It’s the University of Oregon Pride Week and that means tons of fun and informative events where members of the community can show their support for LGBTQ individuals. Here is a calendar of UO and off campus events.
May 11
Pride Week: Ice Cream Social and Kickoff (2 p.m. Rogue River Room, EMU)
What better way to start your week than with a scoop of Prince Puckler’s ice cream? This is the first event of Pride Week and those who attend are encouraged with an extra scoop of ice cream, to bring gently used clothing for the trans clothing drive.
Queer Ally Coalition Training (2 p.m. Bean East Conference Room)
This training program looks to create a dialogue among members of the community to encourage understanding and support for LGBTQ individuals. This event is open to all supporters and members of the UO community who want to learn more about LGBTQ issues.
May 12
Put This On The Map Film Screening (5:30 p.m. Hedco 220)
This documentary, directed by Megan Kennedy and Sid Jordan Peterson, focuses on a group of young individuals who address and attempt to reteach gender and sexual identity. The event will start with the screening and host a reception after.
Janet Mock, UO Pride Week Keynote Speaker ( 7 p.m. EMU Ballroom)
Janet Mock is a transgender rights activist and writer of the New York Times bestseller Redefining Realness. She was named as one of the most 50 influential individuals in the LGBTQ community by The Advocate and has been featured in Time, Cosmopolitan, The New York Times and many other publications.
May 13
Trans Clothing Drive (5 p.m. EMU)
The clothing drive will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. People are encouraged to bring in lightly used clothing items to donate and support trans individuals.
Senate Hearing for Trans Conference (7 p.m. Walnut Room, EMU)
More updates for the event will be posted on the Facebook page.
May 15
OUT/Loud Music Festival (8:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Cozmic Pizza)
The queer and trans women’s music festival is celebrating its 15th year and hosting bands, performance artists and spoken poets. The festivities continue all day and into the night.
“Striving For Social Justice In Education” (3 p.m. Hedco Room 220)
Dr. Kevin Kumashiro and CJ Pascoe are coming by the university to speak about social justice and issues within the LGBTQ community. Kumashiro is the dean of the College of Education at San Francisco State University and founder of the Center for Anti-Oppression Education. Pascoe is the writer of Dude You’re A Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School, which won The American Educational Research Association’s 2007 Book of the Year.
Pride Week: Picnic (2 p.m.)
This fun and informative week ends with a picnic held on campus. Updates about location will be posted to the Facebook event.
UO Chinese Students and Scholars Association Prom (9 p.m. Lewis and Clark Catering Company)
The CSSA welcomes all students, 18 and over, to dress up and get down at their prom. Tickets are $15 and more information can be found on the Facebook event.
For more information on events and ways to get involved visit the LGBTQ Alliance Facebook page.