Rainbow Report
University
of Maryland, College Park
"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, 'I’m possible!'"
–Audrey Hepburn
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LGBT Equity Programs:
Queer Lunch
o
Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 1 pm, 2218 Marie Mount Hall. Bring your lunch;
we’ll bring the conversation and fun!
Safe Space
o
Thursdays at 7 pm, 2308 Marie Mount Hall. Safe Space is a
peer-facilitated supportive environment for any student navigating identity,
coming out, or transitioning. Even if you consider yourself already “out,” this
is a space to decompress, share what’s on your mind, and find support. This
Safe Space is for you!
Rainbow Terrapin
Network
o Sign up now for Rainbow
Terrapin Network trainings along with our new Trans* Advocacy Trainings! http://www.rainbowterps.umd.edu.
Queers Across Borders
o The University of
Maryland will host a group of international youth leaders from Africa, Asia,
and the Caribbean, who are working on human rights and sexual and gender
diversity and inclusion on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, 2013 at
7pm in 6137 McKeldin Library (Special Events Room).
o Join us for powerful
stories of international guests and their experiences with LGBTQ movements
abroad, and cross-cultural dialogue about the true meaning of “solidarity” and
a discussion of how our learning can be applied locally!
o Presented by: The LGBT
Equity Center in collaboration with Advocates for Youth. Contact: lgbt@umd.edu or 301-405-8720.
o Co-sponsored by:
Nyumburu Cultural Center; CARE to Stop Violence; School of Languages,
Literatures, and Cultures; Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy;
Department of Spanish and Portuguese; The One Project; Consortium of Race,
Gender, and Ethnicity; Leadership and Community Service Learning; Education
Abroad; International Student and Scholar Services; and MSPP Policy Pride
Council
Co-Sponsored Programs:
Congressional
Internship Opportunities for UMD
Students
o
Are you interested in an internship with Congress? Please come
on Friday, October 18th 2013 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM in
the University Career Center – Resource Room to hear about the benefits
of congressional internships and gain valuable tips for how to find and apply
for these opportunities. Scott M. R. Baker, an UMD Alum and former
Congressional Staff member, will share valuable information on the steps needed
to successfully obtain one of these coveted internship opportunities. You can
RVSP for this event by going to this site: http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=4223. For additional
information, contact Pamela Allen at pallen@umd.edu
Student Group Meetings:
Pride
Alliance
o Women2Women: A
discussion group for LGBTQQIA- identified women. Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM
in the LGBT Equity Center.
o Bro2Bro: A
group for LGBTQQIA- identified men. Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM in the
LGBT Equity Center.
o Bisexuals at Maryland (BAM): A
discussion group for those who inhabit the wide expanse that lay between gay
and straight. Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 PM in the LGBT Equity Center.
o TCOM: A group for LGBTQQIA people of all colors. Thursdays
from 6:00-7:00 PM in the LGBT
Equity Center.
o TransU: A
discussion and safe space for those who identify as transgender, genderqueer,
or otherwise feel restricted by conventional definitions of "man" and
"woman". Thursdays from 7:00-8:00 PM in the LGBT Equity
Center.
Additional Announcements:
DC Metro
LGBTQ Symposium
o
The 8th Annual DC Metro LGBTQ Symposium
presents Intricate Identities: Exploring the
Intersections of Race, Culture and Ability in the LGBTQ Community, which
will be held Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at
American University in Washington, DC. The Symposium aims to create a communal
space for education and reflection on leadership, activism, and research on
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans* issues and topics for undergraduates,
graduate students, faculty, and staff.
o
Students, faculty and staff interested in
presenting at the Symposium are encouraged to complete the online proposal
submission form located at http://www.american.edu/ocl/cdi/GLBT-Symposium.cfm.
Workshops and presentations in the past have included discussions/workshops
about national, local and campus activism and identity
issues, as well as research (a paper
written or project completed for class) on the LGBT community. While we
encourage presenters to tie their proposal to the theme of “Exploring the
Intersections of Race, Culture and Ability in the LGBT Community,” we
also appreciate creativity and liberal interpretations of the theme.
o
The Symposium is a collaboration among
American, Howard, Gallaudet, George Mason, Georgetown, and George Washington
Universities, and the University of Maryland College Park.
o
The deadline to submit a program proposal
is 5pm, October 13th, 2013.
Selected presenters will be contacted by
October 20th. For more information on the Symposium please contact Matt Bruno
at mbruno@american.edu.
Registration for the Symposium is FREE and open to
everyone, and it can be accessed at http://www.american.edu/ocl/cdi/GLBT-Symposium.cfm.
Study Abroad Opportunity
o Want to Study Abroad to
Italy to learn more about Domestic and Sexual Violence?
o
HLTH 389V is a three credit, interdisciplinary 10-day study
abroad course where students will travel to Rome and Sicily from March 15, 2014
to March 23, 2014 to learn about the issues surrounding domestic and sexual
violence. Students will visit women’s organizations, speak with local police
and legal professionals in addition to talking with high school and college
students about these issues. The program also includes visits to the Vatican, a
day excursion to Mt. Etna Volcano and a day excursion to Florence.
o
Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Apply by October 1st.
o Visit http://ter.ps/spbreaksarpp for more
information. You can also contact CARE to Stop Violence at care@health.umd.edu for more information.
Feminist Graduate Student Symposium
o The
University of Maryland’s Women’s Studies Graduate Student Association and the
Department of Women’s Studies are pleased to announce the First Annual Feminist
Graduate Student Symposium to be held Wednesday, October 16th
2013, in the Margaret Brent Room, 2112 Stamp Student Union.
o Interventions:
Women’s Studies
on the Edge
Feminist scholarship at the University of Maryland
engages a wide range of questions, topics, methods and disciplines meant to
address the lived experiences and representations of women, especially with
regard to issues such as gender, race, sexuality, nationality, disability, etc.
This symposium highlights various feminist projects in development at the
University Maryland and the surrounding area, profiling the cutting edge of
feminist scholarship. The symposium will consist of panels structured around
three themes that elucidate the complexities in the diverse lives of women and
communities.
o
Translations:
Papers that build bridges across national borders,
consider dividing lines between fields and disciplines, and/or examine the
distinctions between the academy and activists outside the university.
o
Taking Back Innovation:
Papers that push theoretical, methodological, and
pedagogical boundaries to produce and share exciting feminist knowledge.
o Bridging
Gaps in Women’s Studies: Papers that address topics or
questions not given enough attention by feminist scholarship and/or in feminist
classrooms.
Registration
is free, and lunch will be served. This event is funded in part by
Graduate Student Activities Fee and is therefore open to the entire Graduate
Student Community and the public. Other funding comes from the Pepsi Grant, and
our co-sponsors are the Women's Studies Department and UMD Feminists.
Laramie Project at Ford’s Theater
o
The Laramie Project depicts a community’s
response to a hate crime against Mathew Shepard, a young, gay man in the small
town of Laramie, Wyoming. He died October 12, 1998. Help us honor his legacy 15
years later.
o
Date & time: Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Cost: $18
Location: Ford's Theatre
o
Reservations
are required. UM graduate students may purchase one extra ticket for their
guest. This event is not wheelchair accessible.
Tickets will be available in this space
beginning Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM.
o
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Only UMD graduate students are permitted to purchase tickets.
UM graduate students may purchase one extra
ticket for their guest.
Online
ticket reservations and sales are NOT available on Sundays.
Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE and
NON-TRANSFERABLE.
o
Please contact Graduate Student Life at gradstudentlife@umd.edu with questions.
Be a part of the 2014 Orientation Staff
o Picture
yourself…on the 2014 Orientation Staff! Do you want to have an impact on
thousands of incoming students and their families?! Do you want to represent
the University of Maryland? Do you want to have a picture perfect summer? Then
apply to be an Orientation Advisor or Program Registrar!
o
Throughout the 2014 summer you will work directly with the
Orientation Staff, administrators, department heads, deans and faculty members
to develop your leadership and team building skills.
o Being a staff
member includes free summer housing, free ERC summer membership, a free summer
parking pass, a $2,700 summer stipend, and a $250 Terrapin Express account, and
tons of FREE Terp swag!
For more information about the job and how to apply, you can
visit orientation.umd.edu. Applications are due in person in 1102 Cole Field House by October 4th,
2013 at 4:30 pm.
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.
