"The most dangerous phrase in the language is, 'we've always done it this way.'"

-Grace Hopper

Fluid Attraction Group

Thursday 4/23 | 6-7p | LGBTRC

Contact ucsdfluidgroup@gmail.com for more info.

Trans* Collective 

Wednesday 4/22 | 4-5p | LGBTRC

 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. 

Healing from Childhood Sexual Assault

Hello community, my name is sandra j. and I am the Library Intern here at the UCSD LGBT Resource Center. 

I identity as a survivor of childhood sexual assault and wanted to help create a healing space for all queer/trans identified survivors of childhood sexual assault, to bridge the gap in what it means to be a survivor of CSA (childhood sexual assault) and queer/trans identified, and to create space for those specific intersections of our identities in finding other folks to connect with.

 This program will focus on healing through education and dialogue around CSA, healing from and through trauma, discussion, writing exercises, crafts, and plant potting. 

 Please note:

1. This is a CLOSED SPACE for CSA survivors and Queer/Trans-identified members of community. 

2. This space can/will be triggering due to the nature of the content, please take the necessary time for yourself before, during, and after the event in the case of feeling triggered and overwhelmed. 
3. Please let me know during, before, after the event of any accommodations necessary. 

Please contact me with any questions, comments, and concerns here.

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It's Not Just About S-E-X!

Wed. April 22nd | 4:30-6:30p | LGBTRC

The UCSD LGBT Resource Center Programming Team invite you all to participate in our program next week: "It's Not Just About S-E-X!", where we will partake in a fun and self-reflective activity that challenges us to rethink traditional conceptions of queer sex.The aim of this program is to discuss personal, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being in sexual and other intimate relationships, as these topics are often left out of traditional conversations of sexual health and safety. Facilitated through an open dialogue with opportunities for questions, with the hope that people will be equipped to make well-informed decisions about their sex lives and sexuality. Chipotle (with vegan/vegetarian options) will be provided.

Apply today to join one of Advocates for Youth's programs!

Are you a young person (14-24 years old) who is: Passionate about fighting for young people's rights to sexual health information and services? Interested in connecting with youth leaders from across the country? Dedicated to developing skills to make a difference in your community? If selected, you will have opportunities to: develop new organizing and leadership skills; become informed on sexual and reproductive health issues; connect with passionate young people from across the country; and build skills to make a lasting impact in your community. You will also join more than 100 youth activists in Washington, DC for an intense four-day activist training institute free of charge!

Click here for more information!

UC Berkeley's 8th Annual Queer and Asian Conference

 Fri. May 1st - Sun. May 3rd | UC Berkley

This year's theme, "AMPLIFY", seeks to amplify our collective voices in addressing the perception that Asian Americans are silent on political matters and understand how queer and Asian bodies are perceived and influenced by society in relation to other marginalized identities. Participants are then able to engage in Workshops, share personal stories in intimate "Storytime" sessions, listen to Keynotes from prominent activists, watch Performances from of community members, and of course, mingle at the Afterparty! 
 

For more information visit us here! 

The 2015 Nicholas Papadopoulos Endowed Lecture in Gay & Lesbian Studies Presents: Out in the Night

Tues. April 28th | 6p | Great Hall, ERC

Screening of the award-winning OUT IN THE NIGHT, a feature documentary by blair dorosh-walther that tells the story of four African American lesbians from Newark NJ, who became criminals after they defended themselves against a homophobic street attack in 2006 in the West Village of NYC. A conversation with the filmmakers and the four women featured in this film, who became known as the NJ4 , will follow the screening.

For more information click here! 

2015 Family of the Year Award.

The Family of the Year Award was created to acknowledge that parents and family members play an instrumental part in the success and development of their student's academic journey.  Our hope is that the Family of the Year Award will remind the UC San Diego community that loving relationships and mutual support are important institutional values.  Please see the attached flyer and distribute it to any students that you believe would be interested in nominating their family.

For more information regarding the Family of the Year Award and for detailed contest instructions, visit: here. 

Creating Healthy and Sustainable Communities

Sat. April 25th | 11a-2:30p | Ocean View Growing Grounds, 4540 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113

**Meet on top of Pangea Parking Structure for bus transportation at 10am (bring $5)

I-House's Slice of America program provides students with an opportunity to visit different parts of San Diego and encourages us to think critically about our roles and interactions with local communities. Faculty Fellow Dr. Keith Pezzoli will lead a tour of Ocean View Growing Grounds to learn about community development and locally sourced food initiatives that are shaping the evolving landscape of agriculture in San Diego. We will prepare our own lunch using locally grown ingredients. Register here.

Talking Circles: Undocumented Students Weekly Drop-in

Thursdays | 4-5p | Undocumented Student Services Office

This group is for graduate and undergraduate undocumented students who are looking for community support. Talking circles are safe spaces where undocumented students can gather and discuss their intersecting identities, stressors that stem from being undocumented, and finding healthy ways to cope. 

For questions, e-mail Susana Martinez.  

UNIDAS Chicana/Latina Forum

Tuesdays | 3-4:30p | Raza Resource Centro

THEESatisfaction

Thurs. April 30th | 6:30p | Porter's Pub

THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. They produce and perform their own material, funk-psychedelic feminista sci-fi epics with the warmth and depth of Black Jazz and Sunday morning soul, frosted with icy raps that evoke equal parts Elaine Brown, Ursula Rucker and Q-Tip. The event will include a q&a with the artists. DJ sets & selections before and after the show by: Heavy Denim, B.B. Rox, & Jillian Rococo.

The Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) Foundation Scholarship

GAPA is a scholarship that seeks to provide financial assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Asian and Pacific Islanders who are currently in high school or postsecondary school.  We award several scholarships of $2000 each to students who have demonstrated outstanding activism and leadership within the API LGBTQ community. For more information visit us here!

Good Life Festival 

Sat. May 2nd | 7-11p | Mathews Quad and Town Square

The Good Life Festival is an exciting night designed to celebrate and promote healthy living! Enjoy an evening full of FREE activities including human foosball, live DJ, Zumba and line dancing sessions, photo booth, healthy food trucks and vendors, glow-flow yoga, human hamster balls, rock climbing and interactive well-being activity booths! This is sure to be a night to remember, so come out and enjoy the #UCSDGOODLIFE!

Visit goodlife.ucsd.edu for more information. 

Test Anxiety Reduction Workshop

Tues. April 28th | 3-4:30p | Cross Cultural Center

This workshop addresses the cognitive and behavioral causes of test anxiety, and provides skills/strategies to reduce anxiety in testing situations and improve performance.

For questions, email Ryan Stevenson or Joanna Boval.