Monday, February 26, 2007
A community gathering with a rich tradition shifts hosts this Saturday, March 3.
South Central Minnesota Pride announces that they will host a dance on Saturday, March 3, 2007. Join us between 8 p.m. and midnight at the VFW Morson Ario at 1900 North Riverfront Drive in Mankato. Participants must be 18 or older to enter, and at least 21 years old to drink. Everyone 18+ is welcome. There is a $5 entry fee.
Hosted by SAGE, a recognized student organization at Minnesota State University, Mankato, for more than 15 years, this is the first LGBT and allied dance hosted by the non-profit community organization. (LGBT is an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.)
SCMN Pride started in 2002, when community members came together to plan the first-ever Pride celebration in south central Minnesota. Since then our group—and our Pridefests—have grown, and in 2006 we incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. While we still do the work of planning our annual Pride celebration, we are also organizing events year-round, such as pride dances and film festivals.
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning, or an ally of those who are, we invite you to join SCMN Pride, attend a meeting, or make a contribution. Our annual Pridefests are held the weekend after Labor Day, but you don't have to wait until September to get involved!
For more information about this event please email deirdre.rosenfeld@gmail.com or visit the SCMN Pride website.
The Next SCMN Pride Meeting will be Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at Pub 500 (downtown Mankato) at 6:30 p.m.
Check out the LGBT student action group, Team MSQ! MSQ a student action group that advises, plans, and implements LGBT stuff on campus. From campus awareness and education to event planning and entertainment, Team MSQ is a part of it all! For more info, contact jessica.flatequal@mnsu.edu, or just stop by and check it out! LGBT Allies are welcome and encouraged to attend! We meet in the LGBT Center on Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
Are you questioning your sexuality? Are you gay, bi, lesbian, or trans and would like to talk to others experiencing the same thing? Are you having difficulty coming out? Come and talk about the coming out process, whatever stage you may be at. Call 507-389-5131 for more information and meeting time and place.
SAGE (sexuality and gender equality) is a coalition of lgbtqa individuals working together to combat sexuality and gender inequality, homophobia, heterosexism and hate on the MSU, Mankato campus and in the community. SAGE is a student organization which thrives on activism and grassroots organizing. We meet Monday nights at 5 p.m. in the LGBT Center.
We are pleased to co-present Jean Kilbourne's "Slim Hopes: Advertising & the Obsession with Thinness." Please join us on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. in the Centennial Student Union Ballroom at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dr. Kilbourne's presentation will serve as the anchor event for Eating Disorders Awareness Week and the launch of Women's History Month. Visit our events page for more information about this program.
Seating is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are complimentary to MSU students & employees and $10 for all others. Seating is general admission and doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available beginning February 12, 2007 in the Women's Center (218 Centennial Student Union), Campus Recreation (118 Myers Field House) and Student Health Services (100 Carkoski Commons).
This event is sponsored by Campus Recreation, the Counseling Center, the Office of Institutional Diversity, Residential Life, Sociology & Corrections, Student Health Services, the Women's Center and Women's Studies, and is supported by Student Activity Fees. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Merlita Tiew at 507-389-6146 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) or merlita.tiew@mnsu.edu. Another accommodation option is to contact the Office of Disability Services at 507-389-2825 (V/TTY).
Self-defense workshop is for students. Please register by March 1st 2007.
For more information and registration contact Lindsay at lindsay.gullingsrud@mnsu.edu
LUNAFEST, a national traveling festival of short films by...for...about women.Tickets: $5, available in the Women's Center (CSU 218) or at the event. LUNAFEST donates the proceeds generated at each screening to the Breast Cancer Fund and the local nonprofit host organizations. MSU's local organizations are CADA, Inc. and Colleges Against Cancer.
Sponsors: MSU Women's Center, IMPACT Film Committee
For more information or to request an accommodation contact Deirdre at 507-389-6146 or rosenfeld@mnsu.edu. Find out more on the LUNAFEST website.
The Women's Center, the President's Commission on the Status of Women and Panhellenic Association invite you to honor a women of courage and vision. Anyone can nominate any woman at MSU for this recognition, including students, faculty and staff. Please submit your paper nomination to the Women's Center, CSU 218 or online at the Nominations page by March 5, 2007.
The Women of Courage and Vision Recognition Reception will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2007. For more information, please contact Nekisha Quinney at the Women's Center at 389-1771 or nekisha.quinney@mnsu.edu.
Empower yourself and others! The Women's Center will be holding a bi-weekly discussion group on women's issues, and we are looking for undergraduate women who would like to be involved. It will be an opportunity to learn and to support other women in a search of self-discovery and growth. Topics will include sexual violence, dating violence, stress, self-care, relationships, and other issues. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Lindsay Gullingsrud at lindsay.gullingsrud@mnsu.edu, by phone at 507-389-5127 or stop in to see her at the Women's Center.
Novice or pro, all are welcome! Bring your knitting, embroidery, crochet or other craftiness. We'll be glad to see you. Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Women's Center (CSU 218). For more information contact Deirdre at rosenfeld@mnsu.edu.
See you and your craftiness then!
Thursday, March 1st: Casino Night 7-9 in CSU gameroom. Come play your favorite Casino games and get a chance at prizes and a raffle!! Free to all!
Wednesday, March 7th: "So you think you have talent. Prove it!" Talent Show at 8:30p.m. in CSU Ostrander. Come see all kinds of talent that is here at MSU!
* If you have a talent (any type of talent) sign up in CSU 173! Prizes will be given to the first, second, and third place winners!
Tuesday, March 20th: Commuter Day from 7:30 - 9:15 a.m. in Taylor Center. On your way to class come stop by and get some free breakfast!
Tuesday, March 20th: Holiday Concert at 8 p.m. in CSU Ballroom. Pop band to perform and have a good time here at MSU. Free to students, so come and enjoy the fun!
Friday, March 30th: IMPACT Board will be holding elections for next year from 3-5 p.m. in CSU 168. For more information about IMPACT or the elections email Sho Hammond at impactboard@hotmail.com
Applications will be available in CSU 173 on March 5th.
