday, April 12, 6:30-8pm, UC-Hamilton Room

LGBT* and Ally Student Panel Discussion
UW-Whitewater LGBT* and ally students will share their experiences growing up, on campus, and out in the world.
Thursday, April 14, 11am-12:15pm, UC 259

LGBT* Community Service Day
UW-Whitewater students will travel to complete a service project that benefits area LGBT* youth. Anyone interested in participating should contact Larry Pardo at PardoL23@uww.edu for more information.
Friday, April 15, 9a-5p, location TBD

Rainbow Celebration of Excellence
LGBT* and Ally Graduation Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, April 26 from 4:30-6 in Fern Young Terrace

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Movie: How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Kate

The PRIDE Center is hosting a film screening for the movie How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) on Wednesday, March 2 at 6:30pm in the Summers Auditorium.

The film is set in the economic fringes of Bangkok and examines the joys and challenges of growing up in contemporary Thailand. A coming of age story that will surely be impactful for students. Check out the trailer: How to Win at Checkers (Every Time) And then come and check out this movie and have a good time!

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Rainbow Celebration of Excellence Award Nominations

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Kate

The LGBT* Task Force is looking for nominations for the Rainbow Celebration of Excellence award. These awards recognize members of the LGBT* campus community and dedicated allies who promote and contribute to leadership in our campus community and celebrate supportive campus entities and initiatives related to the LGBT* community. Awards will be presented at the Rainbow Celebration of Excellence on Monday, April 26, 2016 from 4:30-6pm in the Fern Young Terrace. Applications/nominations will be reviewed by members of the Chancellor’s Task Committee on LGBT* Concerns and staff from the PB Poorman PRIDE Center.

If you know of someone you would like to nominate for this award and recognition, please fill out this form: 2016 Rainbow Celebration of Excellence Nomination Form

An application/nomination must be completed by a UW-Whitewater student or employee and returned to Larry Pardo at PardoL23@uww.edu or to Career & Leadership Development by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 1, 2016 to be considered.

Nominate someone you know today, so they can be honored for all their hard work in support of the LGBT* community on campus!

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Coming Out Celebration 2015

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Kate

October is LGBT* History Month, and to celebrate, UW-Whitewater will be hosting several events, sponsored by the PB Poorman PRIDE Resource Center.

On Tuesday, October 13th from 12-2pm at the UC North Mall we have our Coming Out Celebration. This is a time for students, faculty, and staff to share their stories of coming out as LGBTQ* and allies!

Also on Tuesday, October 13th at 7:30pm in Young Auditorium we have The Missing Generation. (Cost: Free!)

Sean Dorsey, celebrated as the nation’s first transgender modern dance choreographer, and his troupe will perform this new show about the impact of the loss of part of an entire generation of gay and transgender people to AIDS in the 1980s and 90s.

Please visit: Sean Dorsey Dance to get your free tickets to the show!

And on Wednesday, October 14th from 2:30-4pm in Young Auditorium we will have a (beginners) Dance 101 Workshop with a Q&A with Sean Dorsey. He will share his experiences as a choreographer- while providing LGBTQ* and ally students a space for expression, dance, and movement, in a supportive environment. In addition, he will also provide time for discussion and reflection. All interested students are incouraged to attend! For more details, feel free to email me or stop by the Pride Resource Center!

A very exciting and eventful week! Please stop by any and all the events you can, and encourage students and staff you know to attend!

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Queer Cultural Series Fall 2015

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Kate

Click on the following link Queer Cultural Series 2015 to view upcoming events that you won’t want to miss this semester!

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