Sunday -- May 11, 2003

Candlelight Vigil - MU Steps Sunday, May 11, 2003 -- 8-9pm

This year's Vigil hopes to build a real community alliance by liberating us from some of the baggage of the past, while keeping us mindful and attentive to each other and the needs of the community in the future.

Monday -- May 12, 2003

Pride Week Kickoff BBQ - MU Quad Monday, May 12, 2003 -- Noon-1pm

This *FREE* event in the Memorial Union Quad is a kickoff for OSU's 2003 Queer Pride Week. Come join us from 12-1pm in the Quad for free food and drink and to come see what is in store for the rest of the week!

Intersexuality - MU 208 Monday, May 12, 2003 -- MU 208 @ 1-3pm

Intersexed individuals will talk about what it means to be intersex, share life experiences, and explore how to get involved in the struggle for intersex rights.

Queer Student Panel - MU Main Lounge Monday, May 12, 2003 -- 4-5pm

This panel is a chance to inform the OSU Campus about Queer identities and lives by offering a chance to ask questions to Queer individuals, and expand on knowledge about the queer community

In the Borderlands - Black Cultural Center Monday, May 12, 2003 -- 5:30-7pm

In the Borderlands is a candid and informal discussion of the group-specific issues facing people of color in the LGBT community with respect to coming to terms with one's sexuality, coming out, and living as an out LGBT person. Topics to be addressed include cultural pressures, discrimination, and racism within the LGBT community.

Rainbow Continuum - Women's Center Monday, May 12, 2003 -- 7-9pm

The Rainbow Continuum's weekly Monday night meeting will still happen during Pride Week, too! Stop on by to pick up information about Pride Week and to have some good social fun!

Tuesday -- May 13, 2003

Hidden History - MU 208 11:30-1:30pm

This event is a two-part program that begins with film on the life and activism of Bayard Rustin, the not-so-well-known gay African American civil rights activist. Following the film will be a discussion of the role of LGBT activists in non-LGBT related movements, and information regarding other little known LGBT activists will be available.

Proud Professionals - Women's Center Tuesday, May 13, 2003 -- 6:30-8pm

As a part of OSU's Queer Pride Week 2003, this panel will be comprised of individuals from various fields, each of whom will be asked to speak about how they selected (or happened into) their career path, challenges they faced as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgender individual in their field, ways they sought support or mentorship, and any tips they have for queer college students considering their field.

Wednesday -- May 14, 2003

Lube Olympics - MU Quad Wednesday, May 14, 2003 -- 11-1pm

The Lube Olympics, as part of OSU's 2003 Pride Week Celebration, are being put on as a celebration of the outdoors and to have some good messy fun. Two activities will go on simultaneously: a lubricated water slide, and lubricant body wrestling. All activities are free and open to the public, so bring some a swimsuit or old clothes and come join us in the Quad for some slippery midweek fun!

Homosexuality and the Bible - MU Main Lounge Wednesday, May 14, 2003 -- 2-4pm

Students, faculty, staff and community members will have an opportunity to discuss Biblical references to homosexuality and the implications for society.

Scout's Honor - MU Main Lounge Wednesday, May 14, 2003 -- 5-7pm

The movie 'Scout's Honor' traces the conflict between the anti-gay policies of the Boy Scouts of America and the broad-based movement by many of its members to overturn them. The film offers a powerful example of what can happen when straight and gay Americans come together with a common purpose. A discussion will follow the movie.

Campout! - MU Quad Wednesday, May 14, 2003 -- 9pm - Overnight

Bring your own smore-making stuff to enjoy a campfire with friends, and bring a tarp and a sleeping bag or blankets so you can spend the night with us in the Quad!

Thursday -- May 15, 2003

Bisexuality Workshop - MU 208 Thursday, May 15, 2003 -- Noon-1pm

A discussion and workshop on bisexuality and biphobia.

Sex Toys 101 - MU International Forum Thursday, May 15, 2003 -- 2-4pm

A safe and respectful demonstration of adult sex toys, fun and lively with base humor. Some of the oldest known marital aids to the latest and greatest sexual paraphernalia will be discussed.

Heroic Past, Proud Future: A Dessert Celebration MU Main Ballroom Thursday, May 15, 2003 -- 6-8pm

This is an event to honor the leaders in the Queer and Allied community for their work, As well as a formal occasion to come together in support of and to encourage members to strive for excellence.

Friday -- May 16, 2003

Trans 101 - Women's Center Friday, May 16, 2003 -- 10am-Noon

Trans 101 will provide a discussion and presentation on issues surrounding transsexuality and transgender individuals. Information on transphobia and how to combat it will also be provided.

Trans Ally - Women's Center Friday, May 16, 2003 -- 1-3pm

This event will assist participants in being better allies to transgender, transsexual and intersex people.

Drag Show - MU Ballroom Friday, May 16, 2003 -- 7:30-11pm

Come celebrate OSU's 2003 Queer Pride Week with the always-fabulous Annual Eddie Hickey Memorial Drag Show and Dance! Doors open at 7pm, and the show goes from 7:30-9:30pm. Make sure to stay for the dance afterwards. This event is free but arrive early to guarantee a good seat!