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Upcoming Highlights
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Kiss-in in front of Frist, Feb. 10
LOVE=LOVE campaign is February 10th (the day before Valentine's!)
Pride Week 2009 runs from April 13th to 19th.
Spring 2009
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Tuesday, March 3, 9 p.m.
Let’s Talk About Abstinence with Cellist Zachary Sweet
Whitman College Common Room
Cellist Zachary Sweet will be presenting his story of abstinence through music.
Trained at the Eastman School of Music, Zachary will be performing excerpts
from the Bach Suites for Unaccompanied Cello while discussing his journey
through sex, promiscuity, abstinence, love, and now marriage.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center, Pride Alliance, and Whitman College.
Thursday, March 5, Noon
Lunch with Fashion Designer Rami Kashou
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge
Join us for a lunch discussion with designer and former Project Runway
contestant Rami Kashou. Rami will discuss his early years living in Ramallah,
his immigration to the U.S. to pursue fashion design, and how his sexuality has
influenced his work. Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by the Center for Jewish Life, LGBT Center, and Pride Alliance
Thursday, March 5, 4:30 p.m.
Rami Kashou: From Ramallah to Project Runway and Beyond
Feinberg Café – Center for Jewish Life
Famed fashion designer and former Project Runway contestant Rami Kashou will
present an afternoon talk about his life. He will discuss being a Palestinian
in Israel, his immigration to the U.S., his successful career in fashion, and
negotiating his sexuality through it all.
Sponsored by the Center for Jewish Life, LGBT Center, and Pride Alliance.
Friday, April 17, 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, 2 p.m.
Queer Articulations
Rocky Theater
Queer Articulations, Princeton’s independent film and video festival, consists
of a wide variety of works, including experimental shorts, narrative features,
and documentaries. Our goal is to bring LGBT films to our campus community and
represent a myriad of voices through the cinematic experience.
Sponsored by the Pride Alliance and the LGBT Center and Rockefeller College.
Saturday, April 18, 8 p.m.
Performance by Stacyann Chin
Location TBA
Staceyann Chin, a favorite at NYC’s famous Nuyorican Poets Café, has won
numerous poetry slam contests and has been recognized for her performances
around the globe. She appeared on Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam on
HBO and was an original cast member in its Tony Award-winning production on
Broadway. She has also published a number of poetry books speaking about her
life as an openly gay, Chinese-Jamaican, NYC artist and activist.
Sponsored by the Davis International Center, Fields Center, LGBT Center,
Pride Alliance, and Women’s Center.
Saturday, April 18, 10 p.m.
College Night Mixer and Dance
Liberation Hall
Here’s your chance to meet LGBT students and allies from nearby colleges and
universities. Join us for an evening of dancing, food, and fabulousness!
Sponsored by the LGBT Center and Pride Alliance.
Sunday, April 19, 3 p.m.
Out on the Lawn
Frist South Lawn
This annual event marks the end of Pride week. Enjoy delicious ice cream, hang
out with friends, and be out on the lawn!
Sponsored by the Pride Alliance.
Friday, April 24, 3 - 6 p.m.
Queer Works in Progress
Frist 307
This is the Princeton community’s annual presentation of students’ LGBT
academic work, including JP’s, theses, and dissertations. This year’s event
will be hosted by Cotsen Postdoctoral fellows Amin Ghaziani and Ricardo Montez.
Sign up by e-mailing lgbt@princeton.edu. Reception to follow.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center, Pride Alliance, and the Program in the Study of
Women and Gender.
Fall 2008
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Tuesday, September 9, 10 p.m. - Midnight
Pride Alliance Ice Cream Social
LGBT Center
Come to this annual kick-off event to welcome new students. Find out
more about the Pride Alliance and enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes.
Sponsored by the Pride Alliance.
Friday, September 12, 4 - 6 p.m.
Welcome Back BBQ
Fields Center Courtyard (86 Olden Ave.)
Welcome our new students and new year! This is great chance to meet
people and enjoy our fabulous cookout. Vegetarian and vegan options
will be available. No RSVP required.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center, Pride Alliance, and Queer Graduate Caucus.
Sunday, October 12, 5 - 7 p.m.
Out on the Street
Prospect Street
In honor of LGBT Awareness Week, all eating clubs have been asked to fly
a rainbow flag in support of their LGBT members. To celebrate the rising
of the flags, join us for various snacks along the street on your way to
and from meals.
Sponsored by the Pride Alliance.
Monday, October 13, All Day
Honoring All Families
Frist North Plaza
In an effort to highlight the diversity of the LGBT community, a
slideshow will be on display with pictures of various
local families. Take a moment to watch a bit of the show and add your
comments to our family wall.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center and Pride Alliance.
Wednesday, October 15, Noon - 2 p.m.
Sexual Awareness Expo
100 Level of Frist Campus Center
This expo will highlight local organizations and companies that promote
sexual awareness, safer sex practices, and sexual health. Various
viewpoints and sexualities will be represented. There will also be free
condoms, dental dams, and other giveaways.
Sponsored by the Pride Alliance.
Friday, October 17, Noon
LGBT College Culture: A Student Panel
243 Frist Campus Center
Join us for a panel discussion with current Princeton students who will
discuss their interactions and involvement with the LGBT community
through their various social, academic, and cultural communities. A
question and answer portion will follow the presentation.
Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center, Pride Alliance, and Women's Center.
Saturday, October 18, 10 p.m.
Bring An Ally Dance
Forbes College
Are you fierce enough? Party the night away with our fabulous community
and allies! All are welcome for a free night of dancing, mocktails,
snacks, and the best looking crowd around.
Sponsored by Forbes College and Pride Alliance.
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
National Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
University Chapel
Please join us as we gather for a moving ceremony to remember and honor
all those who have been killed as a result of anti-transgender bigotry,
hatred, and violence.
Sponsored by Garden State Equality, Gender Rights Advocacy Association
of New Jersey (GRAANJ), LGBT Center, Office of Religious Life, and
Women's Center.
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