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VCU Rallies For Equality
Posted 03.10.10 at 2:51PM
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Students, faculty, and staff from VCU gathered with supporters today in support of the University maintaining an inclusive non-discrimination policy. A series of speakers shared their stories of being out members of the VCU community. Photographer Eric Russell captured today’s event that led to a march to the Capitol.
See all photos below the fold.
VCU’s Queer Action Hosts Vigil Tonight, Drag Ball on Saturday
Posted 11.19.09 at 8:00AM
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The students at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Queer Action are having a busy week. Tonight, the group hosts their own campus-wide Transgender Day of Remembrance candlelight vigil from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Harris Hall Lawn outside of the Commons on 907 Floyd Avenue.
On Saturday, they get decked out and cross-dressed for the 5th Annual Drag Ball Fan Free Clinic Fundraiser from 8pm to 11pm in Commonwealth Ballrooms of the University Student Commons. Tickets are $5 and only available in the Underground of the University Student Commons. Tips to performers and ticket proceeds go to the Fan Free Clinic. The event includes light refershments and performances from Esta Bunny and the Trailer Court and amateurs. The event is open to the entire community, students, staff and faculty.
Check out http://gayrva.com/dor for the Richmond’s Transgender Day of Remembrance tomorrow night.
VCU Announces 1st LGBT History Month Schedule
Posted 09.29.09 at 8:00AM
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Click above to download a PDF of the month's events.
VCU’s Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and VCU Safe Zone are celebrating LGBT History Month during October. Here’s the lineup:
Oct. 1
Before Stonewall Film Discussion, 4 – 6 p.m., Student Commons, Shockoe Room
Experience life as a LGBT American from the 1920’s to the 1960’s through archival films in this groundbreaking documentary.
COMING OUT WEEK
Oct. 5
Show Your Colors Day, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., University Student Commons
Check out the Queer Action tables around the commons and pick up the ribbons that represent you!
For the Bible Tells Me So, 7 – 9 p .m., Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, suite 215, University Student Commons
Can the love between two people ever be an abomination? Is the chasm separating gays and lesbians and Christianity too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate?
Oct. 6
Wear Jeans if You’re Queer Day!, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Check out the Queer Action tables around the Commons.
Oct. 7
Coming Out Picnic, 1 – 2 p.m., Harris Hall Lawn
Join Queer Action for their annual Coming Out Picnic. Look for the rainbow picnic blanket!
Oct. 8
Hershey Kiss a Queer Day, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Check out the Queer Action tables around the commons and get Hershey Kissed by a Queer!
Coming Out Day Celebration!, 5 – 7 p.m., Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, suite 215, University Student Commons
Join us as we celebrate being out and proud! Food and beverages will be served.
Oct. 20
Brown Bag Discussion: Obama’s LGBT Policies
Noon – 1 p.m., Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, suite 215, University Student Commons
Has Obama kept his promises to the LGBT community? How has he progressed so far?
Oct. 22
Gender & The Body: Transgender Panel Speaks, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Forum Room, University Student Commons
Explore life beyond the gender binary as we hear from local transgender advocates about the spectrum between gender and the body.
Oct. 22
After Stonewall Film Discussion, 4 – 6 p.m., Shockoe Room, University Student Commons
Witness the struggles and challenges faced by the post LGBT rights movement generation and discuss the efforts still needed.
Oct. 26
Beth Marschak, co-author of Gay and Lesbian Richmond, 7 – 9 p.m., Commonwealth B, University Student Commons
Learn about LGBT History right here in Richmond!
Oct. 28
Almost Normal, Diversity Film Series, 3-5 p.m., Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Suite 215, University Student Commons
What if gays were the majority? Come check out this hilarious comedy about life on the flipside.
Oct. 29
Paris is Burning, film discussion, 4 – 6 p.m., Shockoe Room, University Student Commons
This controversial documentary explores the lives of New York City minority drag queens in the late 1980’s.
LGBT Ice Cream Social Thursday at VCU
Posted 09.01.09 at 8:00AM
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Yum! What a great way to start the school year. VCU’s LGBT Subcommittee of the Equity & Diversity Committee and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts their 10th Annual Welcome Back LGBT Social. The event is free and open to all VCU faculty, staff, and students. Join in the fun Thursday, September 3 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Rodney’s in Shafer Court.
