May 9th, 2005 -- May 13, 2005

Booth in the Quad - MU Quad May 9, 2005 -- May 13th, 2005

The booth in the MU Quad is the headquarters of the Pride festivities this year. At the booth you can find: information about OSU LGBT services and organizations, printed material for free, bookmarks, information on the Pride celebration, volunteer signups, and the place to redeem Pride Bucks. Stop by to say hi and pick up some cool schwag!

Friday -- May 6, 2005

Gender Journeys - MU Joyce Powell Leadership Room May 6, 2005 -- 1:00-4:00pm

This informative and interactive presentation will help you understand the transgender experience- definitions and cultural misconceptions. Learn about gender identity at OSU, become aware of potential harassment and discrimination issues, and create practical and positive approaches for integrating transitioning students/employees.

Monday -- May 9, 2005

*FREE* Kickoff BBQ - MU Quad Monday, May 9, 2005 -- 11:00-1:00pm

Join us for the opening BBQ of Queer Pride Week, with music and free food in the quad. A note to BBQ purists: the meal won't be traditional barbeque grill food, although it will be tasty - and include vegan-friendly options.

This is My Family - MU Main Lounge Monday, May 9, 2005 -- 1:00-2:30pm

Learn what parenting in a heterosexist society is like for same sex parents and parents of LGBTQQI children. Information will be provided through a short film with first hand knowledge from a panel of parents willing to answer your burning questions.

Art Show and Reception - Pride Center Monday, May 9, 2005 -- 3:00-4:30pm

Reception and opening of the Pride Week Art Show in the Pride Center. Hors d'ouevures will be served, and student art will be posted throughout the center.

Performance: Clearly Marked - MU East International Forum Monday, May 9, 2005 -- 5:30-7:00pm

Clearly Marked is a one-person show that grapples with religion, body image, gender, sexuality, and the perennial bathroom problem- not to mention the little Jewish Ambassador, how gender is a highway, strategic lesbianism, gay marriage, and how to explain it all to your Aunt Petunia in a way that doesn't completely freak her out.

Rainbow Continuum - Women's Center Monday, May 9, 2005 -- 7:00-9:00pm

Join us for the weekly meeting of the Rainbow Continuum, OSU's student social organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex students and their allies. Free pizza will be provided.

Tuesday -- May 10, 2005

Drag Racing - MU Quad Tuesday, May 10, 2005 -- 12:00-1:00pm

Think you know what a drag race is? Think again, as participants transform their gender and compete in a campy, intense training course to win cool prizes and the proclamation of "Drag Champion." Show up to participate, or just watch and root for your favorite contestant!

De-Constructing Gender - MU 208 Tuesday, May 10, 2005 -- 1:00-3:00pm

This program will cover gender identity, expression and the gender binary, including what this means to each of us. Topics that will be touched on: transgender issues, the existence of gender identities outside of male, female, or transgender, and how gender stereotyping affects everyone regardless of their gender identity.

Section 20: Equally Out, Strong, United - MU East International Forum Tuesday, May 10, 2005 -- 4:00-6:00pm

This event will provide an opportunity for community members to gain valuable information about state, local and federal laws, such as section 20 of the Oregon Constitution, in order to understand legal and political issues facing the LGBTQQIA community.

Wednesday -- May 11, 2005

Motherload in Motherland: Intersections of Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Transnational Identity -- MU Journey Room Wednesday, May 11, 2005 -- 11:00-12:00pm

A workshop by Erin O'Brien on gender, sexuality, and transnational identity.

Performance: The Good, the Bad, and the Funny About the LGBT Experience -- Milam Auditorium Wednesday, May 11, 2005 -- 3:00-4:30pm

A touching and humorous stage performance by Erin O'Brien on growing up gay, the parallels between interracial relationships and same sex marriage, discrimination, and being an LGBT Buddhist in a communist country.

Film: Latter Days - MU Main Lounge Wednesday, May 11, 2005 -- 6:00-8:00pm

Christian played by Wes Ramsey, a hunky West Hollywood party boy gets more than he bargains for when he tries to seduce Elder Aaron Davis, played by Steve Sandvoss, a sexually confused Mormon missionary who moves into his apartment complex. The encounter shatters each boy's reality and draws the two into a passionate romance that risks destroying their lives. Latter Days is a charming, sexy, and moving tale that will leave you believing in the transformational power of love.

Food, Fun, Festivities: Slumber Party! - Pride center Wednesday, May 11, 2005 -- 8:00pm - Overnight

Celebrate with the LGBTQQIA community in a relaxed social atmosphere with food, karaoke, movies and a campfire. There will also be a slumber party in the Pride Center, and if you're interested make sure you have a blanket or a sleeping bag available. Bring some friends along or join us for fun, festivities throughout the night - this event is free and open to everyone!

Thursday -- May 12, 2005

Lube Wrestling & Condom Olympics - MU 208 Thursday, May 12, 2005 -- 12:00-2:00pm

Bring your swim trunks for some wrasslin' in a pool of slime and stay for the Condom Olympics, or just come to watch some good ol' fun in the quad as we get down and dirty with safer sex paraphernalia!

Fun in the Sun for Kids - MU Quad Thursday, May 12, 2005 -- 2:00-5:00pm

Family oriented event including activities such as crafts, games, pinatas, and a candy hunt. Educational information will be provided for parents to take home. Bring the entire family for an afternoon of fun and games. Snacks provided.

Polyamory: Loving Without Limits -- MU 208 Thursday, May 12, 2005 -- 2:00-3:30pm

This program on polyamory is an interactive and educational workshop that will touch on the diversity, benefits, and obstacles of polyamorous relationships. A Q&A panel will follow the discussion.

Building Community Awards Ceremony -- MU Ballroom Thursday, May 12, 2005 -- 6:30-8:00pm

The Building Community Awards celebrate and honor individuals who have made a positive impact on the OSU LGBTQQIA community. OSU alum and previous Building Community award recipient Tony Robbins will be the guest speaker.

Friday -- May 13, 2005

Exploring Bisexuality: Brown Bag Lunch - Women's Center Friday, May 13, 2005 -- 10:00-12:00pm

This interactive presentation will focus on various aspects of bisexuality: what it is, what it's not, and how its been studied, followed by a Q&A panel and discussion.

Safer Sex in the Quad - MU Quad Friday, May 13, 2005 -- 12:00-1:00pm

Safer-sex paraphernalia handout and Q&A session.

Guess the Het - MU Main Lounge Friday, May 13, 2005 -- 1:00-2:00pm

A panel of 6 queer and/or allied people will be on hand to answer your questions. The audience will guess who is straight, and who isn't! See if you can figure out what the difference is between heterosexual and queer students.

What it Means to be an Ally - MU Quad Friday, May 13, 2005 -- 2:00-3:00pm

Join us for a facilitated discussion about what it means to be an ally to LGBTQQI individuals. We'll have info about what it means to be an ally, buttons to give to allies, and ideas for being an active ally.

Sex Toys 101 - MU 208 Friday, May 13, 2005 -- 3:00-4:00pm

This program will provide information about sex toys: safe use, cleaning, and where to find them.

Drag Show - MU Ballroom Friday, May 13, 2005 -- 8:00-10:30pm

Join us for the FREE capstone event of Queer Pride Week as Poison Waters emcee's the always fabulous, always glam and always-glittery drag show. Doors open at 7:30pm, but line up well in advance to make sure you get inside.

Tuesday -- May 17, 2005

Laramie Inside Out - MU Joyce Powell Leadership Room Tuesday, May 17, 2005 -- 5:00-7:00pm

In October 1998, Wyoming college student Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten and left to die. His shocking murder pushed Laramie into the media spotlight and sparked a nationwide debate about homophobia, gay-bashing and hate crimes. Filmmaker Beverly Seckinger, a Laramie native, returns home to the site of her own closeted adolescence to investigate the impact of Shepard's murder. She encounters students, teachers, parents, and clergy suddenly moved to speak out and take social action.

OSU Queer Pride 2005 is brought to you by the Rainbow Continuum, OSU's LGBTQQIA social student group. For more information, please contact them at rcexec@lists.oregonstate.edu or 541.737.6360