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Week 4, Fall Quarter 2014
UC San Diego LGBT Resource Center
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"I / don't need to assimilate / don't need / Your 'marriage equality' / Your white picket fence / 2.5 children / I don't need / Your lie / I / Want justice / Justice for my sisters / Justice for myself / Justice for all of the people / Marginalized by life / Justice without police brutality / I want to bring my ancestors back / And raze this world / To the ground / So it can rise / Anew / a phoenix / Reborn"
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LGBT RC 15th Anniversary Symposium
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We Cannot Live Without Our Lives: A conversation on Anti-blackness, Trans Resistance and Prison Abolition
Tues. Nov 4 | 7-9p | UCSD Student Services Center Multipurpose Room
Join us for critical dialogue and a historic panel that will bring together formally incarcerated Black trans women and organizers to talk about the specific ways trans women of color are impacted by imprisonment and to highlight strategies of growing prison abolition.
Panelist include CeCe McDonald, Reina Gossett, Janetta Johnson, moderated by Eric A. Stanley, UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Communication and Critical Gender Studies. Check back every week to learn more about the panelists.
Facebook Event
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Miss Major is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and a survivor of Attica State Prison, a former sex worker, an elder, and a community leader and human rights activist. She is simply "Mama" to many in her community. If history is held within us, embodied in our loves and losses, then Miss Major is a living library, a resource for generations to come to more fully understand the rich heritage of the Queer Rights movement that is so often whitewashed and rendered invisible.
Miss Major's personal story and activism for transgender civil rights intersects LGBT struggles for justice and equality from the 1960s to today. At the center of her activism is her fierce advocacy for her girls, transwomen of color who have survived police brutality and incarceration in men's jails and prisons. Miss Major is currently the executive director of the San Francisco-based Transgender GenderVariant Intersex Justice Project (TGIJP), advocating for transwomen of color in and outside of prison.
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what's happening at the rc
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Fluid Attraction Group
Tuesdays | 5-6p | LGBT RC
This group is an open dialogue and supportive space for those who identify with bisexual, biromantic, fluid, pansexual, panromantic, queer and questioning experiences. We welcome you to attend, listen, participate, and connect with others as we explore fluid sexualities and/or fluid romantic attractions. This is a community space where confidentiality will be respected.
Contact ucsdfluidgroup@gmail.com for more info.
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Trans* Collective
Thurs. 10/30 | 5-6p | LGBT RC
Trans* Collective is a support and discussion group designed for trans*, gender variant/fluid, intersex folks including individuals who are questioning and/or identify outside of their assigned gender/sex.
Contact rainbow@ucsd.edu for more info.
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 Dressing Up and Stepping In: Cosplay, Consent, & Bystander Intervention
Weds. Oct. 29 | 12pm
Join SARC and the LGBTRC for an interactive and informative workshop about consent and bystander intervention just in time for All Hallows Eve. Cosplay is the act of dressing up as a favorite character from films, tv, or comics. Whether dressing up for a party, a partner or a favorite fan convention, this workshop will give practical skills on how to respond and prevent harassment and non-consensual behavior in cosplay situations/communities. For questions please contact rainbow@ucsd.edu.
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Undergrad 152
Graduate Student 8
Staff 7
Faculty 0
Alumni 0
Guest 3
Total 170
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Breaking the Binary: Rethinking Gender
Wed. Oct. 29 | 5-7p | LGBTRC Conference Room
AKA, "Gender 101." Topics include gender and biological sex binaries, trans identities, gender v. presentation v. performance, and a Q&A. This is intended for cis allies and trans-questioning folks, but all are welcome!
Contact rainbow@ucsd.edu for more information!
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Intersex V(i)sibility: Re-Imagining Intersex Identity
Wed. Nov. 5th | 5-6:30p | LGBTRC Conference Room
This program aims to bring visibility to the lives and experiences of intersex individuals through exploring the ways by which intersex identity has been medicalized and has often been perceived to be in need of "fixing". Through engaging dialogue, the hope is to affirm and validate the lived experiences of intersex folks.
Questions? Contact lgbtliberation@ucsd.edu
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Q LEAGUE: Queer Leaders' Summit
LGBTQIA student organization leaders, you are invited to the Q LEAGUE: Queer Leaders' Summit on November 15th from 12-4pm (lunch will be provided). It will be an opportunity to connect with the LGBT Resource Center staff and other students.
The objectives of the summit are to:
*foster leadership development
*collaboration among LGBTQIA organizations at UCSD
*discuss intersecting and multiple identities
*building community
The link to register is below. Deadline to register is November 12th.
http://lgbt.ucsd.edu/events/Q-League.html
For questions contact mpgomez@ucsd.edu
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The Asterisk Trans* Conference
February 27-28, 2015 UC Riverside
People of all gender identities and expressions are welcome to attend. Featured speakers and performers include: Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, D'Lo, Bamby Salcedo, Ollie Schminkey, Marsha Aizumi, Dr. Tey Meadow. Join us for a college conference to build community for trans* people and allies, to address trans* health and well-being, and to provide education and resources for trans* youth advocates. For more information and to register click here!
**You should not pay to register. The LGBT RC has it covered!
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Closed Trans Women of Color Space
Tues. Nov 4 | 5pm | LGBT Resource Center
Join CeCe McDonald, Janetta Johnson and Reina Gossett in a closed conversation space for Trans Women of Color. This space is inclusive of non-binary trans feminine people of color as well as people who identify as third gender and genderqueer. For questions please contact rainbow@ucsd.edu.
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LGBT Resource Center 15th Anniversary Reception hosted by the LGBT Staff and Faculty Association
**CORRECTION: this event will begin at 6p
Tues. Nov 4 | 6p | UCSD Student Services Center Multipurpose Room
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12 Step Recovery Group
Mondays, 5-6p | Heritage Room
Come find support and connect with others!
More info: rainbow@ucsd.edu
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Library Highlight of the Week
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Make Love to Rage by Morgan Robyn Collado
This collection of poetry is a cleansing and transformative journey that takes us from rage to love with a depth of emotion and beauty in words that is breathtaking. The first part, 'Rage,' communicates the rage and anger caused by injustice, in immediate and visceral ways. The transition into 'Making' has all the mess and beauty inherent in the seasons of autumn and spring. After the rage, after the making, we have 'Love.' And the sweetness, caring, and compassion of these poems is a soothing balm after the rage. Yet, it also underscores that deep love, more than anything, fuels rage over injustice.
If you have any recommendations, comments, or concerns, please contact Sandra J., the Library Intern, at lgbtlibrary@ucsd.edu
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Student Orgs & Staff Announcements
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LGBTQIA
Every other Monday, 7-9p | LGBT RC
LGBTQIA is committed to providing safe spaces for the community. For more information please email lgbtqia@gmail.com.
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Men's Group
Wednesdays, 7-9p | LGBT RC
Men's group is a social support group that strives to establish a safe, comfortable space for discussions being male and queer.
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Queer & Trans* People of Color
Thursdays, 7-9p | LGBT RC
Connect with other Queer and Trans* People of Color! Discuss issues around navigating homophobia and transphobia, resisting racism, and fighting misogyny among other things.
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BAM: Queer and Trans* People of Color Bonding and Mentoring Program!
Do you want more QT*POC friends? Do you want the chance to form a relationship with someone who could possibly understand your struggles, support you, and laugh with you? Would you like to have a mentor to help you navigate the university as someone living at the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality? Would you like to pass on some knowledge to a mentee? Apply for the Queer and Trans* People of Color Bonding and Mentoring Program (BAM)!
The QT*POC BAM program pairs QT*POC undergraduates at UCSD with a fellow QT*POC-identified mentor or mentee! You could even be part of a mentorship family!
Fill out the application here. The application period closes on midnight of Friday, November 7. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please contact Dana Ayuyao at dayuyao@ucsd.edu.
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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States book launch
Wed. Oct. 29 | 3:30-5p | Cross Cultural Center, Comunidad
Join Dr. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz for the launch of her new book. Light refreshments will be provided.
Presented by the Department of Ethnic Studies; part of the Cross-Cultural Center's Author in Residence Program
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Student Success Series
Thurs. 30th | 5-6:30p | BRC
Want to gain some insights on how to SUCCEED & THRIVE during your first year at UC San Diego? JOIN US for the Student Success Series! Refreshments will be provided. Click here to RSVP.
brc.ucsd.edu | 858-534-0471
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Dia de l@s Muertos Celebracion
Fri. Oct. 31st | 11a-1p | UCSD RRC
What is "Dia de l@s Muertos"? The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday observed throughout Mexico and around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Join the UCSD Raza Resource Centro in celebrating Dia de l2s Muertos! Activities will include: face painting, sugar skull making, arts and crafts, music, and more! The RRC will also have an altar displayed in the Centro Oct. 30th-Nov. 7th. Feel free to come by and add to our community altar.
raza.ucsd.edu | 858-822-0072
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Know Your Ballot
Wed. Oct. 29th l 6-7p | Women's Center
Want to learn more about the upcoming elections? Feeling unsure about what your vote means? Join the Women's Center and the League of Women Voters at this upcoming event. A representative from the League of Women Voters will be here to talk about the upcoming election and the importance of voting for college students. Food will be provided.
Don't forget to vote on November 4th!
women.ucsd.edu | 858-822-0074
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UCLA MSW Diversity Recruitment Fair
Nov. 8th in Perloff Hall's DeCafe Room (1302)
The purpose of this event is to inform and empower potential applicants to pursue a career in social work and to give them the tools to apply to the MSW program with confidence. We will also host a Personal Statement Workshop, so please bring drafts of your personal statements and get some feedback! The event is also open for students that aren't applying this year, but are still interested in the social work field.
Register here.
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Remembering Queer Korea: An International Symposium, Film Festival, and Exhibition
Nov. 13th to 15th
"Remembering Queer Korea" the first event of its kind, combines scholarship, film, and art in an attempt to critically reflect upon the place of non-normative sexuality and gender variance in the peninsula's history and culture. To be sure, these topics have become an increasingly important part of South Korean society since the 1990s, as evidenced by the upsurge of human rights organizations, representations in film and on television, and in practices of queer consumption | Okaeri: a Nikkei LGBTQ gathering
Sun. Nov. 15 | 8:30a-4:30p
Japanese American National Museum
OKAERI, meaning "Welcome Home" in Japanese, is a one-day gathering of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning individuals, family and allies who seek to find support and resources, information and motivation, and who wish to connect with others to build greater inclusion in the Nikkei community. It will be a day of connecting, education and storytelling in workshops and plenary sessions. You will leave the gathering inspired and motivated!
For more information & to register: www.okaeri-la.org
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Survey for LGBT and other sexual minority students
The survey focuses on the experiences of people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, or Transgender (LGBT) and/or identify as a sexual minority, within student organizations. Participation is voluntary, confidential, and participants can withdraw their consent and stop participating at any time. If you are interested in participating, click here
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The Film Studies Minor: Second Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show
Thurs. Oct. 30th | 8p | PC Theatre
Come celebrate a cult classic in costume the day before Halloween!
Please invite your students, org, friends for a night of outrageous fun. "It's a guaranteed party."
There will be s live performing cast!
If you could please send out this invite to interested members, that would be greatly appreciated.
The event is free and open to the general public
FB: here
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The Asterisk Trans* Conference: Submit a Workshop
The Asterisk Trans* Conference is seeking program proposals that focus on building trans* community, the health and well-being of trans* people, and education and resources for trans* youth advocates. All accepted workshops will be presented over 60 minutes on Saturday, February 28, 2015.
Submit a proposal online here by November 15th. For more information visit here.
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HITO 165/265 Topics-LGBT History: "Queer Formations and the Global Sexual Revolution" (Winter 2015)
Tuesday, 1-3:50p
Since the late 1960s, the world has changed dramatically, especially in making visible (if not legitimizing) gender variance and non-normative sexualities. This observation is the starting point for an exploratory seminar on the global history of the sexual revolution. By examining a myriad of social, cultural, and economic transformations across different culture-areas, the class will investigate this phenomenon in comparative and transnational terms.
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UC Global Food Initiative Student Fellowship/Internship Opportunity
Interested in urban agriculture, sustainable food systems and food justice? Apply for the UC Global Food Initiative Student Fellowship/Internship Opportunity! There are three $2,500 awards, which are open to all registered students. To apply click here. The application is open from Oct 13-30th. More information contact scholarships@ucsd.edu or call Becky Obayashi (858) 534-1067.
| T*Camp: An InterCampus Retreat for Trans/Genderqueer & Gender Questioning Students
January 9-11th, 2015
T*Camp is an intercampus retreat to explore gender identity and expression and to engage in dialogue with our peers. This event is specifically for students who are transgender, genderqueer, or gender questioning (TGQQ). Retreat facilitators include transgender and genderqueer community members, as well as campus LGBT resource professionals.
Apply online by October 30 here!
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