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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Awareness Month 2012

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National Coming Out Day Support List

Sign This List to Show Your Support of the LGBTQ Community all month long! The list will be unveiled on National Coming Out Day: October 11, 2012.

Wednesday, October 3
Down-Low Brotha
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 214
6:00 p.m.

A discussion looking into how the Black community interacts with those who identify themselves as LGBTQ and how music plays a role in these perceptions.

Sponsored by: N.A.A.C.P.

Thursday, October 4
Show Your Pride Photo Shoot
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 211/212
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come show your pride this LGBTQ history month in our photo shoot! Free photo prints will be available for each participant.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement and Mosaic

Tuesday, October 5
Show Your Pride Party
Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballrooms
10:00 p.m.- 1:30 a.m.
Come show your pride in who you are! Dress to represent your cultures and identities!

Sponsored by: Mosaic

Monday, October 8
Trans 101 Workshop
Ruth S. Harley University Center Room 213
1:00 p.m.

This workshop, presented by LIGALY, will investigate the “T” in LGBTQ and how gender identity differs from sexual orientation. Myths and stereotypes about transgender people, the negative effects of transphobia and bullying, and ways to create safer spaces for transgender people will be discussed. Issues facing transgender people, risk factors, supportive factors, and best practices will also be discussed.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement

LGBTQQIA Affinity Group Meeting
Lower Level Earle Hall; Writing Center Conference Room
4:00 p.m.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex Adelphi students, staff, alumni and faculty, and our allies should consider this an opportunity to come together to build community among ourselves, the larger Adelphi community, and the world.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement

Tuesday, October 9
Tuesday Talks: Chick-Fil-Hate
Ruth S. Harley University Center Room 215
12:00 p.m.

Tuesday Talks are a brown-bag lunch series which give students an opportunity to discuss contemporary social justice issues. During this installment of the series, we will be discussing the recent controversy over fast-food chain, Chick-Fil-A. Many have opposed the company's support of the traditional family and financial assistance of anti-LGBTQ organizations. Dessert will be provided.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement

Thursday, October 11
Jeans Day
All Day!

We invite all members of the Adelphi community who have signed the National Coming Out Day Support List to wear jeans in support of the LGBTQ community on campus

National Coming Out Day Information Table
Ruth S. Harley University Center Lobby
11:00 a.m.

Come visit the Peer Educators to get information about National Coming Out Day and pick up your rainbow ribbon!

Sponsored by: Peer Educators

National Coming Out Day Stories
Ruth S. Harley University Center, Room 203

12:00 p.m.
Listen and learn as Adelphi faculty, staff, and students share their coming out stories.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement, Collaboration Project, and Peer Educators

National Coming Out Day Candlelight Vigil
Ruth S. Harley University Center Ballrooms
6:00 p.m.

Please join us for a vigil in honor of all those who have faced discrimination and harassment.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement, Peer Educators, Mosaic, and Pride Alliance

Wednesday, October 17
Reel Justice Film Series: For the Bible Tells Me So
Ruth S. Harley University Center Rooms 215/216
6:00 p.m.

Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson – the film discovers how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. Discussion to follow screening.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement

Thursday, October 18
Safe Zone Training – Students Only
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Advance registration is required. Please contact Anna Zinko at azinko@adelphi.edu for more information.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement and Residential Life

Monday, October 22
Safe Zone Training – Faculty & Staff Only
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Advance registration is required. Please contact Anna Zinko at azinko@adelphi.edu for more information.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement and Residential Life

Tuesday, October 23
Tuesday Talks: Transgender Discrimination
Ruth S. Harley University Center Room 215

12:00 p.m.
Advance registration is required. Please contact Anna Zinko at azinko@adelphi.edu for more information.

Sponsored by: Center for Student Involvement and Residential Life


This schedule is subject to change. For updates, please visit the Center for Student Involvement located in the University Center Room 110.


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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Center for Student Involvement
University Center Room 110
Adelphi University
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701
p - 516.877.3603
f - 516.877.3659
e - csi@adelphi.edu


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