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March 2017 LGBTQA At-A-Glance

030117 | Project TransIsBeautiful Campaign Launch 030217 | Event Community Response Meeting 032017 | Gathering March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch 032317 | Presentation LGBT Family Issues in the Trump Era 032417 | Workshop Working with LGBTQ Youth 032717 | Gathering Queer and Trans People of Color at Gallaudet 032817 | Presentation Latino GLBT History Project 033117 | Deadline Lavender Graduation Registration 033117 | Observation Transgender Day of Visibility

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During the first half of the spring 2017 semester there were three reports of four missing orremoved signs from gender-inclusive restrooms on campus In response to these occurrencesstatements were issued by Gallaudet University President Roberta Bobbi Cordano and VicePresident for Administration and Finance Paul Kelly as well as LGBTQA Resource CenterCoordinator Dr Cara Miller

A community response meeting was hosted by the LGBTQA Resource Center on March 2nd Thesubject was further addressed during the March 7th student forum with President Cordano hostedby the Student Body Government and Graduate Student Association

The March 10th and March 4th statements respectively from President Cordano and VicePresident Paul Kelly as well as the accompanying vlogs may be accessed through GallaudetUniversity email The March 1st statement by the LGBTQA Resource Center may be viewed herewith the ASL version above as signed by Dr Miller and University Communications staff memberAlex Leffers

The Department of Public Safety (DPS)s investigation into the person(s) responsible for themissing or removed signage is ongoing Any individuals with further information that may aid in theinvestigation detailed above are asked to report directly to DPS

Members of the campus community with questions concerns or responses may contact Dr CaraMiller LGBTQA Resource Center Coordinator Support for students is available from Counselingand Psychological Services (CAPS) Additional support for students as well as employees isavailable in the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES) and the Office of the OmbudsTitle IX-related inquiries may be directed to Sharrell McCaskill Title IX Coordinator

The LGBTQA Resource Center and Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES) extends itsdeepest gratitude to Alex Leffers as well as to Kristin Mulrooney Debi Duren and Lisa Sentelle inthe Center for Bilingual Teaching and Learning for their assistance with translation filming editingand video production

Presentation LGBT Family Issues In The Trump Era

Join the LGBTQA Resource Center on Thursday March23rd from 1230shy150 pm in the JSAC MPR for apresentation on LGBT Family Issues in the Trump Era

We will explore how current law may be affected in the Trump

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era and how that will impact the LGBT community andfamilies How can LGBT individuals and families respond asthe federal government and many states attempt to roll backprotections the LGBT community has won in the last eightyears How will this affect you your family and community What can LGBTQA individuals do to protect themselveslegally

Presenter Michele Zavos a longshytime lesbian activist andattorney in the Washington metropolitan area was one of thefirst coshychairs of the Gay and Lesbian Subcommittee of theDC Bar the precursor to GAYLAW and is a founder of theNational LGBT Bar Association Presentation will be in spokenEnglish with ASL interpretation To request other interpretingplease contact Vanessa Slade by March 16th

Presentation Working with LGBTQ Youth

Join the LGBTQA Resource Center and students enrolledin SW49502 shy Intro to LGBTQ Studies shy for a communityeducation program by SMYAL on Friday March 24th from900amshy1200pm at the LLRH6 Terrace

As facilitated by staff members of SMYAL (Supporting andMentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) this program is forseasoned and emerging professionals whose work includesinteracting with and supporting LGBTQ youth Attendees willgain skills tools and knowledge necessary to makeinteractions more LGBTQshyaffirming

This program has been approved for 3 hours of Social WorkCEUs contact Dr David Barclay for more information

This program will be in spoken English with ASL interpretationFor other interpreting accommodations please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th

Presentation Latino GLBT History Project

Join the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students(ODES) and members of SW49502 shy Intro to LGBTQStudies shy for a presentation by Joseacute Gutierrez founder ofthe Latino GLBT History Project on Tuesday March 28thfrom 1230pmshy200pm at the LLRH6 Terrace

The mission of the Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) is toinvestigate collect preserve and educate about the historyculture heritage arts social and rich contributions of theLatinoHispanic GLBT communities in metropolitan

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Washington DC Founder Joseacute Gutierrez who has receivedawards for his community work and multiple contributions tothe Latino LGBTQ community from the National LatinaoLesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Organization(LLEGOacute) will have historic pictures banners buttons andmemorabilia on display

This program has been approved for 15 hours of Social WorkCEUs contact Dr David Barclay for more informationinterpreting accommodations please contact Vanessa Sladeno later than March 16th

Lavender Graduation 2017 Registration

Online registration is now open for LGBTQA students in thegraduating class of 2017 who want to participate in the 6thannual Gallaudet University Lavender Graduation Held this yearon Wednesday May 10th Lavender Graduation is an annualcultural graduation celebration for undergraduate and graduateGallaudet students who identify as lesbian gay bisexualtransgender queerquestioning intersex asexual or activeallies to the LGBTQA community

Lavender Graduation acknowledges LGBTQIA+ studentsachievements and honors their contributions to the campuscommunity During the ceremony Lavender Graduates will bepresented with purple stoles and tassels to wear with theirgraduation regalia during Commencement on Friday May 13th

Advocates named by the students will be thanked with certificatesof recognition and the LGBTQA Resource Center Annual Awardswill be presented to recognize and honor students staff andfaculty members who have made significant contributions insupport of the LGBTQIA+ community on campus Following theceremony there will be a light dessert reception by invitation only

The LGBTQA Resource Center is delighted to announce that DrBarbara M Kannapell GU 61 will be the Keynote presenter forthis years Lavender Graduation Dr Kannapell is a nationally andinternationally known scholar and lecturer on bilingualism ofAmerican Sign Language and English and the culture of DeafAmericans She previously worked at Gallaudet as a researcherlinguistics specialist and staff fellow We are delighted to bewelcoming her as our featured presenter for the 2018 LavenderGraduation

If you have questions please contact the Lavender GraduationCommittee

March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch

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LGBTQA students staff faculty and friends gather each month to chat and catch up over lunch Membersof the campus community identifying as LGBTQA are invited to the March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch onMonday March 20th from 1200-100 pm in the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES)Hangout Lounge in HMB S 141 Want to meet new people and reconnect with friends Got a question forthe LGBTQA Resource Center Coordinator Have an idea for a program or project Bring your lunch ampjoin us

On Monday March 27th graduate students MJ Jones and Nayo LimshyFranck will lead an informalgathering for queer and transgender people of color at Gallaudet This gathering will meet from 530shy700pm at JSAC 1010 The event leaders ask that white LGBTQA and cisgender heterosexual allies of colorplease respect the intentions of the space This event will use ASL to request interpreters please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th For questions or to RSVP email lgbtqagallaudetedu

ColorFEST 2017 Updates

March Queer amp Trans People of Color Gathering

Online registration is now open for the 10th annual ColorFESTconference held at Gallaudet University from April 14shy162017

View the ColorFEST website for the schedule of events andworkshops featuring topics from Deaf LGBTQA identity tointersectionality disability and more

Mark your calendars for the LGBTQA+ and SigningCommunity Expo on Friday April 14th and ColorFESTFantasia the same evening

After youve registered follow the Facebook page and RSVPat the event page for more updates

For more info contact Committee CoshyChairs Marissa Riveraand Emma Balderas at ColorFESTgallaudetedu

The Student Body Government (SBG) recently unveiled its TransIsBeautiful campaign led bySBGs Director of Social Justice Asteria Summers in the wake of the recent surge of hate crimestargeting the transgender community This project was designed to highlight the beauty anddiversity of Gallaudets own transgender students Models depicted below include - top center -Asteria Summers (pronouns sheherMiss) bottom left - Nicki Koniak (pronouns hehishim) andbottom right - Silas Beasley (pronouns theythemtheirs)

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TransIsBeautiful Campaign

Just days after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized a 100 increase in hate crimes against transgenderpeople an incident of vandalism and assault was reported at Casa Ruby LGBT Community Center Theseactions against our friends and neighbors at Casa Ruby are deeply alarming we send our support andsolidarity Members of the Gallaudet community who would like to offer their assistance may visit the CasaRuby website

Support for Casa Ruby

Planning Meeting 2018 Creating Change Conference

The next Creating Change Conference will be inWashington DC from January 24shy28 2018During this national organizing and training

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conference LGBTQA organizers and activistsgather teach each other and build a strongermovement The National LGBTQ Task Force isseeking volunteers to help plan organize andlead the conference A kickshyoff planning meetingoriginally scheduled for Tuesday March 14th hasbeen rescheduled to April 4 2017 For moreinformation contactcreatingchangethetaskforceorg

In April 2017 well observe Sexual Assault Awareness Monthcampusshywide and the Office of Diversity and Equity for Studentswill observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Additionallythe LGBTQA Resource Center commemorates Pride Month eachyear in April Typically observed in June throughout the UnitedStates many colleges and universities celebrate LGBTQA prideand visibility in April the last full month of the semester beforestudents begin leaving for the summer

To commemorate Pride Month were collating and sharing acampusshywide calendar of LGBTQA events Members of theGallaudet community can contact the LGBTQA Resource Centeror use our Facebook event page to announce and advertisecampus activities programs or events that relate to the themes ofLGBTQA identity pride selfshycare healthy relationships andorcommunity strength and growth

Pride Month 2017

Scholarship amp Internship Opportunities

Summer 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Internships in Washington DC there are 30 uniqueprogram areas from which applicants can choose - a position for nearly every interest and career fieldHRC also have internships available in our Project One America (POA) offices in Birmingham AL LittleRock AR and Jackson MS For more information visit the HRC Internship page or contact Olivia AngeliYouth and Campus Engagement Intern

Also Campus Pride maintains a great database of LGBTQA student scholarships Check it out

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students is to empower students of all backgroundsand abilities to achieve academic career and personal success Learn more about ODES units Keepingthe Promise Equitable Outcomes for Students and Multicultural Student Programs

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During the first half of the spring 2017 semester there were three reports of four missing orremoved signs from gender-inclusive restrooms on campus In response to these occurrencesstatements were issued by Gallaudet University President Roberta Bobbi Cordano and VicePresident for Administration and Finance Paul Kelly as well as LGBTQA Resource CenterCoordinator Dr Cara Miller

A community response meeting was hosted by the LGBTQA Resource Center on March 2nd Thesubject was further addressed during the March 7th student forum with President Cordano hostedby the Student Body Government and Graduate Student Association

The March 10th and March 4th statements respectively from President Cordano and VicePresident Paul Kelly as well as the accompanying vlogs may be accessed through GallaudetUniversity email The March 1st statement by the LGBTQA Resource Center may be viewed herewith the ASL version above as signed by Dr Miller and University Communications staff memberAlex Leffers

The Department of Public Safety (DPS)s investigation into the person(s) responsible for themissing or removed signage is ongoing Any individuals with further information that may aid in theinvestigation detailed above are asked to report directly to DPS

Members of the campus community with questions concerns or responses may contact Dr CaraMiller LGBTQA Resource Center Coordinator Support for students is available from Counselingand Psychological Services (CAPS) Additional support for students as well as employees isavailable in the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES) and the Office of the OmbudsTitle IX-related inquiries may be directed to Sharrell McCaskill Title IX Coordinator

The LGBTQA Resource Center and Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES) extends itsdeepest gratitude to Alex Leffers as well as to Kristin Mulrooney Debi Duren and Lisa Sentelle inthe Center for Bilingual Teaching and Learning for their assistance with translation filming editingand video production

Presentation LGBT Family Issues In The Trump Era

Join the LGBTQA Resource Center on Thursday March23rd from 1230shy150 pm in the JSAC MPR for apresentation on LGBT Family Issues in the Trump Era

We will explore how current law may be affected in the Trump

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

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era and how that will impact the LGBT community andfamilies How can LGBT individuals and families respond asthe federal government and many states attempt to roll backprotections the LGBT community has won in the last eightyears How will this affect you your family and community What can LGBTQA individuals do to protect themselveslegally

Presenter Michele Zavos a longshytime lesbian activist andattorney in the Washington metropolitan area was one of thefirst coshychairs of the Gay and Lesbian Subcommittee of theDC Bar the precursor to GAYLAW and is a founder of theNational LGBT Bar Association Presentation will be in spokenEnglish with ASL interpretation To request other interpretingplease contact Vanessa Slade by March 16th

Presentation Working with LGBTQ Youth

Join the LGBTQA Resource Center and students enrolledin SW49502 shy Intro to LGBTQ Studies shy for a communityeducation program by SMYAL on Friday March 24th from900amshy1200pm at the LLRH6 Terrace

As facilitated by staff members of SMYAL (Supporting andMentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) this program is forseasoned and emerging professionals whose work includesinteracting with and supporting LGBTQ youth Attendees willgain skills tools and knowledge necessary to makeinteractions more LGBTQshyaffirming

This program has been approved for 3 hours of Social WorkCEUs contact Dr David Barclay for more information

This program will be in spoken English with ASL interpretationFor other interpreting accommodations please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th

Presentation Latino GLBT History Project

Join the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students(ODES) and members of SW49502 shy Intro to LGBTQStudies shy for a presentation by Joseacute Gutierrez founder ofthe Latino GLBT History Project on Tuesday March 28thfrom 1230pmshy200pm at the LLRH6 Terrace

The mission of the Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) is toinvestigate collect preserve and educate about the historyculture heritage arts social and rich contributions of theLatinoHispanic GLBT communities in metropolitan

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Washington DC Founder Joseacute Gutierrez who has receivedawards for his community work and multiple contributions tothe Latino LGBTQ community from the National LatinaoLesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Organization(LLEGOacute) will have historic pictures banners buttons andmemorabilia on display

This program has been approved for 15 hours of Social WorkCEUs contact Dr David Barclay for more informationinterpreting accommodations please contact Vanessa Sladeno later than March 16th

Lavender Graduation 2017 Registration

Online registration is now open for LGBTQA students in thegraduating class of 2017 who want to participate in the 6thannual Gallaudet University Lavender Graduation Held this yearon Wednesday May 10th Lavender Graduation is an annualcultural graduation celebration for undergraduate and graduateGallaudet students who identify as lesbian gay bisexualtransgender queerquestioning intersex asexual or activeallies to the LGBTQA community

Lavender Graduation acknowledges LGBTQIA+ studentsachievements and honors their contributions to the campuscommunity During the ceremony Lavender Graduates will bepresented with purple stoles and tassels to wear with theirgraduation regalia during Commencement on Friday May 13th

Advocates named by the students will be thanked with certificatesof recognition and the LGBTQA Resource Center Annual Awardswill be presented to recognize and honor students staff andfaculty members who have made significant contributions insupport of the LGBTQIA+ community on campus Following theceremony there will be a light dessert reception by invitation only

The LGBTQA Resource Center is delighted to announce that DrBarbara M Kannapell GU 61 will be the Keynote presenter forthis years Lavender Graduation Dr Kannapell is a nationally andinternationally known scholar and lecturer on bilingualism ofAmerican Sign Language and English and the culture of DeafAmericans She previously worked at Gallaudet as a researcherlinguistics specialist and staff fellow We are delighted to bewelcoming her as our featured presenter for the 2018 LavenderGraduation

If you have questions please contact the Lavender GraduationCommittee

March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch

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LGBTQA students staff faculty and friends gather each month to chat and catch up over lunch Membersof the campus community identifying as LGBTQA are invited to the March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch onMonday March 20th from 1200-100 pm in the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES)Hangout Lounge in HMB S 141 Want to meet new people and reconnect with friends Got a question forthe LGBTQA Resource Center Coordinator Have an idea for a program or project Bring your lunch ampjoin us

On Monday March 27th graduate students MJ Jones and Nayo LimshyFranck will lead an informalgathering for queer and transgender people of color at Gallaudet This gathering will meet from 530shy700pm at JSAC 1010 The event leaders ask that white LGBTQA and cisgender heterosexual allies of colorplease respect the intentions of the space This event will use ASL to request interpreters please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th For questions or to RSVP email lgbtqagallaudetedu

ColorFEST 2017 Updates

March Queer amp Trans People of Color Gathering

Online registration is now open for the 10th annual ColorFESTconference held at Gallaudet University from April 14shy162017

View the ColorFEST website for the schedule of events andworkshops featuring topics from Deaf LGBTQA identity tointersectionality disability and more

Mark your calendars for the LGBTQA+ and SigningCommunity Expo on Friday April 14th and ColorFESTFantasia the same evening

After youve registered follow the Facebook page and RSVPat the event page for more updates

For more info contact Committee CoshyChairs Marissa Riveraand Emma Balderas at ColorFESTgallaudetedu

The Student Body Government (SBG) recently unveiled its TransIsBeautiful campaign led bySBGs Director of Social Justice Asteria Summers in the wake of the recent surge of hate crimestargeting the transgender community This project was designed to highlight the beauty anddiversity of Gallaudets own transgender students Models depicted below include - top center -Asteria Summers (pronouns sheherMiss) bottom left - Nicki Koniak (pronouns hehishim) andbottom right - Silas Beasley (pronouns theythemtheirs)

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TransIsBeautiful Campaign

Just days after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized a 100 increase in hate crimes against transgenderpeople an incident of vandalism and assault was reported at Casa Ruby LGBT Community Center Theseactions against our friends and neighbors at Casa Ruby are deeply alarming we send our support andsolidarity Members of the Gallaudet community who would like to offer their assistance may visit the CasaRuby website

Support for Casa Ruby

Planning Meeting 2018 Creating Change Conference

The next Creating Change Conference will be inWashington DC from January 24shy28 2018During this national organizing and training

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

3152017 March 2017 LGBTQA Newsletter

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conference LGBTQA organizers and activistsgather teach each other and build a strongermovement The National LGBTQ Task Force isseeking volunteers to help plan organize andlead the conference A kickshyoff planning meetingoriginally scheduled for Tuesday March 14th hasbeen rescheduled to April 4 2017 For moreinformation contactcreatingchangethetaskforceorg

In April 2017 well observe Sexual Assault Awareness Monthcampusshywide and the Office of Diversity and Equity for Studentswill observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Additionallythe LGBTQA Resource Center commemorates Pride Month eachyear in April Typically observed in June throughout the UnitedStates many colleges and universities celebrate LGBTQA prideand visibility in April the last full month of the semester beforestudents begin leaving for the summer

To commemorate Pride Month were collating and sharing acampusshywide calendar of LGBTQA events Members of theGallaudet community can contact the LGBTQA Resource Centeror use our Facebook event page to announce and advertisecampus activities programs or events that relate to the themes ofLGBTQA identity pride selfshycare healthy relationships andorcommunity strength and growth

Pride Month 2017

Scholarship amp Internship Opportunities

Summer 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Internships in Washington DC there are 30 uniqueprogram areas from which applicants can choose - a position for nearly every interest and career fieldHRC also have internships available in our Project One America (POA) offices in Birmingham AL LittleRock AR and Jackson MS For more information visit the HRC Internship page or contact Olivia AngeliYouth and Campus Engagement Intern

Also Campus Pride maintains a great database of LGBTQA student scholarships Check it out

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students is to empower students of all backgroundsand abilities to achieve academic career and personal success Learn more about ODES units Keepingthe Promise Equitable Outcomes for Students and Multicultural Student Programs

View Past Issues or | Subscribe to the LGBTQA Resource Center EshyNews

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era and how that will impact the LGBT community andfamilies How can LGBT individuals and families respond asthe federal government and many states attempt to roll backprotections the LGBT community has won in the last eightyears How will this affect you your family and community What can LGBTQA individuals do to protect themselveslegally

Presenter Michele Zavos a longshytime lesbian activist andattorney in the Washington metropolitan area was one of thefirst coshychairs of the Gay and Lesbian Subcommittee of theDC Bar the precursor to GAYLAW and is a founder of theNational LGBT Bar Association Presentation will be in spokenEnglish with ASL interpretation To request other interpretingplease contact Vanessa Slade by March 16th

Presentation Working with LGBTQ Youth

Join the LGBTQA Resource Center and students enrolledin SW49502 shy Intro to LGBTQ Studies shy for a communityeducation program by SMYAL on Friday March 24th from900amshy1200pm at the LLRH6 Terrace

As facilitated by staff members of SMYAL (Supporting andMentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders) this program is forseasoned and emerging professionals whose work includesinteracting with and supporting LGBTQ youth Attendees willgain skills tools and knowledge necessary to makeinteractions more LGBTQshyaffirming

This program has been approved for 3 hours of Social WorkCEUs contact Dr David Barclay for more information

This program will be in spoken English with ASL interpretationFor other interpreting accommodations please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th

Presentation Latino GLBT History Project

Join the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students(ODES) and members of SW49502 shy Intro to LGBTQStudies shy for a presentation by Joseacute Gutierrez founder ofthe Latino GLBT History Project on Tuesday March 28thfrom 1230pmshy200pm at the LLRH6 Terrace

The mission of the Latino GLBT History Project (LHP) is toinvestigate collect preserve and educate about the historyculture heritage arts social and rich contributions of theLatinoHispanic GLBT communities in metropolitan

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3152017 March 2017 LGBTQA Newsletter

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Washington DC Founder Joseacute Gutierrez who has receivedawards for his community work and multiple contributions tothe Latino LGBTQ community from the National LatinaoLesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Organization(LLEGOacute) will have historic pictures banners buttons andmemorabilia on display

This program has been approved for 15 hours of Social WorkCEUs contact Dr David Barclay for more informationinterpreting accommodations please contact Vanessa Sladeno later than March 16th

Lavender Graduation 2017 Registration

Online registration is now open for LGBTQA students in thegraduating class of 2017 who want to participate in the 6thannual Gallaudet University Lavender Graduation Held this yearon Wednesday May 10th Lavender Graduation is an annualcultural graduation celebration for undergraduate and graduateGallaudet students who identify as lesbian gay bisexualtransgender queerquestioning intersex asexual or activeallies to the LGBTQA community

Lavender Graduation acknowledges LGBTQIA+ studentsachievements and honors their contributions to the campuscommunity During the ceremony Lavender Graduates will bepresented with purple stoles and tassels to wear with theirgraduation regalia during Commencement on Friday May 13th

Advocates named by the students will be thanked with certificatesof recognition and the LGBTQA Resource Center Annual Awardswill be presented to recognize and honor students staff andfaculty members who have made significant contributions insupport of the LGBTQIA+ community on campus Following theceremony there will be a light dessert reception by invitation only

The LGBTQA Resource Center is delighted to announce that DrBarbara M Kannapell GU 61 will be the Keynote presenter forthis years Lavender Graduation Dr Kannapell is a nationally andinternationally known scholar and lecturer on bilingualism ofAmerican Sign Language and English and the culture of DeafAmericans She previously worked at Gallaudet as a researcherlinguistics specialist and staff fellow We are delighted to bewelcoming her as our featured presenter for the 2018 LavenderGraduation

If you have questions please contact the Lavender GraduationCommittee

March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch

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LGBTQA students staff faculty and friends gather each month to chat and catch up over lunch Membersof the campus community identifying as LGBTQA are invited to the March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch onMonday March 20th from 1200-100 pm in the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES)Hangout Lounge in HMB S 141 Want to meet new people and reconnect with friends Got a question forthe LGBTQA Resource Center Coordinator Have an idea for a program or project Bring your lunch ampjoin us

On Monday March 27th graduate students MJ Jones and Nayo LimshyFranck will lead an informalgathering for queer and transgender people of color at Gallaudet This gathering will meet from 530shy700pm at JSAC 1010 The event leaders ask that white LGBTQA and cisgender heterosexual allies of colorplease respect the intentions of the space This event will use ASL to request interpreters please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th For questions or to RSVP email lgbtqagallaudetedu

ColorFEST 2017 Updates

March Queer amp Trans People of Color Gathering

Online registration is now open for the 10th annual ColorFESTconference held at Gallaudet University from April 14shy162017

View the ColorFEST website for the schedule of events andworkshops featuring topics from Deaf LGBTQA identity tointersectionality disability and more

Mark your calendars for the LGBTQA+ and SigningCommunity Expo on Friday April 14th and ColorFESTFantasia the same evening

After youve registered follow the Facebook page and RSVPat the event page for more updates

For more info contact Committee CoshyChairs Marissa Riveraand Emma Balderas at ColorFESTgallaudetedu

The Student Body Government (SBG) recently unveiled its TransIsBeautiful campaign led bySBGs Director of Social Justice Asteria Summers in the wake of the recent surge of hate crimestargeting the transgender community This project was designed to highlight the beauty anddiversity of Gallaudets own transgender students Models depicted below include - top center -Asteria Summers (pronouns sheherMiss) bottom left - Nicki Koniak (pronouns hehishim) andbottom right - Silas Beasley (pronouns theythemtheirs)

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TransIsBeautiful Campaign

Just days after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized a 100 increase in hate crimes against transgenderpeople an incident of vandalism and assault was reported at Casa Ruby LGBT Community Center Theseactions against our friends and neighbors at Casa Ruby are deeply alarming we send our support andsolidarity Members of the Gallaudet community who would like to offer their assistance may visit the CasaRuby website

Support for Casa Ruby

Planning Meeting 2018 Creating Change Conference

The next Creating Change Conference will be inWashington DC from January 24shy28 2018During this national organizing and training

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conference LGBTQA organizers and activistsgather teach each other and build a strongermovement The National LGBTQ Task Force isseeking volunteers to help plan organize andlead the conference A kickshyoff planning meetingoriginally scheduled for Tuesday March 14th hasbeen rescheduled to April 4 2017 For moreinformation contactcreatingchangethetaskforceorg

In April 2017 well observe Sexual Assault Awareness Monthcampusshywide and the Office of Diversity and Equity for Studentswill observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Additionallythe LGBTQA Resource Center commemorates Pride Month eachyear in April Typically observed in June throughout the UnitedStates many colleges and universities celebrate LGBTQA prideand visibility in April the last full month of the semester beforestudents begin leaving for the summer

To commemorate Pride Month were collating and sharing acampusshywide calendar of LGBTQA events Members of theGallaudet community can contact the LGBTQA Resource Centeror use our Facebook event page to announce and advertisecampus activities programs or events that relate to the themes ofLGBTQA identity pride selfshycare healthy relationships andorcommunity strength and growth

Pride Month 2017

Scholarship amp Internship Opportunities

Summer 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Internships in Washington DC there are 30 uniqueprogram areas from which applicants can choose - a position for nearly every interest and career fieldHRC also have internships available in our Project One America (POA) offices in Birmingham AL LittleRock AR and Jackson MS For more information visit the HRC Internship page or contact Olivia AngeliYouth and Campus Engagement Intern

Also Campus Pride maintains a great database of LGBTQA student scholarships Check it out

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students is to empower students of all backgroundsand abilities to achieve academic career and personal success Learn more about ODES units Keepingthe Promise Equitable Outcomes for Students and Multicultural Student Programs

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Washington DC Founder Joseacute Gutierrez who has receivedawards for his community work and multiple contributions tothe Latino LGBTQ community from the National LatinaoLesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Organization(LLEGOacute) will have historic pictures banners buttons andmemorabilia on display

This program has been approved for 15 hours of Social WorkCEUs contact Dr David Barclay for more informationinterpreting accommodations please contact Vanessa Sladeno later than March 16th

Lavender Graduation 2017 Registration

Online registration is now open for LGBTQA students in thegraduating class of 2017 who want to participate in the 6thannual Gallaudet University Lavender Graduation Held this yearon Wednesday May 10th Lavender Graduation is an annualcultural graduation celebration for undergraduate and graduateGallaudet students who identify as lesbian gay bisexualtransgender queerquestioning intersex asexual or activeallies to the LGBTQA community

Lavender Graduation acknowledges LGBTQIA+ studentsachievements and honors their contributions to the campuscommunity During the ceremony Lavender Graduates will bepresented with purple stoles and tassels to wear with theirgraduation regalia during Commencement on Friday May 13th

Advocates named by the students will be thanked with certificatesof recognition and the LGBTQA Resource Center Annual Awardswill be presented to recognize and honor students staff andfaculty members who have made significant contributions insupport of the LGBTQIA+ community on campus Following theceremony there will be a light dessert reception by invitation only

The LGBTQA Resource Center is delighted to announce that DrBarbara M Kannapell GU 61 will be the Keynote presenter forthis years Lavender Graduation Dr Kannapell is a nationally andinternationally known scholar and lecturer on bilingualism ofAmerican Sign Language and English and the culture of DeafAmericans She previously worked at Gallaudet as a researcherlinguistics specialist and staff fellow We are delighted to bewelcoming her as our featured presenter for the 2018 LavenderGraduation

If you have questions please contact the Lavender GraduationCommittee

March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch

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LGBTQA students staff faculty and friends gather each month to chat and catch up over lunch Membersof the campus community identifying as LGBTQA are invited to the March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch onMonday March 20th from 1200-100 pm in the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES)Hangout Lounge in HMB S 141 Want to meet new people and reconnect with friends Got a question forthe LGBTQA Resource Center Coordinator Have an idea for a program or project Bring your lunch ampjoin us

On Monday March 27th graduate students MJ Jones and Nayo LimshyFranck will lead an informalgathering for queer and transgender people of color at Gallaudet This gathering will meet from 530shy700pm at JSAC 1010 The event leaders ask that white LGBTQA and cisgender heterosexual allies of colorplease respect the intentions of the space This event will use ASL to request interpreters please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th For questions or to RSVP email lgbtqagallaudetedu

ColorFEST 2017 Updates

March Queer amp Trans People of Color Gathering

Online registration is now open for the 10th annual ColorFESTconference held at Gallaudet University from April 14shy162017

View the ColorFEST website for the schedule of events andworkshops featuring topics from Deaf LGBTQA identity tointersectionality disability and more

Mark your calendars for the LGBTQA+ and SigningCommunity Expo on Friday April 14th and ColorFESTFantasia the same evening

After youve registered follow the Facebook page and RSVPat the event page for more updates

For more info contact Committee CoshyChairs Marissa Riveraand Emma Balderas at ColorFESTgallaudetedu

The Student Body Government (SBG) recently unveiled its TransIsBeautiful campaign led bySBGs Director of Social Justice Asteria Summers in the wake of the recent surge of hate crimestargeting the transgender community This project was designed to highlight the beauty anddiversity of Gallaudets own transgender students Models depicted below include - top center -Asteria Summers (pronouns sheherMiss) bottom left - Nicki Koniak (pronouns hehishim) andbottom right - Silas Beasley (pronouns theythemtheirs)

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TransIsBeautiful Campaign

Just days after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized a 100 increase in hate crimes against transgenderpeople an incident of vandalism and assault was reported at Casa Ruby LGBT Community Center Theseactions against our friends and neighbors at Casa Ruby are deeply alarming we send our support andsolidarity Members of the Gallaudet community who would like to offer their assistance may visit the CasaRuby website

Support for Casa Ruby

Planning Meeting 2018 Creating Change Conference

The next Creating Change Conference will be inWashington DC from January 24shy28 2018During this national organizing and training

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conference LGBTQA organizers and activistsgather teach each other and build a strongermovement The National LGBTQ Task Force isseeking volunteers to help plan organize andlead the conference A kickshyoff planning meetingoriginally scheduled for Tuesday March 14th hasbeen rescheduled to April 4 2017 For moreinformation contactcreatingchangethetaskforceorg

In April 2017 well observe Sexual Assault Awareness Monthcampusshywide and the Office of Diversity and Equity for Studentswill observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Additionallythe LGBTQA Resource Center commemorates Pride Month eachyear in April Typically observed in June throughout the UnitedStates many colleges and universities celebrate LGBTQA prideand visibility in April the last full month of the semester beforestudents begin leaving for the summer

To commemorate Pride Month were collating and sharing acampusshywide calendar of LGBTQA events Members of theGallaudet community can contact the LGBTQA Resource Centeror use our Facebook event page to announce and advertisecampus activities programs or events that relate to the themes ofLGBTQA identity pride selfshycare healthy relationships andorcommunity strength and growth

Pride Month 2017

Scholarship amp Internship Opportunities

Summer 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Internships in Washington DC there are 30 uniqueprogram areas from which applicants can choose - a position for nearly every interest and career fieldHRC also have internships available in our Project One America (POA) offices in Birmingham AL LittleRock AR and Jackson MS For more information visit the HRC Internship page or contact Olivia AngeliYouth and Campus Engagement Intern

Also Campus Pride maintains a great database of LGBTQA student scholarships Check it out

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students is to empower students of all backgroundsand abilities to achieve academic career and personal success Learn more about ODES units Keepingthe Promise Equitable Outcomes for Students and Multicultural Student Programs

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LGBTQA students staff faculty and friends gather each month to chat and catch up over lunch Membersof the campus community identifying as LGBTQA are invited to the March LGBTQA Brown Bag Lunch onMonday March 20th from 1200-100 pm in the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES)Hangout Lounge in HMB S 141 Want to meet new people and reconnect with friends Got a question forthe LGBTQA Resource Center Coordinator Have an idea for a program or project Bring your lunch ampjoin us

On Monday March 27th graduate students MJ Jones and Nayo LimshyFranck will lead an informalgathering for queer and transgender people of color at Gallaudet This gathering will meet from 530shy700pm at JSAC 1010 The event leaders ask that white LGBTQA and cisgender heterosexual allies of colorplease respect the intentions of the space This event will use ASL to request interpreters please contactVanessa Slade no later than March 16th For questions or to RSVP email lgbtqagallaudetedu

ColorFEST 2017 Updates

March Queer amp Trans People of Color Gathering

Online registration is now open for the 10th annual ColorFESTconference held at Gallaudet University from April 14shy162017

View the ColorFEST website for the schedule of events andworkshops featuring topics from Deaf LGBTQA identity tointersectionality disability and more

Mark your calendars for the LGBTQA+ and SigningCommunity Expo on Friday April 14th and ColorFESTFantasia the same evening

After youve registered follow the Facebook page and RSVPat the event page for more updates

For more info contact Committee CoshyChairs Marissa Riveraand Emma Balderas at ColorFESTgallaudetedu

The Student Body Government (SBG) recently unveiled its TransIsBeautiful campaign led bySBGs Director of Social Justice Asteria Summers in the wake of the recent surge of hate crimestargeting the transgender community This project was designed to highlight the beauty anddiversity of Gallaudets own transgender students Models depicted below include - top center -Asteria Summers (pronouns sheherMiss) bottom left - Nicki Koniak (pronouns hehishim) andbottom right - Silas Beasley (pronouns theythemtheirs)

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TransIsBeautiful Campaign

Just days after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized a 100 increase in hate crimes against transgenderpeople an incident of vandalism and assault was reported at Casa Ruby LGBT Community Center Theseactions against our friends and neighbors at Casa Ruby are deeply alarming we send our support andsolidarity Members of the Gallaudet community who would like to offer their assistance may visit the CasaRuby website

Support for Casa Ruby

Planning Meeting 2018 Creating Change Conference

The next Creating Change Conference will be inWashington DC from January 24shy28 2018During this national organizing and training

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conference LGBTQA organizers and activistsgather teach each other and build a strongermovement The National LGBTQ Task Force isseeking volunteers to help plan organize andlead the conference A kickshyoff planning meetingoriginally scheduled for Tuesday March 14th hasbeen rescheduled to April 4 2017 For moreinformation contactcreatingchangethetaskforceorg

In April 2017 well observe Sexual Assault Awareness Monthcampusshywide and the Office of Diversity and Equity for Studentswill observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Additionallythe LGBTQA Resource Center commemorates Pride Month eachyear in April Typically observed in June throughout the UnitedStates many colleges and universities celebrate LGBTQA prideand visibility in April the last full month of the semester beforestudents begin leaving for the summer

To commemorate Pride Month were collating and sharing acampusshywide calendar of LGBTQA events Members of theGallaudet community can contact the LGBTQA Resource Centeror use our Facebook event page to announce and advertisecampus activities programs or events that relate to the themes ofLGBTQA identity pride selfshycare healthy relationships andorcommunity strength and growth

Pride Month 2017

Scholarship amp Internship Opportunities

Summer 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Internships in Washington DC there are 30 uniqueprogram areas from which applicants can choose - a position for nearly every interest and career fieldHRC also have internships available in our Project One America (POA) offices in Birmingham AL LittleRock AR and Jackson MS For more information visit the HRC Internship page or contact Olivia AngeliYouth and Campus Engagement Intern

Also Campus Pride maintains a great database of LGBTQA student scholarships Check it out

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students is to empower students of all backgroundsand abilities to achieve academic career and personal success Learn more about ODES units Keepingthe Promise Equitable Outcomes for Students and Multicultural Student Programs

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TransIsBeautiful Campaign

Just days after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser recognized a 100 increase in hate crimes against transgenderpeople an incident of vandalism and assault was reported at Casa Ruby LGBT Community Center Theseactions against our friends and neighbors at Casa Ruby are deeply alarming we send our support andsolidarity Members of the Gallaudet community who would like to offer their assistance may visit the CasaRuby website

Support for Casa Ruby

Planning Meeting 2018 Creating Change Conference

The next Creating Change Conference will be inWashington DC from January 24shy28 2018During this national organizing and training

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conference LGBTQA organizers and activistsgather teach each other and build a strongermovement The National LGBTQ Task Force isseeking volunteers to help plan organize andlead the conference A kickshyoff planning meetingoriginally scheduled for Tuesday March 14th hasbeen rescheduled to April 4 2017 For moreinformation contactcreatingchangethetaskforceorg

In April 2017 well observe Sexual Assault Awareness Monthcampusshywide and the Office of Diversity and Equity for Studentswill observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Additionallythe LGBTQA Resource Center commemorates Pride Month eachyear in April Typically observed in June throughout the UnitedStates many colleges and universities celebrate LGBTQA prideand visibility in April the last full month of the semester beforestudents begin leaving for the summer

To commemorate Pride Month were collating and sharing acampusshywide calendar of LGBTQA events Members of theGallaudet community can contact the LGBTQA Resource Centeror use our Facebook event page to announce and advertisecampus activities programs or events that relate to the themes ofLGBTQA identity pride selfshycare healthy relationships andorcommunity strength and growth

Pride Month 2017

Scholarship amp Internship Opportunities

Summer 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Internships in Washington DC there are 30 uniqueprogram areas from which applicants can choose - a position for nearly every interest and career fieldHRC also have internships available in our Project One America (POA) offices in Birmingham AL LittleRock AR and Jackson MS For more information visit the HRC Internship page or contact Olivia AngeliYouth and Campus Engagement Intern

Also Campus Pride maintains a great database of LGBTQA student scholarships Check it out

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students is to empower students of all backgroundsand abilities to achieve academic career and personal success Learn more about ODES units Keepingthe Promise Equitable Outcomes for Students and Multicultural Student Programs

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conference LGBTQA organizers and activistsgather teach each other and build a strongermovement The National LGBTQ Task Force isseeking volunteers to help plan organize andlead the conference A kickshyoff planning meetingoriginally scheduled for Tuesday March 14th hasbeen rescheduled to April 4 2017 For moreinformation contactcreatingchangethetaskforceorg

In April 2017 well observe Sexual Assault Awareness Monthcampusshywide and the Office of Diversity and Equity for Studentswill observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Additionallythe LGBTQA Resource Center commemorates Pride Month eachyear in April Typically observed in June throughout the UnitedStates many colleges and universities celebrate LGBTQA prideand visibility in April the last full month of the semester beforestudents begin leaving for the summer

To commemorate Pride Month were collating and sharing acampusshywide calendar of LGBTQA events Members of theGallaudet community can contact the LGBTQA Resource Centeror use our Facebook event page to announce and advertisecampus activities programs or events that relate to the themes ofLGBTQA identity pride selfshycare healthy relationships andorcommunity strength and growth

Pride Month 2017

Scholarship amp Internship Opportunities

Summer 2017 Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Internships in Washington DC there are 30 uniqueprogram areas from which applicants can choose - a position for nearly every interest and career fieldHRC also have internships available in our Project One America (POA) offices in Birmingham AL LittleRock AR and Jackson MS For more information visit the HRC Internship page or contact Olivia AngeliYouth and Campus Engagement Intern

Also Campus Pride maintains a great database of LGBTQA student scholarships Check it out

Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The mission of the Office of Diversity and Equity for Students is to empower students of all backgroundsand abilities to achieve academic career and personal success Learn more about ODES units Keepingthe Promise Equitable Outcomes for Students and Multicultural Student Programs

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