The Galerstein Women's Center

National Coming Out Day

Friday, October 9, 11am-1pm, SU Comet Café

Come by the Student Union in support of National Coming Out Day (NCO), nationally celebrated on October 11. This is a time to promote awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) issues and rights and to celebrate gay pride. NCO encourages LGBTQ people to come out to themselves, their parents, friends, co-workers, etc.

 

Gender Studies Lecture Series

Gender Studies Lecture Series: Phonetics, Gender & Sexual Orientation

Presented by Galerstein Women’s Center & Gender Studies Department

Thursday, October 15, 5:30-6:30pm, McDermott Suite

Dr. Ron Smyth will discuss the diversity of both straight and gay/lesbian speakers’ phonetic output, and his finding that ‘verbal gaydar’ is quite poor for both male and female speakers.

 

Ally Week

Ally Week Kick-off

Monday, October 19, 11am-1pm, SU Comet Café 

We are kicking off our National Ally Week. Come by the SU to learn more about our LEEP Initiative, which includes SAFE ZONE Ally Training.

Ally Reception

Tuesday, October 20, 4-5pm, McDermott Suite

This event will bring the SAFE ZONE Committee & Allies together as we recognize them for their contributions to the program, for their commitment to enhancing diversity on campus and for challenging discrimination.  

Ally Game Night

Wednesday, October 21, SU Galaxy Room C

Ally Game Night is a time for students, staff and faculty to meet and bond with their LGBTQ and straight-Allied classmates and colleagues. Don't miss out on Taboo!

SAFE ZONE Dialogue: Transgender Panel

Thursday, October 22, 7-9pm, FN 2.102

SAFE ZONE Dialogues are advanced training sessions for allies and students, staff and faculty.  This Dialogue will bring a panel of transgender individuals who will discuss the stages of gender identity development, gender identity v. sexual identity and other issues affecting people who are transgender. 

Ally Training

Friday, October 23, 1-5pm, McDermott Suite

SAFE ZONE Ally training is consistent with SAFE ZONE’s goals of establishing a university-wide network of visible allies who are supportive, inclusive, and accepting of all people. It provides a venue for LGBTQ people, Allies and participants to express concerns, ask questions, and learn about issues affecting the LGBTQ campus and surrounding community.