[event] National Coming out WEEK

From our friends at the Office of LGBT Affairs

COMING OUT RESOURCES ON CAMPUS:


Fall Coming Out Group Starting This Wednesday

A weekly coming-out support group will begin Wednesday, October 12 and will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm. This eight-week group will help participants explore a variety of coming-out issues. People of all genders and ages are welcome. Before joining, all participants must arrange to have a brief pre-screening meeting with Kevin Correa to ensure the group is right for them. To set up a meeting, please contact Kevin at kcorrea@umich.edu or 734.763.4186.

Gender Explorers: Social/support group for transgenders, transsexuals, cross-dressers, intersexed, those exploring their gender identities or simply falling outside of society's gender expectations.Gender Explorers is an open and affirming group hosted through the Office of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Affairs. Allies - family, friends, and partners - are welcome.

Please contact pajeho@umich.edu for more information.



LIST OF EVENTS ON CAMPUS DURING NATIONAL COMING OUT WEEK:

Tuesday 10/11: National Coming Out Day!
Rally on the Diag
12-1 pm.

T-Shirt Making
6-8 pm. Hillel. RSVP to geitner@umich.edu by 10/08/2005. Sponsored by Ahava.

Anna Camilleri: Feminist Siren, Cultural Agitator and Fabulous Femme 8-10 pm. Henderson Room, Michigan League. Critically acclaimed performer and author Anna Camilleri will present a one-woman, multimedia performance in celebration of National Coming Out Day. Sponsored by the Office of LGBT Affairs.

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Wednesday 10/12

Color Splash
4-6 pm. Trotter Multicultural Center. A social for LGBTQ and Same Gender Loving folks of Color and their Allies. Join us for a lite reception and great company. Sponsored by the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs and the Office of LGBT Affairs.

Legislative Ambiguity: Effects on the LGBTA Rights Movement
7-9 pm. Kalamazoo Room, Michigan League. The Stonewall Democrats present a panel discussion focusing on the interpretations of Smith vs. Salem and the recently decided National Pride at Work vs. Granholm and what their implications are on the LGBTA community. Will the rulings hold? Can you really interpret "sex" to include gender identity and gender expression? Sponsored by Stonewall Democrats.

8-12pm: The gayest trivia night ever! (sponsored by Lambda Grads)
Leopold Brothers, 21+. Come to Leopold Bros and flex some mental muscle for big prizes!

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Thursday 10/13

Staff/Faculty Happy Coffee Hour
5-6 pm. Beanster's Cafe, Michigan League. Join the staff of LGBTA for LGBT and Friends Staff/Faculty Happy Coffee Hour! A great way to meet your colleagues! Sponsored by the Office of LGBT Affairs.

Gender "who-gives-a-darn" Game Night
7 pm. Office of LGBT Affairs, 3200 Michigan Union. Sponsored by LGBT Commission.

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Friday 10/14

Outlaws sponsored gathering at Aut Bar 8-10 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit LGBT survivors of Hurricane Katrina.