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NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY/WEEK
Shhh... a Debate on Don't Ask Don't Tell
Katz Auditorium | 7:00pm
Sponsored by OutLaw
OutLaw, Penn State Dickinson School of Law's LGBTQA law student
organization, is partnering with the Penn State Federalist Society to
present a debate on the military's ban on homosexual servicemembers
serving openly, which is often referred to as the military's "Don't Ask,
Don't Tell" policy. OutLaw is hosting Lt. Sue Fulton, a representative
from Knights Out (www.knightsout.org), and the Federalist Society
(www.fed-soc.org) is bringing Ret. Maj. Gen. Hugh Overholt, to debate
various viewpoints regarding LGBT members of the military serving openly.
The Graduate Student Association is hosting a pre-debate reception in
the Katz Atrium starting at 6pm.
HUB Takeover
HUB Main Lobby | 11am-2pm
Sponsored by the National Coming Out Week Planning Committee
Stop by the HUB-Robeson Center for information about National Coming Out Week 2009. Anything you want to know about the upcoming events will be on display. Keep your eye out for a giant rainbow balloon arch! You can also Take the Ally Pledge, too!
Hidden Voices
HUB Auditorium | 7:30pm
Sponsored by The LGBTA Student Resource Center, UPAC, and The University Libraries' Diversity Committee
A presentation to dispel myths about Islam, explore diversity within the Muslim world, and shine light into the lives of an invisible and silent community.
Take the Ally Pledge
HUB Main Lobby | 11am-2pm
Sponsored by The LGBTQA Student Alliance
Pledge to be an ally to the LGBTQ community. Signed pledges will be displayed in the HUB and at the NCODW Rally.
The LGBTQA Student Alliance Rally
Old Main Steps | 12 noon
Sponsored by The LGBTQA Student Alliance
At the annual Penn State National Coming Out Week Rally, four speakers from all different walks of life will speak about this year’s theme, "It's OK to Bee...". The Vice President of Student Affairs, Damon Sims will address the audinece. You can also hear a member of this year's keynote cast, Wolfgang Busch, Produce of How Do I Look speak to the crowd.
The entire Penn State community is encouraged to join us on the patio of Old Main in support of LGBTQA people, and individuals will be welcome to an open mic after the speeches.
How Do I Look
HUB Auditorium | 7:30pm
Sponsored by The LGBTA Student Resource Center and UPAC
Come learn more about the House Ball Community! Ever heard of vogueing? Madonna didn't create it, it came from the ballroom scene! See performances by Ross Infiniti, Luna Khan, Kevin Omni and Benny Ninja from Project Runway and America's Next Top Model! We will view the film How Do I Look and have a question and answer session with Wolfgan Busch, the Director and Kevin Omni, the Assistant Director.
Social at Websters
Webster’s Café Bookstore | 9pm-11pm
Sponsored by Webster’s Café Bookstoreand Axis
Axis hosts an informal social at Webster’s Café downtown. For more information about Webster’s Café, please visit websterscafe.com.
Undertones Drag Show
Alumni Hall | 10:00pm
Sponsored by Undertones
The Undertones Annual Student Drag Show is a fun competitive event held during National Coming Out Week at Penn State. Students from the LGBTQA community sign-up, audition, and compete against each other to win fabulous prizes including title of Best Drag King and Best Drag Queen.
March for Equality in DC
Washington DC
For more information visit www.equalityacrossamerica.org/march
Chican@/ Latin@ Poetry Reading
Waring Commons | 7:00pm
Sponsored by The LGBTA Student Resource Center and Residence Life
The Chicano/Latino Poetry night will be titled “A night of Poetry: Poetry of Hispanic LGBT Poets”. The night will feature readings of poems written Gloria Anzuldua and Rafael Campo. There will be group discussions about the poems and a creative drama activity to allow the audience to get up on their feet and embody the poetry. Following the reading, discussion, and activity will be an open mic session for readings of poems by members of the audience! Come and joins us!
Updated October 1, 2009