October - LGBT History Month

• Thursday, October 1
  Muxes: Authentic, Intrepid Seekers of Danger
  In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Pride Center is co-sponsoring with the Latin American & Caribbean Studies Program and La Sociedad Latina a viewing and discussion of the film, "Muxes: Authentic, Intrepid Seekers of Danger," a lively and surprising portrait of a group of homosexuals, who defend their sexual diversity while preserving their identity as Zapotec Indians in the "queer paradise" of Juchitan, Mexico. Winner of the Audience Award at the Morelia International Film Festival, MUXES (pronounced 'mooshays') examines transgressive boundary-pushing within an indigenous culture that has historically embraced this third gender. Written by Bruce "Pacho" Lane
  11:00 - 12:30 pm
  Location: Moakley Auditorium
   
• Tuesday, October 6
  Robyn Ochs, nationally acclaimed speaker and bisexuality educator will present:
  "Beyond Binaries: Identity and the Sexuality Spectrum"
  How do we assign labels to our complicated and unique experiences? What relationship exists between experience and self-identity, and between our self-identity and the way others see us? Is identity fixed, or do some individuals experience change over time?
  2:00 - 3:30 pm
  In the RCC Ballroom, 3rd floor
  Classes welcome. For details and to register, visit RobynOchs.cfm. If you are a professor who is bringing your class, please contact Lisa Forest directly to reserve seating for your students.
  
   
• Wednesday, October 7
  Food for Thought
  12 - 1 pm (First Wednesday of every month)
  In 1 Park Ave of the Campus Center (next to the Pride Center)
  A monthly discussion group about GLBT-related topics. All are welcome.
  Lunch provided
  Topic: Dr. Sandra Faiman-Silva, professor of Anthropology, will lead a discussion on Native American Two-Spirits, a gender category that transcends the gender binary.
   
• Tuesday, October 13
  Safe Zone Training
  Learn about the issues facing GLBT students and how you can be an effective ally. Learn more about the BSC Safe Zone program.
  12 - 2 pm
  Rondileau Campus Center, Room 209
  Light snacks provided
   
• Wednesday, October 14
  Coming Out Discussion Group
  A monthly discussion group for students thinking about coming out, those who are coming out, and people who wish to support them.
  6 - 7 pm
  In One Park Ave, next door to the Pride Center
  Dinner provided
   
• Thursday, October 15
  Movie Night
  5 - 7 pm (Third Thursday of every month)
  In the GLBTA Pride Center
  Snacks provided
   
• Wednesday, October 28
  Coming Out Discussion Group "Field Trip" to First Parish Church
  6 - 8:00 pm
  Location: Meet in the Pride Center and we'll walk together to the First Parish Church
  Each year, our Unitarian Universalist neighbors have extended a warm invitation to GLBTA students, staff, and faculty for a potluck dinner followed by a lively discussion. The congregation members have generously provided all the food and beverage, and they are sensitive to vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary restrictions.
  
  This year, they have once again invited us and we are connecting the event to the Coming Out discussion group.
   
• Thursday, October 29
  Gender Variant Caucus (download flyer)
  5:00 - 7:00 pm
   
  The GVC is a confidential, discreet monthly gathering for transgender, intersex, genderqueer, agendered, and other gender variant people in the Bridgewater State College campus community. No agenda, just a safe space for socializing, networking, and support from other gender-variant students.
  Not out? Your anonymity will be preserved and any information brought forth at caucus meetings will remain confidential. The caucus will be held in a different location every month and facilitated by students who respect your needs. Questioning folks and partners of GV students are welcome, but allies are encouraged to attend other Pride Center sponsored events instead.
  Please stop by the Pride Center (RCC 006) or e-mail Kate (kate@msequencedesign.com) for location and details.
  The very first meeting will be on Thursday, October 29th at 5:00 pm. Come and be part of something new and exciting for our community!

  
  
  
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• Wednesday, November 4
  Food for Thought (download flyer)
  12 - 1 pm (First Wednesday of every month)
  In 1 Park Ave of the Campus Center (next to the Pride Center)
  
  Topic: "Minorities within a Minority"
  Its tough enough to be a minority, but how hard might it be for minorities within a minority? Although not specific to the queer community, this month's topic will examine the myths and facts surrounding BDSM (Bondage, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, Masochism) and polyamory (many loves/non-monogamy) within the queer community. (Note: we will not explore BDSM and polyamory in the straight community). Additionally, we will discuss asexuality, as well as pansexuality and genderqueer (a sexual orientation and gender identity, respectively, that recognize gender outside a binary system).
  
  Food for Thought is a monthly discussion group about GLBT-related topics. All are welcome. Lunch provided.
   
• Monday, November 9
  Two-Spirit People (download flyer)
  2 - 4 pm
  In the Heritage Room, Maxwell Library
  Join us for a viewing and discussion of the film "Two-Spirit People." The film is a documentary that, as quoted from its DVD jacket, "explores the berdache tradition in Native American culture, in which individuals who embody feminine and masculine qualities act as a conduit between the physical and spiritual world, and because of this are placed in positions of power within the community."
  This program, sponsored by U.S. Ethnic Studies and the GLBTA Pride Center, celebrates Native American History Month.
   
• Thursday, November 12
  Movie Night
  4:30 - 6:30 pm
  (Third Thursday of every month)
  In the GLBTA Pride Center
  Snacks provided
  *NOTE: Due to the International GLBT Dialogue Dinner, Movie Night will be tonight instead of next week.
   
• Wednesday, November 18
  Coming Out Discussion Group (download flyer)
  6 - 7 pm
  RCC 204 (Campus Center, 3rd floor)
  A monthly discussion group for students thinking about coming out, those who are coming out, and people who wish to support them.
  Dinner provided
  *NOTE: Due to the Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving holidays, the November Coming Out Discussion Group meetings will be the only November 18
  
   
• Thursday, November 19
  Cultural Caucus (download flyer)
  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  An open dialogue between international and U.S. citizen students to discuss and learn more about GLBT issues and people around the world. We will examine how sexuality and gender are perceived and expressed in different cultures. This event is co-sponsored by International Student Services
  In RCC 204
  Dinner provided
   

• Thursday, November 19
  Transgender Awareness Day
  6:45 pm
  Library Lecture Hall
  Film followed by a panel discussion. The GLBTA Pride Center is co-sponsoring this Aware program.
  
   

  
   

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