The Office of LBGT Student Services is looking for your feedback! We’re looking to use quotes from students, faculty, staff, and community members for our new brochure and to spice up our social media. Thank you so much for your time and participation; we really appreciate it!(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tJBstfNcyHaY_m3bBiELG9sU9VEz4Gc1yibfyK1Q9d4/viewform)
Interested in program development, education, and outreach? Want to work with diversity, particularly with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population? Have you always wanted to get involved with our office? Are you going to be In Kalamazoo and looking for something to do this summer? I would HIGHLY encourage you apply for the summer internship with our office. The deadline for applying as been extended till May 5th (THIS SUNDAY).
I was a intern last summer and that is how we have a Tumblr now. I thought I have plateaued in my leadership development and working as an intern really pushed me to become more. I stand and support this program and the work that you will accomplish.
Sincerely,
Jacob
2012 Summer Intern
2012-13 LBGT Student Services Office Assistant
Summer Internship – Professional Development Opportunity, Unpaid
General Summary
Interns will gain professional development experience while working in a social justice setting at Western Michigan University. The internship program will focus on outcomes-based program planning, organizational partnership development and community outreach.
Major Duties:
Qualifications:
Document Submission:
Please submit a cover letter and resume by Sunday, May 5 by 12 p.m. via email to jennifer.hsu@wmich.edu or via mail to:
Jennifer Hsu, Coordinator
Office of LBGT Student Services
1903 W. Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Lavender Graduation is a celebration that recognizes LBGTA students’ contributions to the university and acknowledges their achievements throughout their college experience. Students are recognized for their leadership, success, and achievement. This is also an opportunity to recognize faculty, staff, and/or WMU groups who have made a significant contribution to the LBGTA community at WMU.
Graduating students will need to register to participate. They will receive a certificate at the ceremony.
In addition to awarding certificates to the graduating students, up to five awards may be presented. The awarding categories include: Stonewall Award for Distinguished Service and Leadership; Emerging Leader Award; Outstanding Ally Award; Lambda Leadership Award; and, Bronco Pride Campus Advocacy Award. Awards may recognize students, faculty, staff, administrators, or groups. Anyone is welcome to nominate people or groups who fit the criteria for the award. A selection committee composed of students, staff and administrators will decide award winners.
This celebration is open to anyone in the campus community or wider community. Friends and family members of the graduates or awardees are encouraged to attend.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. Fetzer Center Banquet Hall
You are probably wondering how these two pictures go together.
The top picture is of me (circa Sept 2012), Jacob, an office assistant with LBGT Student Services.
The bottom picture is a pie of some sort.
They relate because I am participating in OUTSpoken’s Partners in Equality (PIE) event from 11:00AM to 12:30PM TOMORROW (Tuesday 4/16) at the Flagpoles. For $2 you can plant a pie right into my lovely mug and I promise I won’t even be mad about it.
THIS IS A ONCE AND A LIFETIME EVENT! I can assure all of you that there is only a 1% chance of you ever getting to do this to me again without me being very very very upset.
SO. YOU. $2. PIE ME IN THE FACE FOR A GOOD CAUSE (Supporting OUTSpoken, WMU’s LGBT student organization)
Day of Silence – Week of Action Events THIS WEEK
Monday 4/15 6:30PM – 8:30PM in Bernhard Center Room 208
Who is Representing Us?
Are we all obsessed with musicals? Fashion? Gym Teachers? Cats? Do we all cheat? Are we all hypersexual? Do we only wear flannel? Are we only butch or femme?
Come join us on Monday, April 15th at 6:30 pm in room 208 of the Bernhard Center for an in-depth look into the representation of LBGT people in the media through history. We will review media portrayals of LBGT individuals and how they impact us all. After, we will open discussion to reflect on how stereotypes negatively or positively impact the community and how they develop over time.
This is the first of a great line-up of events during the Day of Silence, Week of Action. This event is organized by the First Year Pride Alliance, a program of the Office of LBGT Student Services.
Light snacks will be provided.
Tuesday 4/16 4:00PM – 6:00PM in the Resource Room (1321 Trimpe)
Books and Beans: Perks of Being a Wallflower, film viewing
Come enjoy the last meeting of the Books and Beans book club with a viewing of the film “Perks of Being a Wallflower” which will include a light discussion afterwards.
You do not have to have read the book to participate.
Tuesday 4/16 7:00PM – 9:00PM in the Multicultural Center (Trimpe Building)
Stone-cold and Silent: LBGT Youth Homelessness
Co-Sponsored by the WMU Seita Scholars Program and the Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian Resource Center
What are our communities doing to address LBGT youth homelessness? Join us as we discuss national trends, educate ourselves about the impact of youth homelessness and find ways to support LBGT youth.
Thursday 4/18 4:00PM – 5:00PM in Room 1022 of the Lee Honors College
Continuums: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Leadership Program – Honors Thesis Defense
You are all invited to my honors thesis defense where I will be talking about a program I’ve partnered with the Office of LBGT Student Services to begin offering this August 2013 and then answering questions from my thesis committee. Below is additional details about the program itself.
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The Continuums: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Leadership Program is new for the 2013-2014 school-year through the Office of LBGT Student Services. Continuums is a 9-month program designed to foster leadership development, social justice engagement and education regarding the continuum of sexual orientation and gender identity. Students will work together to complete the certificate with opportunities for individual development. Continuums is open to WMU sophomore, junior, and senior students.
Students interested should submit their resume and a statement of purpose addressing their interest in social justice to the Office of LBGT Student Services located in 1321 Trimpe Building or via email to lbgt-coordinator@wmich.edu by Friday, May 31st.
Program will begin August 16-17, 2013 which will include Program Orientation, Leadership and Involvement Conference at the Radission, Safe on Campus training, and first planning meeting. We recognize that not all students stay in Kalamazoo over the summer, accommodations for overnight stay will be available through the conference to stay at the Radisson.
For more information, please contact lbgt-coordinator@wmich.edu
Friday, April 19th – Day of Silence
*Cards will be available in the Resource Room on Thursday 4/18 and Friday 4/19 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM explaining Day of Silence to others. Feel free to pick them up if you plan on participating in Day of Silence
The following are events happening during Day of Silence:
Silent Lunch (11:00AM – 1:00PM) in the Resource Room (1321 Trimpe)
Join us for a free silent lunch as you observe the Day of Silence, a national youth-run effort using silence to protest the silencing of LBGT people due to harassment, bias and abuse in schools.
Take a break from your day to be among your supporters while you enjoy lunch in the resource room.
Breaking the Silence (5:00 PM – 7:00PM) in the Bernhard Center Room 157-159
Breaking the Silence is the culminating community event following the Day of Silence, a national, peaceful protest in which participants intentionally refuse to speak during the day to echo the silence and isolation many LGBTQ people face every day due to discrimination.
The community is invited to join us to make noise, be heard and break the silence. There will be live music, free food and information tables. Guest speakers will engage participants on how we can use our voices and take action to make our communities a better place for LGBTQ people.
All are welcome!
Summer Internship – Professional Development Opportunity, Unpaid
General Summary
Interns will gain professional development experience while working in a social justice setting at Western Michigan University. The internship program will focus on outcomes-based program planning, organizational partnership development and community outreach.
Major Duties:
Qualifications:
Document Submission:
Please submit a cover letter and resume by Friday, April 26 by 12 p.m. via email to jennifer.hsu@wmich.edu or via mail to:
Jennifer Hsu, Coordinator
Office of LBGT Student Services
1903 W. Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Events! Check out our Facebook for event links http://www.facebook.com/wmulbgt
Tuesday 4/09 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Books and Beans: Perks of Being a Wallflower part 4 (183-206) and epilogue
Resource Room (1321 Trimpe)
Books and Beans is a LBGT and ally coffee and book discussion program at Western Michigan University. The book club will provide a framework for participants to discuss and develop a greater understanding of LBGT experience in an inclusive and supportive setting. And, as coffee has been a means around the world to bring people together we hope to bring a sense of community to the program with conversation over coffee. Our coffee is sponsored by Uncommon Grounds in Saugatuck!
Novel: Perks of Being a Wallflower by: Stephen Chbosky
•Each participant will need to obtain a copy of Perks of Being a Wallflower
◦Copies are available at Waldo and the Kalamazoo Public Library
◦If you are unable to get the novel here is a link of the complete novel (http://readfreeonline.net/OnlineBooks/The_Perks_of_Being_A_Wallflower.html)
*YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE HAD READ THE BOOK TO PARTICIPATE!
Wednesday 4/10 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Western Reel Pride Wednesday: Milk
Resource Room (1321 Trimpe)
We will be having an open discussion following the film. Snacks will be provided.
This is the last Western Reel Pride of the Spring 2013 semester!!
The Continuums: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Leadership Program is new for the 2013-2014 school-year through the Office of LBGT Student Services. Continuums is a 9-month program designed to foster leadership development, social justice engagement and education regarding the continuum of sexual orientation and gender identity. Students will work together to complete the certificate with opportunities for individual development. Continuums is open to WMU sophomore, junior, and senior students.
Students interested should submit their resume and a statement of purpose addressing their interest in social justice to the Office of LBGT Student Services located in 1321 Trimpe Building by Friday, April 19th.
Program will begin August 16-17, 2013 which will include Program Orientation, Leadership and Involvement Conference at the Radission, Safe on Campus training, and first planning meeting. We recognize that not all students stay in Kalamazoo over the summer, accommodations for overnight stay will be available through the conference to stay at the Radisson.
For more information, please contact lbgt-coordinator@wmich.edu
http://www.wmich.edu/diversityandinclusion/lbgt/LavGradAwards.html
Nominations are due FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH at 5:00 PM
The Lavender Graduation Awards Selection Committee will select ONE winner for each category in the individual area, and one winner for each category in the unit/organization/team area. A total of five awards may be presented at the Lavender Graduation in April.
The mission of the office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender (LBGT) Student Services is to promote a campus climate that affirms and supports the academic and personal development of students who identify as lesbian, bisexual, gay, queer, questioning, same-gender-loving, transgender, transsexual,intersex, cross-dressers, their partners, allies, and others who face discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.
LBGT Student Services offers education about gender identity and sexual orientation to the WMU community and collaborates with registered student organizations and members of WMU and local community agencies to provide students with access to healthy resources, activities, and support services.
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