University of New England

"Coming Out Week" features series of events Oct. 11-20th

University of New England students, faculty, staff, and community members celebrate the identity of friends, classmates, colleagues, and family members who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or questioning through a week of events and activities Oct. 11-20, 2005. 

Events will be held on both the University Campus (UC) and Westbrook College Campus (WCC).

What is Coming Out Week? 
On October 11, 1987 a half a million people participated in the March on Washington to bring awareness to Lesbian and Gay Rights.  October 11th is celebrated on college campuses and around the country as National Coming Out Day.

Through knowledge and openness, Coming Out Week 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 on National Coming Out Day visit http://www.hrc.org/ .

Adventures of Coming Out Week 2005

Tuesday, Oct 11, National Coming Out Day

12 p.m., Out Loud
Area between the rear of Decary Hall and Library, UC
Coming out stories offer insight into the experience lived by millions in our culture.  Through a reading outdoors and out loud coming out stories will be heard.

6 p.m., UC Alliance Meeting
Ross Conference Room, Stella Maris Hall, UC
The Alliance for Sexual Diversity is a student organization that meets each Tuesday evening. Looking to get involved?

9 p.m., Comedian: Christine O’Leary
UC Campus Center, Multipurpose Rooms
Known as the Comedy Diva, Christine O’Leary will inspire some laughs. Christine was voted Portland’s Funniest Comedian 2005. 

Wednesday, Oct 12

12 p.m., Life After College?!
Cafeteria Function Rm 1, UC
Should I come out in my resume or in a job interview? How do I know if I can be out at work? This discussion will answer these questions and many more.

7 p.m., WCC Basic/Advanced SafeZone
Alexander Hall, Student Leadership Suite
SafeZone is educational opportunity to increase your knowledge of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered identity.  The Basic portion focuses on terminology and resources.  The Advanced portion focuses on identity development and developing a personal ally plan. 

Thursday, Oct 13

12pm  UC Basic/Advanced SafeZone
Cafeteria Function Room 1
SafeZone is educational opportunity to increase your knowledge of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered identity.  The Basic portion focuses on terminology and resources.  The Advanced portion focuses on identity development and developing a personal ally plan. 

7 p.m., Comedian: Christine O’Leary
WCC Ludcke Auditorium
Known as the Comedy Diva, Christine O’Leary will inspire some laughs.  Christine was voted Portland’s Funniest Comedian 2005. 

Tuesday, Oct 18

12 p.m., UC/WCC Voter Registration Table
Cafeteria
Registering to vote is important for our community and our country.  Nov. 8 will be opportunity to cast your ballot.

6 p.m., UC Alliance Meeting
Ross Conference Room, Stella Maris Hall
The Alliance for Sexual Diversity is a student organization that meets each Tuesday evening. Looking to get involved?

Thursday, Oct 20

12 p.m., UC/WCC Voter Registration Table
Cafeteria
Registering to vote is important for our community and our country.  November 8 will be opportunity to cast your ballot. 

For more information, contact Travis Erickson, GLBTQ services advisor at 207 602-4267 or terickson@une.edu.

Sponsored by

UC and WCC Alliance for Sexual Diversity
Career Services
Office of Student Activities, UC and WCC
Office of Housing and Residence Life, UC and WCC
Office of Student Affairs
Multicultural and GLBTQ Services