Events
OpenSource Discussion Groups for LGBTQ Individuals and Allies
All students are invited to these fun and confidential gatherings to meet students from across campus and talk about this issues and questions that concern them. Contact the LGBTQ Programming Intern, Sarah Bouchat, with questions or for more information at: sbouchat@uchicago.edu. Meetings for the 2007-2008 school year began on Monday October 8th and will continue til the end of the academic year. Meetings for Winter and Spring Quarters will be located in the new center at 5710 S. Woodlawn. Keep checking the website for schedule and location updates.
Lavender Maroons (Gay Men): Tuesdays at 7 p.m., 5710 S. Woodlawn LGBTQ Lounge
Contact Brad Nelson at nelsonba@uchicago.edu .
LiVid (Lesbians/Queer Women): Thursdays at 6 p.m., 5710 S. Woodlawn, RSO Conference Room
Contact Diana Han at dhan@uchicago.edu .
Pronoun Hoedown (Trans /Genderqueer): Wednesdays at 7 p.m., 5710 S. Woodlawn 2nd Floor Conf. Room
Contact Nassira Nicola at nnicola@uchicago.edu .
Intersection (LGBTQ People of Color): Not currently meeting
Contact Sarah Bouchat at sbouchat@uchicago.edu if you are interested in leading this group during the 07/08 school year.
Over the Rainbow (Bisexual): Thursdays at 7 p.m., Harper Memorial 135
Contact Courtney Jacobson at cdkjacob@uchicago.edu .
Transgender Support Group: Mondays at 3 p.m., Student Counseling Services (SCRS), 5737 S. University Avenue
Contact John McPherrin, PsyD, at jkm@uchicago.edu for more information and to register
Upcoming Summer 2008 Events
Check back for more events soon!
Previous Events (2006-2008)
University of Chicago Alumni Weekend
June 5-8, 2008- Alumni Reunion Weekend Schedule
Alumni Weekend LGBTQ Events for June 7, 2008:
- LGBTQ Alumni & Student Reception
- Students and faculty will introduce LGBTQ alumni and friends to the new 5710 Center.
- 5PM-6PM, 5710 South Woodlawn Ave.
- Students and faculty will introduce LGBTQ alumni and friends to the new 5710 Center.
- Multicultural Alumni Reception
- Visit the new 5710 Center, reconnect with other alumni, and discover new volunteer opportunities.
- 5PM-6PM, 5710 South Woodlawn Ave.
- Visit the new 5710 Center, reconnect with other alumni, and discover new volunteer opportunities.
- 4th Annual LGBTQ Reunion Celebration
- A festive evening for LGBTQ alumni, faculty, and friends to celebrate their past, present, and future.
- 9PM-11PM, location to be announced
- A festive evening for LGBTQ alumni, faculty, and friends to celebrate their past, present, and future.
Queer BBQ
Thursday June 5, 2008
4-6 PM
5710 S. Woodlawn Community Lounge and Patio (weather permitting)
All LGBTQ students, staff, faculty, and friends are invited to attend.
Rainbow Graduation
Thursday June 5, 2008 at 5.00 PM
Queers & Associates hosted the first ever University of Chicago Rainbow Graduation during the 2008 LGBTQ BBQ. We celebrated seniors and graduate students who have impacted the campus queer community as individuals, allies, and advocates. The 15 graduates received fabulous rainbow tassels and booklets filled with messages from individuals whose lives they touched. Thanks to all who participated, and Congratulations, class of 2008!
View photos from the event here.
LGBTQ Mentoring Program Fundraiser
Cubs vs. Padres, Wrigely Field
Tuesday May 13, 2008 at 7.05 PM
Tickets $10/each
Tickets for sale Monday-Friday, 3 PM-7PM at 5710 S. Woodlawn
CASH ONLY, exact change appreciated: SOLD OUT!!!!!
PRIDE!
April 13-26th, 2008
Join the LGBTQ Programming Office and Queers & Associates as we cosponsor the first ever PRIDE festival on the University of Chicago campus. We will be sponsoring two weeks of exciting events focusing on queer visibility: speakers, performances, panels, study breaks, a day of service, Day of Silence, Night of Noise, and, as always, Genderfuck. Stay tuned for a calendar of events.
All students and allies always welcome.
Visit the PRIDE 2008 CALENDAR to find out more about upcoming events.
Contact the LGBTQ Programming Intern, Sarah Bouchat, at sbouchat@uchicago.edu for more information.
Gender-Neutral Housing Discussion with Kim Goff-Crews
Thursday, May 8, 2008
6:00PM- LGBTQ Lounge, 5710 S. Woodlawn Avenue
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Grad-Student Pub Night
The next Pub Night will be Wednesday April 16th
8:00 PM - Midnight, The Pub, Ida Noyes Hall
Come meet other queer grad students while soaking up the ambiance of the Pub. Anyone over 21 is welcome, the first round's on us.
Allies, Session #3: A Discussion Between LGBTQ Students and Students of Color
A moderated discussion between members of the LGBTQ and SOC communities concerning issues of Visibility and Marginalization. This is the third in an ongoing series of discussions designed to promote dialogue and mutual understanding between SOC and LGBTQ communities. Dinner will be served.
Big Gay Coffee Night!
Reynolds Club 2nd Floor Coffee Shop
Free caffeine, board games, and you - all the ingredients for a perfect study break!
Queer Speed Dating and Valentine's Day Cocktail Hour
On February 12, we had a rollicking speed dating session, queer style. 6-8PM, Ida Noyes 216-7
On February 14, we relaxed at an early Valentine's Day cocktail hour. 4:30-6:30PM, Ida Noyes Library.
Grad-Student Pub Nights
Wednesday, January 17
Wednesday, January 31
Thursday, February 22
7:00 PM - Midnight, The Pub, Ida Noyes Hall
Come meet other queer grad students while soaking up the ambiance of the Pub. Anyone over 21 is welcome, free food.
Want to know more? Have suggestions?
We would LOVE to hear from you!
Check back at our website regularly for updates about upcoming events AND
Sign up for the campus LGBTQ Programming listhost: lgbtq@listhost.uchicago.edu .
OR contact Sarah Bouchat, our LGBTQ Programming Intern, at sbouchat@uchicago.edu.
