January 2015 Newsletter

In This Issue
regularmeeting
Regular Meetings

Rainbow Alliance
Wed 7:30pm - E157 Student Union

January 20: How to be an Ally
January 27: Career Development

Allies: Faculty and Staff
TBA

Community Study Tables
Wed Jan 27 5:00pm-7:00
Community Engagement Room

TAIGA
Fri 5:00pm - Meet at Community Engagement Room

Queer Grad Network
Fri Jan 15 5:00pm
Fox and Hound

Queer Health and Wellness
Thu Jan 28 5:00pm
Discovery

Fall2015
What we did in Fall 2015
Revamped the Safe Space Curriculum

Throughout the last term, the Safe Space Curriculum has be retooled to include 10 allyship skills that participants not only learn about, but practice as well!

The next Safe Space Training will be February 4th, Sign up on our Website!
Developed a New Panel Training

Experienced and new panelists alike participated in a 2 hour interactive training, practicing their story telling techniques as well as public speaking skills. This training puts the focus of the Our Voice Panel Program on the development of LGBTQA students first. 
Hosted Our First Program

The Chosen Family Feast was a resounding success! Folks from across campus arrived to dine as a community! In addition to stuffing our faces we embarrassed ourselves in the Awkward Chosen Family Photo Booth and even gave out some awards!
SpringPrograms
Spring Programs
LAUNCH - The Office of LGBTQA Affairs
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Student Union Rathskeller
12:00pm-2:00pm

Come join the Office of LGBTQA Affairs for our LAUNCH event! As a newly created office we are inviting everyone to visit the new office space, the re-envisioned LGBTQA Community Engagement Room, and learn more about all the new initiatives and services the Office of LGBTQA Affairs is launching in 2016! Light refreshments will be available!

Lavender Graduation
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Student Union Rathskeller
7:30pm-9:00pm

Celebrate the hard work of our graduating students! The Lavender Graduation is a national tradition in which LGBTQA students are recognized for their achievements. Light food and desserts will be provided

AffinitygroupsSpring Affinity Groups
Queer Grad Network
Facilitated by: Josh Scacco
This social group will meet about once a month (more if needed) and seeks to host a space for LGBTQ identifies graduate students to connect. The first meeting will be this Friday, January 15th and will be held at Fox and Hound.

TAIGA
Facilitated by: Petey Peterson
TAIGA, standing for Transgender, Agender, Intersex, Genderqueer, and Allies has been at Wright State University for several years. TAIGA will now be attended by Petey to lead discussions for socializing and support.

Queer Health and Wellness
Facilitated by: Destinee Biesemeyer and Amanda Herbe
This discussion/activity group will work to explore healthy practices LGBTQ people can engage in. Participants will be polled, leading each session to be influenced by what the group is seeking. Options can be around physical exercise, nutrition, stress, and alcohol/drug use. The first meeting will be Thursday January 28th at 5:00-6:00pm.
Studentstaff
New Student Staff
Community Engagement Coordinators
Catelleya - Graphic Design and Marketing

Hey there!! My name is Catalleya Storm! I prefer gender neutral pronouns such as they, them, their or words that are gender neutral. I have a service dog named Benni. I love to write, it is my life. If I could write for a living and still do everything that I keep trying to do then I would. I like to have a few friends close to me and create a family aside from having hundreds of close friends. I can't keep up with too many. I am a homeschool graduate, and proud to be one. One day homeschoolers will rule the world. Just you wait. I am just one person in this world trying to keep moving.
Bome - Small Programs and Activities
Pronouns: She, Her

Major: International Studies with a minor in Political Science and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. 

Aside from working at the LGBTQA+ Community Engagement C enter I am also a volunteer intern for the WSU  Women's Center and an active member of Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA). When I am not busy, I like to play cards with friends and learning how to crochet.
Shanna - Internal Coordinator
She/He/They

I am a freshman communications major and a sass master. Ameteur face/body painting, special effects makeup, and cosplaying are a few of my nerdy hobbies. Apart from that, I give great back massages and luck-filled hugs. May the void come to embrace you as it has with me. 

Spring Interns
Katie - SAHE Intern

My name is Katie and I use she/her/herself pronouns. I'm a 1st year graduate student in the Student Affairs program with a graduate assistantship in the Office of Annual Giving and for the Graduate School. I'm looking forward to working with and learning from the LGBTQ+ community!     
Sarah - SAHE Intern

Hi! My name is Sarah Callihan and I use she/her/hers pronouns. I am from the county area outside of Springfield. I am in my second year of the Student Affairs in Higher Education graduate program and have been at Wright State since 2003. My bachelor's degree is in Criminal Justice and I have an additional graduate degree in Behavioral Sciences. In my free time, I like to hike, do photography, watch movies and play Sims as well as read. 
Kenje - Ujima Mentee

Kenje Taylor is a Freshman at WSU from Cleveland, Ohio. Her major is Sports Science and is currently studying to be a physical therapist. She is very active in her community and also a sports enthusiast.
Office of LGBTQA Affairs 
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