GenEq Newsletter – May 15, 2012
GenEq Newsletter – May 15, 2012
Dear GenEq Community,
With the end of Queer Awareness Days and a fantastic Lavender Graduation, GenEq’s programs and events are done for the year! Thanks to everyone who came to events, participated in discussion groups, collaborated on projects, worked as interns and who connected in the many other ways the campus community interfaces with GenEq.
We’re switching into summer mode, which involves planning for the Fall semester and working on other projects. GenEq will be open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and staff works throughout the summer, so come by our Community Space! Also, if you’re working on projects over the summer, like putting together a retreat for your organization’s officers, and would like support, cici and I are available as advisors!
This will be our last newsletter for March and we will be sending out newsletters the first Tuesday of each summer month. Our weekly newsletter will resume Tuesday, August 21st, 2012.
Hope everyone has some good time to relax, reflect and rejuvenate this summer!
Sincerely,
Marisa Boyce
Program Coordinator
mboyce@berkeley.edu
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GenEq
1. "Queer Talk at Cal" Video Release: Voices from UC Berkeley LGBTQ Communities
On-Campus
2. Multicultural Education Program Staff Workshop Open Enrollment
4. SEAGRAD Looking For Volunteers and MC’s
Off-Campus
5. Opportunity for LGBT People of Color - The Pipeline Project
6. The Effects of Social Support and Sexuality on Suicidality Among Young Adults
7. LGBTQA Anthology Call for Submissions
9. Invitations for Submissions - Domestic Violence Art and Poetry Show
10. Seneca International
11. MSMGF Internship
13. Vagina Monologues @ Castro Theater
14. Sexual Minority Career Decision Making
15. Sexual and Gender Minorities: Acquisition of Academic Success
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1. "Queer Talk at Cal" Video Release: Voices from UC Berkeley LGBTQ Communities
CHECK OUT THE NEW "QUEER TALK AT CAL" VIDEO!! Featuring UC Berkeley
voices from LGBTQ communities!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sipem_DyENM
For more information, email Katie at katiepettibone@berkeley.edu.
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2. Multicultural Education Program Staff Workshop Open Enrollment
The Multicultural Education Program is pleased to offer workshops for UCB Staff this Spring!
Open Enrollment for Staff workshops are now available! To sign up, go to http://mep.berkeley.edu/workshops/enroll
For Staff: First Take / Second Look: Exploring Unconscious Bias
A description for this workshop and downloadable flyer can be found at http://mep.berkeley.edu/workshops/staff
This workshop is offered the following days:
- Wednesday, June 13, 2012: 9:00-11:00am, Location To Be Determined
Spaces are limited...Enroll today! http://mep.berkeley.edu/workshops/enroll
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STRONG!
A new film by Julie Wyman
FREE SCREENING IN BERKELEY - Wednesday, May 9th, 7:00 pm
Rialto Cinemas Elmwood - 2966 College Ave at Ashby
SCREENING INFO
Cheryl Haworth defies categories. A visual artist with a personality that has earned the nickname ³Fun,² she is also America¹s top Olympic weightlifter, ranked well above all men and women on Team USA. But at a weight of 300 pounds, she doesn¹t easily fit into standard chairs, clothing sizes, or preconceptions. The film explores the contradiction of a body that is at once celebrated within the confines of her sport and shunned by mainstream culture. Through Haworth¹s journey, we learn not only about the sport of lifting weight, but also the state of being weighty: the material, psychological, and social consequences and possibilities of a having a body that doesn¹t fit.
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/STRONGtheDoc
TWITTER: twitter.com/STRONGtheDoc
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4. SEAGRAD Looking For Volunteers and MC’s
Hello community!!!
We are the Southeast Asian Graduation committee. Every Spring, we hold a commencement for graduating seniors who identify with the Southeast Asian community. The event is free for graduates and their invited friends and family and gives them the opportunity to express any feelings about their undergraduate years or feelings of gratitude. After the commencement is a dinner for the graduates and attendees.
We are asking if any members would be interested in volunteering or MC'ing for our commencement on Saturday, May 19th.
The details of SEA Grad is Saturday May 19th, Commencement 3-5pm and Dinner 5-7pm.
Volunteers would be involved with ushering, busing, set-up/clean-up and time commitments are noon to 8pm on the day of commencement. There is also a mandatory 1-hour training (TBD, likely between May 14-18).
MC's need to be able to meet up twice before the day of commencement to work on and practice the script. On the day of commencement, they must be able to be there from noon to 7pm of the event.
If anyone is interested, please shoot an email to seagradoutreach@gmail.com. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Pauline Luong and Diane Tran,
SEA Grad Performance Committee
ucbseagrad.wordpress.com
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5. Opportunity for LGBT People of Color - The Pipeline Project
2012-2013 Internship Opportunity to work in the LGBT Movement!
Opportunity for LGBT People of Color
Stipend offered - $2400 per semester will be offered to each student accepted into the program.
Fall Internship Application Deadline: May 31, 2012 (early applications encouraged)
Fall 2012, Winter 2013 and dual internships available with continuing paid summer internship option to select students.
In order to strengthen the experience and skills of people of color working in the LGBT Movement and ensure greater participation and inclusion in Movement issues, The Pipeline Project has developed The Next Wave Internship Program.
We invite talented LGBT students of color currently enrolled at accredited colleges and universities to apply for this incredible opportunity to work closely with some of the nation’s top LGBT leaders at LGBT organizations around the country.
Both Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 internships are available with potential to extend placements into a 30/hrs per week paid summer internship with one of Pipeline’s programmatic partners. Select students will also be chosen to attend the 2013 Creating Change Conference in Atlanta, GA. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge within the LGBT movement!
Fall Internship Application Deadline is May 31, 2012. Early applications are encouraged.
For a complete application visit www.lgbtpipeline.org/news, or email a request for more information to nextwave@lgbtpipeline.org.
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6. The Effects of Social Support and Sexuality on Suicidality Among Young Adults
Title of Research Project:
The Effects of Social Support and Sexuality on Suicidality Among Young Adults
Contact(s) for Research:
Albert Crump, Masters in Social Work student/principal investigator, albert.crump@mavs.uta.edu, 214-497-4081
Description:
This is an anonymous, exploratory survey which aims to identify if there is a sexual orientation or identity which is at greater risk for depression or suicide.
How to access research:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/88HTCTM
University Affiliation and IRB Review:
University of Texas at Arlington, IRB Approval #2011-0708
IRB Letter of approval available for review upon request.
UT-Arlington IRB website: http://www.uta.edu/research/index.htm
Date of search process:
March 26, 2012 - June 4, 2012
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7. LGBTQA Anthology Call for Submissions
Dear Friends,
Well, we've finally started working on an LGBTQA anthology, and we are spreading the word! We value the variety of experiences and voices in the LGBTQA community, and we are sending you an invitation to submit written work to be included in the published book.
Here is a link to our website for more information: http://www.transactgroup.org/callforsubmissions.htm
Please send an email to information@transactgroup.org if you have any questions, and be sure to send this announcement to people whom you feel might be interested in contributing!
Cheers,
--
Cory Frederick
TransACT Group
www.transactgroup.org
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This blog is a tribute to to womyn of color around the world.
This blog is an acknowledgment of the continual marginalization us as womyn of color still feel throughout our daily lives, despite theories of post-racism and equality for all.
This blog is a declaration that our tribulations are not made up. They are not in our heads but lies within the problems of our society.
This blog is an attempt to uncover the silence of millions of womyn of color throughout the nation who want COMMUNITY yet go without it- for whatever reason that may be.
Here is our chance to build one.
Our blog has a vision to be a space of creative writing/artwork/expression for womyn of color around the country. It is in particular for womyn who may not be in the academic world now, or surrounded by folks that can put a name to the marginalization one feels but nevertheless want to express themselves.
You don’t have to be an artist, a writer, or a professional. You can just have something to say and submit it. We will review the posts every week and get back to you with our ideas on your piece and either post it or hold it for another week. No one's post will be rejected.
This is a project to give a name to the unnamed experience womyn of color nation wide. Occasionally we will have topics to post under- but don’t feel constrained by it- we simply want to hear from YOU.
With love,
Moderators am and Audre
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9. Invitations for Submissions - Domestic Violence Art and Poetry Show
“CREATING FREEDOM: THE ART & POETRY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS”
An Exhibition to be showcased at the California Museum
Sacramento, California
October 3 - December 10, 2012
Entry Deadline: June 15, 2012
Please send your entry forms and submissions of poetry and/or pictures of art work to: Patricia Sokolowski at patriciasmsh@gmail.com and Diana B. at everyfourthwoman@gmail.com
Or call
Every Fourth Woman at (916) 400-4809 with any questions.
We are excited to be able to display your art and poetry on this important topic. Sponsored by Every Fourth Woman
A Domestic Violence Survivors’ UnionDomestic Violence Art and Poetry Show
October 3, 2012
“Creating Freedom: The Art and Poetry of Domestic Violence Survivors”
Call for Entries: If you are a domestic violence survivor, now is your chance to educate the public about D/V 2.0: the post-abuse hardships that most must endure as part of the cost of choosing freedom over power and control. Survivors who are poets and/or artists in any medium (sculpture, paint, mixed-media, photography) are invited to submit work for a two-month exhibition to be held at the California Museum, 1020 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. The exhibition is scheduled for October 3 to December 10, 2012. The show will be juried; however, all submissions that comply with guidelines will be honored by inclusion in an exhibition book. Cash prizes will be awarded in each of ten (10) narrative categories (five prizes each for the categories expressed through poetry, and five prizes each for the categories expressed through fine arts), as well as one Best of Show Grand Prize. Prizes will be awarded during the Opening Night Gala, October 3, 2012.
Guidelines: All participants must be domestic violence survivors, of any gender, and California residents. Art work can be of any size; poetry will be limited to 25 lines. We are looking for submissions in the following categories that will illustrate these post-domestic violence topics, otherwise known as D/V 2.0:
1. Legal Nightmares (lack of adequate counsel, Court’s failure to understand and stem abusive tactics and/or mental illness of perpetrator, children caught in crosshairs)
2. Losses (money/job, friends/community/family, housing, losses due to D/V refugee status)
3. Health Fallouts (PTSD, depression, chronic health issues associated with abuse)
4. Abuse Never-Ending (stalking, continued abusive behavior, endless lawsuits, alienation/abuse of children)
5. Eventually: Hope, Freedom (things gained from leaving abuse)All entries must also be accompanied by a short narrative essay (no more than 10 lines),
explaining either something about the artist’s life, the artist’s work, or both, starting with the
prompt, “I want the public to know….”
Exhibition Judges: For mixed media art– Patricia Sokolowski, a Northern California artist, a D/V survivor and educator, who also owns and manages an art cooperative in Loomis, California; and Helen Plenert, a Sacramento artist for over thirty years and Program Manager at Women’s Wisdom Art in Sacramento, California. For poetry– Bob Stanley, the Sacramento Poet Laureate, 2009-2012, and a Professor of English at California State University, Sacramento, California; and Allegra Jostad Silberstein, the first Poet Laureate of Davis, California, whose poems have been published in numerous journals and anthologies.
Guest Judge: Rhyena Halpern, long-time California film maker and Executive Director of Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission.
Awards: Submission selections and awards will be based on submission’s adherence to above five categories, submission’s ability to clearly tell a story, and artistic merit. Each of the ten recipients of the Award of Outstanding Merit will receive $50.00; the Best of Show Grand Prize recipient will be awarded $250.00.
Application: Digital images preferred, but photographs will be accepted. Jpeg’s should be up to 2 MB. Submissions are limited to three in the fine arts field and three in the poetry field. Each entry must be clearly labeled with entrant’s last name (can be left off for exhibit), phone and email address, title of work, and the number that corresponds to the entry form.
Deadline: Submission(s) must be postmarked by Friday, June 15, 2012.Entry Fee: A non-refundable $5.00 fee will be required for each submission. All participating survivors may attend the show for free.
What to Send: 1) Entry form, 2) if fine arts, images of work (either CD or photos); if poetry, typed copy of poetry, 3) $5.00 check payable to Every Fourth Woman.
Art Work Delivery and Pick-Up: Must be delivered by Monday, September 11, 2012. At the end of the show, if exhibit will not proceed to a new venue as a traveling exhibit, all work must be picked up by December 17, 2012; otherwise it will be considered abandoned.
Sales: If artist wishes, work can be sold at museum site, with museum handling all sales and retaining a 15% commission.
Questions? Please contact: Every Fourth Woman at (916) 400-4809; or write to Every Fourth
Woman, at 916 L Street, Sacramento, California, 95812.
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Seneca International is an organization dedicated to promoting the international civil, economic, and human rights of women. As a student-founded, student-run campus network, we are based at the University of Pennsylvania in partnership with the Philadelphia nonprofit Women’s Campaign International. We advocate for their programs in the field through awareness and fundraising campaigns, with the long-term goal of making equal rights a priority for the next generation of leadership.
Our driving purpose is to spark a new, powerful discussion on the rights of women worldwide. Seneca works to promote understanding of the unique barriers to women’s advancement, and to mobilize our peers on behalf of ending gender-based discrimination and violence everywhere.
We are currently accepting applications to establish chapters for our launch in the coming fall semester. We’re looking for passionate student leaders from across the U.S. to serve at the head of select founding chapters. Each chapter president will oversee advocacy projects on his or her campus and act as chapter representative in communications with the national board.
Starting a chapter with Seneca International provides a unique opportunity for leadership not only at your school, but on a national level. You and your team will have full creative independence to direct the focus of your initiatives. At the same time, you will have the support of a larger movement: a high-visibility platform on our website and social media networks, a broad network of fellow activists, and the institutional and administrative support of an established nonprofit. Finally, all chapter officeholders will be eligible to apply to our national Executive Board at the end of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Application
Please email your resume and the completed form below to director@seneca-international.org. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the email provided. Applications will be accepted until June 15th. Select candidates will be contacted for phone interviews by June 30th.
Position description: [Your College] Chapter President
Qualifications
- Strong academic standing: minimum 3.0 GPA, required
- At least two other confirmed members, required
- Leadership and organizational experience
- Interest in international issues, human rights, or women’s issues
Responsibilities
- Establish and register chapter as student group on campus
- Organize a core group of students to compose chapter leadership
- Lead Executive Board and General Body meetings
- Oversee all advocacy, fundraising, and/or research initiatives of the chapter
- Represent the chapter in monthly conference calls with the national Executive Board, as well as other informal communication
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11. MSMGF Internship
VOLUNTEER/INTERN DESCRIPTION
Title: Volunteer-Intern, the Global Forum on MSM and HIV
Reports to: Operations Associate of the Global Forum on MSM and HIV
Hours: 4 hours/week, 2 month commitment
ABOUT MSMGF
The mission of the Global Forum on MSM & HIV (MSMGF) is to advocate for equitable access to effective HIV prevention, care, treatment and support services tailored to the needs of gay men and other MSM, including MSM living with HIV, while promoting their health and human rights. The MSMGF is the only global HIV/AIDS advocacy network specifically devoted to the HIV-related needs of MSM, with a particular focus on those in low and middle income countries in the global south. It was established at the 2006 International AIDS Conference in response to a shared concern that current HIV strategies and responses are not adequately responsive to MSM. The MSMGF is governed by a collegially appointed, 20-member steering committee of internationally recognized advocates and HIV/AIDS professionals representing every major region of the world. Over the past six years, the MSMGF has established itself as an effective policy think tank and community-based knowledge hub.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Operations Associate, the Volunteer-Intern will assist in maintaining daily office operations and assisting in various projects in the downtown Oakland Office.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist in brainstorming activities
· Assist in selected staff projects (based on knowledge and skills; projects listed below)
· Assist with office management
· Assist in materials management
· Assist with Internet research
· Assist with updating website statistics
· OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
SELECTED PROJECTS
· Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures – knowledge of MS Word
· Assist with the development of internal databases – knowledge of MS Access
· Assist with intranet development – knowledge of Sharepoint 3.0
· Assist with researching key emerging issues, and develop one-page talking points on key issue areas (possible issues include: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis; the Global Commission on HIV & the Law; the U.N. Human Rights Council session on sexual orientation and human rights; budget negotiations for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s 126th assembly in Kampala, Uganda; emerging LGBT rights issues).
· Assist with researching and develop one-page bios/information briefs on key elected officials, VIPs, and selected pre-conference speakers
· Assist with developing and managing MS Excel database on contacts and information of invited speakers, key elected officials, and VIPs.
· Assist with the layout and design of Policy Documents –knowledge of Adobe InDesign required
· Assist with the development of the MSM Roadmap for AIDS 2012
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Volunteer-Interns be based in the MSMGF headquarters in downtown Oakland, California.
AVAILABLE SHIFTS
Minimum 2 hour shift per day, 2 shifts per week – Total: 4 hours per week for 2 months and shifts and hours can be negotiated
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Send an updated resume or CV with availability (dates and hours) to: Lily May Catanes at LCatanes@msmgf.org.
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GSA Network is hiring! Will you please help us spread the word?
Join Our Team: GSA Network has the following positions open:
- Development and Events Coordinator
- Development Manager
- Executive Assistant
- National Network Manager
- Policy Manager
About GSA Network: GSA Network is guided by our vision of full equality and social justice for all LGBTQ people. We have developed a model of grassroots organizing that trains youth activists to understand and challenge multiple systems of oppressions, in order to develop LGBTQ and allied leaders with a vision for broad social justice. Grounded in this model, GSA Network is building the GSA movement by providing resources, training, and grassroots organizing support to GSA clubs working to educate schools about LGBT issues and change public policy as well as to emerging GSA Networks in states around the U.S. As leader of the National Association of GSA Networks we bring together youth and adult leaders from state and regional GSA Networks to share best practices for GSA organizing. As a national leader in the LGBT, safe schools, and education justice movements, this is an exciting time for GSA Network as we expand our impact in California and nationally, and grow our team.
Learn More and Apply: For job descriptions and application instructions, visit https://www.gsanetwork.org/about-us/jobs-internships. You can learn more about our work at www.gsanetwork.org.
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13. Vagina Monologues @ Castro Theater
National Asian Pacific Women's Forum (NAPAWF) Bay Area proudly presents an Asian Pacific American women's production of the Vagina Monologues. Set in the historic Castro Theater of San Francisco, we'd like to invite you to an evening celebrating community visibility, the stories of women, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
This production is directed by Gabrielle Patacsil and features an all Asian Pacific American women-identified cast. Proceeds benefit the local Bay Area chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, the nation's only multi-issue women's organization for Asian Pacific American women and girls.
Group and Student Rates available for $15/ticket.
To purchase, please visit:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/233694
Questions can be directed to connie at connie(at)sfaws(dot)org.
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14. Sexual Minority Career Decision Making
Title of Research Project:
Sexual Minority Career Decision Making
Contact(s) for Research:
lnh.progressive@gmail.com (334)652-1168
Description:
This study seeks to explore the career decision making perceptions of sexual minority college students at an urban Historically Black University. This study more specifically delves into how sexual minorities feel their visible variables of race, gender expression, and degree of disclosure influence their career thought process. Theories that were used to explicate the theoretical relation to sexual minority career perceptions included: Krumboltz’s social learning theory of career decision making, gender role theory, racial socialization, Cass’ homosexual identity model, and impression management. This study was conducted qualitatively, using two focus groups from which data were thematically analyzed. The results of this study indicated that though participants initially claimed that they did not allow their sexual minority identity to dictate their career decision making, their overall responses indicated otherwise. Participant responses indicated that race, gender expression, and degree of disclosure were thought about in terms of career decision making to some degree.
How to access research:
email @ lnh.progressive@gmail.com
University Affiliation and IRB Review:
Norfolk State University http://www.nsu.edu/sponsoredprograms/
Date of search process:
2/2012
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15. Sexual and Gender Minorities: Acquisition of Academic Success
Title of Research Project:
Sexual and Gender Minorities: Acquisition of Academic Success
Contact(s) for Research:
Principle Investigator: Dr. Kathy J. McCleaf
Email: kmccleaf@mbc.edu
Phone: 540-887-7296
Description:
The study is seeking both sexual and gender minority persons to explore experiences and strategies acquired to achieve post secondary academic success. The online questionnaire is anonymous and brief.
How to access research:
Click on the following link to participate in the study:
https://marybaldwincollege.us2.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5bRkdQ6DiNkCumU
University Affiliation and IRB Review:
Mary Baldwin College
IRB Approval Date: 2-23-2012
IRB Tracking Number: 2012-0223
http://www.mbc.edu/research/irb.php
Date of search process:
May 3, 2012 thru December 3, 2012
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