GLBT Services

St. Cloud State University- St. Cloud, MN
Electronic Newsletter

Tuesday, March 20, 2007


Newsletter Contents:

-GLBT Services Events
-Community Events
-Volunteer Opportunities
-Student Organizations
-Conference and Writing Opportunities
-Community Organizations
-Campus and Community Support Networks and Services

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GLBT Services Calendar of Events

Tuesday’s Queer Film Series
GLBT Services will be hosting Tuesday’s Queer Film Series during spring semester. Films are free and open to the public! They will be shown in Atwood Little Theatre at 7 p.m.

April 24          Round Trip
May 8             Three of Hearts

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Community Calendar of Events

**Drag Show Performers Needed!
OutLoud’s annual drag show is Friday, April 13th. We need performers and volunteers. No experience is needed. Just pick out your songs (3 max), your drag name, and give it to AJ by March 23rd. Also, please get in contact with AJ as soon as possible so he knows you are interested and planning on performing. Email: hurrakanehottie@yahoo.com


Listen Up! Asian and American Women & Girls Want Justice  Today
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Hear speakers from governmental and non-governmental organizations, the national NAPAWF organization, and high school students, who will discuss topic relating to social justice, youth empowerment, and human trafficking. March 20th from 8 am- 5:30 pm in Atwood. Free registration.

Student Government General Elections
General Elections for Student Government Association will be held during April.  Application packets available in the Student Government office and due by April 10th. Mandatory Candidate Meetings will be held April 5th and April 10th. For more information, visit http://studentorg.stcloudstate.edu/stugov/Elections.html

Gay and Bisexual Men’s Group
Tonight, 5:30 dinner at Great Dragon Buffet followed by the monthly board meeting.
  5:30 dinner on the 27th will be at Bonanza followed by bingo at Bingo Emporium.  All are welcome!

 

Cecelia Fire Thunder
Cecelia Fire Thunder, first female president of the Oglala Sioux tribe, will be peaking Wednesday, March 28th at 7:30 pm in Ritsche Auditorium. Join in honoring her leadership and courage!

 

Community Art Extravaganza
Calling all local artists to celebrate the palette of a diverse community! Event to be held April 28th at St. Cloud Area School District 742 (216 8th Avenue North in Waite Park). Email commorg462@yahoo.com with any questions or for information.

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Volunteer!

GLBT Services always invites students, faculty, and staff to volunteer and contribute in presenting, planning events, and more.  Let us know if you are interested in being part of our safe space office.  We are currently looking for volunteers who are willing to be in the center for any amount of time throughout the week to welcome any students, faculty, or staff who may come in.

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Research Volunteer Opportunities

Asian American GLBT Experiences
Researchers at the University of Tennessee are conducting a study examining attitudes, feelings, and experiences associated with being an Asian American who experiences attraction to members of the same sex, and seek participants. Visit http://d990.psysurvey.com

Mental Health Needs
A doctoral candidate at Columbia University seeks to better understand the mental health needs of the queer community. The current study is specific to Black Gay Men. https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=120694 will direct you to the research survey.

 

Documentary on Transgender Teenagers and Young Adults
MSNBC is producing a one-hour documentary on transgender teenagers and young adults, and is looking for transwomen between the ages of 18-20. Please contact Rachel at 212-664-2329 or Rachel.walden@nbcuni.com

 

Coming out to others
A doctoral student is conducting a study on lesbian women’s and gay men’s experiences of coming out as lesbian or gay (LG) to others. The website for the study can be accessed through this site: www.uakron.edu/psychology/comingoutsurvey.html

 

Perception of language
A master’s student at the State University of New York is seeking research participants on the perception of language in the LGBTQ community. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=540373050884

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Student Organizations

GLBT Alliance

The GLBT Alliance is a student organization which provides support within a social environment. Meetings are held weekly during the academic year. glbta@stcloudstate.edu.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays from 7-9 (Lady’s Slipper room, Atwood)

 

Outloud!

Outloud! is an activist-oriented group responsible for planning Out Proud Week and other attention-grabbing events. It is a student organization whose theme is to build bridges and coalitions. Currently working on coordinating events, including the annual drag show, and the Real “Real” World. Meeting Times: Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 (Oak Room, Atwood)

 

*Are you interested in GLBT activism and education?  Then the student group OutLoud may be for you! OutLoud is looking for two more co-chairs. If you are interested please contact outloud@stcloudstate.edu for more information.

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Job Opportunities

 

LGBT Resources Summer Intern
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Office for LGBT Resources seeks a summer intern for 2007. A bachelor’s degree and at least one year of a master’s degree program is essential for the May 1-Aug 1 internship. Academic credit available. For more information, contact Khristian at 858-822-3493 or kkempdel@uiuc.edu

 

UC San Diego Summer Intern
Seeking an intern for June 11-Aug 13. Bachelor’s degree necessary, and compensation will be provided. Contact 858-822-3793 for further information, or email Shuan at stravers@ucsd.edu

 

Wanted: Male Queer Counselors
Timberlake Camp in Vermont is looking for gay/bisexual male staff to work this summer with boys ages 9-14.
Timberlake Camp is committed to diversity with a welcoming and gay-friendly staff. Contact Adam at adam123@mindspring.com with questions, and visit the camp’s website at www.fandw.org 

 

Campus Pride Summer Leadership Camp
Campus
Pride is organizing its first summer leadership camp for LGBTA undergraduate student leaders from campuses across the country. This five day camp is hosted by the Queer Student Union at Towson University from July 24 to July 29th. Registration includes housing, food and camp supplies. More info online at www.campuspride.org

 

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Organizing Fellowship
NGLTF, the national voice for full lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality, is accepting applications for the summer 2007 Organizing Fellowship, June 11-Aug. 17th. Learn to organize to defeat anti-LGBT ballot measures, get campaign experience, and be part of a dynamic field team based in New York, D.C., or Los Angeles. Includes weekly stipend. App. due Mar. 30; Contact Becca at rahuja@theTaskForce.org or call 646-358-1475.

 

One in Four, Inc. is accepting applications. Would you like to travel the nation? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people? Do you want to help create a rape-free society? If the answer is “yes,” then we have the right job for you! For more information, or to receive an application, please contact Executive Director Adam Lalor at rvtour@nomorerape.org or 757-221-2191. 

 

PrideAlive, a program of the Minnesota AIDS project, has two open positions for Health Education Coordinators. The program uses a community-building model with social programming to bring gay and bisexual men together to prevent HIV. Please visit www.mnaidsproject.org for further information, or contact GLBT Services to receive the forwarded email of information.

 

LeaderShape Program Coordinator
This member of LeaderShape Institute carries out conference management tasks in collaboration with the director. Ideal candidate is graduate student in Higher Education/Leadership or related field. Employment dates are June 12-Aug. 13, 2007. Stipend and housing provided. Contact Kristen at Kristen@leadershape.org

 

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Conference and Writing Opportunities


Man to Man Sexual Health Seminar
Man to Man is a two-day, multi-media sexual health seminar for men who have sex with men, age 18 years and older.  The seminar provides a unique opportunity to meet and discuss these topics with other men who have sex with men. Conference will be held at University of Minnesota’s West Bank on March 24-25. No charge to attend, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. Call 612-626-7187 for more information and to register. 

 

Time Well Spent Women’s Conference
This year’s conference on March 21st features a variety of regional/national entrepreneurs and hard-hitting business tips. A luncheon, surprise giveaways, and an opening you won’t forget is included. Download the conference invitation at: www.worksinprogress.org/success/wab/wabhome.htm

Contact 320-259-1956 or winpinc@aol.com with questions. Scholarships for SCSU students are available!

 

Student Career Conference
OUT for Work is organizing the 2007 National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Student Career Conference. Registration is available to advisors, faculty, university staff, and others who play a role in the lives of LGBT individuals. The conference will be held in September, but early registration is encouraged. Visit www.outforwork.com or call Riley at 202-487-3986 with questions.

 

Call for submissions
TEA PARTY magazine seeks submissions of fiction, poetry, photography, visual art, comics and feature essays for its upcoming issue #17 to be published in Summer 2007. For complete details, visit www.tparty.org/currentdocs/callsubmissions17.htm

 

Women’s Leadership Development

The Tri-College National Education for Women’s Leadership Development Institute will be held May 13-17 at North Dakota State University in Fargo. This five-day program is designed to encourage civic and political participation for women who do not already have extensive leaderships experience. For info and applications, visit http://appserv.mnstate.edu/whitede/conference/ or call Deb at 218-477-2041. Applications accepted until March 26th.

 

Grow Wild
Annual summer gathering of the Northwoods Radical Faeries at Kawashaway Sanctuary. Starts the first Friday of August and lasts for 10 days of ritual, play, heart circles, communal sharing, and growth. Visit www.kawashaway.org or contact:  Kawashaway: P.O. Box 6341, Minneapolis, MN 55406. Email to nwradfaes@yahoo.com

 

Call for Papers
The 2nd LGBT Symposium at Hofstra University welcomes paper submissions involving lively discussion about queers and the “exotic,” however you wish to define it. The Symposium is scheduled for Oct. 11-12. Please contact Dr. David Powell, Director of LGBT Studies Program at david.powell@hofstra.edu or 516-463-5485.

Trans-Health Conference 2007
Sixth Annual Mazzoni Center Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference is April 5-7 to Educate, Empower, and Embrace!  If you’re interested in conducting a workshop or attending the workshops, visit www.trans-health.org. For questions, contact cowboycody34@yahoo.com

Leather Leadership Conference
Dedicated to strengthening the SML/Leather/Fetish community through development of leadership skills. 2007 conference will be April 20-22 at Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.leatherleadership.org A limited number of scholarships are available!!!

Feminism, Sexuality, and the Return of Religion Conference
April 26-28 at Syracuse University.
Internationally prominent philosophers and theologians gather to ask, what does the return of religion mean for women and for human sexuality? Speakers include Hélène Cixous, Gianni Vattimo, Judith Butler, bell hooks, and Saba Mahmood. Visit http://thecollege.syr.edu/admin/pcr-conference/index.htm

 

Transgender Studies and Feminism: Theory, Politics, and Gendered Realities
Journal of Feminist Philosophy is calling for papers that investigate the relations between feminism and transgender studies, exploring the intersections of multiple oppressions are especially welcome. Deadline for submissions is April 15th, 2008. For questions, correspondence, and suggestions contact Talia or Ann at agarry@calstatela.edu. Guidelines are available at www.msu.edu/~hypatia

 

Call for Papers: Examining the Lives of GLBTQ people of Color
A special issue devoted to the above topic in the Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services: Issues in Practice, Policy & Research. Deadline for submission is July 31 with planned publication in 2008. Inquiries should be directed to: chan@temple.edu or

cwhan@u.washington.edu (215-204-7751).

 

Gender Youth Leadership Summit 
The Gender Youth Network is hosting “Bridge the Gap 2007 Leadership Summit” May 17-19th in Washington, D.C. It is an action orientated gathering of youth and students organizing around gender as a fundamental human right. Take action with activists across the country! Register online at www.gpac.org/summit Scholarships are available with priority for SCSU students!

 

Anthology contributors
Looking for contributors for an anthology called “Beyond Masculinity.” Details can be found at www.beyondmasculinity.com . Submissions are due March 31st.

 

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Community Organizations-GLBT Groups in St. Cloud

 

St. Cloud Out, www.stcloudout.org, 800-800-0350 ext. 535

 

Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), Bradbury@astound.net

320-251-4966

 

GAB (Gay and Bisexual Men’s Group), www.scgab.org

 

Lutherans Concerned, lcm@stcloudstate.edu, 320-654-0924

 

Dignity (Roman Catholic), snelson@scbsju.edu, 320-654-8621

 

Element, daniel.anderson@isd742.org, for high school youth

 

Women of St. Cloud (LBT Women), womenofstcloud@yahoo.com

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Campus and Community Support Networks & Services

Transportation Service available to SCSU students, faculty, and staff. An electronic board is designed to connect drivers who can provide transportation to those in need of transportation. This may be particularly useful this holiday season. This is also available to those interested in carpooling. Link found at: www.stcloudstate.edu/atwood/

Library Q

GLBT Services has a growing media library that consists of fiction and reference books & video resources and is available to students, faculty and staff.  We offer literature and videos on a range of topics: coming out, gay marriage, the gay/lesbian movement, trans concerns, bisexuality, etc.  Stop by to check out or look through any resources that interest you. 

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Housing

 

Looking for nonsmoking roommate to share a 2-bedroom apartment on bus line. Free off-street parking, garage available.  Rent is $260/month plus electricity.  Looking for faculty/staff, grad student or mature undergrad, please. Contact Melinda at mcme0504@stcloudstate.edu or 252-2030.

 

Are you a queer friendly landlord or tenant? Do you need someone to rent your place? Are you moving and have queer friendly landlords? Then please send e-mail to glbt@stcloudstate.edu  about your place! We’ll place it in the next newsletter until your place is filled. 

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Health Services

 

Men’s Perspective Group
Designed to help men support and challenge themselves, and build friendships and relationships. Please contact Dr. Steve Jenkins at SCSU Counseling Center if interested. 308-3171.

 

St. Cloud State Counseling and Psychological Services Center

Are you GLBT and having difficulty coming out?  The SCSU Counseling Center is free to students and supportive of GLBT people. Please contact the Counseling Center at 308-3171 or the GLBT Services office at 308-5166 for more information.

 

GLBT National Help Center
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender National Hotline Contact information: 1-888-843-4564.

 

Central Minnesota Mental Health Center
1500 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, 320-240-8525

 

Behavioral Health Clinic of the St. Cloud Hospital
Contact Mary Anne at Counseling Center.
1406 6th Ave. North, St. Cloud. 320-255-5613.

 

Sexual Assault Survivor’s Support Group
Call Lee at the Women’s Center, 308-4958, for information.

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GLBT Services
Atwood Memorial Center
, B105

720 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud
, MN 56301

Phone: 320-308-5166

www.stcloudstate.edu/glbt