Greetings from the IU GLBTAA! We are excited to launch this new e-mail format, which is now administered by Constant Contact. The IU Alumni Association (IUAA) recently contracted with Constant Contact to give IUAA's affiliates more flexibility in designing e-mail communications with their constituencies.

The GLBTAA is pleased to have the ability to improve our monthly newsletters. We take pride in being the only IUAA affiliate with a "monthly" newsletter. For the first time, we now have a number of new options available, e.g., color, photos, logos, etc. to enhance the content of our newsletters. The IUAA has delegated much responsibility to the GLBTAA Board in the composition and distribution of our newsletters, meaning that now much of the work is being done by the Board and other volunteers, rather than the IUAA staff.

We welcome your input, and please keep in mind there will undoubtedly be a learning curve with the new Constant Contact administration, as we strive each month to keep you abreast of the news and activities of the IU LGBT community. We hope you enjoy reading this September Newsletter as much as we have enjoyed preparing it.  

Mike Shumate, GLBTAA President

[email protected]  

GLBTSSS

 1. Top 25 LGBT-friendly Campus

In addition to being rated "5-stars" as a LGBT-friendly campus for the past year, IU Bloomington has also recently been named to Campus Pride's "Top 25 LGBT-friendly" colleges and universities in the nation. IU was selected from nearly 350 other colleges and universities that participated in an extensive survey that assessed policies, programs and resources regarding support and commitment to LGBT equality. This is yet another confirmation that IU is committed to assuring equality for all! Read the good news at http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/22994.html. 

The IU GLBTAA; the IUPUI Advocates for Sexual Equality; the IUPUI LGBT Faculty Staff Council; the IUPUI Office for Student Involvement; and the IU Alumni Association are co-sponsoring the third annual Harvey Milk Dinner on Tuesday, October 9th to celebrate gender identity and sexual orientation equality at IUPUI. The dinner will start at 7:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 6:15 p.m. on the fourth floor (Room 450) of the IUPUI Campus Center at 420 University Blvd. in Indianapolis. Dinner tickets are $20 for students and $40 for everyone else. Dinner reservations may be made at   http://myiupui.com/s/1377/IUPUI/index.aspx?sid=1377&pgid=1402&gid=2&cid=3387&ecid=3387&post_id=0. 
 The GLBTAA for the first time will sponsor a reception prior to the dinner in the fourth floor atrium. The reception will commence at 6:15 p.m. with complimentary hors d' oeuvres and a cash bar and will be free-of-charge to anyone attending the dinner. The keynote speaker will be Kand McQueen, PhD, who is one of the most sought-after speakers in the nation regarding gender identity. In the words of Doug Bauder, GLBTAA director: "Kane McQueen is the most articulate speaker on issues of gender identity I have ever heard. Kand has a unique style - a common sense approach which combines passion with perspective and honesty with humor."

  

The IU GLBTAA is co-sponsoring a visit to IUB by Chaz Bono, an LGBT rights advocate, author, speaker and, of course, only child of Sonny and Cher. Bono will be speaking to a number of student groups and appearing at certain receptions during his visit. His featured appearance, on a general admission basis, will be at the IU Auditorium on the Bloomington campus on Thursday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m. addressing gender identity issues. His book Transition is a candid account of his 40-year struggle to match his gender identity with his physical body.

The IU GLBTAA and the IU South Bend Alumni Office are co-sponsoring a reception and screening of the Oscar-winning movie Milk on Friday, October 12. The reception will start at 6:00 p.m. with remarks commencing at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the bridge of Weikamp Hall at 1700 W. Mishawaka Ave. on the IU South Bend Campus. Complimentary hors d' oeuvres and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. The screening of Milk will commence at 7:00 p.m. followed by a short Q&A session at Weikamp Hall 1001. Reservations may be made at http://iuaa.imodules.com/milkIUSB. No matter how many times you may have seen Milk, no one tires of witnessing the countless contributions Harvey Milk has made to the LGBT community. Come and visit with friends, make new ones, discuss the strides we've made, pay tribute to the strength and determination of Harvey Milk....and just have a great time!  

We are seeking nominations for the 2013 GLBTAA Distinguished Alumni Award. The Award is available to (i) members of the LGBT community and (ii) individual allies or supporters of the LGBT community, regardless of sexual orientation. Only living alumni of Indiana University are eligible. Nominees

Shane Windmeyer (right) '12 Recipient

shall have been outstanding in his or her field of endeavor and shall have made significant contributions benefiting Indiana University or his or her community, state or nation. Nominations must be submitted by September 30. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Rachael McAfee at [email protected] or 812-855-8266.

GLBTAA Academic Scholarships
 Academic Scholarships are awarded to IU students enrolled at any IU campus, who are academically strong, as well as active in promoting diversity, tolerance and social justice. Scholarships are awarded to students based upon academic achievement, career goals, financial need, leadership experience, community service and extracurricular activities. Involvement in activities promoting diversity and raising awareness of GLBT and related issues on the student's campus or in his or her community is carefully reviewed by the Board. The maximum award for an Academic Scholarship is $1,000 per semester. An individual student may not receive more than $2,000. The deadline for the Spring 2013 semester is November 15, 2012.