LGBTQ Events @ Barnard College [Announcement: Feed no longer available after November 18th, 2015. See https://goo.gl/EMDRqe]

Q Meeting

2010-01-20T01:27:44.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2010-01-27 21:00:00 EST
Duration: 3600
Where: 101 Barnard Hall (Barnard Center for Research on Women)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: All are welcome (LGBTQ folks, allies, friends, anyone!) at Q's weekly meeting! We will have snacks and exciting discussion of issues relevant to Barnard and Columbia's queer communities.

Everyone Allied Against Homophobia Meeting

2009-09-18T17:13:52.000Z

Recurring Event
First start: 2009-09-22 21:00:00 EDT
Duration: 3600
Where: Stephen Donaldson Lounge, Furnald
Event Status: confirmed

Out for Undergraduate Business Conference 2010

2010-03-26T19:33:34.000Z

When: Fri Oct 1, 2010 to Sat Oct 2, 2010

Where: New York City, NY
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: The Conference will be held on October 1-2 in New York City. Scholarships to cover travel expenses and lodging are available for strong applicants. There will be opportunities to socialize with students from other schools and professionals from sponsoring companies at receptions, evening events and a career fair. The $40 conference registration fee includes all conference meals, event memorabilia, and all panels / modules. http://www.outforbusiness.com Check the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=382138881408

LGBTQ Tea at Reunion 2010

2010-04-22T15:25:15.000Z

When: Sat Jun 5, 2010 5:30pm to 6:30pm EDT

Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Register at alum.barnard.edu/Reunion2010

Everyone Allied Against Homophobia Faculty Dinner

2010-05-17T12:49:42.000Z

When: Mon Sep 27, 2010 6pm to 7:30pm EDT

Where: Lerner Hall
Event Status: confirmed

CELEBRATION OF PRIDE 2010

2010-03-22T15:01:02.000Z

When: Wed Apr 28, 2010 6:30pm to Wed Apr 28, 2010 8pm EDT

Where: Sulzberger Parlor, 3rd Floor Barnard Hall
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join STUDENTS, ALUMNAE, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATORS as we celebrate another year in the LGBTQ community at Barnard College. Keynote speaker Eliza Byard, Executive Director of the Gay Lesbian Straight Educators Network (GLSEN) will share her thoughts the future needs for leaders in our community. Dinner is provided. Please RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/bclgbtq

Gender Expression Film Series: "Shakespeare in Love"

2010-04-01T15:26:52.000Z

When: Thu May 6, 2010 7pm to Thu May 6, 2010 9pm EDT

Where: Lewis Parlor
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Hosted by Well-Woman and Diversity Initiatives

Deadline for Queer Awareness Month Applications

2010-04-26T13:29:11.000Z

When: Wed Apr 28, 2010

Where: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHVxbzBtUGljbE43NzR2UHFhd3puTkE6MQ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Queer Awareness Month QUAM Committee Applications Deadline: Wednesday, April 28th at 11:59 PM The CC/SEAS Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and the College Activities Office (CAO) at Barnard College are currently accepting applications for the 2010 Queer Awareness Month (QuAM) Committee. We are looking for students who are interested and enthusiastic about contributing their creativity & time for the development of QuAM. The QuAM Committee and subsidiaries will meet regularly to discuss and plan all events for the month of October. It is preferable that you are in or near the city this summer to help with a smoother planning process. Prior involvement in other organizations or leadership experience is not required for participation in the QuAM committee. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lea Robinson at lr2476@columbia.edu or Joyce Lewandowski at jlewando@barnard.edu. You may also contact the co-chairs, Lianna Reagan at lr2368@barnard.edu or Kevin Magos at kmm2207@columbia.edu. Application: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHVxbzBtUGljbE43NzR2UHFhd3puTkE6MQ Applications are due Wednesday, April 28 at 11:59 pm.

The Physician as Activist and Public Health Leader: CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. ALAN BERKMAN [1945 – 2009]

2010-04-09T17:43:43.000Z

When: Fri Apr 23, 2010 3pm to 5pm EDT

Where: Alumni Auditorium, 650 W. 168th
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join the International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs for a celebration of Alan's extraordinary life and career dedicated to social justice, public health and pioneering activism. The Physician as Activist and Public Health Leader A memorial to celebrate Alan Berkman, MD (1945 – 2009) Vice Chair, Department of Epidemiology Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Sociomedical Sciences As a teacher, scholar, mentor, AIDS physician, and crusader for social justice, Dr. Berkman touched the lives of countless individuals, and in so doing enriched and improved them. His sustained passion and outrage in the face of social injustice was balanced by his unfailing interpersonal tolerance, gentleness and generosity. His moral courage and strength in the face of adversity continue to be an inspiration to us all. Please join us for this very special celebration, featuring video of Alan’s life as an activist and words about Alan’s work and character from Wafaa El-Sadr, Ezra Susser, Robert Remien, Quarraisha Abdool-Karim, Ameena Goga, Faluke Salu, David Hoos and Francine Cournos. For more details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115630638449088 Friday April 23, 2010 3:00 – 5:00 pm Alumni auditorium 650 West 168th Street, first floor

Out for Undergraduate Business Conference 2010 Info Session

2010-04-01T14:35:52.000Z

When: Wed Apr 7, 2010 8pm to 10pm EDT

Where: 313 Fayerweather
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Out for Undergraduate Business Conference is a great opportunity for LGBT undergraduate students to meet LGBT professionals from consulting and banking sectors. This info session is designed to provide more information what OUBC is, what it is not and to share my experience form 2009 OUBC. All majors LGBT undergraduate students are welcome! Official CU and Barnard OUBC 2010 Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=382138881408

"Masks and Prejudices: Queer Spaces for Cuban Homphobia"' / "Máscaras y prejuicios: Otros escenarios para la homofobia en Cuba."

2010-04-08T01:07:06.000Z

When: Wed Apr 14, 2010 6pm to 7:30pm EDT

Where: Casa Hispánica (Claremont and 116 Street)
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Norge Espinosa, Cuban poet and playwright: "Masks and Prejudices: Queer Spaces for Cuban Homphobia"' / "Máscaras y prejuicios: Otros escenarios para la homofobia en Cuba." Lecture in Spanish. One of the most prominent of the young Cuban poets and playwrights, Norge Espinosa was also among the first to experiment with homosexual themes in the late 1980s, with his widely anthologized poem “Vestido de novia” (“Dressed up as a Bride”), written when he was a teenager. Since then, he has published two books of poetry, Las breves tribulaciones (winner of El Caimán Barbudo's 1992 National Poetry Prize) and Las estrategias del páramo as well as several plays, including Romanza del lirio, La virgencita de bronce, Ícaros, and Cintas de seda. He is also a book reviewer, theatre critic, and a prolific lecturer and organizer of events on gay and lesbian culture in Cuba. In addition, he has worked closely as a dramatist with Teatro El Público, one of the most acclaimed theatre groups of the 1990s in Havana, and has been invited to the International Writing Program of the University of Iowa in 2001, and to several workshops at the Royal Court Theater in London (2003, 2004 and 2007).

Gender Expression Film Series: "Victor / Victoria"

2010-04-01T15:25:31.000Z

When: Thu Apr 8, 2010 7pm to Thu Apr 8, 2010 9pm EDT

Where: Lewis Parlor
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Hosted by Diversity Initiatives & Well-Woman

Healthy Queer Sex and Relationships (Brown Bag Wednesdays: LGBTQA Community Discussion)

2010-04-14T20:36:16.000Z

When: Wed Apr 14, 2010 1pm to 3pm EDT

Where: Intercultural Resource Center
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Date: April 14, 2010 Time: 1-3 pm Location: The IRC - 552 West 114th Street ***You bring your lunch, we’ll bring the dessert! Healthy Queer Sex and Relationships What’s the queer dating scene like on campus? What variables influence our relationships? What about sexual liberation and desire? Let’s talk about sex and relationships! Sponsored by the CC/SEAS Office of Multicultural Affairs Open to the entire Columbia/Barnard Community

Why Only Marriage Equality Will Do: The Fight for Same-Sex Marriage

2010-04-06T13:33:32.000Z

When: Wed Apr 21, 2010 9pm to 10:30pm EDT

Where: Fayerweather 313
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Marriage 101: Why Marriage Equality NY is fighting for the right of every person to enter into a civil marriage with the person of their choice, regardless of their gender....and the challenges achieving this. Our Speaker's - Gary Steinkohl's - bio: VP - Board of Directors, & Education Director, Marriage Equality NY. Previously Boards of New York Bankers Group, Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, American Society of Training & Development (both New York and Northern New Jersey chapters). Background: Corporate Finance and Accounting Executive with Citibank prior to a 15 year consulting career as CEO of The Lumin Group (practice focus: educating and teaching corporate managers the financial skills needed to succeed in business). Contact: ac.cudems@gmail.com

LGBT Students of Color Monday Mixer

2010-04-08T20:53:01.000Z

When: Mon Apr 12, 2010 6pm to Mon Apr 12, 2010 8pm EDT

Where: 552 West 114th Street
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join us for our April LGBT Students of Color Monday Mixer!!! Well, the warm weather is finally here and it’s that time again!!! Join us to connect with other students of color who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. If you’re unsure and you just want to connect, or you have a friend who identifies with the LGBT community, or you just want a space to talk about community, this is the place for you! Regardless of your reason for coming, just come and hang out with us for good music and good food, as we mingle, mix, chat, eat, and chill. When: April 12, 2010 Time: 6-8pm Where: The place to be, the IRC 552 West 114th Street Sponsored by Proud Colors and the CC/SEAS Office of Multicultural Affairs Lea Robinson Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs/ Manager LGBTQ Advising & Programming Office of Multicultural Affairs Columbia College and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science 552 West 114th Street , MC 5755 New York , NY 10025 Direct Line: 212-854-1675

Queer Prom: THE FANCY DANCE

2010-01-20T01:33:39.000Z

When: Sat Apr 24, 2010 10pm to 2am EDT

Where: Diana Center
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Queer Prom is Q's annual party celebrating LGBTQ students and their allies! This year's theme is the FANCY DANCE, so find your best top hat and/or heels (gender bending strongly encouraged) and save the date! More details TBA. Contact clubq@barnard.edu for more information.

National Marriage Boycott presents Day of Silence

2010-04-06T13:34:28.000Z

When: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12pm to 1pm EDT

Where: Low Plaza
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: What is the National Marriage Boycott (NMB)? NMB is a movement to urge Congress to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) which states that the federal government may not treat same-sex relationships as marriages for any purposes. Where can I get more information? http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1086780251#!/pages/National-Marriage-Boycott-Columbia/320772025909?ref=ts www.NationalMarriageBoycott.com What is the Day of Silence (DOS)? Begun in 1996 by students at thee University of Virginia, The Day of Silence is a student-led national event that brings attention to anti-LGBT harassment and violence. Students from middle school to college take some form of a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior. What should I do on the DOS, April 16th? Wear your DOS shirt and come to Low Plaza at noon for a silent luncheon with your fellow protesters How do I order a shirt? A preview of the shirt is attached to this email. Go to : www.tinyurl.com/cudayofsilence and enter your name, UNI, and size.

Gender Expression Film Series: "Transamerica"

2010-04-01T15:26:15.000Z

When: Thu Apr 22, 2010 7pm to Thu Apr 22, 2010 9pm EDT

Where: Lewis Parlor
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Hosted by Well-Woman and Diversity Initiatives.

Sexuality in the Arab World

2010-04-19T13:21:40.000Z

When: Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:30pm to 7pm EDT

Where: Lerner Hall, Room 555
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: A lecture/panel on sexuality in the Arab World. Helem: The first and one of the most prominent LGBTQ organizations in the Arab World, based in Lebanon. Representatives from Helem will present an overview and personal accounts on the status of LGBTQ individuals in the Arab World, the legal aspects of their organizational work and LGBTQ rights, and the activism they do in Lebanon and elsewhere in the Arab world. Michael Luongo: Editor of "Gay Travels in the Muslim World." He is a freelance writer, editor and photographer who has traveled around the Middle East and written extensively on homosexuality in the region, including Iraq. Co-sponsored by: Columbia Queer Alliance (CQA), Gays and Lesbians in International and Public Affairs (GLIPA), CIRCA, Proud Colors. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107959825911561&index=1

Gender Expression Film Series: The Crying Game

2010-04-01T15:24:53.000Z

When: Thu Apr 1, 2010 7pm to Thu Apr 1, 2010 9pm EDT

Where: Lewis Parlor
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Hosted by Diversity Initiatives and Well-Woman

LGBT Students of Color Monday Mixer

2010-03-22T14:51:14.000Z

When: Mon Mar 29, 2010 6pm to Mon Mar 29, 2010 8pm EDT

Where: The IRC, 552 West 114th Street
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join us and connect with other students of color who identify as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community. If you’re unsure and you just want to connect, or you have a friend who identifies with the LGBT community, this is the place for you! Regardless of your reason for coming, just come and hang out with us for good music and good food, as we mingle, mix, chat, eat, and chill. When: March 29, 2010 Time: 6-8pm Where: The place to be, the IRC 552 West 114th Street Sponsored by the CC/SEAS Office of Multicultural Affairs and Proud Colors

LGBT Students of Color Mixer

2010-01-25T14:47:40.000Z

When: Mon Feb 22, 2010 6pm to Mon Feb 22, 2010 8pm EST

Where: IRC - 552 West 114th St
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Proud Colors (Columbia's LBGTQA POC student group) & the Office of Multicultural Affairs jointly support this informal and fun opportunity for students to mix and mingle, build community, and make some new friends (or reconnect with old ones!). Light Refreshments Provided. The first mixer of the semester will be held on February 22 - with three more occurring this term on March 08, April 12, and May 03. Put it on your calendar and we'll see you there!

Politics of the Closet Discussion

2010-01-25T14:46:01.000Z

When: Mon Feb 8, 2010 8:30pm to 10pm EST

Where: Stephen Donaldson Lounge, Furnald Hall
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: CQA will be hosting a "Politics of the Closet" discussion on 2/8; come enjoy refreshments at 8:30pm, and stick around for our discussion about a wide variety of topics surrounding the proverbial "closet." We expect this informal discussion to touch on what it means to be in the closet (both for straight and LGBTQ people), how to best help (or not help) closeted friends, etc. Any and all are welcome to come share stories and thoughts. See you there!

Columbia Queer Alliance Valentine's Day Party

2010-02-08T16:35:25.000Z

When: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9pm to 11pm EST

Where: Stephen Donaldson Lounge
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join CQA for our Annual Valentine's Day Party where you can meet-up with old friends, make some new ones, and enjoy the company of some awesome people despite your relationship status. Remember: "If you are single there is always one thing you should take out with you on a Saturday night... your friends." -- SATC Celebrate the ones you love, friends and otherwise. RSVP on Facebook! http://tinyurl.com/yfwrr2y

Q House Applications Due

2010-01-05T15:12:36.000Z

When: Thu Jan 21, 2010

Where: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/special_interest/application.php
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Columbia's Q House is now accepting resident applications for the 2010-2011 school year! Below is more information about this amazing Special Interest Community: Q House is a unique residential community dedicated to providing a safe living environment for LGBTQ students at Columbia. Q House residents strive to foster a safe campus environment and engage the Columbia community in meaningful dialogue about LGBTQ issues. In addition, residents seek to foster a creative environment of collaboration which focuses on the intersections of identity, and further builds community among all Columbia students. To this end, the Q House will sponsor events for the larger Columbia community focused on building safe and comfortable social and educational environments in which all students feel welcome. Link to the Special Interest Community application: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/resprograms/special_interest/application.php Please make sure to submit the application by January 21st, 2010! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Moisés Esparza at mge2107@columbia.edu.