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NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY/WEEK

NCOD/W Poster (Download Here)

View the 2007 NCOD/W T-Shirt Here!

Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Drag Show:
7:30pm-9:30pm, The Brewery, Downtown State College
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Drag Show will present models in a forum for art and expression.  The models will dress in burlesque artistic attire while being sketched in front of an audience. Join us for art, prizes and contests at the Brewery on Beaver Ave.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
Q Dance/Fundraiser:
9pm-1am, Candy’s Lounge, Downtown State College
The Q Dance is a great way to take a break from your studies and have fun with friends. Proceeds from this event will be donated to The AIDS Project.  Sponsored by Axis and The AIDS Project.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
Faith & Sexuality Panel:
4pm-6pm, Pasquerilla Memorial Center
The Faith and Sexuality Panel will be held at the Memorial lounge of the Pasquerilla Center. This event will give students the ability to openly explore ideas around faith and sexuality.  This event is hosted by the Center for Ethics & Religious Affairs and the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
Free HIV Testing:
9am – 11am, 101 Boucke Building
All students are encouraged to take advantage of FREE HIV Testing. Through this event we hope to raise awareness and promote safer sex. Free testing is sponsored by University Health Services.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Free HIV Testing:
9am – 4pm, AIDS Project, Downtown State College
All students are encouraged to take advantage of FREE HIV Testing. Through this event we hope to raise awareness and promote safer sex. Free testing is sponsored by The AIDS Project.
LGBT Political Forum:
8pm, 014 Thomas
The LGBT Political Forum aims to unite those who identify LGBTQA with current political movements. Please come out and express your views.
Starbucks Social
10pm-midnight
Starbucks, Downtown State CollegeThis annual event will be held at the downtown Starbucks where students can meet to visit and engage with others in the local LGBTQA community.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
Queer Theory Speaker: Connie Gadell-Newton
Noon, 218 Beam Building 
On October 10th at 12pm Connie Gadell-Newton will be coming to the Law School to discuss queer theory.  This event is ideal for law students and those in related majors who would like to learn more about queer theory.  This event is sponsored by OutLaws and the Dickinson School of Law.
Penn State's Queer History:
7pm-8pm, Henderson Living Center
Penn State's Queer History will provide students with opportunities to learn about LGBTQA history on campus from 1971-present.  Important events, such as incidents of discrimination, lawsuits, the foundation of LGBT classes and other LGBT organizations, and more will be discussed at this event.  This event is sponsored by the Coalition of LGBTA Graduate Students.
Safer Sex Workshop:
8pm, Life Sciences Building
The Safer Sex workshop is a place for students to congregate to discuss issues regarding safe sex, gender, and to ask questions in order to make decisions about responsible sexuality. Students will have the ability to learn new things and to voice their opinions about sex. The event is hosted by Undertones and University Health Services.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
National Coming Out Day Rally:
Noon-1pm, Old Main Steps
Join the community as fellow members speak on the steps on Penn State's second most memorable landmark.
LGBTA Student Resource Center & CLGBTE Open House:
1pm-2pm, 101 Boucke Building
The LGBTA Student Resource Center and the Commission on the LGBT Equity (CLGBTE) will be holding an open house on Thursday October 11th at 1pm immediately following the NCOD Rally at Old Main. Students, staff, faculty and community members are invited to come out to meet new people, learn about services the center has to offer, and meet members of the CLGBTE. Food will be provided.
Comedian René Hicks:
7pm, Heritage Hall, HUB
Comedian René Hicks will be giving a night of hilarity in honor of NCOD.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
Free HIV Testing:
9am – Noon, 101 Boucke Building
All students are encouraged to take advantage of FREE HIV Testing. Through this event we hope to raise awareness and promote safer sex. Free testing is sponsored by University Health Services.
Homecoming Parade:
5pm, Parade Route
PSU’s homecoming parade will begin its journey at 5pm. This year, students in the LGBTA community will be marching along as well.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Student Drag Show:
10:30pm, Alumni Hall, HUB
The Student Drag Show will feature a wide array of performance by student drag kings and drag queens.  The event is hosted by Undertones and Late Night Penn State and all are invited to come enjoy the fun.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
Book Reading by Andrew Beirle:
4pm, Webster’s Bookstore, College & Allen
Mr. Beirle will be reading selections from his book, First Person Plural.
Film: "Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World"
...followed by discussion with Director, John Scagliotti
6pm, Carnegie Theater
Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World, is a feature-length documentary that explores the immense changes that occurred for gays, lesbians and transgender people living in the Global South. In the last decade of the 20th Century, a new heightened visibility began spreading throughout the developing world and the battles between families, fundamentalist religions, and governments around sexual and gender identity had begun. But in the West, few people knew about this historic social upheaval, until 52 men on Cairo’s Queen Boat discothèque were arrested for crimes of debauchery. That explosive story focused attention to the lives and trials of gay people coming out in the developing world and the film chronicles those events.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
Dream Spoken Word Lounge:
8pm, Study Lounge, Waring Commons
Last night it was "Bed" and this year we are in a "Dream." Expressing social, political, and historical issues through spoken word; and encouraging the use of art as a means of activism.  The Paul Robeson Cultural Center & the Office of Residence Life transform the Waring Study Lounge and feature spoken word performances and an open mike hour. Over 200 students regularly come where they relax, socialize, and enjoy powerful and insightful poetry.

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