Keweenaw Pride

Summer Pride

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:49:49 -0400

Do you have Pride?
Alumni of Keweenaw Pride? Thinking of going to MTU?
Current student?
Going to be in the Minneapolis area?
Well meet us at Minneapolis Pride!

www.tcpride.org

Summer Events

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:12:57 -0400

While exam week is in full flow, Keweenaw Pride will still be active during the summer.

If you're interested in hanging out with those of us still in the area, by either going to some weekly dinners, one of the Pride Weeks in the local cities, or our second MDOT cleanup at the end of Summer, contact one of our e-board, we'll be looking forward to seeing you!

MDOT Cleanup

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:12:57 -0400

Keweenaw Pride is including MDOT in its local charity works now. Our first day on the job was a bit snowy, but its a fun little way to help keep the Keweenaw Clean!

Magdalen Hsu Li - Rescheduled Date!

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:57:24 -0400

Our free performance of Magdalen Hsu Li, the lovely Singer/Speaker will be on Saturday the 26th in the MUB Commons! Tell your friends! Print out the little image and put it on your door!

Gay? Fine by me. - Group Photo

nospam@example.com (Keweenaw Pride) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:28:31 -0400

Diff&Q - 2008 - Keweenaw Pride's Queerzine

nospam@example.com (Keweenaw Pride - Editor) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:15:29 -0400

Thanks to Michael and Reychl for being the big push behind getting the 2008 edition of our Queerzine, Diff&Q - Different and Queer, out the door. It's available in the side bar under Publications and Info or from the link below. Also check out previous editions on the publications page.

Diff&Q 2008

Once again thanks to everybody who wrote and submitted articles, artwork and poetry for this years Queerzine and to the hardworking team that put it all together.

Spring Fling Picture for Gay? Fine by Me!

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:13:16 -0400

There will be a group picture in front of the MUB at 3:00 Friday the 18th during Spring Fling.

If you have received a 'gay? fine by me!' t-shirt in the last three years, we would greatly appreciate it if you can show up.

The more people there, the greater we can truly see how this activity is affecting the university.

Magdalen Hsu-Li Reschedule

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:07:22 -0400

Magdalen Hsu-Li will not be performing tomorrow (friday, April 11th) due to the imminent snow storm / freezing rain. This performance will be rescheduled for April 26th

however,

The Drag Show is

still on at 8:00pm!

Hope to see you all there!

Pride Week 2008

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:24:00 -0400

Sunday April 6th: 'For the Bible Tells Me So'

2:00pm <> Fisher 135

Does God really condemn loving homosexual relationships? Is the chasm separating Christianity from gays and lesbians too wide to cross? Is the Bible an excuse to hate? These questions and more are answered in this award-winning documentary, which brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture – and reveals that religious anti-gay bias is based almost solely upon a misinterpretation of the Bible. forthebibletellsmeso.org

Monday April 7th: Bowling with Keweenaw Pride

8:00pm <> MUB Bowling Alley

Come down to the MUB Bowling alley and hang out with the members of Keweenaw Pride. Be an Ally at the bowling Alley.

Tuesday April 8th: Guess the Straight Person

5:00pm <> McArdle Theatre

Test your GayDar!!
It's a game show styled exercise in which the audience is challenged to guess the correct sexual orientation of a panel of students, faculty & staff. The panel will provide information about themselves, as well as answer any questions the audience has. Join us for a night of questioning sexuality and questioning stereotypes.

Wednesday April 9th: The Ally Toolbox (Discussion/Workshop)

6:00pm Fisher 139

This discussion based workshop will provide an open forum for straight allies to build their toolbox of ways to deal with homophobia & continue to advocate for gay, lesbian, bisexual & Transgender rights.

Thursday April 10th: Short Films including 'Paragraph 175'

6:00pm <> Dow 642

Actor Rupert Everett provides the narration for this disquieting documentary that shines a light on the Third Reich's vicious persecution of male homosexuals during World War II. The title comes from an arcane, 1871 German statute making sodomy punishable by incarceration (with the ultimate goal to eradicate gays completely). Only a handful of survivors -- now frail and withered -- remain to recount their traumatic tales in this poignant film.

Friday April 11th: Magdalen Hsu-Li - Musician / Speaker

7:00 - 8:00pm <> MUB Ballroom

Magdalen hsu-li is an internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, painter, and cultural activist that is redefining the female musician and smashing the ceiling in the American music industry. www.magdalenhsuli.com

Friday April 11th: 8th Annual Drag Show

8:00 - Midnight <> MUB Ballroom

The Final Celebration for Pride Week is one of MTU's most well attended student group produced events of the year. Join Miss Joey Black our Mistress of Ceremonies and her 5 co-stars as they put on a show you won't forget and won't be able to stop talking about.

Gay? Fine By Me

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:49:55 -0400

The purpose of the Gay? Fine By Me T-Shirt Project is to give voice to the millions of
Americans who oppose homophobia and support equal rights, but whose
beliefs are too
often drowned out in the noise surrounding the issue.

__HANDOUT__

April 7th ~ 4:00pm - 6:00pm
in Residence Halls near Dining Halls

April 8th ~ 11:00pm - 4:00pm
in Fisher Hall

___GROUP PICTURE___

April 18th ~ 3:00pm
in Front of the MUB

ACLU - Freedom files

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:03:26 -0400

Monday, March 24 at 7:00 pm in Fisher 138

"Big Brother is Watching"

Freedom File: Surveillance - Freedom from Government Spying
Sponsored by: WMTU 91.9FM
Cost: free

Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 pm in Fisher 138
"Voting Issues For This Coming Election"
Freedom File: Protecting the Ballot - Freedom to Vote
Sponsored by: College Democrats of Michigan Tech
Cost: free

Wednesday, March 26 at 7:00 pm in Fisher
138
"Gay and Lesbian Rights"
Freedom File: Gay and Lesbian Rights
Sponsored by: Keweenaw Pride
Cost: free

Thursday, March 27 at 7:00 pm in Fisher 138
"Religious Freedoms"
Freedom File: Religious Freedom - Freedom of Religious Persecution
Sponsored by: Pastafarians of Michigan Tech
Cost: free

Congratulations 2008-09 E-Board!

nospam@example.com (Secretary) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:00:00 -0500

Keweenaw Pride is proud to present our new executive board for Fall 2008 and Spring 2009! Elections were held at tonight's meeting by the voting membership--determined by the Constitution. No absentee ballots were accepted as no prior arrangements were made.

President: Elsa Roberts

Vice President: Jeff Whitehouse

Treasurer: Lincoln Quick

Secretary: Mike Somers

Public Relations Officer: Michael Senkow

Vice Public Relations Officer: Dan Ehlke

MBLGTACC 2008

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:34:14 -0500

This year's MBLGTACC (Midwest Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, Ally, College Conference) was held at the University of Illinois - Urbana/Champaign. The conference's purpose is to encourage and promote diversity, activism and network development among LGBTQA students, staff and faculty throughout the regional Midwest. The conference, created by students for students, serves as an open forum for education and awareness of issues that affect the LGBTQA community.

One accomplishment of this year's conference was the creation of a collaborative Michigan Organization of GLBTQA campus groups; the Michigan Campus Alliance. This group will provide a platform for communication and collaboration for a unified force for equality & social change.

Read about what MTU students learned and experienced at this year's conference HERE.

Job Fair 2008 - GLBT Inclusivness survey

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:22:38 -0500

MTUs Job Fair is Tuesday February 19th from 9:00am - 4:00pm.

As students are searching for internships, jobs, or co-ops, one important decision factor is how GLBT inclusive their company is. many companies have submitted their information on whether their non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation & gender identity, and information on whether they provide same-sex partner benefits.

This sign will be at company tables to display their level of GLBT inclusiveness.

Check out how companies rank on HRC's Corporate Equality Index.

Relay for Life

nospam@example.com (Public Relations) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:21:51 -0500

Keweenaw Pride is starting a Relay for Life Team!

Cancer affects millions of people across the globe and many people right here in our community. By joining our team or making a donation, you will be a part of Relay For Life® to celebrate survivors, remember the people we've lost to cancer, and fight back against this disease.

Each year, across the nation, one event
brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life^®. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives.

Won’t you join us this year and be a part of Relay?
It’s not just an opportunity to celebrate, remember, and fight back your involvement will help the American Cancer Society work toward a mission of eliminating cancer as major health issue and will support much-needed services in your community. Thanks in part to the donations from Relay For Life and other events, the Society is saving lives, helping those touched by cancer, and empowering people to fight this disease all over the world.