February 2012
27 posts
"Calling for Submissions! “Chubby Queers of...
Hi folks! My name is Anthony and for my Student Initiated Project (SIP) through the Cross-Cultural Center, I am working on putting together a Zine that reflects the experiences of Queer folks of Color who identify as, but not limited to, Chubby, Thick, Fat, and/or Big. I am currently in the process of looking for submissions from the community about your experiences as a ‘Chubby’ Queer person of...
Study aims to learn why some black men succeed in... →
Vestiges, Voice and Valentines
By Edwina Welch
Vestiges: an indication that something has been present. Two years ago marks the time that the campus confronted the very visible, lived reality of the impacts of racism and sexism on students, staff, and faculty from underrepresented backgrounds particularly Black and African-American students. At a time when honoring Black History Month and preparation for outreach...
Sex Positivity and Sexual Health
With budget cuts and lack of family knowledge, many teens and young adults find themselves unaware and uninformed about sexual health problems. Often times, they go on to having sexual relationships without knowing about STDs and how to prevent them. With so many responsibilities and classes, it’s easy to get swept up in the college life and forget to take care of yourself. Please take a few...
Ain’t I A Woman: Our History, Our Journey, Our...
By Edwina Welch
In 1851 Sojourner Truth uttered these four words - Ain’t I A Woman at a suffragists rally and this question echoes to this day. A contemporary book title reimages this same sentiment - All the Women are White, All the Blacks are Men and Some of Us Were Brave an edited volume of stories, political theory, and more (Hull, Scott, & Smith, 1993). As the national theme for...
Lazy Saturday Morning: Family Day
Saturday, February 11, 2012 11:00 am- 3:00 pm LGBT Resource Center
This year’s theme for Family Day at the end of Week 5 is “Lazy Saturday Morning” where we’ll hang out in our pjs (if you so desire), watch clips of treasured cartoons (Pokemon, anyone?), and eat an awesome ‘possum breakfast (waffles!)! Everyone is invited to bring their chosen family members as...
