Support the New Friday Night Live Structure!

From the Student Wellness Center:

On behalf of the Student Wellness Center, I would like to invite you to participate in Friday Night Live (FNL) throughout the 2012-2013 school year. Friday Night Live will occur twice a semester, and with the help of student organizations and campus offices, this new approach will provide a variety of late-night programming options to serve more students all at once. These events are now truly late-night occurring between the hours of 9pm-1am in a centralized location on campus, further supporting the effort to curb high-risk drinking.

Your office and student groups are encouraged to participate in these events to take advantage of this captive audience to recruit or advertise your groups activities and services. Participation in FNL provides an opportunity for those with the desire to hold an activity or program for UC students, but may not have the capacity or funds to do it solely on their own. Support of FNL can happen in a variety of different ways, including, but not limited to:

· Providing volunteers for set up & tear down

· Providing funding for an activity, food, etc.

· Planning and facilitating an activity with your funds and volunteers

· Planning and facilitating an activity with your volunteers and supportive funds from Friday Night Live

The schedule for 2012-2013 is:

Date	Time	Location	Theme
Sept. 28th	9pm-1am	TUC	Carnival
Nov. 30th	9pm-1am	TUC	90s Flashback
Jan. 25th	9pm-1am	TUC	Hollywood
Mar. 8th	9pm-1am	Rec. Center	Olympics

I have attached the application for your reference. Included in the application is information and guidelines for FNL, the activity proposal, and funding request. Please return completed applications to the Student Wellness Center, 675 Steger Student Life Center or ML:0366.

If you have any questions about Friday Night Live and would like more information on how to get involved, please contact me at Erica.Forrest@uc.edu or 556-6124.

Talkin' Bout my Generation - Tomorrow!

WelcomeWeekend 2012

Come on a journey with us! This award-winning play will surely bring down the house.
FREE DINNER!

Talkin' Bout My Generation
Saturday, August 25
4:00-6:00 P.M.
Tangeman University Center Cinema

Presented by the LGBTQ Center, Women's Center, Enough is Enough, Student Wellness Center, African American Cultural & Resource Center, and Ethnic Programs & Services

QueerCat Pride Week - Apr 30th to May 5th!

From the UC LGBTQ Center:

QueerCat Pride Week
It's that time of year again … for UC's LGBTQ community and its allied friends to celebrate diversity! Join us for all of the great events that the LGBTQ Center has planned for Queercat Pride Week 2012!

MONDAY, 04/30
• Rainbow Flash Mob ..... 11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m., Main Street
• Queer Movie Monday ..... 7:00 p.m., Swift 500 (Food will be provided.)

TUESDAY, 05/01
• Ally Day
• Purple People Eater Picnic ..... 12:30 – 2:00 p.m., McMicken Commons (Show your support. Wear purple. Pick up your ally button.)
• Sara Montiel as a Gay Icon in Theatre, Cinema and Literature within the Hispanic World Today ..... 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Baur Room, CCM
• Speaker: Genny Beemyn, Ph.D., Director, the Stonewall Center, Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst ..... 6:00 p.m., Braunstein 301
• Queer Game Night ..... 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., Daniels Hall (Bring your favorite game. Snacks will be provided.)

WEDNESDAY, 05/02
• Ally Day (Wear your ally button.)
• Free HIV Testing ..... 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., TUC 415
• UC Monologues / Open Minded Mic Night ..... 7:00 p.m., Baba Budan’s
• Alternative to the Alternative Dance Party ..... 9:30 p.m., Baba Budan’s

THURSDAY, 05/03
• Queer Zumba w/ Carlos Gooden ..... 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., McMicken Commons
• (Un)heard: Transmasculine People of Color Speak! / Building Solidarity: An LGBTQ-Focused Anti-Racism Workshop ..... 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., AACRC (Gallery display at start of program.)

FRIDAY, 05/04
• Same-Sex Hand Holding Day
• Genderf*ck Drag Show .... 9 p.m., Catskeller
• Guerilla Queer Bar ..... After the drag show, location TBA

For more info contact:
LGBTQ Center (565 Steger), 513-556-4329

www.uc.edu/lgbtq
http://uc-lgbtq.blogspot.com/
www.twitter.com/UC_LGBTQcenter

Co‐sponsored by:
LGBTQ Center, UC Alliance, GenderBloc, Colors of Pride, UC Women’s Center, Student Wellness Center, Student Government, SALD, UBSA.

RAPP Office Staff "Gotcha Covered" Certified

The UC Student Wellness Center offers the Gotcha Covered program to increase distribution of condoms on and around campus for UC students.

The RAPP Office in 669 Steger has become a busy place over the last few years - our Public Ally, facilitators, and interns keep the office open for students all throughout the week.

During business hours, students can get free condoms - along with a whole host of other health supplies and information - from the Student Wellness Center.  By getting certified, we're joining the team of trained distributors who can provide condoms and sexual health information "after hours."

If you're interested in becoming certified as a Gotcha Covered distributor, check out the Student Wellness Center's Outreach Initiatives page for information on training.  If you'd like great resources on sexual health and other important wellness issues, check out the Student Wellness Center online or in person at 675 Steger Student Life Center.

If it's outside business hours and you'd like condoms or basic information on STIs, STI prevention and birth control, STI testing, feel free to talk with Jojo, Marjorie, or Rebecca - we finished our certifications!

Many Welcomes - A List of Campus Welcome Events

It's Welcome Week time at UC!  The campus is already abuzz with dozens of welcome events each day, which only pick up as we head toward the first day of classes (Wednesday, September 21st).


You can check out the full Welcome Week schedule on-line.  


In the meantime, here's a "short" list of recommended campus welcome activities:


New Student Convocation - Sunday, September 18th, 2:00PM
Fifth Third Arena, Shoemaker Center (Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for parents and guests)
OFFICIAL INDUCTION CEREMONY FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS
President Gregory H. Williams will welcome family and friends to this official new student induction ceremony.


Fall Community Service Fair - Monday, September 19th, 10:30AM-1PM
Tangeman University Center, Great Hall & Lobby, Level 4 & Atrium, Level 3
Are you interested in getting involved in your community? What about learning the ways non profits could mobilize your talents and skills? Do you have required service hours for a scholarship or want to get your floor, fraternity, or student group involved with service projects? This is the place to be! The Fall Community Service Fair is part of the Cincinnatus Welcome and Kick-off and will be held in the TUC Atrium, Great Hall and Lobby areas. Student service groups and non-profit representatives will be present to engage you and plug you into ways to serve! This is an open event for any UC community member. For questions, contact the Center for Community Engagement at community.engagement@uc.edu or 513-556-1559.
Sponsored by Center for Community Engagement


RAPP Info Table - Monday, September 19th, 12PM-2PM
TUC Plaza
Stop by and help promote RAPP to the campus!  We'll be giving out applications and pens.


University Honors Open House - Monday, September 19th, 1PM-4PM
705 Swift Hall
Welcome back to a new school year! Drop by the honors suite at any time between 1-4 p.m. to mix and mingle with staff and students. Cookies and drinks will be available.


College Day - Tuesday, September 20th, all day
Various locations
These events are mandatory for incoming new students.  RAPP will have an info table at the McMicken Welcome Day Festival!


Career Development Center (CDC) says Welcome Week to UC! - Wednesday, September 21st, 10AM-1PM
Tangeman University Center Plaza
Free Calendar!
CDC Welcomes incoming Freshmen and  graduationg Seniors with back to school treats and tips. Meet the CDC Career Coach that is assigned to your college/major out on the TUC Plaza from 10am - 1pm and get a FREE CDC calendar!.
Sponsored by Career Development Center (CDC)



RAPP Info Table - Tuesday, September 21th, 12PM-2PM
TUC Plaza
Stop by and help promote RAPP to the campus!  We'll be giving out applications and pens.



Bienvenidos Hispanic Student Welcome - Thursday, September 22nd, 5PM-7PM
Tangeman University Center, Mick and Macks Cafe
Refreshments!Hispanic Student Welcome is a Welcome Week program dedicated to informing incoming and current Latino students about the services and student organizations dedicated to Latino culture.
Sponsored by Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS)


Asian Student Welcome - Friday, September 23rd, 5PM-7PM
Tangeman University Center, Great HallAsian Student Welcome is a Welcome Week program dedicated to introducing incoming and current undergraduates to the student organizations and services dedicated to celebrating Asian culture.
Sponsored by Ethnic Programs and Services (EPS)


Bearcats Live! - Friday, September 23rd, 7PM
Campus Green and Sigma Sigma Commons
The annual Bearcats Live! Fall concert features headliner Guster and several local opening acts!
Sponsored by Bearcats Live!


AKWAABA: Black Student Welcome - Sunday, September 25th, 4PM-7PM
Tangeman University Center, Great HallEvery year the Office of Ethnic Rpograms and Services and the African American Cultural & Resource Center welcomes new incoming Black students to the University. The program is designed to be informative, cultural & fun for all who attend. Akwaaba will introduce first-year and returning students to campus services, student organizations, and other resources. The ultimate goal is to keep students connected throughout the academic year to the AACRC and EPS. This is a must-attend event of Welcome Week!
Sponsored by African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC)


RAPP T-Shirt Day - Monday, September 26th, all day!
Wherever you are!
Show your RAPP pride by wearing your RAPP shirt, polo, button or other gear!


Health & Wellness and Student Activities Fair - Wednesday, October 5th, 11AM-2PM
McMicken Commons
Connect with a wide variety of local health & wellness resources as well as with dozens of actives student groups!
Sponsored by Student Wellness Center and Student Activities Board


UC LGBTQ Meet and Greet - Wednesday, October 5th, 4PM-6PM
6th Floor of Steger Student Life Center
This is an opportunity for new students to meet other LGBTQ students,
faculty, staff and allies on campus.
Your attendance is important in helping us increase visibility through support and advocacy,and create a safer, more just learning and social environment for all.
The program will start at approximately 4:30 pm; light appetizers will be
provided.
Please RSVP by Friday September 30, 2011 to B. Carbonara
at UC.LGBTQ.Center@gmail.com or (513) 556– 4329.
Sponsored by the UC LGBTQ Center


Camp BearCats - October 8-9
YMCA Camp KernWe are looking for rising leaders to participate in Camp Bearcat, a Leadership Institute for first year students. This leadership opportunity focuses on four pillars: Connections, Academics, Traditions, and Service and serves to assist first-year students with acclimating to campus, understanding the importance of co-curricular involvment and instilling UC pride and tradition. At the Institute you will: Connect with Upperclassmen, Network with Fellow First year Students and Upperclassmen, Listen to Dynamic Speakers, and Participate in Enriching Leadership Development Activities. To register online visit www.uc.edu/sald/leadership.
Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership Development & Omicron Delta Kappa

QueerCat Pride Week - May 1st-6th!

From the UC LGBTQ Center:

QueerCat Pride Week is a week dedicated to educating the UC community on LGBTQ issues and concerns and having some QueerCat fun! During this week, we show the campus community that the UC LGBTQ community is here and proud to be Bearcats!

Sunday, May 1st
3:00 p.m. Queer Paint Party. @ Steger Student Life Center

Monday, May 2nd
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn: Same Sex Financial Planning. @ The Alumni Center. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Student Activities and Leadership Development and the Alumni Association.

7:00 p.m. Andrea Gibson. @ ERC 427. Sponsored by GenderBloc.

Tuesday, May 3rd
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn: Queer Sexual Health. @ The Max Kade German Cultural Center, 736 Old Chemistry. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, May 4th
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. QueerCat Pride Tent. @ McMicken Commons. Hang out with us, get to know us and pick up resources!

7:00 p.m. Open Mic Night. @ Catskeller. Sponsored by The Alliance.

Thursday, May 5th
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. QueerCat Pride Tent. @ McMicken Commons. Hang out with us, get to know us and pick up resources!

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lube-a-Palozza. @ McMicken Commons. Sponsored by the Wellness Center.

7:00 p.m. Dinner & A Movie: A Fish Out of Water. @ CRC 3240. Sponsored by GenderBloc.

Friday, May 6th
9:00 p.m. Gender F*ck Drag Show. @ Catskeller. Sponsored by GenderBloc.

Sexual Responsibility Week 2011

The UC Wellness Center, GenderBloc, Cincinnati Advocates, Stop AIDS, LGBTQ Center, UC Women's Center, and Friday Night Live  present "Great Sexpectations" for Sexual Responsibility Week, the week of April 11 - 15.

• Monday - "Lunch & Learn: The Criminalization of HIV" @ 12pm in 400B TUC, free lunch provided.
• Tuesday - "Dinner & Movie: Shortbus" @ 7pm in CRC 3210, free dinner provided.
• Wednesday - "Quick Response Team Info Booth" from 10am - 12pm in TUC Atrium and "Beyond the Bedroom: A Discussion on Relationships and Religion" @ 5pm in 417 TUC.
• Thursday - "Free HIV Testing" from 10am - 2pm in 400C TUC and "Ask the Sexperts!" @ 7pm in 427 TUC
• Friday - "National Day of Silence" from 11am - 2pm in 743 Steger Center and "UC Monologues" @ 7pm in Catskeller

For more information on these events, please check out the Great Sexpectations schedule.

Wellness Center Lunch & Learn "Get Wise About Your Eyes" - Nov 10th!

Wednesday, November 10th, from noon to 1PM the UC Wellness Center is hosting a free Lunch 'n' Learn about eye health.  "Get Wise About Your Eyes"  features Dr. Nuchikat from the Cincinnati EyeCare Team who will educate on how to maintain eye health.

RSVPs are needed to the UC Wellness Center by phone at 556-6124 or in person at  675 Steger Student Life Center (open traditional business hours).

Student Life Open House - Wednesday, October 27th

Wednesday, October 27th, is the annual Student Life Open House!  This event introduces the UC community to many areas of the Office of Student Life.

Meet Student Life Staff, Win Great Prizes, Special Appearance by the UC Band!

FREE FOOD

Come and Learn @ following different offices and what they can provide for you:

4th Floor
Student Activities and Leadership Development

5th Floor
Ethnic Programs and Services | UC Women’s Center
African American Cultural Research Center

6th Floor
Resident Education and Development
Student Government | UC Childcare Center
Campus Ministries | LGBTQ
Greek Life | Racial Awareness Program
Program Activities Council | UC Wellness Center

7th Floor
Judicial Affairs | Dean of Students

Free Confidential HIV Testing - October 21st!

The UC Wellness Center is teaming up with Stop AIDS (formerly known as AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati) to provide free, confidential HIV testing on campus.  This is a service these two offices provide a few times each school year to encourage UC students to know their status.

Free testing will be available on Thursday, October 21st, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.  Interested people can walk-in to University Health Services (3rd floor, Lindner Center on Main Campus) during this time.

More information can be found on the Facebook Event.

Lunch and Learn Presents: Veggie Power: Vegetarian Eating & Living

From our friends at the UC Wellness Center:

Veggie Power: Vegetarian Eating & Living
Wednesday, October 20 · 12:00pm - 1:00pm
African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC)

Come eat free lunch and learn about vegetarian eating and living presented by Peachy Siden, Registered Dietitian.

RSPV REQUIRED by 10/15 Call the UC Wellness Center at 556-6124 to sign up!

For more information, check out the Facebook Event.

EveryBODY is Beautiful - Fasion Show Model Call Tomorrow!

From our friends at the UC Women's Center:

Body Acceptance Week is coming up, and in preparation the Campus Recreation Center is hosting a Model Call for all shapes and sizes to be a part of a very unique fashion show to be held Friday, October 15th. Many organizations on campus including the Wellness Center and the Women's Center are teaming up for this great event and want your help!!!

You'll wear your own clothes!

Categories include:
-Evening/Formal
-UC spirit wear
-Everyday/Business casual
-Professional/Job interview
-Dinner/Date night

There are 2 Model calls: 9-11 am and 3-5pm. ONLY COME TO ONE!!

See you there!!!

Find out more information on the Facebook event.

LGBTQ Pride Week!

May 3rd to 7th is LGBTQ Pride Week here at the University of Cincinnati! This year's pride week is organized by the LGBTQ Office, the Women's Center, GenderBloc, UC Alliance, the Wellness Center, and Friday Night Live.
MONDAY

Info & Potluck Tent- 11-3pm McMicken Commons

F to e(M)body- 7pm Catskeller

TUESDAY

Lube-a-Palooza- 11-1pm McMicken Commons

Tent- 11-3pm McMicken Commons

WEDNESDAY

Tent- 11-3pm McMicken Commons

TV & Talk- 3-5pm UC Women’s Center (571 Steger)

THURSDAY

LGBTQ Office Visibility- 11-3pm McMicken Commons

FRIDAY

Tent- 11-3pm McMicken Commons

PRIDE Festival- 6-9pm McMicken Commons

GenderF*ck Drag Show- 9pm Catskeller