Monday, April 25, 2011

QSU Weekly Email

Hi everyone!
Hope you're all having "fun" studying for finals!

Tonight, April 25, at 6pm in the QRC (STEW G20), we are having a re-launch of the Link, a newsletter published by the QSU!

Tomorrow will be our last QSU meeting of the semester at 6pm in the QRC! Come on down and socialize with the new QSU Board!

Afterward, at 7pm, Citizens for Civil Rights and Indiana Equality Action will be holding a Town Hall Meeting at Pride Lafayette Center on Main St. in downtown Lafayette to discuss this year’s session of the Indiana General Assembly and how their actions affect the LGBTQ community.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200578959973647

This Wednesday, April 27, come joixn the Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance (INTRAA) in a film screening of "Red Without Blue" and a panel discussion of transgender issues! It will be in Grissom 180 at 7pm!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125131137564189

On Thursday, April 28, will be Lavender Graduation from 7 to 9pm in the Purdue Memorial Union Anniversary Drawing Room! Dr. Melissa Exum, Vice President for Student Affairs, will be giving the keynote! If you would like to be recognized as a graduate at this year's event, please complete the Lavender Graduation 2011 Registration Form at https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5dM6uTnbxcmBNre by Tuesday, April 26th. The event is free and open to the public!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199017200137229

Are you a job-seeking Senior? Are you nervous about identifying employment prospects in the current economy? Have you tried looking for a job but just have not been able to land an offer? Or, have you just started looking for a job now that graduation is near?
Then you should attend the No Fear Job Search - Working Offline! You will be able to interact with employers in a variety of settings, including a networking luncheon and speed interviewing session. Activities that highlight an array of job search strategies from both employers and career counselors will be offered during this day-long, interactive event!
Go to https://www.cco.purdue.edu/asp/Calendar/EventDetails.asp?EventID=616 for more information and to register!

You’re invited to attend the four-year anniversary celebration of the Native American Educational and Cultural Center (NAECC) at Purdue University. The festivities will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm outside the NAECC.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2011 USDA Public Service Leaders Scholarship Program!  This program provides a combined scholarship and internship opportunity to college and university students leading to permanent employment with USDA upon completion of their degree. The application deadline is May 9, 2011. Visit http://www.usdascholarships.com/ for available scholarships and to apply.

Brian K. Lewis
Diversity Chair
Queer Student Union
Purdue University
bklewis@purdue.edu

Monday, April 18, 2011

QSU Weekly Email

Tomorrow QSU is having elections! It will be happening at 6pm in the QRC, Stewart Center G20! You must have attended at least three meetings this semester in order to vote or be nominated for a position. Check out the positions at http://www.pqsu.org/Constitution.pdf.  All positions are up for election including: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Activist Chair, Diversity Chair, Fundraising Chair, Public Relations Chair, Social Chair, and Technology Chair.

When sexual orientation is discussed, it tends to be a gay/lesbian-straight binary. At times, bisexuality is included. But what about those people without sexual attractions or romantic attractions? Come to learn more and discuss Asexuality—The Missing Orientation on Wednesday, April 20 at 7pm in Recitation 113! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194958537206345

There will be a coffee night this Thursday at Vienna Coffeehouse on Chauncey from 8pm to 10pm! Come meet new friends or catch up with old ones! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=206438846042950

Brian K. Lewis
Vice President
Queer Student Union
Purdue University
bklewis@purdue.edu

Sunday, April 10, 2011

QSU Weekly Email

Hi!

There are only three weeks of class left!
Check out the Gaypril calendar at http://pqsu.org/gaypril11.pdf !

This Tuesday is our regular QSU Meeting! We will be having a "privilege walk" and Officer Nominations will open (and run until Elections next week)! Chekt out the positions at http://www.pqsu.org/Constitution.pdf The meeting is on Tuesday at 6pm in the QRC, STEW G20.

The Second Annual Royal Amateur Drag Ball will be this Saturday, April 16 at 7pm in MTHW 210! This year we introduce some new queens and bring back a few of your faves. Come out and support our guys and gals as they lip sync for their lives! The show is FREE! So come out to Matthews 210 and enjoy a ferocious show and don't forget some singles!

This Friday is the National Day of Silence (http://www.dayofsilence.org)! QSU will have speaking cards and other information all day in the QRC. We will also be showing the film "Out in the Silence" that night at 6pm in Stanley Coulter 239

Gamma Rho Lambda will be showing the film VenusBoyz this Tuesday at 6:30pm in BRNG B238!

Doug Bauder, the Office Coordinator of IU's GLBT Office will be visiting on Thursday! Contact ngoldsmi@purdue.edu if interested in in attending one of our meetings with him.

Brian K. Lewis
Vice President
Queer Student Union
Purdue University
bklewis@purdue.edu

Monday, April 4, 2011

QSU Weekly Email

Hey ya'll!

GAYPRIL HAS BEGUN!!!
Check out Gaypril calendar at http://pqsu.org/gaypril11.pdf !

Our meeting tomorrow is "Know the future of your rights!" We will be discussing local and state politics dealing with LGBTQ issues. Come on down to the QRC, STEW G20, at 6pm tommorow to join!

SECOND CHANCE PROM is this SATURDAY, APRIL 9! It starts at 7pm and goes until 11pm at the Lahr Atrium in Downtown Lafayette! The Second Chance Prom is a community opportunity to experience prom and take the person you really want to go with and come dressed as we're most comfortable.Many of us were unable to go with the person we really wanted to go with to our high school prom. At this event, everyone can feel free to bring who they wish and dress how they want as long as it is not lewd or distasteful. Tickets are available at the Pride Office and at the Purdue Queer Student Union. Tickets are $8 per person before the event. Tickets will also be a available at the door for $10 per person. We will have a cash bar for those 21 and older, a King and Queen contest, Prom picture packages and refreshments will be available to everyone.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210572312293338

On Wednesday, April 6, at 7pm, there will be a screening of the film "Wilde" in University Hall 103! Come learn more about this playwright who was imprisoned in the 1890s for his sexuality.

On Saturday, April 9, the LCC will be hosting a celebration of the founding and evolution of the Latino Cultural Center, "Dia de la Familia." Join them between 1 and 3pm at the LCC!

Don't forget that the Queer Student Union will be having it's officer nominations next Tuesday, April 12, at our meeting at 6pm! Check out the positions at http://pqsu.org/Constitution.pdf

Brian K. Lewis
Vice President
Queer Student Union
Purdue University
bklewis@purdue.edu