Lambda Alliance Newsletter, 2/16/2009
Dear All,
It’s a
lighter week for the first time this semester, which only means that you have
no excuse to miss the great gay events going on. Also, make sure you remember
the Lambda Alliance general body meeting this Thursday at 8 pm. Agenda is
below, and an amendment we will be voting on is attached in a separate
document:
Agenda
1. Welcome/Introductions
2. Amendment
3. PULSE update
4. Volunteer opportunity at Attic Youth
5. Leadership Retreat
6. University Council Application Update
7. QPenn Update
8. IvyLGBT Update
9. Open Forum/Any Other Business
Your Lambda Board,
Dennie
Zastrow, Chair
Baylee
Feore, Vice Chair of Political Affairs
Kyle
Lutkewitte, Vice Chair of Internal Affairs
Tyler
Ernst, Vice Chair of Finance and Development
Paul Richards,
Vice Chair of Communications
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Calendar of Events
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QUEST
– Masculinization of Computer Science (E-Week)
Date: Monday, February 16
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Wu and Chen Auditorium
in Levine Hall
WICS and QUEST host a Lecture and Discussion with Professor Nathan Ensmenger
(Science, Technology, and Society Department). Professor Ensmenger will give a
brief presentation about the research he has done on the subject of gender in
computing; specifically, the masculinization of computer science during the
second half of the 20th century and the factors that began to drive women away
from computing-related careers. His talk will be followed by a group
discussion/Q&A session accompanied by FREE burritos from Chipotle!
Allies' Freedom to Marry Day Panel Discussion
Date: Monday,
February 16
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location:
Join us for a panel discussion about the current state of
gay marriage in the
QSA
Drag Show Information Session
Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 6:00 pm
Location:
The Queer Student Alliance invites
you to perform in the 3rd annual Drag Show set to take place during the last
week of March for QPenn 2009: Embrace the Rainbow.
This year's theme for the show is "All that Drag!" We need performers
and students to help out with tech and just overall planning. The first info
session will take place this Monday, February 18, at 6:00PM at the
If you're interested, come by and see what it's all about and to sign up to
perform with your friends and other campus leaders!
For more information, contact Marianne Mondt (mondtm@sas.upenn.edu) or
Phil Shecter (shecter@sas.upenn.edu).
PATH (Penn Athletes and Allies Tackling Homophobia) Presents:
"It's Not Whether You're Gay or Straight, It's How You Play the Game: A Discussion of Homophobia in Athletics"
Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 6:30 pm, pizza dinner included
Location:
Dunning Coaches' Center,
Come to this first ever Homophobia in Athletics Panel. This will be an incredible dialogue with athletic professionals from Penn and the surrounding community.
Despite the increasing visibility of the LGBTQ community in our society, why is
it still so difficult for many athletes to come out of the closet? These
speakers will discuss their opinions on homophobia in athletics and seek to
answer questions about being LGBT or Allies in the athletic
community.
Jen Moore, Assistant Coach of Women's Softball, Swarthmore College
Paul Richards, Head Coach of Men's and Women's Swimming, Dickinson
Denis Elton Cochran-Fikes, DRIA Compliance Coordinator, University of
Pennsylvania
Michael Muska, former Athletic Director, Oberlin College
Sean Smith, former Men's Varsity and Assistant Swimming Coach, Rutgers
University
Moderator: Susan Miller, History Undergraduate Adviser/Lecturer, University of
Pennsylvania
Come for free pizza and a great discussion!
Wharton Alliance/QUEST event
with the National Security Agency
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: TBA
More
details to follow. Should be an exciting event!
QCF Dinner with Soulforce
Date: Wednesday, February 25
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: The Christian Association,
Join us for discussion over FREE home-cooked dinner with Soulforce. The purpose
of Soulforce is freedom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from
religious and political oppression through the practice of relentless
nonviolent resistance.
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What else is new?
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All
That Drag: QPenn 2009 Drag Show!!!
It's that
time of year again, where gender bending is the name of the game. Take part in
the Queer Student Alliance's annual charity Drag Show! We're calling for
performers: queers, allies, dancers, athletes, scholars and Whartonites... it's
time to show your wild side! Grab some friends, or fly solo. If you're
interested or would like to receive more information, please contact Phil
Shecter (shecter@sas.upenn.edu).
Show date is Friday, March 27th!
Submit
to the QPenn Supplement!
Calling all writers, artists, and creative minds of all sorts.
February is the month to submit your queer-related writing, art, or design
skill to the creation of the QPenn supplement. We are looking for pieces of all
variety, whether it be political, personal, humorous, or a fun feature on an
aspect of gay culture at Penn or in
Healthy
Living Task Force – Apply Now!!
Did you ever have a friend or classmate who was overly stressed, seriously depressed, struggling with an eating disorder, or some other healthy living issue? Do you want to learn how to help your friend or classmate? Apply now to join the Healthy Living Task Force!
The Healthy Living Task Force is a network of students committed to helping their peers with mental health issues. We currently have trained over 110 students since the spring of 2006. These students now participate in events to continue their training and knowledge of mental health issues their peers are dealing with on Penn's campus.
Training will be held on Sunday 2/15 and 2/22, 2-4 pm. New members who join the Task Force will receive two days of training led by professors in the Penn community, as well as psychiatrists and psychologists in stress management, relationships, and addiction. Members of the Healthy Living Task Force will have the opportunity to:
Receive training on mental health issues
Interact & learn from experienced professionals
Connect with their peers in meaningful ways
Enjoy great food & events
APPLY NOW @ WWW.VFCONFERENCE.COM