January 2019

Your Center News

Your monthly guide to the Center and LGBTQIA+ life at ISU!

Under Renovation: Preparing our NEW Center We are currently under renovation but Center staff are available for you. Connect with us at 515-294-5433 and center@iastate.edu . Catch all the updates about our grand opening coming soon!

Farewell Reception for Dr. Clare Lemke Tuesday, January 22 3-5pm Gallery Room, Memorial Union Please join us for a farewell reception honoring Dr. Clare Lemke as she begins a new adventure as the Director of the LGBT Resource Center at the University of Utah. Ceremony begins at 3:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

QTPoC Self Care Spa Friday, January 25 3-5pm Sloss House The QTPoC Self Care Spa is a time to relax and enjoy community with other queer and trans people of color at Iowa State! Relax and rejuvenate with stress-relieving activities such as coloring, nail painting, facial masks, and more! Hot cocoa and snacks will be provided. This event is for all queer or trans students, faculty, and staff who identify as Black and/or African American, Asian and/or Asian American, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American/Alaskan Native, and/or Multiracial. This event is sponsored by the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success, International Students and Scholars Office, Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity, and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Please contact us regarding any accommodation you need to participate in this event at 515-294-5433 or center@iastate.edu.

Apply for Scholarship Money; Be recognized!

Gender and Sexuality Equity Awards Deadline Approaching! Each year, the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity and the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success present awards and scholarships to support the leadership and academic success of women, LGBTQIA+ students, adult and non-traditional students, and single parents. Review all scholarships and awards on the Gender and Sexuality Equity Awards website. All applications are due by February 1, 2019, 11:59PM CST. Any questions may be sent to gsea@iastate.edu

Film Screening: MAJOR! Tuesday, February 5 7pm 101 Carver Hall In honor of Black History Month, the documentary  MAJOR! explores the life of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. All are welcome to join for film screening and discussion! Screening will include closed captioning. For accommodations or questions, contact 515-294-5433 or  center@iastate.edu.

Spotlight: oSTEM SP 19!

Check out this great line up of events from ISU oSTEM ! Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is an LGBTQIA+ affirming organization that is interdepartmental, interdisciplinary, and welcomes members at all levels of matriculation (freshmen through Ph.D.), all majors, as well as industry scientists, post-docs, and professors. Meetings are the first and third Wednesday of each month in 233 Science II from 7-8 pm.

More Events and Opportunities

Now Hiring: Be a Dean of Students Office Ambassador! Unpaid, Course Credit Internship for Spring - Proud Quitter Campaign Human Library Volunteer Opportunity Call for Papers: Transforming Gender and Society Conference Feminist Fridays at the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity Event Funding Available: Office of Diversity and Inclusion

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