LGBTQ Affairs Events

1. LGBTQA Support Group, Every Tuesday, 4:00 pm

2. Free HIV Testing, April 4th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

3. Out On the Job: Mimi Petro, Thursday, April 5th, 2:00 pm

4. Raise the Walls on Tucson's Rainbow Build, Saturday, April 7th, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

5. Take Back the Night, Tuesday, April 10th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

6. Queer Film Series: "Bi the Way," Wednesday, April 11th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

7. Glee: Episode and Discussion on Disabilities and Queerness, Monday, April 16th, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 

Campus Events

1. Gender Spectrum, Every Thursday, 12:00 pm

2. Deep Dish Academy: LGBTQ Brown Bag Lunch Series, Every Thursday, 12:00 pm

3. ASUA Student Legal Services: Free Legal Advice for U of A Students

4. UA Career Services Spring 2012 Profession​al Developmen​t Seminars

5. Rape/Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group, Fridays from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

6. Are YOU Internship Ready? Get the EDGE at this exclusive FREE series!

7. Boost Your Resume with an ATLAS Leadership Certificat​e!

8. José Muñoz Lecture and Wu Tsang Film, April 4th, 5:30 pm

9. 2012 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

10. Ethnic Studies, Academic Freedom, and the Value of Scholarship April 10th, 11:00 am

11. The Human Resources Perspective Career Panel & Networking Event, April 11th, 5:30 pm

 

Community Events

1. GLBT Crystal Meth Anonymous, Every Sunday, 3:00 pm

2. Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation Volunteer Opportunity,  April 7th, 8:30 am

3. Dorothy Allison, Michelle tea & Sister Spit to be in Tucson, April 7th, 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm

4. LGBT Jewish Inclusion Project, April 7th, 6:30 pm

5. Take Back The Night, April 10th, 5:30 pm

6. G2H2 Happy Hour, April 20th, 5:30 pm

 

Opportunities

1. Learn Spanish while participaing in the Mexican LGBTQ movement!

2. Student Union Job Opportunities

3. Dean of Students Office is Hiring Student Workers

4. Apply to be an ATLAS Leadership Certificate Program Mentor

5. Student Activist Scholarship, Applications Due: April 1st

6. Two Student Position Openings- Transfer Student Assistant and National Exchange Ambassadors, Application Due: April 4th

7. Applications for 2012-2013 Pride Alliance Directors, Due by April 4th

8. GPSC General Elections: Call for Candidates! Due: April 11th

9. Call to Artists, Applications Due: April 13th

10. Win Free Tickets to Bat Boy: The Musical! Due: April 13th

11. Call for 2012 NASA Student Award Nominations: 2012 NASA Convocation, Applications Due: April 13th

12. Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health in Boston, Massachusetts, Application due: April 16th

13. Equiss Social Justice Retreat, Registration Deadline April 20th

14. The Victory Congressional Internship is accepting applications for Fall 2012, Application Due: April 30th

15. Request for Proposed Workshops, Applications Due: July 1st

16. Register today! Camp Pride for LGBT student leaders with special guest Zach Wahls, July 17th - 22nd

17. THINK TANK recruiting tutors for Fall 2012

18. Congressional Internship, Applications Due: November 1st

19. Reaching Out to Students Through The AASA Dinner Dialogues

 

Announcements

1. Consortium Press Release- Rutgers Verdict

2. Leadership Courses for Fall 2012

3. What Events Do You Want to See on Campus?

4. On Campus SOGI-Q Youth Survey Opportunity, April 4th, 3:00 pm

 

LGBTQ Affairs Events

1. LGBTQA Support Group, Every Tuesday, 4:00pm, Student Union Room 412

This group is a safe space for UA students to talk in an open and supportive environment about issues impacting their lives and the LGBTQ and Allied community. Students can discuss topics ranging from coming out to making new friends, from the media to gender identity. Facilitated by LGBT staff to provide resources and guidance if needed, the group is free and confidential. Please drop in - no need to call! For more information, please contact Martie van der Voort, MC, LPC, 621-3334 or email: vandervoort@health.arizona.edu

As confidentiality is an important aspect of the group, the group is not open to individuals writing papers for classes or other projects.

Co-sponsored by LGBTQ Affairs, Dean of Students, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

Room 412 is located on the 4th floor of the Student Union Memorial Center, directly across from the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) and next to Career Services.

 

2. Free HIV Testing, April 4th, 12-4pm

 

3. Out On the Job: Mimi Petro, Thursday, April 5th, 2:00 pm
Where: Career Services Classroom 
Melissa Petro, or “Mimi” as she is commonly known, is a Partner at Udall Law Firm, Tucson’s oldest and one of the most prestigious law firms. Mimi has been out of the closet her entire professional career and has been speaking to students and organizations about GLBTQ issues since she was 15 years old. Mimi’s practice focuses on business and real estate transactions, as well as estate planning. In her capacity as an attorney, Mimi has represented GLBTQ individuals in connection with their estate planning and family protection matters, as well as their business needs. Mimi has worked with Wingspan and serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

The “Out on the Job Speaker Series” is co-sponsored by Career Services and the Office of LGBTQ Affairs.
 

4. Raise the Walls on Tucson's Rainbow Build, Saturday, April 7th, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

Where:
Corazon Del Pueblo neighborhood (I-10 and Craycroft), 6969 S Avenida Del Recuerdo, Tucson, AZ, 85756 (map)

Description:
Habitat for Humanity Tucson’s 2005 Rainbow Home was the first of its kind in Habitat International’s 1,300 U.S. affiliates and 100 countries worldwide. This partnership with Tucson’s LGBTQA community raises awareness on the social and economic justice issues of poverty housing and sexual orientation discrimination. A collaboration of this nature directly addresses Habitat’s mission to eliminate poverty housing in Southern Arizona and to create the visibility which makes affordable housing a matter of community conscience and action.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson is partnering with the Rainbow Build Coalition again to build a SECOND RAINBOW HOME: a home sponsored and built by the LGBTQA Community and owned by an LGBTQ Family! The 2012 Rainbow Home will be in the Corazon Del Pueblo neighborhood located near I-10 and Craycroft. It will be one of a community of 60 Habitat homes.

Rainbow Build days are the first Saturday of the month. Volunteers are welcome to sign up at the following link:

http://hfht.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=100262&view=Detail
 

5. Take Back the Night, Tuesday, April 10th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location:
Geronimo Plaza

Description:
TUCSON COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS JOIN FORCES TO TAKE BACK THE NIGHT

For the first time in eight years the University of Arizona and the Tucson Community will come together to host a joint Take Back The Night event. On April 10th, 2012, one collaborative Take Back The Night will be held in Geronimo Plaza (Geronimo Center A, Euclid Avenue and University Boulevard) from 5:30pm-8pm.

Take Back The Night is an annual event to speak out and raise awareness against sexual violence and provide support to survivors. The first TBTN took place in the United States in the 1970s, and annually people in cities worldwide continue to host marches, rallies, and performances.

Tucson’s Take Back The Night will begin with two rallies that unite at Geronimo Plaza. Events in the Plaza start at 5:30pm and feature Keynote Speaker UA adjunct faculty member Dr. Frank Galarte, as well as dance and performance artists, speakers, singers, a resource fair, and the opportunity for survivors to share their stories.

Come out and support your community in taking a stand against sexual violence. Take Back The Night is free and open to all ages.

Take Back The Night 2012 is sponsored by: The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault, UA Campus Health Service Oasis Program Against Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence, Fluxx Studio and Gallery, The Pima County Attorney’s Office, Our Family Services, the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation, Wingspan, UA Pride Alliance, UA LGBTQ Affairs, UA Women’s Resource Center, UA Panhellenic, UA Interfraternity Council, Esperanza Dance Project, Marshall Foundation, Students Against Domestic Violence, UA Dean of Students, Bens Bells, and other community partners.
 

6. Queer Film Series: "Bi the Way," Wednesday, April 11th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Where:
Gallagher Theatre, Student Union

Description:
The Queer Film Series is a monthly film series featuring documentaries about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. Films take place on Wednesdays at 7pm in Gallagher Theatre, and each screening is followed by a guest speaker. All films are free.

The iron curtain between gay and straight culture is crumbling. The Bible belt is being unbuckled. Recent studies suggest that bisexuality is drastically more widespread than we ever thought. And for young people, dating a girl one week and a guy the next is no big deal. Journeying through the changing sexual landscape of America, the directors of BI THE WAY investigate the latest scientific reports and social opinions on bisexuality, while following 5 members of the emerging “whatever generation”—teens and twenty-somethings who seem to be ushering in a whole new sexual revolution. For more information, please visit: http://bithewaymovie.com/

This film is co-sponsored by: Pride Alliance, LGBTQ Affairs, Women’s Resource Center,
F.O.R.C.E., ASUA and the Dean of Students Office

 

7. Glee: Episode and Discussion on Disabilities and Queerness, Monday, April 16th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Where:
Highland Commons, Room B116

Description:
Please join us on April 16th from 4-6pm to watch and discuss the "Wheels" episode of Glee. The first hour will be spent watching the episode with a discussion and critique to follow. The discussion will include how queer and disabled identities are represented in Glee.

Pizza will be provided!

To RSVP to the event please go to the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHFnMDBvd18tWlNGdnR...

This event is sponsored by the Disability Resource Center and the Office of LGBTQ Affairs.

 

Campus Events

1. Gender Spectrum, Every Thursday, 12:00 pm

GENDER SPECTRUM

GENDER NON-CONFORMING? TRANSGENDER? TRANSSEXUAL? GENDER QUEER?
CROSS DRESSING? GENDER BLENDING? GENDER BENDING?

COME JOIN US!

Support, therapy, and education group for U of A students dealing with gender identity

When: Weekly Thursdays, 12-1 pm (starting 12/1/11)
Where: Admin. Conference Room (enter at Counseling and Psych Services, 3rd Floor Southeast corner of the Campus Health Building)
Cost: $5 each week (can be billed to Bursar’s) check in at CAPS

For information contact Martie van der Voort, MC, LPC at 621-3334 or vandervoort@health.arizona.edu

 

2. Deep Dish Academy: LGBTQ Brown Bag Lunch Series, Every Thursday, 12:00 pm

Deep Dish Academy
LGBTQ BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

Noon - 1:00 Every Thursday Starting January 26th

McClelland Park Building Room 402

650 North Park Avenue (corner of Park and 4th)

David Gramling, Ph.D. will kick off the lunch series with his talk, "Butler in Anatolia: Afterlives of the Critically Queer."
David Gramling's research interests include multilingual film and literature, Turkish German migration and literary history, theoretical approaches to monolingualism, transnational Berlin, literary translation and stylistics, gender and disability studies. He is currently completing a book manuscript entitled The Invention of Monolingualism.

The Deep Dish Academy recipe includes one slice of relaxed socialization, one slice of LGBTQ scholarly networking, and one slice of academic work. Bring your own cheesy crust. Faculty and graduate students from departments througout the University of Arizona community will present their LGBTQ related scholarship, get feedback on rough drafts, present finished articles, discuss chapters in progress, share conference papers, or workshop brand new ideas.

Each session will be comprised of a 15-20 minute presentation followed by feedback and questions sandwiched between socializing, networking, and--well--sandwiches. We'll supply the cookies. Consider making the Deep Dish Academy a regular part of your weekly routine and mark your busy calendar now for every Thursday at lunch time throughout the semester. Contact Lisa Logan at ljlogan@email.arizona.edu for more information if you are interested in presenting at one of our lunchtime discussions. We have two dates remaining in the spring and are already working on our fall semester calendar.

http://lgbcom.web.arizona.edu/deep-dish-academy-lgbtq-brown-bag-lunch-series

 

3. ASUA Student Legal Services: Free Legal Advice for U of A Students

U of A students:

TALK TO A LAWYER
IT'S FREE!

ASUA STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES offers U of A students free legal advice from a licensed attorney right here on campus.

ASUA Legal Services can help with:

landlord/tenant disputes
criminal matters
family law matters
consumer complaints
automobile accidents
traffic tickets
debt problems
contract disputes
simple wills
name changes
insurance disputes
powers of attorney
and other legal problems

Monday through Friday 9 am to 3 pm.

Call 621-ASUA (621-2782) to schedule a half-hour appointment.

Remember to bring your Cat Card.

Located in the ASUA offices (above the ASUA Bookstore at the west end, level 3, of the Student Union).

621-ASUA

Your UA Student Affairs Fee At Work

 

4. UA Career Services Spring 2012 Profession​al Developmen​t Seminars

These 50-minute career workshops are free to all UA students and alumni. The workshops schedule is subject to change. For the latest dates and times for each of these workshops, check out our up-to-date calendar at http://career.arizona.edu/Students/Workshops.

Job Search for Internships and Jobs: This seminar offers information about the most effective strategies for finding a summer job, an internship during college or a career position near graduation. Learn a variety of job search methods.

Federal Job Search: The U.S. Federal Government can be a rich source of career experience no matter what your field of interest or major. Thousands of positions deemed 'mission critical' will need to be filled in the coming years. "Federal Job Search” will give you the basics of federal employment, opportunities and benefits.

Interviewing For Jobs and Internships: Learn what to expect and how to prepare for an interview so that you can answer questions with ease. Mastering the Federal Application Process: Unfortunately, many students are missing out on openings that might be a perfect match for their skills and interests due to lack of awareness about government jobs and how best to navigate the federal applications process. "Mastering the Federal Application Process" will offer tools to understand and effectively maneuver the federal employment process.

Out on the Job Speaker Series: Out on the Job is a monthly series that brings ‘out’ professionals from campus and the community for brown bag discussions. Speakers talk about their career path and engage students in dialogue about the challenges and benefits of being out on the job. This series is designed to offer a starting point in considering issues faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) people in the workplace. Snack provided.

Planning for Graduate and Professional School Admissions:
Learn strategies for applying to graduate and professional schools. Seminar includes information on evaluating schools, testing, applications, personal statements, timelines, references, and admissions interviews.

Resume and Letter Writing: This seminar provides information about how to write your professional resume and job search letters, focusing on content and format.

Using DISCOVER: This streaming video will take you through the DISCOVER career exploration program in detail.

Wildcat eFolio: The Wildcat eFolio system is your personal online database to document your academic, internship and other related experiences while attending the University of Arizona in a clear, professional, organized format that can be shared with potential employers. Find out how to get up and running with eFolio with this streaming video. Please request your eFolio account prior to attending at http://www.career.arizona.edu/Students/?eFolio.

Note:
If students have questions or concerns about access, wish to request a sign language interpreter or accommodations for a disability, please contact Career Services at 520/621-2588 or email career@email.arizona.edu.

http://www.career.arizona.edu/Students/Workshops/

 

5. Rape/Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group

Have you been raped? Sexually assaulted? Are you feeling isolated and alone?
Falling behind in classes?
There is power and healing in connecting with other survivors.
It is not your fault.
You are not alone.
It helps to talk about it!

Who can join? Female identified U of A students who have been sexually
assaulted as adults. Drop ins are welcome.

What does the group do? This group provides support and education regarding
rape and common reactions in the aftermath. It will connect you with others with
similar experiences to facilitate healing.

Each session will focus on a topic such as:

Shame and guilt
Who is responsible?
Telling family and friends
Impact of trauma
Coping skills
Sexuality
Boundaries

When and where? Fridays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, starting January 27, 2012
and ongoing. CAPS, Campus Health 3rd floor, Administration C312

Cost: Free

For more information: You can contact Dr. Kathe Young, Oasis Psychologist, at
520-626-2051 or young@health.arizona.edu with any questions. You can also
register for the group at the CAPS reception desk.

 

6. Are YOU Internship Ready? Get the EDGE at this exclusive FREE series!

Students: Are YOU Internship Ready? Get the EDGE at this exclusive FREE series!

Get the EDGE this semester and fast track your future. Designed to empower students through self-assessment and development workshops, the Edge will ultimately provide students with a proactive action plan. This program is for Sophomores & Juniors exclusively.

Seating is limited to 25 students per session for either the Breakfast or the Lunch series. You read that right…this series comes WITH nourishment. And it’s all free. The Breakfast session meets weekly on Wednesdays beginning February 1st from 7:30 to 8:30am and the Lunch session meets weekly on Thursdays from 11:30am – 12:30pm beginning February 2nd. (No, you can’t sign up for BOTH breakfast and lunch sessions.)

This eight-week program focuses on topics employers consistently cite as critical in the areas of leadership and career prep. Online registration is going on right now. Sign up ASAP to ensure yourself a spot and position yourself to get the EDGE (and not be on edge) when it comes to your internship and job search. All sessions will be held in Career Services, Suite 411 of the Student Union Memorial Center.

Bonus: Participating students will be fully prepped for UA Spring Career Days on March 20 and 21. A V.I.P. entrance exclusively for The EDGE participants will usher students in ahead of the pack. No waiting in line to have your CatCard swiped; you’ll be the first one in and the best prepared…you’ll have the EDGE on opportunities.

Register for The Edge at
http://www.career.arizona.edu/students/theedge

Please contact Tom Murray (CSIL) or Cyndy Watson (Career Services) if you have any questions regarding this program. Tom can be reached at tam@email.arizona.edu 621-8046 and Cyndy can be reached at cvwatson@arizona.edu 621-5722. Brought to you by Career Services and Leadership Programs and sponsored by Liberty Mutual, The EDGE career and leadership development series will give students the resources and skills they need to land that coveted internship or career position. Don’t be on edge…get The Edge! Sign up today.

 

7. Boost Your Resume with an ATLAS Leadership Certificat​e!

Does your resume leave something to be desired? Do you want to stand out to prospective scholarship committees or employers? ATLAS is a certificate-based program, which means that when you complete an ATLAS workshop series you will receive an ATLAS certificate verifying your participation. By completing an ATLAS Certificate, you not only gain an edge with your resume, you also gain valuable experience you can actually use!

Applied Tailored Leadership Adventure for Success (ATLAS) is an organization dedicated to providing students and members of the community with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for being an effective leader in today’s society. ATLAS workshops are fun, interactive and run by ATLAS mentors. ATLAS offers workshops in a number of leadership areas including Event Planning, Organizational, Wellness, Service, and Social Justice as well as offering workshop series in the Principles of Leadership and Leadership Skills and Applications.

Our Workshop schedule is as follows:
Leadership and Social Justice, Mondays, 2:00-3:30 pm

Leadership and Wellness, Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Event Planning and Leadership, Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Service Leadership, Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm

Principles of Leadership, Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 pm

Leadership Skills and Applications, Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Organizational Leadership, Fridays, 12:00-1:00 pm

Please email any questions you may have to uaatlas@gmail.com and visit the ATLAS website at http://arizonaleadership.orgsync.com/org/atlas/home for workshop room assignments or more information about ATLAS. Also feel free to stop by our office located in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership (CSIL) located on the fourth floor of the Student Union Memorial Center (SUMC) and speak with an ATLAS mentor today!

 

8. José Muñoz Lecture and Wu Tsang Film, April 4th 5:30pm

 

 

 

9. 2012 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

 

 

10. Ethnic Studies, Academic Freedom, and the Value of Scholarship April 10th, 11:00 am

SAVE THE DATE:    Ethnic Studies, Academic Freedom, and the Value of Scholarship

Day:           Tuesday

Date:          April 10, 2012

Time:          11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Location:    Catalina Room, Student Union Memorial Center

Contact:     Miranda Joseph

                 Chair, Faculty Senate Task Force on Equity and Fairness

                  Interim Department Head, Gender & Women's Studies 

                 (520) 621-5839 

                 mirandaj@email.arizona.edu

 

You will hear from distinguished UA faculty about their ethnic studies research, scholarship, and pedagogies, as well as informative presentations on the concepts of intellectual and academic freedom. A concurrent poster session will feature graduate student research related to ethnic studies topics.

 

(Tentative Schedule  - Subject to Change)

 Part I: 11:00 am - Noon

• Opening Remarks - Miranda Joseph, Chair, Faculty Senate Taskforce on Equity and Fairness & Interim Department Head Gender and Women's Studies
• Welcoming Remarks - Jacqueline Lee Mok, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
• Academic Freedom, Ethnic Studies and the Public University - Gary Rhoades, Professor of Educational Policy Studies/Practice, Center for the Study of Higher Education
• UA's Contributions to Contemporary Ethnic Studies Knowledge - Antonio L. Estrada, Head and Professor of Mexican American Studies & Franci Washburn, Professor of American Indian Studies
• The Value of Ethnic Studies in the General Education Curriculum - Geta LeSeur, Professor of English
• Q & A

 Break 12:00 - 12:15 pm.

Please engage our featured graduate student researchers at the poster presentations outside the Catalina Room.

 

Part II:  12:15 - 1:15 pm

• Intellectual Freedom and Access to Information - Carla Stoffle, Dean of the University Libraries & Center for Creative Photography
• Critical Pedagogy: Learning from Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed - Julio Cammarota, Associate Professor of Mexican American Studies
• Teaching & Learning at a Land Grant University: A Commitment to Local Knowledge - Adela Licona, Assistant Professor of English
• The Value of Social Movement Documents for Pedagogy and Research - Thomas Sheridan, Research Anthropologist, Southwest Studies Center
• Q & A

 

If you have questions concerning access, wish to request a Sign Language Interpreter or disability-related accommodations please contact Julia Balestracci, Administrative Assistant, UA ADVANCE at (520) 626-6697 or juliabee@email.arizona.edu

 

 

Funding Sponsors: Programs for Inclusive Excellence, Office of the President, College of Education, College of Humanities, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Gender & Women's Studies, Graduate and Interdisciplinary Programs, The Graduate College, Office of Outreach and Multicultural Affairs-College of Medicine.

 

Co-Sponsors: Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Association of Women Faculty, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs-Office of the Provost, ASUA Initiatives for Maximizing Student Diversity, Commission on the Status Women, Disability Resources, Faculty Senate Task Force on Equity and Fairness, Latin American Summer Research Program, Mexican American Studies, Minority Women Faculty, Office of Institutional Equity, Roberti Program for Native American Graduate Students, Ronald McNair Achievement Program, School of Information Resources and Library Sciences, UA ADVANCE, and UA/Sloan Indigenous Partnership for Native Americans in STEM Fields.

 

 

11. The Human Resources Perspective Career Panel & Networking Event, April 11th, 5:30 pm

To Students:

As a candidate for a coveted career position, do you ever feel like you are tossing your application into a hopeless slush fund of competing resumes? Want to find out how to make your cover letter and resume stand out from the rest? Rather than focusing on just one industry, this panel is comprised of Human Resources professionals from a broad range of disciplines who will share the insider scoop on what they look for when seeking to fill professional positions in their own organizations.

The Human Resources Perspective

Career Panel & Networking Event

Wednesday, April 11^th

5:30 pm to 7 pm

in the Catalina and Tucson Meeting Rooms

at the Student Union Memorial Center

 

Students can look forward to meeting:

 

Kelly C. Acevedo, Vice President of Human Resources for Tucson Newspapers. Kelly brings 25 years of managerial experience to the table. Her areas of specialization include operations, TQM and Continuous Process Improvement, employee relations and management development/coaching.

 

Kristin Denver is a Training Manager for Texas Instruments, a designer and supplier of digital signal processors. From the 1930s oil field solutions of TI’s founders, to inventing the world's first integrated circuits and electronic handheld calculators, TI is where life-changing technology is born and nurtured.

 

Scott McCale is Associate Director of Human Resources for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, a leading healthcare nonprofit with headquarters in Tucson. The Muscular Dystrophy Association generates over $500 million in annual revenue and employs over 1,000 people.

 

Maggie Reimer is a Recruiter for Sunquest Information Systems, a leading company in laboratory and diagnostic information solutions with more than 1,400 hospitals and commercial laboratories using its solutions worldwide.

 

John Kubisch, is a retired Senior Vice President for H.R. of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and was the worldwide head of H.R. for this $10 billion global pharmaceutical company with 43,000 employees in 77 countries and 48 plants.

 

Luke Bishop is the co-owner of Satyr Entertainment and has built a multi-faceted entertainment and production company from the ground up based on a dream of bringing DJ entertainment to a whole new level. Luke and his partner are constantly adding new artists and performers to their repertoire.

 

Space is limited, food and beverage is included (free!) and interested students are asked to RSVP for this career panel/networking event online at www.career.arizona.edu. Brought to you by UA Career Services, a grant from the University of Arizona Student Services fee has made this new series. 

 

 

Community Events

1. GLBT Crystal Meth Anonymous, Every Sunday, 3:00 pm

Crystal Meth Anonymous
When: Sundays 3:00 PM
Where: 439 N 6th Ave (@ 6th & 6th)
*Entrance off South parking lot
Who: A meeting for the GLBT community and open to all seeking recovery.

 

2. Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation Volunteer Opportunity, March 24th and April 7th, 8:30 am

Are you interested in learning the basics about HIV?
Are you interested in being a volunteer outreach educator with the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation?
We have 3 great trainings coming up that help volunteers learn more about HIV/AIDS and build up outreach and facilitation skills that can be used to educate community members.
All trainings are on a Saturday from 8:30AM-4:30PM at the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation.Breakfast, lunch, snacks and refreshments will be provided! Please contact Jason Rivera (jrivera@saaf.org or 520.628.7223) for more information and to RSVP.You can also register online at http://www.saaf.org/cep-training-sign-up.php.

Community Educator (April 7, 2012)
This training will discuss different methods of giving a presentation, effective presentation techniques, how to assess your audience, and how to plan and prepare an effective HIV overview presentation. This training will give ample opportunity to practice giving an HIV overview presentation. You must complete the HIV Overview for Community Education AND Outreach Educator before attending this class.

 

 

3. Dorothy Allison, Michelle tea & Sister Spit to be in Tucson, April 7th, 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm

Sister Spit Annual North American Tour Coming to Tucson
Pima County Public Library in conjunction with RADAR Productions, a San Francisco-based queer literary arts non-profit organization, proudly presents the Sister Spit: Next Generation North American Tour. The renowned, raucous, rowdy performance gang Sister Spit comes to Tucson on April 7 for two performances.
Sister Spit: Next Generation teams up established and award-winning writers Host Michelle Tea (The Chelsea Whistle, Valencia, and Rent Girl) and legendary author Dorothy Allison (Bastard Out of Carolina, Two or Three Things I know for Sure, and Cavedweller) with up-and-coming GLBTQ authors and performers:

 

• Brontez Purnell, writer and creator of Fag School fanzine and musician (Younger Lovers, Gravy Train!!!)
• Performer and playwright Erin Markey (Green Eyes, Puppy Love: A Stripper's Tail)
• Comic artist and writer Cassie J Sneider (Fine Fine Music)
• Nationally ranked slam poet and Mr. Transman 2010 Kit Yan.
• With Two local special guests: Sam Ace and Amrit Donaldson

Sister Spit in Two Performances

Where: Fluxx Gallery and Studio, 414 E. 9th Street
When: Saturday, April 7
Time: 4 pm (doors open at 3 pm) and
           9 pm (doors open at 8 pm) Note: Dorothy Allison will not appear at this performance.
Cost: Free

Don't miss this multimedia explosion of taste-makers, novelists, luminaries, chanteuses, performance artists, poets and filmmakers.
Brought to you by Pima County Public Library's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Services Committee this event is free and open to the public. It is made possible through generous funding from the Friends of the Pima County Public Library.

 

4. LGBT Jewish Inclusion Project, April 7th, 6:30 pm

5. Take Back The Night, April 10th, 5:30 pm

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT on April 10th, 2012, in Geronimo Plaza (Geronimo Center A, Euclid Avenue and University Boulevard) from 5:30pm-8pm.

Take Back The Night is an annual event to speak out and raise awareness against sexual violence and provide support to survivors. This year’s event features Keynote Speaker UA adjunct faculty member Dr. Frank Galarte, and performances by Boys R Us, Esperanza Dance Project, UA Pride Alliance, as well as many other performers, short films, and a resource fair.

Tucson’s Take Back The Night begins with two rallies that unite at Geronimo Plaza. The Community walk and rally starts from the Time market parking lot at 5pm; the campus one starts from the MLK building at 5:00pm.

For more information about the walk and rally starting time and locations, or about the TBTN event, please visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TBTN.Tucson.

 

6. G2H2 Happy Hour, April 20th, 5:30 pm

Due to the overwhelming response to the G2H2 Finale, we have been approached with an alternative solution that will allow G2H2 Happy Hour to continue.

Please join us for Happy Hour
Friday, April 20th*
Playground
Bar & Lounge
278 E Congress st
5:30pm to 8:00pm

*Kade Mislinski (Owner of the Playground) has graciously offered to continue G2H2 at the Playground during its regular date and time each month.

Please go to Facebook and "Like" the G2H2 Tucson Page** so you can stay connected to future communication and event notices.

**G2H2's Drew Tucker will assist facilitate each month's happy hour and utilize the G2H2 Tucson Facebook page for all future communication and event activity.

We appreciate all the Co-Founders, Organizing Team Members & Attendees commitment to help make G2H2 a big success over the last 4 years and 8 months. This email reminder will be discontinued this month.

For more information about G2H2, visit:
G2H2 Facebook

 

Opportunities

1. Learn Spanish while participaing in the Mexican LGBTQ movement!

I am writing you today to tell you about CETLALIC (Centro Tlahuica de Lenguas e Intercambio Cultural), the progressive Spanish language and cultural center in Mexico. We offer programs for students wanting to learn Spanish through immersion, cultural exchange, and a deeper understanding of Mexican life and society. CETLALIC also provides specialized programs for students to learn about the real situation of the LGBTQ community in Mexico through the study of the language and cultural exchange.

This coming summer we will be offering a specially constructed program for the LGBTQ community:

SUMMER LGBTQ PROGRAM
June 16 - July 6, 2012
(US $ 1, 923)

The Summer LGBTQ program will teach participants about the history of the LGBTQ movement in Mexico and Latin America.

Participants will share coming out stories, learn about culture and gender roles in contemporary Mexico, and gain an understanding of the cultural context of LGBTQ identity in Mexico.

This is a three week program that includes roundtable discussions, guest speakers (artists, activists and community leaders), field trips, museum visits, videos, meetings with local community groups, and a one weekend excursion to Mexico City for the Gay Pride March!

The program includes a LGBTQ welcoming homestay which makes this experience more personal and profound. Students are evaluated and placed at the appropriate level of Spanish language instruction with a maximum of five students per class.

As the most progressive community-based language school in Cuernavaca, Mexico, CETLALIC welcomes students regardless of nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual preferences, age, etc. Our school is accredited by the Mexico Department of Education and is an active member of both the national association of Spanish schools (AMIE) and the Cuernavaca association (AIPEC). Teachers at CETLALIC are culturally competent, professionally trained and have a high level of knowledge about current affairs in Mexico.

Over the past 25 years, CETLALIC has provided students with a unique international experience in a friendly learning environment. CETLALIC provides a safe place for cultural exchange with a focus on mutual understanding and social justice. Cetlalic is always vigilant in regards to the safety of its students. We are in constant communication with members of AIPEC and with the public safety authorities in Cuernavaca and in the State of Morelos who are committed to making sure tourists and visitors have a safe and enjoyable time in Mexico.

CETLALIC also has year round classes and can design programs to meet your specific needs.

For more information about CETLALIC and our programs, please visit our website at www.cetlalic.org.mx.

 

2. Student Union Job Opportunities

Two new student positions are open in Student Union Admin/Marketing! To apply for either of these jobs, search for the Joblink ID on Wildcat Joblink (career.arizona.edu) or email Stephanie Cunningham at: sacunnin@email.arizona.edu

Customer Service Analyst – Joblink ID: 740561
Social Media Coordinator – Joblink ID: 740557

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JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Customer Service Analyst
The Customer Service Analyst is primarily responsible for assisting the Training and Assessment Coordinator with analyzing survey data about customer service for the Arizona Student Unions. The student is responsible for composing weekly assessment reports, special assessment surveys, and assisting with other projects as needed. This student will also manage and schedule a team of 2-3 survey students, and occasionally assist with customer service training.

This position works closely with department committees, participating in teams, and working on assignments for the Training and Assessment Coordinator. In addition to this, the Customer Service Analyst will work with the Assessment Coordinator to train and schedule them to facilitate Customer Service Trainings. Duties include, but are not limited to: following provided reporting templates, managing student survey team, communicating project updates, and completed special projects as assigned. As a Customer Service Analyst, you will get the opportunity to work both as a member of a team and individually to complete projects.

Minimum:

• Willing to work 15-25 hours per week
• Flexible availability for meetings and special projects
• Self-motivated and able to work with little to no supervision
• Great communication skills (email, phone, in person)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Analytical; some ability/experience in working with data to develop and analyze survey material (or teachable in this regard)
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Writing, spelling, and grammar skills/abilities
• Willingness to learn new skills and work on diverse tasks
• Ability to work well within teams and groups

Preferred:

• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work independently
• Taken a course is statistics and able to demonstrate basic statistics knowledge
• Strong ability in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to multi-task

Social Media Coordinator
The Arizona Unions Social Media Coordinator maintains the daily operations and growth of the Arizona Student Unions’ social media channels and outlets, including but not limited to: Facebook (fb.com/arizonaunions), Twitter (@arizonaunions), and YouTube (youtube.com/arizonastudentunions). The Arizona Student Unions exists within the division of Student Affairs, and is comprised of the UA Student Union building, Park Student Union, and all on-campus Dining Services and convenience stores. This position requires a passionate and creative individual to embody and maintain consistent brand personality, and strategically engage targeted University of Arizona audiences and markets.

The student in this position will work with the Media Coordinator, SA Social Media Coordinator, and other individuals and groups working with social media. This individual will need to collaborate with and gather information from a variety of stakeholders, and participate in marketing campaigns. The Social Media Coordinator will also work closely with the video production department on web video distribution strategy. Students applying for this position should be passionate about marketing, communication, and social media, and should be prepared to be trained in advanced concepts such as analytics, trends, ROI, and paid advertising.

Working on social media may sound like all fun and games, but the truth is, it’s hard work. While you will be on Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and Google+ very often, you will also be in charge of maintaining the online brand of the Arizona Student Unions. Target market growth will be expected through creative content creation and multiple promotional campaigns. These tasks will be expected to be executed with precision that garners various student interactions.

Minimum

• Leadership experience.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to construct well-written, professional emails.
• Some coursework, experience, or industry knowledge relating to marketing and social media.
• Active current presence on multiple social media platforms (personal or professional).

Preferred

• Smartphone ownership, proficiency, and linked email accounts.
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and social networking software.
• Relevant major in marketing or communications.
• Social media marketing experience.
• Management experience.

 

3. Dean of Students Office is Hiring Student Workers

Are you compassionate and enthusiastic? Are you detail-oriented and a self-starter? If so, the Dean of Students office is looking for your help. We need students who are familiar with UA and are comfortable assisting students and staff with inquiries. Work hours will compliment your current class schedule. Take a look at the job description and if you are interested, stop by the Dean of Students office for an application. We are looking for students for the current semester, summer, and into the fall semester. If you have any questions please contact Tina Douglas at 621-7060 or email her at cdouglas@email.arizona.edu.

Description:

Dean of Students Office Program Assistant

About the Dean of Students Office:

We empower global citizens who are ready to make a positive impact in the world. We set the standard for a dynamic
campus community by creating a caring and inclusive learning environment and providing programs, services and
resources that challenge and support the students, parents, staff, and faculty of The University of Arizona.

Purpose of Position:

The Program Assistant works closely with the administrative staff to provide a high level administrative and
programmatic support, including providing excellent customer service, working on sensitive information, assisting with
University and departmental processes, and working on special projects for the Dean of Students (DOS) Office staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Triages telephone calls and visitors and refers to appropriate staff, departments and/or resources
• Prepares and delivers detailed messages to DOS staff
• Sorts and distributes mail, facsimiles, and other deliveries
• Assists with business processes, including delivering items to on-campus departments, and maintaining routine clerical records, logs, and data.
• Types letters, labels, reports and similar items from rough draft or clear copy
• Completes or enters data to departmental forms, making routine calculations and checking information for accuracy, processes documents or forms according to instructions
• Responsible for opening and closing the office; ensuring that all areas/equipment is available during the work day and secured at the close of business
• Light maintenance duties, including ensuring cleanliness and order of reception area, conference room, and staff lounge
• Other duties as assigned

Qualificiations:

• Minimum 2.0 overall grade point average
• Prior demonstrated experience delivering excellent customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously

4. Apply to be an ATLAS Leadership Certificate Program Mentor

Are you looking for a way to be involved in the 2012-2013 school year? Do you want to stand out to prospective scholarship committees or employers? Then you should apply to be an ATLAS Leadership Certificate Program Mentor!

Applied Tailored Leadership Adventure for Success (ATLAS) is an organization dedicated to providing students and members of the community with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for being an effective leader in today’s society. As an ATLAS mentor, you will have the opportunity to facilitate a variety of ATLAS workshops in leadership topics including Event Planning, Skills and Applications, Service and Social Justice.

As an ATLAS Mentor, you will participate in an internship that will enhance your resume and give you excellent experience to utilize in the future. You will have the chance to work one-on-one with participants, practice facilitation to large and small groups, hone your marketing skills and work with large group service projects.

Please visit https://orgsync.com/16965/forms/show/45928 to apply.

If you have any questions email stacieschultz@email.arizona.edu and feel free to visit the ATLAS website at atlas.orgsync.com for more information about the ATLAS Leadership Certificate Program.

We look forward to receiving your application!

 

5. Student Activist Scholarship, Applications Due: April 1st

Student activist scholarship application available-
ATTENTION STUDENT ACTIVISTS!

Are you organizing for progressive social change? Leading student movements on your campus or in your community? If so, read on.

The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund has applications available for student activists who are building progressive movements for social change and will be enrolled in school during the 2012-13 academic year. Our website provides answers to questions about the Fund, the application process, and the students we support. If you know of students working for peace and justice, or if you have a list of activist contacts, please send this announcement along and refer potential applicants to the Fund’s website: www.davisputter.org.

Since 1961 the Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund has provided need-based grants to students who are involved in building movements for social and economic justice and are able to do academic work at the college level. Grantees are both graduates and undergraduates enrolled in accredited schools for the period covered by their grant. Although citizenship is not a consideration, applicants must be participating in activities in the US and plan to enroll in an accredited program in the US in order to qualify.

The maximum grant is $10,000 and may be considerably smaller depending on the applicant's circumstances and the funding available. All the funds come from individual donors and there are 25-30 grants awarded each year. Grants are for one year although students may re-apply for subsequent years.

Applications and the supporting documents -- transcripts, a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, a photograph, financial aid reports -- must be postmarked by April 1, 2012. Those selected to receive a grant will be notified in July.

In solidarity,

Carol J. Kraemer
Director
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
www.davisputter.org

Our mailing address is:
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
P.O.Box 7307
New York, NY 10116

 

6. Two Student Position Openings- Transfer Student Assistant and National Exchange Ambassadors, Application Due: April 4th

Transfer Student Assistant

This position is part of the Transfer Student Center.  The role of the Transfer Student Center is to provide information and assistance to prospective transfer students applying to University of Arizona and to new transfer students in their transition to the UA.  An important part of this process is the involvement of Transfer Student Assistants (peers). Transfer Student Assistants will serve as outreach facilitators in the Transfer Center, responding to prospective and new transfer student questions and concerns; reaching out to newly admitted transfer students to engage them in workshops designed to facilitate their transition to UA campus.

 

Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome prospective and new transfer students to Transfer Student Center
• Presentations to visiting groups of prospective transfer students
• Phone and email contact with prospective and newly admitted transfers
• Walk-in appointments with new and prospective transfer students.
• Provide administrative and front desk support.
• Assist with center programs and workshops
• Maintain and update Transfer Student Center Resource information bulletin board.
• Become the "expert" on designated college cluster (know academic advisor, college resources, faculty members, programs, etc.)

 

Qualifications:

Continuing, current, full-time UA transfer student with an interest in helping transfer students.

Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Requires initiative and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Highly dependable and punctual.

Commitment to creating a welcoming and positive academic environment and sensitive to student diversity.

 

**Must be available to begin work August 13, 2012**

 

How to Apply

Submit a Student Employment Application by clicking on Transfer Student Assistant Application. Please send a resume detailing relevant educational, employment and/or volunteer experience to Deandra Roberts via email at derobert@email.arizona.edu.

 

Applications due Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 12PM.

 

 

National Student Exchange Ambassador

This position is part the National Student Exchange program, housed in the Transfer Student Center.  The National Student Exchange program (NSE) provides University of Arizona students the opportunity to study at nearly 200 campuses in Canada and across the U.S., including: Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands for a semester or a year. NSE is open to all undergraduate students.  To learn more about the NSE program, we encourage you to visit http://nse.arizona.edu.

 

The goal of the NSE Ambassadors is to increase campus awareness and student participation.  Through NSE program presentations in residence halls, classrooms, and outreach activities on campus, NSE Ambassadors will have a direct impact on the growth of the program. This is a position that requires office hours as well as independent, self-initiated work outside the Center including information session presentations in the evenings.

 

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the NSE program features, requirements, and application process.
• Update and maintain U of A NSE website.
• Present general campus, classroom and residence hall information sessions.
• Tabling on the Mall and other events, including Wildcat Welcome week.
• Walk- in appointments with prospective NSE students.
• Work collaboratively with other NSE Ambassadors on special program events.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing NSE student orientations.
• Assist in administrative and front desk support.
• Serve as positive role model for NSE program and Transfer Student Center.
• Fully participate in cross training to include information on other Student Transition areas, diversity, leadership and customer service.
• Provide assistance to other Student Transition areas for large events when needed
• Complete FERPA, Sexual Harassment & IT Security online training.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transfer Student Center Director.

 

Qualifications:

Continuing, current, full-time UA student with an interest in promoting student exchange opportunities.

Maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA.

Must be available to work during the day and some evenings.

Requires initiative and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Comfortable presenting and speaking in front of groups.

Design and web experience a plus.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.

Highly dependable and punctual.

Commitment to creating a welcoming and positive academic environment and sensitive to student diversity.

Preferred:

Experience as a National Student Exchange or Study Abroad participant.

 

**Must be available to begin work August 16, 2012**

 

Applications due Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 12PM.

How to Apply

Submit a Student Employment Application by clicking National Student Exchange Ambassador Application.

Please send a resume detailing relevant educational, employment and/or volunteer experience to Jeanais Brodie via e-mail atjbrodie@email.arizona.edu.

 

The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Employer.

 

 

7. Applications for 2012-2013 Pride Alliance Directors due by April 4th @ noon

Applications are now up for all ASUA Programs & Services areas, including Pride Alliance. If you are interested in applying for the Co-Director position for Pride Alliance, you can APPLY for it here.

 

Here are the details of the position:

Pride Alliance Directors:

Pride Alliance provides education and information on LGBTQA concerns to the greater campus community. Individuals who enjoy event planning, are committed to positive social change, are innovative thinkers, and who work well with others are encouraged to apply. The time commitment is ten (10) office hours per week. (Stipend Position)

The Pride Alliance Director shall:

·         Organize Pride Alliance’s key events such as National Coming Out Week, among others, and plan and implement new programs and activities throughout the entire year.

·         Serve as the ASUA liaison to other organizations on campus that deal with LGBTQ affairs, and collaborate with them in their programming and outreach efforts.

·         Advise interns and committee members seeking to play and active role in Pride Alliance programs and events.

Applications will be available through the ASUA website at www.asua.arizona.edu until APRIL 4th at NOON.

 

Check out the 2012-2012 Applications tab on the homepage and click on “Apply Here” for the Administrative Vice President Appointments.

 

There are also a ton of other positions open if you are interested and we encourage you to apply for all of them. Positions range from Chief of Staff to Club Advocate to Community Development Director and more!  

 

 

8. GPSC General Elections: Call for Candidates! Due: April 11th

GPSC 2012 General Elections: Call for Candidates! 

Your Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) is seeking passionate students for student advocacy as candidates for the 2012-2013 Council.  The GPSC is the elected representative body for all graduate and professional students on the UA campus.  If you want to make a positive difference, this is a fantastic opportunity.

 

The leadership positions of Graduate and Professional Student Body President and Vice President will be vacant, as are all constituency (aka college) and at-large representative seats.  You can find information on position responsibilities, time commitment requirements, benefits, pay, etc. on the GPSC Elections Webpage (http://gpsc.arizona.edu/elections).

 

Just some of the GPSC accomplishments over the 2011-2012 year include:

·         Advocating to decrease the student health insurance prescription deductible by half and to increase available benefits

·         Successfully lobbying to stop HB2675: $2,000 minimum tuition bill and SB1474: guns on campus bill

·         Increasing the number of GEP workshops available to graduate and professional students

·         Successfully allocating $25,000 to the Child Care Subsidy Program

·         Awarding over $175,000 in travel grants, club funding, and POD funding to graduate and professional students

·         Advocating for no increase in student fees and no increase in tuition

Interested in Running?

If so, visit the GPSC Elections Website (http://gpsc.arizona.edu/elections) and complete the necessary Candidacy Petition Form for the appropriate position.  You must download, complete, and turn in a Candidacy Petition Form by Wednesday, April 11^th, 2012 at 5:00pm to be eligible to run for office in the 2012-2013 General Election.  Election voting will be held from Monday, April 15^th – Friday, April 20^th.

If you have any questions, please contact our Elections Director at (520) 626-7526 or UNION-gpsc@email.arizona.edu (ATTN: Elections).

 

 

9. Call to Artists, Applications Due: April 13th

For more information, contact: Scott Blades, (520) 299-6647, scott@tihan.org

CALL TO ARTISTS
LIVING WITH HIV AND OTHERS WHOSE LIVES AND WORK
HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS

Tucson, AZ – Southern Arizona artists living with HIV/AIDS are invited to create and donate a work of art to be displayed and auctioned at the Treasures for TIHAN benefit auction. The Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) is seeking donations of artwork (paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, weavings, and other works of art) to auction off to raise funds for TIHAN’s support programs for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The organization is seeking painters, sculptors, dancers, musicians, poets, performance artists, graphic artists, and other creative geniuses who are living with HIV or whose work has been profoundly affected by HIV/AIDS. “We want the creativity of people living with HIV/AIDS to be part of our “Treasures for TIHAN” benefit auction event,” said TIHAN Executive Director Scott Blades. “We know that HIV/AIDS has a tremendous impact upon creativity and the lives of artists of all kinds. We hope to showcase these artists, and to auction off their artwork to raise funds to continue our fight for awareness and support.”

Art pieces can be delivered to the TIHAN office, 1011 North Craycroft Road, #301 before April 13th. Upon request, arrangements can be made for artwork to be picked up.

* * * * * * *

Treasures for TIHAN is the annual live and silent auction benefitting the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN). The event will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park. Proceeds support people living with HIV, and AIDS awareness/prevention programs.

In 2011, TIHAN’s volunteer-based support programs served more people living with HIV/AIDS than any time in the organization’s 17-year history. TIHAN’s education and awareness programs reached more than thousands people through presentations, sermons, spoken announcements, and information tables at community events and faith community events. TIHAN’s Poz Café lunch program is the largest regular gathering place for people living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Arizona. Since 1999, Poz Cafe has served over 15,000 meals to more than 600 people living with HIV/AIDS. According to the AZ Dept. of Health Services, the number of people diagnosed with AIDS will outnumber the number of people living with HIV in Arizona by 2012, requiring more care and treatment and increasing the urgency of our mission:
We of the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network offer our hearts and hands to provide compassionate and non-judgmental service to those affected by HIV/AIDS. Through education and support, we — as individuals and faith communities — work to build bridges, reduce stigma and sustain hope.

For more information, visit www.tihan.org or contact Scott Blades, Executive Director, (520) 299-6647 or scott@tihan.org.

 

10. Win Free Tickets to Bat Boy: The Musical! Due: April 13th

Get a FREE PAIR of TICKETS to see BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL by UA's Arizona Repertory Theatre in April by emailing us your best, most creative photo of Bat Boy! What do YOU think he looks like? Email your photo to: LBurlingame@email.arizona.edu. Contest ends Friday the 13th of April, 2012. Entries will be judged by Box Office & Marketing staff & judged on creativity, humor & resemblance of human-bat features (no vulgar or nude photos, please).

PERFORMANCE DATES/TIMES:
EVENINGS: April 11-14, 19-21, 27-28 at 7:30pm
MATINEES: April 15, 21-22, 29 at 1:30pm

TICKET PRICES:
Regular.................................................$31
Senior/Military/UA Employee.............$29
Student..................................................$21

UA FINE ARTS BOX OFFICE:
arizona.tix.com or
(520) 621-1162

11. Call for 2012 NASA Student Award Nominations: 2012 NASA Convocation, Applications Due: April 13th

The office of Native American Student Affairs (NASA) will be hosting the 2011-2012 Native American Student Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 5:30 PM in the North Ballroom of the Student Union Memorial Center. This annual event celebrates the achievements of American Indian students who graduated in December, 2011, and those who will graduate in May and August 2012.

Included in this event are the annual student awards which recognize significant accomplishments of student leaders at the institution. NASA is asking for your assistance in identifying qualified students to nominate as part of this process. Nominees should demonstrate overall academic, leadership, and service achievement and excellence. Students must be enrolled in at the University of Arizona and nominated by an administrator, faculty/staff or general community member. The award categories are as follows:

Outstanding Freshman Award
Awarded to a first year student who has not earned more than 29 units as of May 2012 and has demonstrated significant achievement as well as contributed to the establishment of the American Indian community at the UA.
Outstanding Undergraduate Award
Awarded to an undergraduate student who will not graduate by August 2012 and has demonstrated significant achievement as well as contributed to the establishment of the American Indian community at the UA.
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award, also known as the “Bahti Award” Awarded to a student who has earned no less than 90 units, but will not graduate by August 2012 and has demonstrated significant achievement as well as contributed to the establishment of the American Indian community at the UA.
Outstanding Graduate Academic Award
Awarded to a student who currently has an undergraduate degree and is currently enrolled into a graduate or professional program at the UA and has demonstrated significant achievement as well as contributed to the establishment of the American Indian community at the UA.
Outstanding Graduate Service Award
Awarded to a student who currently has an undergraduate degree and is enrolled in a graduate or professional program at the UA. Student should have contributed a significant amount of service to the university, Tucson or their Tribal community.

These awards are open to all without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin or other protected categories, in compliance with the university’s non- discrimination policy [http://equity.arizona.edu/policies]. The nomination form can be accessed at the NASA website at: http://nasa.arizona.edu/graduation-convocation. The deadline to submit your recommendation(s) is Friday, April 13, 2012.

NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE SENT TO: 
NASA Convocation Awards Committee
Native American Student Affairs
Robert L. Nugent Bldg., Room 202
P.O. Box 210040
Tucson, AZ 85721-0040 
P: 520/621.3835
F: 520/621.9880
http://nasa.arizona.edu/

NASA encourages all nominees and nominators to attend the Convocation on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 5:30PM in the North Ballroom of the Student Union Memorial Center.

Should you have any questions regarding this change, please feel free to contact me directly at kyleethelbah@email.arizona.edu or at 520/621.3835.

 

 

12. Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health in Boston, Massachusetts, Application due: April 16th

On July 16-August 10, 2012, The Center for Population Research in LGBT Health at The Fenway Institute and the Department of Community Health Sciences at Boston University School of Public Health are hosting a Summer Institute in LGBT Population Health in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Institute will provide participants with foundational training in interdisciplinary theory, knowledge and methods for conducting population research in sexual and gender minority health. Current doctoral or Masters’ students and recent doctoral program graduates are eligible to apply for one of 18 spots in the program.

To be held over four weeks at Boston University and Fenway Health, the Summer Institute will include several components:

1. A dynamic Cornerstone Seminar in LGBT Health and Social Life that will overview key topics, methods, and perspectives in the interdisciplinary study of LGBT Health
2. Short-course instruction in statistics and quantitative data analysis at the intermediate and advanced-intermediate levels
3. Hands-on training in analysis of LGBT population health data in the Interactive Data Lab. 

 

There is no cost for tuition and participants may apply for free housing* in Boston University dormitories during the Institute. The Summer Institute is funded by a grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (grant number R25HD064426).

Please visit www.lgbtpopcenter.org/training to download the Call for Applications. Applications will be accepted until April 16, 2012.  

 

For more information, please call (617) 927-6348 or email summerinstitute@lgbtpopcenter.org.

*There are a limited number of slots for free housing available.  Per grant funding guidelines, free housing is only available to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals of the U.S., or those with legal permanent resident status.  No temporary or student visas allowable.  Non-citizens may apply for the program, but must cover their own housing and transportation costs.

 

 

13. Equiss Social Justice Retreat, Registration Deadline April 20th

Equiss Social Justice Retreat

May 22-24, 2012, Tucson, Arizona
Registration Deadline April 20, 2012

REGISTER HERE

What is Equiss?

Equiss is a 3-day social justice retreat from May 22-24, 2012 for 50 undergraduate students from across the nation who want to understand systems of oppression, privilege, identity development, and take action to create a more fair and just world. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, explore, and reflect on issues of social justice through individual reflection, group discussion, and interactive activities. Participants will be challenged to positively and effectively address issues of injustice, inequity, and inequality on campus and in the broader context of American society.

Equiss is an annual program that began in 2008 and is coordinated by The University of Arizona Leadership Programs.

Register at: www.equiss.org
Deadline: April 20, 2012
Cost: $175 per person (includes room and board during the retreat)
Location: Mount Lemmon, Arizona (just outside of Tucson)
Coordinated By: The University of Arizona
On the Web: www.equiss.org
Contact Us: equissretreat@gmail.com or 520-621-8046

What Participants Say:

  "Everything touched & changed me. The experience was priceless."

  "Everything made me challenge how I think."

  "I learned to ask, rather than assume."

  "I learned how much of a difference I can have on social justice issues in the world."

  "I feel much more equipped with tools so I can still make a difference on my own campus."

 

14. The Victory Congressional Internship is accepting applications for Fall 2012, Application Due: April 30th

The Victory Congressional Internship is accepting applications for Fall 2012.

The Victory Institute will bring outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C., for an intensive leadership program, including a Congressional internship with an LGBT-friendly member of Congress.

The program includes a generous stipend, housing in D.C., placement in a congressional internship and travel to/from Washington, D.C., as well as travel and registration to the International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference in Long Beach, California, in December 2012.

Applications for Fall 2012 are due Monday, April 30 – find out more and apply now at www.victoryinstitute.org/vci.

The Victory Congressional Internship is open to current undergraduate students of all genders, orientations, abilities, races, and political affiliations, including people with majors other than political science.

 

Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute

Victory Congressional Internship

http://www.victoryinstitute.org/vci

vci@victoryinstitute.org  

 Connect with Victory

 

 

15. Request for Proposed Workshops, Applications Due: July 1st

4th Annual Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit
Request for Proposed Workshops
Deadline for Submissions: July 1, 2012

Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit
The Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit invites interested parties in higher education to discuss what works and what does not work in regards to codifying inclusion of "gender identity and expression" into institutional policy. The summit serves to find means to this end through discussion of divergent and respective strategies in regard to the inevitable barriers that always arise.

Submitting A Workshop Proposal
Thank you for your interest in submitting a workshop proposal for the Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit. All approved presenters will have their registration fee waived.

Please read this document thoroughly before submitting your proposal.
Below are general guidelines for submitting a workshop proposal. Please be sure your proposal addresses each of the following components: (a) participant-centered and practice-oriented training, (b) progressive-learning approach, (c) session format, and (d) topic area.

Our Priorities: Participation and Practice
Each proposal will be reviewed to select sessions that best engage conference participants in learning and skills building. Workshop proposals should incorporate the three core principles described below.

1. Participant-Centered: trainings that engage trainees in every step of the process, utilizing experiential and participatory learning techniques wherever possible (as opposed to dry lectures or non-participatory panel presentations); and
2. “Real-World” Practice: after learning a skill, participants will be given an opportunity to practice the skill. Real world practice makes it much more likely that participants will utilize the skill when they get back home.
3. Implementation: training should address how to use the information to effect policy change on the ground.

60 Minute Concurrent Sessions – Each proposal should be a prepared presentation or training with stated and specific learning objectives. These are teaching/learning sessions in which attendees gain useful information, advice, and technical assistance about a specific topic.

Topic Areas
The TTNS would like to cover the topics listed below, but if you have additional ideas for a concurrent session, please feel free to submit a proposal.

Residence Halls – Issues/Concerns/Solutions in housing
Restrooms and Locker-rooms - “Family friendly” and/or gender neutral approaches
Health Services - Barriers/Obstacles towards healthcare equity
Inclusive Language in all University’s Written Policies
Transition on the Job
Current Transgender Legal Issues and Rulings
Best Practices for Support Transgender Faculty, Staff, and Students
Best Practices to educate the Broad Academic Community About Transgender Issues
Negotiating Strategies
How to Handle Opposition Groups on Campuses

Presenter Responsibilities
If you submit a proposal, you are the “session contact.” Session contacts serve as the communication link between the summit organizing staff and the other presenters in your session. Session contacts must advise conference staff of any changes in the presenter line-up.

The TTNS expects that all scheduled sessions will be presented as described in your proposal and listed in the program book. Future proposals will be judged in part on whether a scheduled session is presented as described.
Each meeting room will be equipped with a white board and markers and LCD projector and screen. It is preferred that presenters bring their own laptop, but one will be provided if this is not possible. Presenters are encouraged to provide attendees with relevant supporting materials, such as fact sheets, articles, and guides. Presenters should provide the TTNS staff with copies of handouts to be copied onto a USB Drive. These USB Drives will be given to all attendees for purposes of providing them with resource and supporting information. Presenters are responsible for any copying costs incurred.

Poster Session
There is also an opportunity for interested parties to display information in a poster session. The topics can be anything related to LGBT issues. Simply submit the attached Poster Session Proposal Form by the deadline.

Proposal Review
All proposals will be reviewed by a team of TTNS staff and outside experts in the topic area being proposed. Considerations for selection include relevance of the proposed session to the values and principles stated in this document, especially the priorities of participation and practice; depth of content; presenter qualifications/experience with the topic; overall strength of the submission; and proposals that reflect the TTNS commitment to race/gender/class/age/disability/gender identity or expression/sexual identity representation. The TTNS will not review proposals for sessions that primarily promote or sell commercial products or to promote or sell the work product of an individual presenter. The TTNS will prioritize proposed sessions that include and reflect the perspectives, needs and priorities of our multi-racial, multi-gender, multi-abled, and multi-aged communities and movement. The TTNS reserves the right to decline to review proposals received after the posted deadline date. To have your presentation considered for inclusion in the conference, please complete the attached form and email it to txtgsummit@gmail.com.

The proposal should be submitted with: a 150-200 word abstract which includes the learning objectives of the session, not for publication a session outline that delineates how time will be used in the session and how audience participation and “real world” skills practice are to be included, not for publication a 50-60 word description and any pre-requisites for attendees, suitable for publication in the conference program book complete contact information for all presenters, not for publication You will be notified of the status of your proposal by July 10, 2012.

Should your proposal be accepted for a workshop presentation or a poster presentation, please send a copy of your curriculum vitea or resume’, not for publication, via email to txtgsummit@gmail.com.

Thank you for your interest in the 4th Annual Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit.
Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit (TTNS)

Proposal Form

Contact Person:
Email:
Phone:

Presenter(s) "Organization,” Job Title:

Proposed Session Title:

Presenters’ qualification regarding the above topic:

Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit (TTNS)
Proposal Form

Learning Objectives (not for publication):

Abstract (100 to 150 words, not for publication):

Session Outline (how time will be used in the session and how audience participation and “real world” skills practice are to be included, not for publication):

Description suitable for publication in the summit program (50 to 60 words):

Texas Transgender Nondiscrimination Summit (TTNS)
Poster Session Proposal Form

Contact Person:
Email:
Phone:

Presenter(s)"Organization,” Job Title:

Proposed Session Title:

Presenters’ qualification regarding the above topic:

Learning Objectives (not for publication):

Description suitable for publication in the summit program (50 to 60 words):

Each poster display will be provided a 6ft. table and 2 chairs. Please list any other setup needs you have:

 

16. Register today! Camp Pride for LGBT student leaders with special guest Zach Wahls, July 17th - 22nd

Be a happy camper...
at the 2012 Camp Pride Summer Leadership Program for LGBT and ally college students and young adults, July 17-22, at Vanderbilt University

Registration Now Open! Scholarship Opportunities Available! Click here to learn more about registering and how to apply for scholarships!

Registration is now open for what is shaping up to the biggest, brightest and grandest Camp Pride ever! Held this year at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., July 17-22, 2012, Camp Pride is a one-of-kind leadership experience that brings together over 60 LGBT and allied young people from across the country for five days of student leadership development, campus organizing techniques, conflict management, social justice advocacy, diversity education and more.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Camp Pride to host and honor national marriage equality advocate and young adult leader Zach Wahls of YouTube fame with National Voice & Action Award

Don't miss out on scholarship opportunities and early-bird registration! Spread the word! Early-bird registration runs through May 1, 2012 ($815 before May 1; $945 afterward)! And, the first-priority deadline for scholarship applications is April 16, 2012. Don't wait! Register or apply for scholarships today, and spread the word! Forward this email on to your friends and peers at your school or alma mater or those involved with your campus' LGBTQA student organization. Or, take a moment to talk to your peers on campus about your past Camp Pride experiences and encourage them to register for Camp today at www.campuspride.org/camppride/!

For more information on Camp Pride visit www.CampusPride.org/CampPride/.

 

17. THINK TANK recruiting tutors for Fall 2012

The THINK TANK is Now Hiring for Fall 2012! Be a Tutor!

There are positions available for tutoring: Writing, Spanish, Math 100, College Algebra, Calculus, Physics, and Chemistry.
To apply, please provide the following materials when you submit your application form:

• Letter of recommendation from an instructor in the discipline you apply to tutor in
• Brief essay detailing why you are interested in tutoring
• Unofficial transcript (including transfer transcripts) or SAPR
• Application form available at http://thinktank.arizona.edu/information/jobs under “Content Area Tutors.”

To request more information please contact Mel Williams, Tutor Coordinator at the Think Tank at Meliss00@email.arizona.edu.

 

 18. Congressional Internship, Applications Due:  November 1st

Internship with Congressman Grijalva

The Tucson district office of U.S. Congressman Raúl M. Grijlava has internship positions for the
upcoming Summer and Fall Semesters 2012.

Congressman Grijalva represents the 7th Congressional District of Arizona. He is currently in his fifth term. He serves on numerous committees and caucuses, including the Education and Labor Committee, the Natural Resources Committee (Chairman of the National Parks, Forest and Public Lands Subcommittee), Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus, and many more.

The internship is open to all majors, and interns must be enrolled in an academic program if they wish to receive academic credit. It offers a complete office experience and you get the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks that include, but are not limited to assistance with answering phones, helping constituents, casework, researching legislation and community issues, drafting letters, community outreach, and other projects. Interns typically commit to 16 – 20 hours per week, but schedules may be accommodated on an individual basis.

Our goal is to provide you with a direct perspective on how congressional district offices carry out a congressional agenda. Through this internship, you will gain experience and knowledge that can set you apart in a competitive market.

Application deadlines are Mar 16 for the Summer internship, and Nov 1 for the Fall internship.

If you are interested in applying for this internship, please contact Abby Wine, Office Manager/Internship Coordinator via e-mail at Abby.Wine@mail.house.gov or at telephone number (520) 622-6788.

To access the internship application please go to the following web address: https://docs.google.com/open?id=1svT6W4nSJx0GC2FMVAJD2Lz4-mh1PowOXfDTNWiyP_tBPkKcdE7KdC0UA2am.

 

 

19. Reaching Out to Students Through The AASA Dinner Dialogues

We’re Recruiting Student Feedback

In order for African American Student Affairs (AASA) to continue being a resource to students on campus, we want to know more about the student experience – the good, the bad, and what could be better.

Interested graduate and undergraduate students are invited to dinner and dialogue in April to talk about the African / African-American student experience on campus! Make a difference by showing up, speaking-out, and shaping the future of AASA and African American student life!

Interested participants can click on or copy the following link: http://eepurl.com/kmC2v and click "subscribe" to register and get more information on dates and times.

 

 

Announcements

1. Consortium Press Release- Rutgers Verdict

 

For Immediate Release

March 22, 2012

Contact: justin adkins, Publications and Communications Chair, pubscomm@lgbtcampus.org

This week a jury in New Brunswick, N.J., found former Rutgers University student Dharun Ravi guilty of invasion of privacy and bias intimidation, among other charges, against roommate Tyler Clementi in the widely watched case.  Not only was the life of Tyler Clementi ended due, in part, to the bullying and intimidation he encountered but the lives of the bullies and others on campus have been changed forever.  

We must protect and embrace all students letting them know that they can live full, productive lives and openly embrace and express their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression regardless of how they self-identify.

Bullying changes the lives of everyone.  The verdict this week highlights the importance of continued institutional support for education about and advocacy for LGBTQ, Two Spirit, and Same Gender Loving communities. As Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals, we play a key role in helping to educate, raise awareness and advocate for LGBT students, staff and faculty by working to create inclusive campus communities.

Shared Vision and Mission Statement

To critically transform higher education environments so that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, administrators, staff, and alumni have equity in every respect.

Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals
750 Ostrom Ave, Syracuse, NY 13244
www.lgbtcampus.org

 

 

2. Leadership Courses for Fall 2012

HED 201: Foundations of Leadership (3 credits)
This course will cover a broad range of areas associated with effective leadership. These include the following: Historical and theoretical approaches to leadership; understanding and mapping communities for values and assets; shared visioning and holistic development of solutions; ethical frameworks; sustainability in the change process; and barriers and complexities in creating change.This course is open to any interested student; course also serves as required first course to apply for the Minor in Leadership Studies & Practice.
Section 1              T/Th, 2:00-3:15pm

EDL 270: Social Justice Leadership (2 credits)                                          
This course offers students an opportunity to understand multiculturalism and globalism from a leadership perspective. Students will be exposed to leadership models and theories specific to a variety of cultures and subcultures as well as learn skills to be an inclusive leader in a global society. Societal issues (gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, religion, class) will be discussed. The course will equip students with skills to bring about positive societal change in the community by increasing personal awareness expanding knowledge, and encouraging action. This course is open to any interested student.
Section 1              W, 2:00-3:50pm                                                    

EDL 280: Leadership Strategies (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to enhance interpersonal leadership competence with a focus on strategies to lead individuals and teams effectively. Class will be devoted to conducting self and situational assessments, receiving feedback, and heightening personal awareness as well as participating in structured role-plays, simulations, and learning activities to practice and build interpersonal skills. This course is open to students in the Minor in Leadership Studies & Practice. Once all minor students are registered, remaining seats will be open to any student.
Section 1              T/Th, 9:30-10:45am        

 

EDL 297a: Challenge Course Facilitation (2 credits)
To provide the background and skills necessary to safely and effectively facilitate challenge course experiences, including initiatives, low ropes elements, and high ropes courses. This is an experiential leadership skills development class through the practical application of challenge course facilitation training and techniques. This course is open to any interested student.
Section 1              W, 3:00-4:50pm               

 

EDL 322: Organizational Leadership (3 credits)

In this course, students will be exposed to the four frames of organizations, structural, human resource, political, and symbolic, as ways to interpret organizations and address organizational issues. Students will be challenged to use these frames to creatively address organizational issues such as capacity building, ethical dilemmas, toxic leadership, enhancing diversity, and dealing with change.

This course is not open for general enrollment. To enroll, students must have completed HED 201 and either completed EDL 280 or be concurrently enrolled in Fall 2011 in EDL 280 to be eligible to take this course. This course is open to students in the Minor in Leadership Studies & Practice. Once all minor students are registered, remaining seats will be open to any student.

Section 1              T/Th, 2:00-3:15pm

 

EDL 371: Leadership for Social Change (3 credits)

Topics in Leadership offers a seminar style learning environment focusing on contemporary issues in local, national, or global leadership education. This seminar section, Leadership for Social Change, is designed to demonstrate that leadership is about coming together to create positive social change.  This course is designed to expose students to contemporary leadership theories and help them apply these theories to social change initiatives and social movements. Students will learn about themselves, others, and the community in order to effectively apply social change strategies. This course is open to students in the Minor in Leadership Studies & Practice. Once all minor students are registered, remaining seats will be open to any student.

Section 1              M/W, 2:00-3:15pm

 

3. What events do you want to see on campus?

We want to know what events YOU would like to see on campus(concerts, volunteer opportunities, fashion shows, etc.)!
Please fill out the survey below for the Wildcat Events Board so we can bring those events to you!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B239JJ6
Thank you!

 4. On Campus SOGI-Q Youth Survey Opportunity, April 4th, 3:00 pm

• Are you LGBTQ or Questioning?
• Are you between the ages of 15 to 21?
• Then you qualify to fill-out a SURVEY!
• Taking the SOGI-Q youth survey will help your community

AND you will get COMPENSATION right after taking it!

Through a collaboration between the UA’s Frances McClelland Institute and the Eon Youth Lounge/Wingspan, we seek to assess how growing up LGBTQ can positively and negatively impact the health of youth and young adults ages 15-21. The hope is to establish more support, in the long-term, for mental health and suicide prevention resources.
The survey takes 40 to 60 minutes of your time to complete!

If you are interested… please come by!

• SURVEY SESSION!
• When: This Wednesday April 4th
• Time: 3p.m. to 4:30p.m.
• Location: UA Student Union in eating area in front of Panda Express!