To our loving Queer and Queer Friendly community:
I'd like to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended our numerous Gaypril events and made them a huge success!! It was absolutely wonderful to see everyone there. I hope you all had as much fun as I did!
Also, a big congratulations to our newly elected board! The results of our election are up on Facebook, and the website will be updated soon. I'll blame Finals week. Speaking of Finals week, good luck with Finals everyone!!
To our seniors, congradulations, we'll miss you but wish you all the best. To everyone else, remember to attend our call out in the Fall semester. Let's make next year a blast as well!!
Your friendly neighborhood queer librarian,
Jessica Lee
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Day of Silence Press Release
PRESS RELEASE:
BY PURDUE QUEER STUDENT UNION
STEWART CENTER ROOM G20
HTTP://WWW.PQSU.ORG
DATE: APRIL 15, 2008
PURDUE QUEER STUDENT UNION CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE
WEST LAFAYETTE: This year's National Day of Silence at Purdue University will be commemorated by the Purdue Queer Student Union on April 18. To raise awareness on campus, students will take a vow of silence from 6AM to 6PM. A “Breaking the Silence” event to formally end the Day of Silence will be held at Academy Park at 6PM.
The National Day of Silence is a nationwide, student-led event during which thousands of high schools and college bring attention to anti-LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) name-calling, bullying, and harassment in schools. The event is in its 12th year, and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of participants this year nationwide.
The Day of Silence is the culmination of a month-long celebration of events in April called “GAYpril”, sponsored by the Purdue Queer Student Union (PQSU) and other organizations on campus. Other popular GAYpril events such as “Homo Estas”, “That's So Not Gay Forum”, and “Joto: Coming Out Latino” have also raised awareness of LGBT issues both on campus and in society.
“We are very excited about a high participation rate this year, based on the number of awareness materials and communication kits already passed out. This year's turnout will be a huge improvement over last year's event” explained outgoing PQSU President Andrew Stevens. The communication kits are to aid in explaining a person's vow of silence. Kits will be distributed throughout the day on Friday outside of Class of 1950 Lecture Hall. Explaining the motivation for a vow of silence, incoming PQSU President Clare Ford explained that
“It's difficult to work and learn in an environment where you must remain silent about much of your personal life. Through the National Day of Silence, students see first-hand the passive censure which occurs every day in a more direct manner.”
The GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) National School Climate Survey conducted in 2005 revealed that four out of five LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and 29% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. This year's event is in memoriam of Lawrence King, a 15-year-old student who was shot and killed by a classmate because of King's sexual orientation and gender expression.
BY PURDUE QUEER STUDENT UNION
STEWART CENTER ROOM G20
HTTP://WWW.PQSU.ORG
DATE: APRIL 15, 2008
PURDUE QUEER STUDENT UNION CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE
WEST LAFAYETTE: This year's National Day of Silence at Purdue University will be commemorated by the Purdue Queer Student Union on April 18. To raise awareness on campus, students will take a vow of silence from 6AM to 6PM. A “Breaking the Silence” event to formally end the Day of Silence will be held at Academy Park at 6PM.
The National Day of Silence is a nationwide, student-led event during which thousands of high schools and college bring attention to anti-LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) name-calling, bullying, and harassment in schools. The event is in its 12th year, and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of participants this year nationwide.
The Day of Silence is the culmination of a month-long celebration of events in April called “GAYpril”, sponsored by the Purdue Queer Student Union (PQSU) and other organizations on campus. Other popular GAYpril events such as “Homo Estas”, “That's So Not Gay Forum”, and “Joto: Coming Out Latino” have also raised awareness of LGBT issues both on campus and in society.
“We are very excited about a high participation rate this year, based on the number of awareness materials and communication kits already passed out. This year's turnout will be a huge improvement over last year's event” explained outgoing PQSU President Andrew Stevens. The communication kits are to aid in explaining a person's vow of silence. Kits will be distributed throughout the day on Friday outside of Class of 1950 Lecture Hall. Explaining the motivation for a vow of silence, incoming PQSU President Clare Ford explained that
“It's difficult to work and learn in an environment where you must remain silent about much of your personal life. Through the National Day of Silence, students see first-hand the passive censure which occurs every day in a more direct manner.”
The GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network) National School Climate Survey conducted in 2005 revealed that four out of five LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and 29% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. This year's event is in memoriam of Lawrence King, a 15-year-old student who was shot and killed by a classmate because of King's sexual orientation and gender expression.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
GAYpril! isn't over yet!
Dear Community,
Purdue Queer Student Union has a lot in store this week, so make sure you check out our fantastic assortment of events!
Full GAYpril! calendar at:
http://pqsu.blogspot.com/2008/03/gaypril-celendar.html
*QSU Meeting/Election* Monday, April 14th 6pm QRC (Stewart G20)
Come get involved! We will be electing new officers at this meeting for Fall 2008.
*Sex on the Mall* Tuesday, April 15th 9am-3pm Memorial Mall
Sponsored by VOX (Voices for Planned Parenthood)
Join us for this annual sex education event, where campus groups will host informational booths and games to educate about STD prevention, contraceptives, and safe sex. Come for fun, free stuff, and more!
Want to help? Email crford@purdue.edu.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=15906356010
*Dinner and a Movie* Thursday, April 17th 7-9pm Armstrong 1010
Sponsored by ALLY
Free food and a film, need we say more? ALLY will be showing Genderbender, a series of short films spanning the spectrum from comedy to documentary, followed by a discussion.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13656281151&ref=mf
*Day of Silence* Friday, April 18th 6am-6pm
*Speak Out: Breaking the Silence* 6pm Academy Park
Day of Silence is a national event where people spend the day in silence to raise awareness of the silence LGBTQ people face every day. We will break the silence at the Speak Out, where people can share their stories. Day of Silence kits with information and speaking cards are available in Stewart G20.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=34688755393&ref=mf
Clare Ford
Activist Chair
Queer Student Union
crford@purdue.edu
Purdue Queer Student Union has a lot in store this week, so make sure you check out our fantastic assortment of events!
Full GAYpril! calendar at:
http://pqsu.blogspot.com/2008/03/gaypril-celendar.html
*QSU Meeting/Election* Monday, April 14th 6pm QRC (Stewart G20)
Come get involved! We will be electing new officers at this meeting for Fall 2008.
*Sex on the Mall* Tuesday, April 15th 9am-3pm Memorial Mall
Sponsored by VOX (Voices for Planned Parenthood)
Join us for this annual sex education event, where campus groups will host informational booths and games to educate about STD prevention, contraceptives, and safe sex. Come for fun, free stuff, and more!
Want to help? Email crford@purdue.edu.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=15906356010
*Dinner and a Movie* Thursday, April 17th 7-9pm Armstrong 1010
Sponsored by ALLY
Free food and a film, need we say more? ALLY will be showing Genderbender, a series of short films spanning the spectrum from comedy to documentary, followed by a discussion.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13656281151&ref=mf
*Day of Silence* Friday, April 18th 6am-6pm
*Speak Out: Breaking the Silence* 6pm Academy Park
Day of Silence is a national event where people spend the day in silence to raise awareness of the silence LGBTQ people face every day. We will break the silence at the Speak Out, where people can share their stories. Day of Silence kits with information and speaking cards are available in Stewart G20.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=34688755393&ref=mf
Clare Ford
Activist Chair
Queer Student Union
crford@purdue.edu
Sunday, April 6, 2008
GAYpril! is in full swing!
Dear Community,
GAYpril! is in full swing this week, and so I will again just send out this one email instead of overloading your inbox with all the different events this week. Please make sure you read all the way through so you don’t miss out on anything!
Full GAYpril! calendar at:
http://pqsu.blogspot.com/2
*Munchies on the Mall* Monday, April 7th
We will be hosting a social for everyone outside in the beautiful weather. We will provide blankets and conversation, so bring some snacks or stop by on your way to class.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13387388102
*QSU Meeting* Monday, April 7th
Get involved with QSU! Our meetings are always open to new members. We will be taking nominations this week for the election of new officers which will occur next week.
*Gay Jeopardy* Wednesday, April 9th
Co-sponsored by Pride
October 11th every year is this national event. Know the answer? Test your knowledge of the LGBTQ community at this game-show event! Don’t worry if you think you won’t know all the answers, we will be competing in teams and there will be prizes!!!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16260200970
*Damien Center Benefit Dinner* Friday, April 11th
6-8pm Wesley Foundation (435 W. State Street, West Lafayette)
Sponsored by Delta Lambda Phi Pledge Class
Tickets are $10 for this spaghetti dinner to benefit DLP and the Damien Center, which offers supportive services to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8511163321
*Ultimate Frisbee* Saturday, April 12th
Enjoy the spring weather with us! Meet in front of the Co-Rec to play Frisbee, or if it rains we will go inside for Wallyball.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=11108427157&ref=mf
More GAYpril! events the rest of the month!!!
Clare Ford
Activist Chair
Queer Student Union
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)