Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity

Education, Support, and Advocacy for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Questioning, Queer, and Allied community at USM.

Events

Ongoing Events

Tuesdays - Sarah has office hours in Gorham!*  Visit her between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (with frequent later hours and events on a regular basis) in the Student Involvement and Activities Center in the Husky Hut, Brooks Student Center Lower Level, Gorham Campus.
*during the regular academic year, when the bus between campuses is running

Wednesdays from 1:00-1:30 pm listen to Lesbian Radio on WMPG (90.9 or 104.1)

June 2008

June is Pride Month - The USM Center for Sexualities and Gender Diversity will again have a presence in the annual Southern Maine Pride Parade and Festival.

Saturday, June 14 - First Annual Portland Queer Youth Pride.  2:00 p.m. March begins at Tommy's Park.  5:00-7:00 p.m. Open Mic at North Star Music Cafe.  Evening Dance at the Woodbury Campus Center at USM.  For more information
http://www.myspace.com/portlandmaineyouthpride

Friday, June 20 - Portland Dyke March.  Featuring musicians, drag performers, roller derby girls, political rabble rousers, DJ dancing and more!  6:30 pre-show at Congress Square.  7:30 march kickoff.  8:30 after-party at North Star Music Cafe ($3 cover, all ages, 21+ to drink).   www.mainedykemarch.com

Saturday, June 21 - Southern Maine Pride Parade and Festival.  Portland, Maine
http://southernmainepride.org/

July 2008

August 2008

September 2008

Welcome Back!  Classes begin on Tuesday, September 2nd

Monday, September 9 - Welcome and Student Involvement Fair.  Gorham Campus.  As students move into the residence halls on the Gorham Campus, many offices and organizations will have information available at this on-campus information fair.  Details coming soon.

Thursday, September 4 - Husky Fest.  11:00am-3:00pm.  Lawn between Luther Bonney and Payson Smith Halls, Portland Campus.  Lots of campus organizations and offices will have tables, there will be food and music and games.  A great way to find out what is going on at USM this fall!

Thursday, September 18 - LGBT/Queer and Allied Resource Fair.  3:00-6:00 p.m.  Woodbury Campus Center, Portland Campus.  Join organizations and agencies from on and off-campus that offer resources, support and services to the LGBTQA community.  Look for information on jobs, internships, community service opportunities, support services, faith communities and more.  This is also a great time to meet new people and catch up with people you haven't seen in a while.  There will be a small fee for organizations to set up a table in the Campus Center (the fee will help defray the set-up and table rental costs).  Local LGBTQ vendors and artists are also encouraged to consider joining us.  More details will be available soon, but email Sarah for more info in the meantime.

October 2008

Monday, October 6 - Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine - Catalyst for Change Awards Gala.  Honoring Dale McCormick.  More information coming soon.

Thursday, October 9 - National Coming Out Day events
7:00 p.m. NCOD Social Event.  Gorham Campus
9:00 p.m. Gorham Events Board Roller Skating.  Off Campus

November 2008

Friday, November 21 - 9th Annual USM Royal Majesty Drag Competition and Show.  Holiday Inn by the Bay, Spring Street, Portland.  With guest entertainers, and drag king and queen competitors, the USM Royal Majesty Show is an event you don't want to miss.  As a fundraiser for the GLBTQ and Ally programs at USM, this is a way to support the work we do.  Join us for this spectacular night!  More details coming soon. 

Saturday, November 22 - Transgender Day of Remembrance Events.  (tentative date) Each year, USM partners with members of the community to hold event(s) that raise awareness about the violence faced by transgender individuals.  More information on the 2008 event will be available soon.

Upcoming Conferences

June 7 - New England Transgender Pride March and Rally in Northampton, MA

July 19-24 - Campus Pride: LGBTQA College Student Leadership Camp is being held again at Towson University in Maryland.

For further information or problems with this page, contact:
Program Coordinator, Sarah Parker-Holmes