University of New England

UNE Pride Events 2007

What is Pride? 

Students, faculty, staff, and community members celebrate the identity of our friends, classmates, colleagues, and family members who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning through a series of events and activities.  We also celebrate the allies that engage and support those that face oppression in our culture.  Through knowledge and openness, Pride is a collaborative effort to create and maintain a continuously improving educational environment that celebrates diversity and understanding of all whether -- straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered.

For more information contact Multicultural and GLBTQ Services, Travis Erickson at 207-221-4267 or terickson@une.edu.

Friday, April 6  
12:00 p.m.  Safe Zone Training, Hersey Hall 325c, WCC
This program is designed to enhance the participants understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender identity development.  Participants also gain skills as an ally.

Monday, April 9 
8:00 p.m.    Movie: But, I’m a Cheerleader (comedy), Marcil 323, UC
Natasha Lyonne, Cathy Moriarty, Bud Cort, Mink Stole, RuPaul, Julie Delpy
Lions Gate; Directed by Jamie Babbit
Rated R; 81 minutes; 2000

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Tuesday, April 10
4:00 p.m.    WCC GLBT & Allies Student, Faculty, & Staff Social,
Cahner’s Lounge (Goddard/Hersey breezeway), WCC
An opportunity for students, faculty and staff to get together and discuss current issues or events within the community – or, just hang
out. Late afternoon snack and beverages provided.

7:00 p.m.  UC Alliance Meeting
Ross Conference Room, Stella Maris Hall, UC

Wednesday,  April 11
12:00 noon,  I2H2 Seminar: Challenges Faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals and Their Families in the Healthcare System with Matthew R. Dubois, Esq. 
CHP Lecture Hall, WCC

Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Amanda Whispell (221-4521) or email her at awhispell@une.edu     Walk-ins are welcome!
Distinguished special guest Matthew Dubois, attorney and activist, will discuss the daily challenges faced throughout the lifespan of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and their families in the healthcare system in Maine and nationally.  Mr. Dubois will highlight what healthcare providers need to know regarding this important and challenging issue.  The presentation will begin with a scene from If These Walls Could Talk Two will be shown to begin the discussion.  This event will be facilitated by Dr. Frank Brooks, Visiting Professor of Social Work.

Monday, April 16
9:00 p.m.  Comedian:  2, The Ranting Gryphon, The Hang, UC
Free to all students and guests!

Tuesday, April 17
7:00 p.m. UC Alliance Open House and Meeting, Ross Conf. Rm., Stella Maris
Come check out an Alliance meeting on the UC!  Dessert and beverages provided!

Wednesday April 18
12:00 noon Balancing Religion, Spirituality and Identity
with Reverend Shirley Bowen, Caf Function Room 1, UC
Reverend Shirley Bowen, with many years of experience in working with college students, will lead a discussion regarding religious and spiritual identity as it intersects with other aspects of identity.  Given history and our culture gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals may face unique challenges within the intersection.

All day — National Day of Silence
Around the nation, college and high school students will be silent in the classroom and around campus to bring awareness to the silencing (and invisibility) of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students that occurs in the classroom.  More information will be available outside the UC Cafeteria during lunch.

Friday, April 20
12:00 noon Safe Zone Training, Sutton Lounge, Decary Hall, UC
This program is designed to enhance the participants understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender identity development.  Participants also gain skills as an ally.

Saturday April 21  
9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.    The Alliance’s Drag Ball, Multipurpose Rooms, Campus Center
Dance the night away in drag – or just dance the night away!  Prizes provided for the best drag costumes!

Wednesday, April 25
12:00 noon Outloud — Prideful passages read aloud with The Alliance, 
Decary Lower Level, UC
Students, faculty and staff read stories of the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.  Also, check out the closet door while your there.

Sponsors:
Alliance for Sexual Diversity
Office of Multicultural and GLBTQ Services
Department of Psychology
Department of Social Work
College of Health Professions
Office of Campus Life/Activities, WCC
Office of Student Involvement, UC
Office of Housing and Residence Life, UC & WCC
Sampson Center for Diversity, University of Southern Maine

For more information contact Multicultural and GLBTQ Services, Travis Erickson at 207-221-4267 or terickson@une.edu.