LGBTQ Student Panel

Today at 7PM visit Calhoun Hall lobby to hear from a diverse group of LGBTQ students talk about their experience at UC and what it was like coming out to friends and family.

LGBTQ Black History Program - Feb 19th!

From UC LGBTQ Center & the AACRC:

Mark your calendars and join the LGBTQ Center and the African American Cultural & Resource Center for our LGBTQ Black History Program.

An Absurd Conversation on RAINBOes and Color

Date: February 19
Time: 5:30-7 PM

Location: AACRC (60 W. Charlton)

Highlights:

Chicken * Queer people * Black people * prizes * Entertainment

Tweet questions about queer Blacks @UC_LGBTQCenter

There will be a game. The prize will be amazing. Only 20 people will be allowed to play.  If you want to play, email: feb19game@yahoo.com

GendBloc Meetings for Spring Semester 816 Swift - Every Thursday at 7PM!

From GenderBloc:

GenderBloc will meet in 816 Swift for spring semester. We look forward to seeing you!

GenderBloc: Queer radicals on the loose!

Join us every Thursday at 7:00 PM in 816 Swift.
Find more information on our website, follow us on Twitter, follow us on Tumblr, or like us on Facebook!

Free Webinar on Gender Identity & Expression in the Classroom - Jan 16th!

From GLSEN:


Gender Identity and Expression in the Classroom: The Experiences of Gender Nonconforming and Transgender Students in School

DATE: Wednesday, January 16th

TIME: 4-5pm ET

This webinar will discuss the role that gender expression plays in the school experiences of LGBT students and the attitudes and experiences of gender nonconforming and transgender students in school. Highlighting findings from several GLSEN research surveys, we will examine gender nonconformity issues for younger students in elementary school and discuss the prevalence of a hostile school climate for gender nonconforming and transgender youth in secondary school. 

We will also discuss educators' attitudes, efforts, and responses regarding gender nonconformity and transgender student issues. Finally, we will highlight critical resources for students and strategies for educators and advocates to create safer and more affirming schools.

Click here to register.

First, Do No Harm: Reducing Disparities for LGBTQQ Populations in California - Free Download!

From Jessica Pettitt:

On behalf of Project Staff, I am excited to announce that after 2 years of your hard work and dedication—and the participation of thousands of LGBTQ Californians—the final report is ready for public release!

Now with your help, First, Do No Harm: Reducing Disparities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Populations in California, can be distributed statewide and have a meaningful impact on the lives of LGBTQ Californians.

To download the report, please go to

http://goo.gl/GnJVs

Please forward the report or link to your colleagues, family and friends.  Please post the link on your personal or professional social networks, as well as on any agency or program websites.  Please encourage your professional and/or personal connections to do the same.

Second Annual Greater Cincinnati Anti-Bullying Summit - February 12th!

From GLSEN Greater Cincinnati:

Join GLSEN Greater Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the Council on Child Abuse, the Human Rights Campaign, Talbert House & the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati as we host the second annual anti-bullying summit:     Improving School Outcomes. Preventing bullying, harrassment & intimidation against students who are(or are percieved to be) gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. February 12th, 2013 Learn effective strategies to prevent bullying, harassment & intimidation and improve school climate, student mental health outcomes & academic performance. Keynotes Include: U.S. Department of Education Research and Policy for Bullying Prevention Initiatives (Dr. Deb Tempkin) Ohio Attorney General’s Office (Jennifer Brumby, Esq.) Human Rights Campaign (Kim Westheimer) Other presentations will include: Creating Safe Spaces by Shawn Jeffers of GLSEN Greater Cincinnati. The summit is free and includes Breakfast and Lunch. Attendees will be granted 5 CEUs. Location: The Red Cross 2111 Dana Ave Cincinnati Ohio 45207 9am-3:30pm February 12th, 2013 RSVP via email or call 513-361-2159. Space is limited. The summit is for all school leaders, councillors, educators and service providers. If you know someone who would benefit from attending, please pass this email along and encourage them to RSVP.

GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Youth Group Celebrates Its First Year!

From GLSEN Greater Cincinnati:

Youth Group is one year old this month!

It brings us much joy to say that GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Youth Group has been up and running for one year. It's been an exciting and rewarding process to get Youth Group off the ground and this year has been full of success, support, and the creation of a safe space for LGBTQ youth and their allies. 

It has been a very special opportunity and privilege to witness the youth we serve grow as individuals, gain confidence, find social networks, and work through difficult life situations together. Throughout the year we've fostered an open and welcoming space for them to call their own. We've offered a wide range of programming ranging from “what does the Bible say about LGBTQ people” to a “transgender coming out panel.” We participated in GLSEN events like prom and walking in the Pride parade. 

Over the year the youth have reached out and offered their friendship to new group members embodying true acceptance. It has become evident throughout this year that safe spaces, like Youth Group, for LGBTQ youth and their allies are a vital resource that the Greater Cincinnati area needs. We look forward to the continued success and growth of Youth Group for many years to come!

Anne Delano Steinert and Kyle Holsinger-Johnson
Youth Group Co-Facilitators

Youth Group so far has:

Served almost 100 different youth,
averaged about 15 youth per meeting,
and served youth from more than 20 different schools in the area

Youth Group meets every Sunday at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian, 103 Wm. Howard Taft Road, from 3:00-5:30pm. It's open to all high school age youth.

 

GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Hiring Youth Group Facilitator

From GLSEN Greater Cincinnati:

One of our two current Youth Group facilitators is moving, and we're filling the open position.

The GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Youth Group meets weekly on Sundays from 3:00-5:30pm. The Youth Group is a weekly structured meeting for LGBTQ high school age students and allies who wish to come together in a fun, safe, educational and supportive environment. The commitment is approximately 6 hours per week. 3.5 hrs/week would be spent co-facilitating the Youth Group Meeting and 2.5 hrs/week planning, reporting on and supporting Youth Group activities.

Interested candidates should send a resume and a cover letter to Jeremy Johnson at Jeremy@glsencincinnati.org by the close of Tuesday, December 11th, 2012.

Please see the full job description at http://www.glsencincinnati.org/jobs and pass this link on to anyone you know who may be interested in applying.

 

Colorado Trans on Campus Coalition Releases Study, Policy Recommendations for Colorado Colleges & Universities

Via SJTI Listserv: News Release For Release: 31 October 2012 Contact:  Jordan Ames Phone: (303) 871-2781 E-mail: jordan.ames@du.edu

 

Colorado Trans on Campus coalition releases study, policy recommendations for Colorado colleges and universities

Study examines barriers to full inclusion of transgender and gender non-conforming students, staff, and faculty

 

 DENVER—The Colorado Trans on Campus coalition – a coalition of transgender and ally students, staff, and faculty from a number of different institutions of higher education in Colorado – has released the final report from a qualitative research study examining barriers to full inclusion of transgender and gender non-conforming students, staff, and faculty on Colorado college and university campuses. 

The report, Invisibilities, Uncertainties, and Unexpected Surprises: The Experiences of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students, Staff, and Faculty at Colleges and Universities in Colorado, presents findings from in-depth interviews and provides policy recommendations deriving from those findings.

The study is believed to be the only published research specifically examining this topic for universities solely within the State of Colorado. The sample of 30 represents a multitude of departments and offices on campus, both academic and administrative, at 10 different colleges and universities in Colorado.

“The purpose of this study is to increase the understanding of the barriers to full participation in campus life faced by transgender community members and to provide concrete recommendations for administrators and advocates on campuses of higher education in Colorado,” says Eugene Walls, associate professor in the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work, and the study’s lead researcher.   “We specifically chose to have a sample that included trans-identified staff and faculty, as well as students, because of the sheer lack of information about staff and faculty in the scholarship—this project adds useful data about these subgroups that have not been previously captured by other researchers”

The study found that while campus experiences are impacted by the identities, roles, and expectations people bring with them, there are various aspects of the campus itself and the actions of people who make up the campus community that also affect a transgender individual’s experience. These “Contributing Factors to the Campus Climate” include:  the campus environment;  the use & abuse of power by staff, faculty, and administrators on campus;  policy communication & implementation; campus resources; the sense of community on campus; and the degree to whichtransgender people are tokenized and/or allowed to self-define their own boundaries and roles.

The stories of the 30 individuals interviewed for this project reveal ways that colleges and universities in Colorado (and beyond) can take concrete actions to better include and affirm transgender and gender non-conforming people and to welcome their presence on campus.

The report’s recommendations are organized by campus departmental areas (e.g., student services, student/staff/faculty organizations, campus housing).  Recommendations range from supporting faculty efforts to infuse content about the transgender community and issues related to gender identity and expression in classroom curricula to developing  a map of campus that points out the location of single-stall and gender-neutral bathrooms in each building.

“This study validates the anecdotal stories my colleagues and I have, and will motivate and focus needed improvements on our campuses,” says Thomas Walker, director of Educational Programs & LGBTIQA Services at DU’s Center for Multicultural Excellence. “With state law and many institutions’ policies guaranteeing equal access to all gender identities and expressions, I look forward to working with campus and state counterparts to implement the study’s recommendations in pursuit of our commitment to Inclusive Excellence.”

The research project was funded, in part, by the University of Denver’s Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning, along with faculty time by the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. Additional staff and volunteer support was provided by the Colorado Anti-Violence Program and the University of Denver’s Center for Multicultural Excellence.

Copies of the full report and the executive summary have been mailed to Chief Operating Officers and Chief Diversity Officers at Colorado colleges and universities. An executive summary as well as the full report can additionally be downloaded fromhttp://portfolio.du.edu/ewalls2.  Questions regarding the report can be submitted toEugene.Walls@du.edu.

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The University of Denver is committed to improving the human condition and engaging students and faculty in tackling the major issues of our day. The University ranks among the top 100 national universities in the U.S. For additional information, go towww.du.edu/newsroom or follow the University on Facebook and Twitter.

Greater Cincinnati Transgender Day of Remembrance - Nov 14th!

Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 14, 2012
7:30PM Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church
103 William Howard Taft Rd. Cincinnati OH 45219

Let’s come together as a community in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Throughout the world, people gather every year to pay respect to transgender and gender-variant victims who are needlessly killed by hate crimes, and to call attention to the threats of violence they face.

For more information, please contact Vicky at vblum31@zoomtown.com or Rebecca at 513.546.8221.

Sponsored by Crossport, Greater Cincinnati Human Rights Campaign, and Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church.
www.transgenderdor.org

Cincinnati GLSEN Looking for Leaders for Jump-Start Student Leadership Team!

From GLSEN Cincinnati:

Join Our Jump-Start Student Leadership Team!!

Dear Student Organizer, If you are a High School student and interested in joining a regional leadership GSA - apply to join the GLSEN Greater Cincinnati Jump-Start Leadership Team! Apply online here or by clicking the image below by Friday, November 2, 2012. If you are not a current student, please share this with a high school student leader and encourage them to apply. Our Jump-Start Student Leadership Team is composed of bright, energetic, fun, and dedicated student leaders who are committed to making their schools safer for ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. To achieve this goal, our team organizes educational programs and events in the community to promote inclusion, safety, and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students. Being part of the team is an excellent way to meet other students that share your passion for organizing and participation looks great on a college application!! Contact education@glsencincinnati.orgif you have any questions about Jump Start.

Faculty & Staff - Register Now for "Creating a Gender-Inclusive Campus" Webinar

From UC News:

Faculty and Staff: Register Now For Informative Webinar

As part of the larger LGBT History month celebrations at UC, the LGBTQ Center & RAPP are partnering to host a campus showing of the webinar, 'Creating a Gender-Inclusive Campus.'

Date: 10/15/2012 12:00:00 AM
By: Rebecca Lehman
Phone: (513) 556-6119

   UC faculty and staff are invited to the webinar, “Creating a Gender-Inclusive Campus,” which takes place from 1-2:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 29, in Room 425 of Tangeman University Center. 

The LGBTQ Center (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Center) and RAPP (Racial Awareness Program) invite UC faculty and staff to build their knowledge and skills around supporting and meeting the needs of trans individuals and creating a more gender-inclusive campus.  

This program will discuss complex ways that students understand and express their gender and best practices and policies in areas such as housing, facilities, health services, student activities, athletics and admissions.

An RSVP is required to attend. Click here for registration and more information.

Dragula Drag Show & Halloween Party - Oct 26th!

Via the UC LGBTQ Center:

Dragula
Drag Show & Halloween Party

Friday, October 26th
St. John's UU Church
320 Resor Ave in Clifton
Adults $10, Students $5

Doors open at 7:30,  Show starts at 8:00
Party with music and dancing until 11:00
Raffle tickets available for great prizes
Costume optional
An alcohol-free event

Be yourself.
BGLQT and straight allies of all ages are welcome.

Proceeds help fund St. John's and their trip to Transylvania

Color the Rainbow - Oct 15th!

From Sexy Cincinnati:

Color the Rainbow
Monday, October 15th
6:00PM-8:00PM


Come see a diverse panel answer & ask questions and
discuss & debate issues related to Human Sexuality.
~ Participate...or just watch ~

FREE . ALL ARE WELCOME !

(Donations to Sexy Cincinnati are welcome, but by no means necessary!)

This is an uncensored, informal & honest discussion of all topics regarding sex & sexuality.

Email panel questions for panelists to:

SexyCincinnati513@gmail.com
Monday, Oct 15 ~ 6p-8p

(get there 30 min.early for a seat, a delicious beverage & a parking spot)

Rohs Street Café
(Sanctuary), 245 W. McMillan, Clifton (corner of Rohs/ McMillan by American Apparel)

*** Please RSVP on Facebook ***

https://www.facebook.com/events/138538312954385/

https://www.facebook.com/SexyCincinnati

Red & Blue Are Joining the Rainbow - Oct 18th!

From the UC LGBTQ Center:

On October 18, 2012 from 6-8pm at the School for Creative and Performing Arts the LGBT community will have the opportunity to interact with the Cincinnati Police and Fire departments. Chief Craig of the Police Department and Chief Braun of the Fire department are committed to improving relationships with the LGBT community. 

 The goals of the forum include:

1-The Police Department will announce Officer Angie Vance has the liaison to the LGBT community

2-The LGBT community will have the opportunity to share experiences and ask questions in a safe space

3-A call to action for the LGBT community to participate in Citizens on Patrol

4-Reducing friction and fear and establishing mutual respect

 

LGBTQA Mixer Game Night

From Colors of Pride:

LGBTQA Mixer Game Night
Friday, September 21, 2012
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Catskeller

Colors of Pride is teaming up with the LGBTQ Center, Genderbloc and UC Alliance this Friday for the LGBTQA Mixer Game Night. Mingle and play games while meeting new friends and learning more about UC's LGBTQA community! Free game tokens & food provided for the first 50 people!

2011 National School Climate Survey: LGBT Youth Face Pervasive, But Decreasing Levels of Harassment

From GLSEN:

NEW YORK - The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) today releasedThe 2011 National School Climate Survey, the only national study that for over a decade has consistently examined the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students in America's  schools. The 2011 survey found for the first time both decreased levels of biased language and victimization and increased levels of student access to LGBT-related school resources and support.

The 2011 survey demonstrates a continued decline in anti-LGBT language over the years, and for the first time the 2011 survey shows a significant decrease in victimization based on sexual orientation. The survey has also consistently indicated that a safer school climate directly relates to the availability of LGBT school-based resources and support, including Gay-Straight Alliances, inclusive curriculum, supportive school staff and comprehensive anti-bullying policies. The 2011 survey had 8,584 student respondents from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

"GLSEN has worked tirelessly for more than two decades to address endemic bias and violence directed at LGBT students in our schools," said GLSEN's Executive Director Dr. Eliza Byard. "With this report, we are beginning to be able to discern real impact of our efforts. Much work remains to be done to turn promising change into a concrete, sustainable reality, but those schools and districts that are taking action are beginning to make a real difference in improving the lives of students and providing better educational opportunity for all."

Despite signs of progress, the survey found that the majority of LGBT students are faced with many obstacles in school affecting their academic performance and personal well-being. Results indicated that 8 out of 10 LGBT students (81.9%) experienced harassment at school in the past year because of their sexual orientation, three fifths (63.5%) felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation and nearly a third (29.8%) skipped a day of school in the past month because of safety concerns.

"The 2011 survey marks a possible turning point in the school experiences of LGBT youth," said Dr. Joseph Kosciw, GLSEN's Senior Director of Research and Strategic Initiatives. "But an alarming number of LGBT youth still face barriers that inhibit their ability to receive an education. And although we have seen an increase in school supports that can improve school climate for these youth, many of these young people reported being unable to access these supports in their schools."

Key Findings of the 2011 National School Climate Survey

Hostile School Climate and its Effects on Educational Outcomes and Psychological Well-Being

GLSEN Youth Summit - Sept 22nd!

From GLSEN Greater Cincinnati:

Youth Summit workshop topics and presenters have been posted!

We've got some great workshops this year, including tracks for youth, adults, and even potential GLSEN volunteers.

Click here to view a list of workshops and presenters

The GLBTQ Youth Summit is

Saturday, September 22, 10am to 8pm

at the NKU Student Union.

Don't forget to REGISTER in advance!

The GLSEN Greater Cincinnati-sponsored Youth Summit is a free event designed to create a safe space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning (GLBTQ) and straight supportive youth. Throughout the day, youth have the opportunity to network and attend workshops covering a diverse range of topics aimed at increasing self-esteem, dealing with bullying, and developing leadership skills.

GLSEN Pay-What-You-Can Screening of Xanadu - Aug 9th!

From GLSEN Greater Cincinnati:

Join us August 9th for a preview performance of Xanadu! Roll up your leg warmers for an evening of funny and feel-good '80's pop-rock pandemonium. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, first come first served, beginning at 6:30pm with proceeds benefitting GLSEN Greater Cincinnati. The show starts at 7:30pm.

Based on the 1980 Olivia Newton John movie, beautiful Greek muse Kira has journeyed from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in a quest to inspire struggling chalk artist Sonny to create the most resplendent and staggering work of art the world has ever known… the roller disco! But can Sonny capture the imagination of a jaded landlord to save his disco from the wrecking ball, and will Kira’s jealous muse sisters destroy Sonny and Kira’s forbidden love? Featuring musical hits including 'Magic', 'All Over The World', 'Suddenly' and 'Evil Woman'.


RSVP and share the facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/418492478193366/

Cincinnati LGBT Film Festival 2012 - Jul 20th-22nd!

CNKY Scene Film Festival
On Facebook and online.


CNKY Scene Film Festival fosters a creative outlet for the Greater Cincinnati area where LGBT issues are expressed and discussed through the art of film. 

Dates: July 19-22 2012 

Ticket info: 

Every Scene (Full Festival Pass)-$59.99

This option gives you an all access pass to the festival that includes the following.

Kickoff Party - July 19th
Guest speakers Chris Seelbach and Steve Newsome
Performance by Jeremiah Clark
Food provided by A Catered Affair

Screenings:
Preferred seating and Admission to all 7 blocks of films
Opening film After Party (one Drink ticket)
Continental Breakfast Meet n Greet , Saturday 7/21
Filmmaker Q&A
Saturday Feature After party (one drink ticket)
Sunday Closing after party

http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/SeasonSearch?presenter=KNOW&season=CNKY&pkg=CNKY

**Please arrive 10 minutes before each block to secure a seat in the theatre. The Know Theatre is limited to 100 seats. This will allow us to sell the unoccupied seats available at the door.

Your Scene (Individual Block ticket) - $10.00

This option allows you to choose the block of films on the schedule you would like to see and can be purchased the day of the screening.

https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=591545&presenter=KNOW&venue&event

**Please arrive 10 minutes before each block to secure a seat in the theatre. The Know Theatre is limited to 100 seats. This will allow us to sell the remaining seats available at the door.

Call the Box Office at 513.300.KNOW