UNH LGBTQA
Student Organization Meetings:
Upcoming
Community Events:
National Coming
Out Week at UNH
October 8 - 11, 2007
National Coming Out Day is internationally
celebrated every October 11th, as a day to "come out"
and increase visibility of people that identify as gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender, queer......, and allies. The first National
Coming Out Day was held on October 11, 1988. This date was chosen
for the annual event in commemoration of the 1987 March on Washington
for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It also marks the anniversary of the
first visit of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to Washington D.C. Many
communities and college campuses sponsor activities such as dances,
film festivals, workshops, literature booths, and rallies on National
Coming Out Day. Join us for the following events and gatherings
as we celebrate National Coming Out Week at UNH!
Coming
Out Week Kick-Off (National Coming Out Days event)
Monday, October 8, 2007
7:00pm, MUB Strafford Room
This Year’s National Coming Out Week will be kicked off
with the strength and vitality of several amazing artists, from
band the Dejas led by UNH alum Callie Lipton, to slam-poet Andrea
Gibson, and new England native and singer songwriter Chris Pureka.
Each being far beyond any humble description we could give here,
check out their websites: www.myspace.com/thedejasmusic;
www.andreagibson.org;
www.chrispureka.com.
Tickets are Free, get them today at the MUB Ticket Office (3rd
Floor across from the Info Desk)! This performance is co-sponsored
by the Alliance and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs,
and is funded by the Student Activity Fee.
Smashing Stereo-plates
(National Coming Out Days event)
Tuesday, October
9, 2007
6:30 pm, In front of Smith Hall
Each day we come across stereotypes. Often
times we feel that we are placed in these stereotypes unjustly.
Sometimes we just want to take a hammer to them. That's what this
event is all about. Name it. Explain it. Break it. Join us as
we smash "Stereoplates!" A discussion will follow inside
Smith Hall. Sponsored by Smith Hall.
Bring an Ally Game
Night (National Coming Out Days event)
Tuesday, October
9, 2007
7:30 pm, MUB 145 (DSC office)
Allies are an important part of our community,
but what is an Ally? What forms do Allies take? Are you an Ally?
Come take part in this very important discussion and hang out
for some fun games and socializing at this special themed weekly
Alliance meeting! This
event is sponsored by the Alliance and is funded by the Student
Activity Fee.
Ally Appreciation
Day Raffle (National Coming Out Days event)
Wednesday, October
10, 2007
9:30am - 3:00pm, MUB 330/332
Starting Monday, the Alliance will be handing
out packets of Ally tickets. These tickets are to be given from
you to someone you consider an Ally in your life. Take this opportunity
to discuss what being an Ally means to both of you and why it
is important. For some extra fun, your Ally can take the end of
their ticket and enter it in a raffle for a chance to win numerous
prizes! This event is sponsored by the Alliance and is funded by the Student
Activity Fee.
Ally Rally
(National Coming Out Days event)
Wednesday, October
10, 2007
12noon - 12:30pm, Murkland Courtyard (next to Thompson hall and in front of Dimond Library)
(Rain Date is Thursday, October 11th, 12-12:30 p.m.)
All are invited to come and rally in support
of the GLBTQ community at UNH and Durham. Allies especially are
invited to come and show solidarity with and for the GLBTQ community,
and to support the events of National Coming Out Day. Allies are
also invited to speak out, and to support the efforts of the Human
Rights Campaign and others for equity, equality and fairness for
all people, especially the GLBTQ community. An open speak out
and opportunities to sign a statement of support will be available.
Please join us for this simple rally and speak out in support
of human rights for the GLBTQ community. Sponsored by the UNH
Alliance, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA),
the Waysmeet Center at UNH, and others. For more information,
contact Larry at 862-1165 and larry.brickner-wood@unh.edu
or Cass at cdd23@unh.edu.
Gays and Friends Film Series (GAFFS) Movie Showing
(National Coming Out Days event)
Wednessday, October
10, 2007
6:30 pm, MUB Theatre II
Come enjoy two films which focus on and
celebrate the culture of LGBTQ+ people! This event is cosponsored
by The UNH Alliance, The Stonewall Grads and the Women's Studies
department.
Free Confidential HIV testing for MSM (men who have sex with men) (National Coming
Out Days event)
Thursday, October 11,
2007
10:00am - 1:30pm, Health Services Room 249
Come Out, Be Proud, Take Care of Yourself, Get an HIV test. Young MSM are, and continue to be, disproportionately affected by HIV. No appointment needed! For more information, please contact
Office of Health Education and Promotion, Health Services at 603-862-3823 or www.unh.edu/heatlh-services
National Coming Out
Day "Come Out, Speak Out" (National Coming
Out Days event)
Thursday, October 11,
2007
7:30pm, MUB Strafford Room
Come tell your coming out story and/or listen
to others share. The Come Out Speak Out is a safe and confidential
place for you to be true to yourself. You are free to come and go
respectfully at this open-mic event in which people are invited
to share their personal and social identities to a completely judgment
free crowd. This will be an emotionally powerful end to our week
of solidarity and celebration. This event is sponsored by the Alliance
and is funded by the Student Activity Fee.
The Reel Thing: Films
on Gender and Sexuality & Discussion Series
First Tuesday of each
month at 12:45 P.M. in MUB Theater I (Click
here for Schedule)
(sponsored by Health Education and Promotion)
Current
Issues:
Gender
Neutral Bathrooms
(List of locations at UNH)
NH Civil Unions
- On
May 31, 2007, the New Hampshire Governor signed the New Hampshire
Civil Union Bill: (HB
0437 - Read Bill Text).
The law will go into effect in January 2008, making New Hampshire
the fourth state to grant civil unions after Vermont (2000), Connecticut
(2005), and New Jersey (2006).
