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*Attend 2 events & be entered to win 1 free ticket to see BRING IT ON! on Thursday, November 29 @ 7pm.
THU OCT 11 *Opening Ceremony & Luncheon 1-2:30PM - Richard Harris Terrace Help us kick off BMCC’s first LGBTQ Awareness Month in style! Join us for lunch as we celebrate the LGBTQ and Ally community. Special guest Richard Landman-‐who has been part of New York’s LGBTQ Movement for 40 years.
THU OCT 18 LGBTQ RESOURCE INFORMATION FAIR 2-4pm - 3rd Floor South Come learn about the support services, on and off campus, offered to the LGBTQ and Ally community.
THU OCT 25 *FILM AND DISCUSSION "PARIAH" 2-4PM - N402 This film screening will build on the topic of acceptance. Pariah is about a 17 year old African American teenager who juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression. A part of the Ethnic Studies department film series.
FRI OCT 26 *LGBT Pride Walking Tour of the West Village 12-2:30PM - Meet in the BMCC Lobby Join us for a fun and educational tour of historic LGBT landmark in nearby West Village. A bag of lunch will be provided. RSVP REQUIRED at
[email protected]
MON OCT 29 *BOOK READING AND DISCUSSION "CHULITO" 3-4PM - S370 Mr. Charles Rice Gonzalez will be reading and discussing his book Chulito. Students can receive a free copy of his book and attend a Q and A session with Mr. Gonzalez after his book reading. Do not miss this chance to meet a great author and LGBTQ advocate.
TUE OCT 30 *SAFE ZONE TRAINING
WED NOV 14 *HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR
1-3PM - S501B (Faculty and staff only) The BMCC Safe Zone program is geared towards providing support to members of the BMCC lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and helping to create a more inclusive environment at BMCC. If you want to become a Safe Zone Ally RSVP at
[email protected]
12-4PM - Richard Harris Terrace
WED OCT 31 *LGBT 101: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask! 2:30-4PM - Richard Harris Terrace Come learn the basic concepts behind sexual orientation and gender identity. Hear from student panelists about their experiences as members of the LGBT community.
*Meet The Safe Zone Allies Mocktail Happy Hour 4-5PM - Richard Harris Terrace It's time to unwind and have some fun -‐ MOCKTAIL STYLE! Join us for drinks, snacks,with your LGBT and Ally peers. Halloween costumes welcomed!
TUES NOV 6 *"Out" in the Workplace Lunch & Discussion 12-1PM - Hudson Room Join us and learn how others have navigated the "coming out" process in the workplace. Gain valuable tips about the job search process and hear "out" LGBTQ professionals share their insight on the topic.
WED NOV 7 *FILM AND DISCUSSION "VITO" 2-4PM - Richard Harris Terrace This film screening will build on the topic “coming out” and acceptance and generates awareness through meaningful dialogue in a safe and supportive environment.
FRI NOV 9 *DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL 11AM-12PM - S370 The LGBTQ community at BMCC collaborates with the Student Veterans Club hosting a workshop on the exploration of one of United States Military’s most controversial policies. In collaboration with Veteran's Appreciation Week.
Visit a variety of fun and informational tables designed to promote health and wellness. There will be a blood drive where you can help our community and donate blood. You can also enjoy interactive exhibits, video presentations, campus and community organizations and more! THU NOV 15 *LGBTQ RIGHTS 1-2PM - S370
Join Alex Santiago – Jirau, creator of The Forum Project, and the rest of our BMCC community in an educational discussion on LGBTQ rights and views during this election period. FRI NOV 16 *FILM AND DISCUSSION "UNIVERSITY POOL" 1-2:30PM - Hudson Room
"The University Pool", explores a topic that is very much of interest today: gay male college athletes. Join us and the film's director to discuss the experiences and struggles of going through the “coming out process.” Lunch will be provided. TUE NOV 20 *TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE WALK 3:45PM Meet in the BMCC 2nd floor Lobby near main entrance Join the Brooklyn Community Pride Center as we walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge to honor those who have lost their lives due to hate crimes against the transgender community. RSVP REQUIRED at
[email protected]
Wall of Inspiration2nd floor Lobby Stop by and view the display of inspiring people that have been instrumental in advocating LGBTQ rights through our recent history. Attend 2 events or more events for Co-Curricular Transcript verification
