NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY 2009
FRIDAY October 9, 11 am – 2 pm, Commons Plaza
ALLY FEST! – the University of Idaho’s Observance of National Coming Out Day
Our 4th annual gathering on the Commons plaza in recognition of National Coming Out Day, the internationally observed civil awareness day to encourage LGBT folks to “Come Out,” as well as a time to foster open discussions about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Come join in the celebration with friends, booths, music, and a free lunch at noon. We welcome your presence, visibility and support!
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LGBT History Month Events and Activities
THURSDAY October 1, 12:30 pm, Student Diversity Center (TLC 229)
FILM: “OUT OF THE PAST: THE STRUGGLE FOR GAY AND LESBIAN RIGHTS IN AMERICA”
One part history lesson (profiles of obscure gay and lesbian historical figures) and one part smart reporting (a young lesbian attempts to form a Gay-Straight Alliance club in Salt Lake City), this documentary on the gay community is a dialogue between the past and the present, and an emotionally textured treatise on alienation and marginalization which is intelligent and entertaining.
WEDNESDAY October 7, 7:30 pm, Student Diversity Center & Balcony (TLC 229)
DESSERT SOCIAL hosted by the UI Gay-Straight Alliance
Enjoy cake, cookies, punch, etc. while meeting old friends and greeting new ones.
THURSDAY October 8, 12:30 pm, Student Diversity Center (TLC 229)
LAVENDER LUNCH FILM: “COMMON THREADS: STORIES FROM THE QUILT”
This 1989 documentary film tells the story of the AIDS Memorial Quilt by focusing on five people represented by panels in the Quilt. It combines personal reminiscences of the subjects with footage of various politicians, health professionals, and other people with AIDS. The film ends with the first display of the Quilt at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. during the 1987 Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
FRIDAY October 9, 11 am – 2 pm, Commons Plaza
ALLY FEST! – the University of Idaho’s Observance of National Coming Out Day
This will be our 4th annual gathering on the Commons plaza in recognition of National Coming Out Day, the internationally observed civil awareness day to encourage LGBT folks to “Come Out,” as well as a time to foster open discussions about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues. Come join in the celebration with friends, booths, music, and a free lunch at noon. We welcome your presence, visibility and support!
SATURDAY October 10, 9:30 am – Noon, Ag Science Auditorium (Room 106)
FILM: “NORMAL” sponsored by UI CORE Curriculum.
Husband and father, Roy Applewood has been hiding a very big secret from the world. During a marriage counseling visit with his local pastor, he comes out with the fact that inside he feels he was born a woman. That comes as a big shock to his wife of 25 years, their children, and his co-workers at John Deere. Starring Tom Wilkinson and Jessica Lange. Special guest speaker, Chris Bidiman.
MONDAY October 12, 7:30 pm, Hartung Theater, Free admission
THE LARAMIE PROJECT – TEN YEARS LATER: AN EPILOGUE
The UI Theatre Arts Department will join with as many as 100 theatres around the U.S. in presenting this follow-up to the original play, The Laramie Project. This “epilogue” piece consist of new interviews with subjects from the first play, and includes an interview with one of Shepard's convicted killers, Aaron McKinney. The UI project is being coordinated by professor David Lee-Painter.
THURSDAY, October 15, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Student Diversity Center (TLC 229)
OUT Lunch: “Lesbian Gender Identities - Impact on work, love, and esteem.”
Dr. Traci Craig, UI Psychology & Communication Studies.
Research has demonstrated that Lesbian gender identities impact how women are (un)seen in the workplace and in the LGBT community. These experiences of (in)visibility are related to dynamics in the workplace, in romantic relationships, and ultimately to how women see themselves. Dr. Craig will lead a discussion on the relevant research and her recent essay "Femme (In)visible or Gender-Blind?" published in Visible a femmethology (Homofactus Press, 2009).
WEDNESDAY, October 21, 3:30 – 5 pm, Place TBD
SAFE ZONE RECEPTION and Discussion
All Safe Zone Allies and friends of the LGBTQA Office are invited to join us for a reception with refreshments coupled with conversation and discussion about the future direction and expansion of the UI Safe Zone Program!!!
NCOD Sponsors: UI LGBTQA Office, Women’s Center, GSA, Core Curriculum, Office of Diveristy, Equity & Community.
For more info contact lgbtoffice@uidaho.edu.
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