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QConnect!
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DEC 9TH ~ DEC 15TH
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Queer Student Orgs @ the Cant�!
NOTE: QUEER GEEKS IS THE ONLY ORG MEETING DURING FINALS WEEK!
ORGS WILL RESUME IN WINTER QUARTER--SOME AT NEW TIMES!
5-6:30pm ~ Women's Group
TUESDAYS
2:30-4pm - Queer People of Color
4-5:30pm ~ FamiliaX
7-8pm ~ Q & Q & New to the U
8-9pm ~
Crafty Cookin' Queer Coffehouse!
WEDNESDAYS
3:30-4:30pm ~ Queer Book Club (1st & 3rd)
7-10pm ~ Queer Student Union
THURSDAYS
1st & 3rd:
4:30-6:30pm ~ Bi/Pan Talk
2nd & 4th:
4:30-6:30pm ~ Poly Open Space
7-9:30pm ~ LGBTQQIAAP Film Series
FRIDAYS
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The Cant� Queer Center is open all week. It's a warm, quiet space that's good for studying. Come enjoy tea, coffee, snacks and support from our student and professional staff!
We will also be open next week but DO call before you come by (459.2468 or 459.4385) to be sure we're here! Have a terrific Winter break. We look forward to seeing you in January!
Queer Grad Student Lunch
Tues, 12/10, 12:30-2pm, Grad Student Commons
Join other LGBTQ grad students every 2nd Tuesday of the month to relax and talk in a queer safe space. (If you can't make it to this week's lunch, come to NEXT week's "Third Thirsty Thursday" at Seabright Brewery!
 PFLAG Holiday Party & Celebration
Tues, 12/10, 7-9pm, Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St, SC.
Bring your family and friends as we celebrate another wonderful year of PFLAG Santa Cruz County in a fun, family atmosphere with potluck dessert and entertainment. We'll have fun entertainment - You bring your family's favorite holiday dessert!
SF Gay Men's Chorus Christmas Concert
Sat,12/14, Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St, SC
An effusive holiday concert hosted by Peace United Church of Christ. Buy tickets here.
Diversity Center Holiday Party
Sun, 12/15, 4-7pm, Curt and Mo's, 126 Pacheco Ave. SC.
It's time to deck those halls and don that gay apparel! Come celebrate the holidays with the Diversity Center! 21+ event. Buy tickets here.
Qulture's Queer People of Color Media Research is being conducted by Jonathan Menendez through the UCSC Digital Arts New Media program as a part of an ongoing collective of makers and thinkers exploring new media in relation to an era of rapid economic, cultural and political globalization. This research work-group explores the articulation of emergent subjectivities, innovative approaches to diasporic community-building, techniques for social inclusion, and creative activity that responds to or engages with experiences of this particular context.
This interdisciplinary research group will focus on surveying and producing queer people of color media, working both independently and collaboratively on the
development, design, fundraising strategy and grant research to develop Qulture, a GPS based multi-platform application.Get involved and get credit!
Jonathan Menendez-Benavides
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Upcoming Events
Third Thirsty Thursday Queer Grad Student and Friends Social
Thu, 12/18, 8:30-10:30 pm, Seabright Brewery, 519 Seabright Ave, SC
Come grab a brew or a soda and hang out with other queer grad students. Friends and allies welcome! SAVE THE DATE!
Queer Undergrad Winter Mixer
Tue, 1/14, 7-11pm, Cant� Queer Center (plus gaymes in Baobob Lounge!)
Take off the chill! Hot chocolate. Warm company. Fun and gaymes! Co-sponsored by Theta Pi Sigma and the Cant� Queer Center. Info:thetapisigma@gmail.com
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QYou
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QNews
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What Has The Cant� Done For You?
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Vanessa Cintron
Who are you?
I am Vanessa Cintron, a second year legal studies and psychology double major and a Merrill affiliate. I love listening to music and eating lots of amazing food.
What has the Cant� done for you?
The Cant� has introduced me to amazing people, including three of my closest friends. It has been an incredible learning space, as well as a space that has helped me grow. I hope to help others grow by being a part of this community and help bring people in to the Cant�, so they can potentially experience what I have.
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Dec 7th ~ Gay Parents On TV: Why The 'New Normal' Is No Longer Just The Nuclear Family
Dec 6th ~ Rome's 'Gay' Christmas Lights Spark Anger
Dec 6th ~ Elton John: Russia Needs To End Anti-Gay Prejudice
Dec 4th ~ Mr. Transman 2013: 3rd Annual FTM Competition
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Last week the Cantu hosted the queer staff and faculty mixer "Convivial & Queer"
at the Cowell Provost House. A most enjoyable time was had by all who attended! Special thanks to Faye Crosby for the generous welcome to her home, to Bill Ladusaw and Ken Christopher for contributions to the feast, and to Cant� student staffers Lesley and Margarita for their hard work catering the event.
Gender & Sexuality Specialist Tam Welch and Cantu director Deb Abbott enjoying greeting all of our visitors, including special guest, campus provost Allison Galloway.
The Cant� also took part in the very successful "Big Break", a collaborative craft party with all of the resource centers pitching in. Everyone had lots of food and play-options. Deb challenged Queer Geeks member Brett to a game of Scrabble and played a Scrabble (using all 7 letters) right as Big Break ended! Too much fun!
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QSurveys
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QAcademia
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Take UC Davis Queer Surveys!
1) Experiences with the 'Heterosexual Assumption' (Take here)
Prayers for Bobby:
A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son
This biography of the Griffith family in the early 80's is a recounting of a family's tragic loss when Bobby chooses to take his life after his family and religious background reject him for coming out.
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Oakes 150: Queer US History & Theory
(Winter 2014 T/Th 2-3:45pm)
Were there "lesbians," "gays," "bisexuals," "trans" and "queer" people in the past, as we understand those identities today? Info: Dr. Philip Longo plongo@ucsc.edu
Engaging Education (e2) Activism Class: 2014
This seminar is student-run and student-focused, emphasizing progressive models of education and non-traditional classroom settings.
Point Foundation LGBT Scholarship
(Deadline: Jan 21st)
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Jan 18th ~ TABLA Conference @ UC Riverside
Jan 29th-Feb 2nd ~ National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change. Houston, TX.
April 10-13th ~ Out & Greek Conference for LGBT & Ally Fraternity & Sorority Leaders. San Diego, CA.
May 16th-17th ~ Queer Places, Practices, & Lives Symposium @ Ohio State Univeristy
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