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Queer Student Commission

LAVENDER GRADUATION 2012
And the theme is… FIERCE!
Keynote Speaker: Our provost Ana Mari Cauce

When: TUESDAY, June 5th, from 6-8 p.m. (Graduates please arrive by NO LATER than 5:15 p.m.)

Where: THE UW TOWER, 2nd Floor South Cafeteria

How: IF YOU ARE GRADUATING, please register here: http://tinyurl.com/cpt9zq3

Graduate and celebrate all of you! Lavender Grad is open to any student eligible, at any level (undergrad or graduate/professional) for a graduation in the 2011-2012 academic year. The Q Center and Queer Student Commission host Lavender Graduation as a time for the UW queer, same gender loving, two-spirit, and allied communities to come together and celebrate our multiple identities, our accomplishments, and sheer AWESOMENESS.

You do not have to be graduating or be of a certain sexual or gender identity/orientation/expression to participate and/or attend the Lavender Graduation year-end celebration. Come enjoy food & drink, Trophy cupcakes, an amazing keynote and fierce queerness with us!

Dress: You can wear whatever you want! This is your graduation and as queer folk we are often “required” by work, school, family, culture, etc. to dress in ways that do not necessarily fit our tastes. If you wish to wear the cap and gown, wear it. If you want to appear in drag, do it. If you have cultural regalia you wish to wear proudly, please do so! If you want to dress up, go for it. You want to be comfy, have at it. This is your night. All of your identities are celebrated as is the awesomeness that is you and our UW queer communities!

Tonight (Monday the 14th) we will be hosting our meeting at the Resource Center (behind the Allen Libraries) at 7pm to make buttons and talk about how we want to finish up the year and the upcoming screening of Two Spirits on May 22nd in School of Social Work room 305 at 6:30 pm. We will be watching the film and then having a short discussion after.

The QSC is excited to announce the return of Monday meetings. The first meeting will be held Monday October 3rd at 7pm in the Q Center (450 Schmitz Hall). Meetings change every week whether a discussion, working to put on an event, doing a project, or just socializing. These meetings are a great way to meet other queer folks and find out more about what’s going on at UW. Hope to see you there!

Check out these awesome Dawg Daze events!

Monday 9/26– Gay Bingo
2pm-3pm Mary Gates Hall 238

Come join the brothers of Delta Lambda Phi for five intense rounds of bingo and compete for fabulous prizes. The only fraternity for gay, bisexual, and progressive men will ensure that you have a good time, with ice breakers and complimentary refreshments. Feel free to come and go as you please, drop-ins are more than welcome.

Hosted By: Delta Lambda Phi
Web Site: http://www.dlp.org/psi/

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Tuesday 9/27– Sexuality, Gender, & Treats! OH MY!
10am-11am, 11am-12pm, 1pm-2pm Q center- 450 Schmitz Hall

Meet new people, get some info, and eat candy at the Q Center- 450 Schmitz Hall!

Tuesday 9/27– Brown Bag it at the Q
12pm-1pm Q center- 450 Schmitz Hall

BYOF! Bring your lunch and hang out in the Q Center to meet new friends, catch up with old ones, and just generally queer it up! The Q Center is the UW’s gender and sexuality resource center and is located at 450 Schmitz Hall.

Tuesday 9/27– Queer Social
3pm-5pm Q center- 450 Schmitz Hall

Come hang out at the Q Center- 450 Schmitz for a chance to have fun, play games, and meet other queer students. Treats will be provided!

Hosted By:
ASUW Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender Commission (ASUW GBLTC), the Q Center
Web Site: http://gbltc.asuw.org/

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Thursday 9/29– Ask the Sexpert Panel
5pm-6:30pm Mary Gates Hall 389

Brought to you by the Campus Coalition for Sexual Literacy, this is a whole new level up from your high school Sex Ed class! Ask the Sexpert is an open and respectful forum where all your questions about sexuality can be answered. We’ve got some sexuality professors and experts at your disposal. If you’ve got questions (no matter how “strange”) or if you’re interested in sexuality education and activism, check this event out! There will be free condoms!

Hosted By: Campus Coalition for Sexual Literacy

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Friday 9/30– Welcome Luncheon
11:30am-1pm Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall

Kick of school year with a gathering of queer students, staff, faculty, and allies! A great way to meet people and get information on queer happenings and resources on campus over some free food!

Event Page: http://on.fb.me/nUHnaj

Friday 9/30– Queer Rollerskating
7pm-9pm IMA Gym A

Come cruise the IMA gym on your roller skates! Skate your way around Gym A to some fabulous roller disco music. Admission is free for currently enrolled students and faculty/staff, and spouse/same sex domestic partner IMA members. There is a $7.00 fee for guests (16 yrs of age or older). All equipment is provided. Skate rentals are free w/Husky Card, faculty/staff ID, or spouse/same sex domestic partner IMA membership card. There is a $1.00 skate rental fee for guests (16 yrs of age or older). Faculty/staff without an IMA membership pay the IMA single use fee of $5.00

Hosted By:
ASUW Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender Commission (ASUW GBLTC), the Q Center
Web Site: http://gbltc.asuw.org/

Tickets are currently available at the By George News Stand and the Q Center (450 Schmitz Hall). Tickets are free!