SCMN Pride 2007 took place this weekend, and it was an incredible success! Thanks to the meticulous planning of SCMN Pride throughout the year, and the hard work of its committee members and volunteers, this year’s Pride events were executed flawlessly. With the festival over, SCMN Pride is now planning the next Pride dance, set to take place December 1st. More info to come, so keep an eye on scmnpride.com
The LGBTC is hosting a Ropes Course event this Friday from noon to 4pm. This is a series of teambuilding exercises designed to encourage a supportive atmosphere among group members. It’s an excellent opportunity to build a strong network of friends (as well as challenge your fear of heights!). Those who attended last year’s Ropes Course had an amazing time and loved every minute of it. There are still some spots available, so if you’re interested, please sign up soon! You must be available for the whole 4 hours to participate. The sign-up sheet is in the LGBT Center.
The second annual Minnesota Out! Campus Conference (aka The Little Gay Conference) is taking place October 6-7 at the Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul. This conference brings together students and campus communities from across the state to offer networking opportunities, workshops, and some amazing keynote speakers. There is a sign-up sheet in the LGBTC for reserving hotel space for those who are interested. You must also register online to participate at the Registration page.
Participants will need to plan to pay for a split hotel fee, meals, and possibly the $30 registration fee.
Save the date!!! The LGBT Center will be having a drag show on Monday, October 8th at 8 pm in the MSU CSU ballroom! More details to come.
shOUT is back and ready for another year! Meetings will be at 5pm in CSU 204 (Nichols Room) except for a few occasions when it will be in CSU 202 (Cooper Room). This week’s meeting will be in the Cooper room. If you are interested in assisting in meetings, participating, or both, please feel free to come to any of the meetings. Each week, we will try to plan for a different topic to discuss in addition to supporting each other’s coming out processes, no matter what stage we may each be at.
Check out the LGBT student action group, TEAM MSQ! MSQ is the student action group that advises, plans, and implements all things LGBT 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!
Meetings are Tuesdays at 5pm in the LGBTC.
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, M campus and in the community. SAGE is a student organization which thrives on activism and grassroots organizing.
Meetings are Mondays at 5pm in the LGBTC.
Nationally recognized speaker Steve Thompson will present "No Zebras, No Excuses" on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 8 PM in the CSU Ballroom at Minnesota State University, Mankato. His presentation will help the audience recognize and prevent sexual aggression, engaging the audience as allies in violence prevention. This event is free, open to the public and sponsored by MSU's Women's Center, University Security, Department of Residential Life, Office of Student Leadership Development & Service-Learning, Office of Student Affairs, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Crime Victim Services, Inc., and Sexual Violence Resource Center. For more information or to request an accommodation contact the Women's Center at 507-389-6146 or visit http://www.mnsu.edu/wcenter/events/.
