Rainbow Report
University of Maryland, College Park
“The
unstoppable & QUEER.”
“Damaged people are dangerous. They know
they can survive.”
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LGBT Equity Programs:
Queer Lunch
o
Thursdays, 11:30AM-
1PM, 2218 Marie Mount Hall.
o
Come enjoy your lunch with us at the Equity Center! You can eat
your lunch, chat with friends, meet new people and play fun games; don’t miss
out!
Out in the Workplace: An LGBT Career Panel
o
Tuesday, October 09, 2012 • 05:00PM - 07:00PM
o
In
preparation for National Coming Out Day on October 11, hear from panelists
across industries about LGBT career questions and issues. The panel will be
followed be a light reception. More information coming soon! This panel is
co-sponsored by the LGBT Equity Center, University Career Center &
President's Promise, LGBT Studies, oSTEM, Lambda Pride, and SmithOUT.
o
Location:
Resource Room - University Career Center & The President's Promise
Diversity on the Ballot
o Monday October1, 7:00-9:30pm Multipurpose
Room of the Nyumburu Cultural Center
o This
program will focus on the intersection of two important 2012 ballot initiatives
in Maryland, the Marriage Equality Act and the Maryland Dream Act. Immigrant
access to education and marriage equality may seem like very different issues.
o Our
"Diversity on the Ballot" panel will discuss the
intersection of issues, solidarity and broad social justice frameworks, LGBT
and undocumented issues, and what diversity looks like on the ballot and at the
polls. They will challenge us to consider, is it about "justice" or
"just us?" Following the panel discussion will be a Political
Involvement Fair, providing an opportunity for students interested in engaging
with issue advocacy organizations to get more information and to become more
civically engaged, whether it is on diversity issues or beyond.
Co-Sponsored
Programs:
Safe
Space
o A supportive environment for students navigating
identity, coming out, or transitioning. It is a partnership with the Office of
LGBT Equity Center.
o Wednesdays at 7:30
in 2308 Marie Mount Hall
The One Project: Alternative Spring Break Interest meeting
o Wednesday, September 19th,
2012 at 5:30 pm 1102 Cole Field House
o Come find out more about The One Project’s 2013
Alternative Spring Break trip!
Small Groups Meetings:
Trans U
o A
discussion and safe space for those who identify as transgender, genderqueer,
or otherwise feel restricted by conventional definitions of "man" and
"woman". Mondays at 7:00 PM
in the LGBT Equity Center.
Women2Women (W2W)
o A
discussion group for LGBTQQIA- identified women. Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the LGBT Equity Center.
Bro to Bro
o A
group for LGBTQQIA- identified men. Wednesdays
at 6:30 PM at the LGBT Equity Center.
Bisexuals at Maryland (BAM)
o A discussion group for those who inhabit the wide
expanse that lay between gay and straight. Thursdays
at 6:00 PM in the LGBT Equity Center.
True Colors of Maryland (TCOM)
o A
discussion group for LGBTQQIA people of all colors. Thursdays at 7:00 PM in
the LGBT Equity Center
Additional Announcements:
Campus Tour Guide Opportunity
o Applications are due September 20, at
5 pm. Apply online.
o If you would like more information, feel free to
attend an information session where you will have an opportunity to meet current
tour guides and learn about their experience in Maryland Images.
· Monday,
September 17 at 7 pm - Cambridge Community Center, Room 1111
·
Wednesday, September 19 at 7 pm - Anne Arundel Hall, Ground Floor Common Area
oSTEM Interest Meeting
o Friday, September 21 at 6:00pm in the
Pepco room (1105) of the Kim Engineering Building.
o
oSTEM is the University of Maryland's
chapter of Out! In Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, a
national organization that aims to provide support and visibility for LGBTQ people
in the STEM fields.
o
Come to oSTEM's first meeting of the year
for food, awesome people, and lots of fun!
Terps For Marriage Equality
o Wednesdays, 4-5PM,
2218 Marie Mount Hall
o Meeting
for students, faculty, and staff working to get UMD students to vote for
marriage equality
Would you like your announcement
or program to appear in Rainbow Report? The Report is typically sent out on
Mondays. To ensure your announcement’s consideration for publication, submit it
via this form at least one week in advance: http://lgbt.umd.edu/newsletteritem.html
Would you like the LGBT Equity
Center to consider co-sponsoring one of your events by lending our name,
resources, or outreach support? Please submit all co-sponsorship requests through
this web form at least one week prior to requesting a decision on your
co-sponsorship request. Resources are limited. http://lgbt.umd.edu/cosponsorship.html If you wish to
engage in a deeper collaboration beyond event co-sponsorship, please talk and
meet with us directly.
If you have any questions,
comments, or concerns, feel free to contact us at 301-405-8720, by e-mail at
lgbt@umd.edu, or come to our office. We are located in 2218 Marie Mount Hall.
