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Session 1 – Saturday 9:00am to 10:00am

Cruising for Success
Brian Latham and Bianca Polovina - UC San Diego, UCSDBrian@yahoo.com

Not getting the type of results you want? Tired of going out and getting less play than when you thought you were straight? Come to this discussion session and learn some flirting and dating tips from other successful queers, or share some tips of your own. Interactive session will allow you to practice on hot other queers, presenters included, in this fun and safe environment.

Culture with a "Q"
Darith "DJ" Walsh and Shane Wibeto - UC San Diego, darithwalsh722@hotmail.com

Culture With “Q” is a program geared towards on-campus residents to “open the rainbow” within the community. It is designed to be a very basic introduction to queer culture and life, using booths, panels, speakers, and the ever-inviting BBQ. Come learn another way to open the rainbow on your campus!

Dealing with Difficult Families
Alice Fusco - Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (Riverside), pflagriverside@hotmail.com

LGBT persons must face ongoing difficulties with some segments of society. When their own families are part of that segment, it is particularly difficult. Some LGBT persons lose contact with important family members. Others have contact, but the issue of sexual orientation continues to be painful. Even the best of families have issues. Dr. Fusco, in an entertaining format, uses wit and wisdom to provide coping skills for LGBT persons dealing with difficult families.

Film: “de Colores”

De Colores is a bilingual 28-minutes documentary about how Latino families are replacing the deep roots of homophobia with the even deeper roots of love and tolerance. Through moving personal stories we learn about how families are breaking cultural barriers and how love always prevails. Anne Balderas of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays and a MECHA representative will lead a discussion following the film.

Queer Psychology
DustinTamashiro - Pitzer College, dtamashiro@mail.com

The discipline of psychology hasn’t always been a friend to the queer community. In fact, up until 1973, LGBT orientations were still considered a mental disorder. Times have changed and reputable leaders in the social sciences have stepped up to help refute the stigma surrounding homosexuality and bisexuality through grounded empirical research. We’ll discuss current and past theories on homosexual and bisexual identity formation, current data on the queer community, and new directions in queer psychology.

Q-Camp: An Orientation for Incoming LGBT Students
Shaun Travers - UC San Diego, stravers@ucsd.edu

Don't you wish you could have figured out all the queer stuff the first week you were at school? Don't you wish all the information, groups, and fellow out queer students, faculty and staff were in one place for you to meet? Q Camp did just that for the UC San Diego campus this fall. Come learn how! Includes panel of students.

Queering the Anti-War Movement
Open Forum

The Bush Doctrine of unilateral, "pre-emptive" nuclear strikes vs. Iraq raises the prospect of war throughout the Middle East. The Pentagon is arrogantly claiming it is prepared to fight "Two and a Half Wars" ...but at what cost? How do LGBTIQ activists respond? What role do we play in the anti-war movement? How do we raise issues of LGBTIQ rights among the general anti-war movement? Participate in a dialogue on the issue of war preparations and our response to them as we share information and organizing strategies/tactics among LGBTIQ anti-war activists.

Strategizing Student Power: Feasible Methods & Concrete Solutions in the Battle for Queer Rights in Higher Education
Caeden Dempsey - United States Student Association, lgbt@usstudents.org

Queer people have historically been excluded from decision making at all levels of our universities. In light of this, the United States Student Association presents a workshop guiding activists to their own power. This cutting-edge workshop will help students identify their power, use it over the target, and ultimately get results. Students will leave with concrete strategies and plans to interrupt the cycle of heteronormative silence.

Using California Law to Make Public Schools Safe and Fair for LGBTQ Students
Martha Matthews - American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California, mmatthews@aclu-sc.org

This session will discuss the Student Safety and Violence Prevention Act of 2000 ("AB 537"), a California law that protects students from discrimination and harassment in public schools on the basis of real or perceived sexual orientation and gender. We will discuss what the law means, and how to use it as a tool for empowerment and change. The session will include practical strategies for responding to incidents of harassment and violence, and advocating with schools and districts for clearer policies, teacher training, and anti-bias education for students.

What's Love Got To Do with It?
Tracey Calhoun & Nathaniel Justiniano - L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, njustiniano@laglc.org

How can you tell the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship? What are the signs of a healthy and unhealthy relationship? Understand the communication factor and how power and control play a part in relationships. Learn how violence comes in several forms and that relationships don’t have to equal hurt/pain. We will also clarify myths about domestic violence and partner abuse, and discuss strategies for protecting ourselves, our families, and our friends.

Saturday Session 2 - 10:15am to 11:30am

Campus PrideNet
Shane L. Windmeyer - Campus PrideNet, shane@campuspride.net

Campus PrideNet is a national online network committed to student leaders and campus organizations who work to create a safer campus environment free of homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, heterosexism and genderism at colleges and universities. Launched in Fall 2002, CPN is a volunteer-driven network "for" and "by" student leaders that offers event planning resources, leadership tools, fundraising tips, news features, chat, community board, student leader profiles, campus networking, community channels, and much more. Share your ideas on what resources may assist "YOU" as a leader on campus. Plus, learn how to volunteer your expertise as a leader and how to be involved in exciting new projects for 2003. Specific time will also be devoted to seeking nominations for the new book by Shane L. Windmeyer titled "BEST OF THE BEST: Colleges & Universities for LGBT Students."

Daddy & Poppi: Gay Parenting
Steven Llanusa & Glenn Miya - UCLA Alumnia Association, sllanusa@uia.net

Steven and Glenn have been parents for the past eight years. Starting with Anthony, a 17-year-old water polo player and state ranked wrestler, Glenn and Steven became foster parents. Five years ago Alex (12), Aaron (12), and Eric (10) moved in with them and were adopted two-and-half-years ago. Hear some of the options for becoming parents, witness the adoption ceremony, and view a short TV documentary of this family’s trip to Sydney, Australia, in 2002 to participate in the Gay Games.

The Drag Frontier: Exploring the Politics of Gender Performativity
The Disposable Boy Toys - UC Santa Barbara, disposableboytoys@yahoo.com

Ever wondered about drag and what it's all about? This interactive dialogue will explore the politics of drag performance. Using video footage of drag performances as an introduction and starting point, we'll address questions about drag, politics, and identity.

Fighting Racism & Homophobia in People of Color Communities
Sean Arayasirikul - Asian Pacific Islanders for Human Rights, arayasean@hotmail.com

“BEWARE: RACISM seen on the rampage with HOMPHOBIA following closely behind.” Today’s political climate is such that hate speech is able to thrive and exist. As self-defeating as it may seem, it isn’t a Black vs. White color scheme anymore. It’s a rainbow free for all. Racism exists even within communities of COLOR. In an effort to mobilize and SQUASH inter-ethnic racism and homophobia in a joint effort, as well as provide for a successful model, this workshop will lay the groundwork.

Film: “SOMATOGRAPHY”
Erika Suderburg - UC Riverside, towerfilms@earthlink.net

Within SOMATOGRAPHY reside historical excavations and fantasy projections. Red Hill (Echo Park), The Gay Liberation Front and the Radical Faeries are just some of the inhabitants of SOMATOGRAPHY who have gifted stories that re-imagine sexuality, rebellion and voice, as lived and deployed in the urban trace-stories we tell ourselves in order to live. 70 minutes.

Get Out!! - A Psycheducational Game About the Coming Out Process
Dr. David C. Herzog & Christi Royster - UC Riverside, herzog@pop.ucr.edu

Get Out is an interactive game that frames the LGB coming out process in terms of psychological theory that emphasizes the importance of empathic need fulfillment in human development. The purpose of the game is to promote an awareness of institutionalized and internalized heterosexism and homophobia as well as engender community and social activism in a playful environment that allows a space to tackle these serious issues.

Hate Crimes, the Law, and Police
Calvin Chang - UC Davis Police Department, cbchang@ucdavis.edu

This session includes an overview of hate crime trends in California; recent hate crimes that have occurred in UC campus communities; brief discussion about how the police identify, classify, and investigate hate crimes; and facts about who commits hate crimes as well as prevention strategies. Open to questions and answers on related subject matters.

More Than a “Bi”-Stander… A Conversation on Bi-Sexuality
Maggie Hawkins, USC, margareh@usc.edu

Bi-Sexuality--What is it? Why do we care so much? What do we fear? Is it possible to quantify sexual orientation? Or should we just leave it alone...and love? An interactive workshop that explores definitions of sex, sexuality and the question of how can someone truly be "both ways" in today's sexphobic world.

National Campus Climate Study
Susan Rankin - Pennsylvania State University, sxr2@psu.edu

“The big issue on campus is racism, much more than homophobia.” In Fall 2002, a report on the climate on college campuses for queer members of the academic community was published. The purpose of this session will be to review the study’s findings as they pertain to sexual/gender identity, class and race. The primary investigator will review the study’s findings through the lens of the three themes disclosed from the data and the voices of the study’s participants.

Sex XXX
Ricky Garcia – Christopher Street West L.A. LGBT Pride, crikkie13@aol.com

The focus of this workshop is to provide participants with a better understanding of sexual expression. This workshop is broken up in four components: Making Love verses F***ing, Dildos Do's and Don't, The Art of Fist F***ing, and Anal Erotica. This workshop is inclusive of any person who is sexually inclined.

Session 3 – Saturday 11:45am to 12:45pm

Always Our Children: Catholic Families & Coming Out
Robert Poehling - Loyola Marymount University, repinca@aol.com

Following the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' pastoral letter “Always Our Children,” Catholic families have a new opportunity to embrace and talk about their LGBT family members. Hear an overview of Catholic theology on homosexuality and participate in a discussion on parents' and family members' reactions when a loved one comes out, including – parents “grieving the dream;” understanding new social experiences within the LGBT community, talking about same-sex relationships, and telling other members of the family.

BDSM & Other Kinks: Real People
Stacy Olney - UC Riverside Leather Life, solcat360@hotmail.com

People who enjoy fetishism, sadomasochism, bondage, dominance and submission, erotic role-playing and other kinks often find themselves in the closet too! Come and meet some of us, and we’ll demystify these sexualities. In addition to the basic panel format there will be a review of terms and issues associated with kink, including an explanation of the BDSM acronym, a review of the ethical motto “Safe, Sane, and Consensual,” and list of BDSM resources.

Beyond Heterosexism
Coach Eric Gumby Anderson - UC Irvine, CoachGumby@aol.com

Theorists of homophobia and heterosexism have failed to account for the role that the awareness of homosexuality plays in the construction of gender, as the preponderance of academic investigation into the relationship between homophobia and gender construction has centered on the cultural and institutional cost to the gay and lesbian. This paper, based in ethnographic research, fills a gap in the literature by centering homophobia as the chief policing agent in the construction of masculine identity, and proposes that the new terminology of “defensive heterosexuality” be added to the cannon.

Film: “My Brazil"
Alexa Inkeles - UC Santa Cruz, alexashay@hotmail.com

This 40-minute documentary takes you on an adventure into one of the largest queer human rights advocacy groups in Brazil called Arco Iris. The setting is Rio de Janeiro and the characters are the dynamic leaders of the contemporary movement in Brazil. You will get an insiders view from the perspective of an American lesbian intern of a few of their projects and struggles that were in full circle during her six month stay.

Gender/Race Performativity in Gay Male Porn and Hollywood Dance Clubs
Grant Tyler Peterson and Zeb Tortorici - UCLA, Grantact@aol.com

Two graduate students will present their academic papers and corresponding performance examples. Grant Peterson’s “Circuit v. Pop” draws on his experiences as an erotic dancer to examine the morphological/choreographic movements that gender the body, suggesting that the rise of pop music has engendered new feminine modalities for gay male corporeality. Zeb Tortorici’s “Gesture, Performativity, Masculinity, and Race in Mainstream Gay Porn” examines how bodies (including his own) can be used/manipulated in videos/photos to convey the masculine and often racialized subject.

Homo Hodgepodge: Queer Community Support & Development in the Residence Halls
Jonathan Basilio - University of Nevada, Reno, basilio@unr.nevada.edu

As if growing up Mormon and Asian in today’s society weren’t difficult enough. What happens when things get even more complicated by being gay? We will be discussing how being a double minority effects our jobs as student leaders in the residence halls and how our department as a whole addresses queer issues, as well as sharing our personal struggles with sex and spirituality. We will close by discussing how an advisor can support the queer and queer-friendly students and leaders.

Intersex 101: How Intersex Makes Great Dinnertime Conversation
Thea Hillman - Intersex Society of North America, thea@theahillman.com

Is there a such thing as a hermaphrodite? What's the difference between intersex and transgender? Do they really cut off baby's genitals? These questions and more will be answered in an interactive lecture and workshop about intersex. Intersex is the term for when a baby is born with sex anatomy that someone decided isn't standard for male or female. Issues of how to treat intersex births and questions about how intersex fits in to the LGBT movement will be addressed.

UCLGBTIA 101
Jonathan Winters - UC Berkeley, jjwintrs@uclink4.berkeley.edu

This program introduces you to the history and achievements of the UCLGBTIA, and provides a primer to the inner-workings of the association’s administrative body Steering Committee (SCOM). Learn about the new Student Chair position and elections at the Spring Meeting @ UC Davis. Current and former standing officers of the association will be in attendance to present and to answer questions.

Where's the Membership? - Recruitment & Organization Building for Campus Groups
Caeden Dempsey - United States Student Association, lgbt@usstudents.org

Having trouble getting people involved in your group? Are the same people getting just a little tired of doing all the work? Building and maintaining campus organizations can be challenging, especially when faced with the problems of turnover, burnout, and personality conflicts. Join experienced student organizers to learn and practice techniques for recruitment and organization building that are certain to energize and revitalize your LGBTQ group.

Women of Color Discussion
Lecia Brooks, Diversity Matters, leciaj@earthlink.net

How do lesbian, bisexual, queer, and same-gender-loving women of color navigate a world that often asks us to choose between communities? Discussion will center on how we experience our multiple identities in a racist and heterosexist/homophobic world. This workshop is for self-identified women of color.

Session 4 – Saturday 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Domestic Violence in the LGBT Community
Shirley Bushnell - LGBT Issues Committee of the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council, shirley@earthlink.net

The LGBT community is a last frontier in the battle against domestic violence. It is estimated that domestic violence in the LGBT community occurs with as much frequency and severity as in the heterosexual community. This program will explore myths and misconceptions about LGBT domestic violence; help you recognize domestic violence in the LGBT community; provide culturally effective Interventions for the LGBT clients; and provide resources for LGBT clients.

Drag Science Fair
The Disposable Boy Toys - UC Santa Barbara, disposableboytoys@yahoo.com

Ever wanted to be the king or queen of your own empire? Ever wanted to find your inner dude or diva? Now you can! Join us for this interactive session on how to be a drag king or queen - yes, even gals can become queens! Find out the inside scoop on everything you'll need to take off or put on. No experience necessary!

Films: “The Lucha Show” – “Jump Rope Song” – “Whipped”
Erin O’Brien - Los Angeles, geobomb@hotmail.com

"The Lucha Show” (24 min.) This Jerry Springer-like talk show flips the script on reality. It's as if the whole world was gay, including the talk show hostess and all the people on the panel are straight. "Jump Rope Song" (7 min.) An experimental piece that straddles between the innocence of childhood and the stark reality of hate crimes. Images of a young girl jumping rope are juxtapositioned with a young adult being beaten by invisible monsters of hate."Whipped" (18 min.) A short film about a young Asian American girl who is mad crazy obsessed with Jenny Shimizu the Supermodel and is convinced and as soon as they meet they'll fall desperately in love and live happily ever after. The film follows her misadventurous quest to find her dream girl.

Hidden Voices: The Lives of LGBTQ Muslims
Faisal Alam, founder/director of Al-Fatiha, gaymuslims@yahoo.com

Muslims who are LGBTQ are often invisible within the larger queer community. Coming from a diverse range of ethnic and racial backgrounds, LGBTQ Muslims carry complex self-identities: often as immigrants, second generation young people, and pe ople of color. Additionally they face a multitude of challenges living in the United States, including coming out to their parents, families, and religious communities as well as HIV/AIDS, asylum/immigration, and cultural/linguistic barriers. This workshop will aim to demystify the religion of Islam, while shining more light into the complex lives of LGBTQ Muslims. Learn more about Al-Fatiha at http://www.al-fatiha.org

LGBTQ Studies: Past, Present, Future
Carole-Anne Tyler - UC Riverside, caroleanne.tyler@ucr.edu

UC Riverside established an LGBIT Studies Minor in 1996 amid major controversy. Learn the history of the UCR minor; the challenges of addressing transgender, intersex, and "queer" in academia; how to involve faculty and grow an LGBIT Studies program in an interdisciplinary context; how to develop and integrate meaningful student internships; and the future of a major in the discipline.

Lyrical Lacerations of the Lungs: Poetic Activism Through Spoken Word
Sean Arayasirikul - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, arayasean@hotmail.com

This roundtable discussion explores the extensions of poetic activism in our communities. Be prepared for an interactive session of gut spilling and bridge building! Come open-minded, writing utensil in hand and lungs full of it. Rhyming dictionaries not required. Open minds are a must!

Making Equality a Reality
Dan Furmansky - Human Rights Campaign, dan.furmansky@hrc.org
Geoff Kors, California Alliance for Pride and Equality (CAPE), geoff@calcape.org

With the most recent elections behind us, what does the future hold for LGBT citizens at the federal level? Will any LGBT-positive legislation proceed through Congress, or will our community's successes have a different face in the next two years? What about the progress at the state and local level? This workshop will attempt to answer some of these questions, and to prepare you for what YOU can do to make your voice heard by your elected officials.

Organizing Against Homophobia in High Schools
Kelly Shook - UC Santa Cruz and XStrangers, kshook23@yahoo.com

“That's So Gay.” “Freak.” “Dyke.” “Faggot.” You hear these slurs every day. But YOU can do something about homophobia in your high school. Learn the skills and tools of grassroots organizing, what it is, why we do it, and how to do it. Explore using or ganizing strategies to work on issues ranging from physical harassment, gender identity issues, teacher intolerance, and enforcing AB537 and others concerns. Network with other youth, activists, school personnel and organizations and share experiences. Explore strategy development, goal setting, fundraising, recruitment and retention of members, coalition building and planning events, and changing schools for everyone.

Queer Visual Culture: Directions, Goals, Problems (?)
Robert Summers - UCLA, robtsum@aol.com

A group of graduate students in art, art history, and visual culture will discuss critical issues surrounding queer art making and queer visual representations in Art History and Visual Culture. Questions to be discussed include: what *queer* may mean, what *queer* visual culture is, the (institutional and community) support of queer work, & the academic, historical, and political need for queer work & research.

Surviving and Thriving in the Small Ponds: The Small, Private College Experience
Dana Pysz - Loyola Marymount University, dpysz@lmu.edu

Working or attending school at a small, private university (let alone Catholic!) can be both challenging and frustrating. Sometimes it seems like you are the only LGBT member there and you have no support group or person to turn to. Come to this program and learn about ways to find resources and network at your small university. Information will also be provided about various universities (both large and small) who provide LGBT on-campus resources and support groups (e.g. LGBT resource center, student service center, harassment policies, etc.). You can survive and thrive!

Session 5 – Saturday 4:45pm to 5:45pm

Building Allies and Creating a Positive Space on Campus
Elizabeth Kessler, Garry Lennon, Gina Masequesmay - CSU Northridge, gina.masequesmay@csun.edu

Three CSUN faculty members will lead this roundtable discussion, sharing their experiences creating an Ally Project (Safe Zone) at a Cal State campus that lacks resources and has no LGBT Center. This project builds a network of campus people who provide support to anyone dealing with sexual orientation or gender identity issues. Discussion includes available support resources and strategies for building Allies.

Film: “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin”

Brother Outsider is the definitive film biography of Bayard Rustin, one of the most controversial figures in the Civil Rights Movement. He was one of the first “freedom riders,” an advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and A. Philip Randolph, organizer of the 1963 March on Washington. Intelligent, gregarious and charismatic, Rustin was denied his place in the limelight for one reason—he was gay. His homosexuality forced him to play a background role in landmark events in the Black struggle. This is a fascinating biography dealing with the interplay of personal and political in the life of a complex, multi-talented, essential figure in the history of American radicalism. It contributes a riveting new chapter to our understanding of both progressive movements and gay life in 20th century America. (83 minutes)

Homosaywha?
Kristo V. Gobin - UC Riverside, kgobin@housing.ucr.edu

Using media, this program is designed to educate its attendants about the development of homophobia, as well take a look at oppression people from the LGBT community might face. How does homophobia begin? Where do crazy gay stereotypes come from? This program is interactive, insightful, and you just might catch a glimpse of someone else’s perspective.

Log Cabin Republicans or Stonewall Democrats? What is the Queer Vote?
John Wesley Vavricka - UC Berkeley, jvavri@uclink.berkeley.edu

The Movement--is it one or many? Lesbians, Gays, and Bisexuals find themselves at a monumental time in history. Our identities are legitimated, we have non-discrimination protection in many places and many aspects of our lives, domestic partnerships are legally recognized, queers represent us in Congress and the state legislator--does our movement stop here? How cohesive is our electoral influence? If there are Stonewall Democrats and Log Cabin Republicans, what do we mean when we speak of a “gay” vote?

Our Past, Our Present, Our Future: Latino LGBT Community
Mauro Marquez & Ricky Santoyo, Bienestar Human Services, mmarquez@bienestar.org

Latinos are the second largest population effected by HIV/AIDS. This workshop will examine the relationship between Latinos and LGBT people and the stigma attached to each community. Participants will discuss issues faced by the Latino/a LGBT community, beginning with a presentation by a Latino LGBT health educator and treatment counselor. They will share their stories and experiences on HIV/AIDS within the Latino/a community, how far they have come and how far they have to go.

Politics of LGBT Issues in Athletics
Dr. Robert E. Corb - UC Riverside, rcorb@ucrac1.ucr.edu

Intercollegiate athletics has made great strides in creating a safe and welcoming environment for women and people of color. In general, the same cannot be said for the LGBT community. A panel of coaches, administrators, and staff who work in and with intercollegiate athletics will address the politics of LGBT issues in athletics. Panelists will be asked to talk about the climate for LGBT athletes and coaches in intercollegiate athletics, the roadblocks to greater inclusion for LGBT participants, and practical steps that can be taken to increase awareness of LGBT issues in athletics. Questions from the audience are strongly encouraged.

Transgender 101
Eric Peterson - UC Riverside, ericp@citrus.ucr.edu

This program presents you with an opportunity to learn about and explore basic issues surrounding the category of "transgender." Who is or can be in it? How does transgender relate to sexuality and how can sexuality change as a person's gender expression changes? Is transgender politically progressive, regressive, or neither? How can I be an ally to the transgendered community? The presenter is an “out” transgendered person who welcomes your questions and enjoys open discussions of these and many other issues. Bring your questions and concerns.

Uniting Along All Fronts: Coalition Building & Queer Student Organizing
Caeden Dempsey - United States Student Association, lgbt@usstudents.org

Homophobic, racist, sexist, and classist attacks are an everyday problem at college and university campuses across the country. Queer people cannot afford to organize alone. This workshop identifies the necessary criteria to form, join and maintain coalitions across oppressions. Participants will discuss the positives and negatives of working in coalitions and identify the necessary conditions to maintaining a functioning coalition.

Why Queers Should Care About Church/State Separation
Gary Reinecke - UC Santa Barbara, garyart79@yahoo.com
Harry Schwartzbart, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, nans815@cs.com

Believe it or not, the separation of church and state is a highly contested civil liberty. This workshop will focus on the Religious Right and their role in working against church-state separation and the LGBTIQA communit-y/ies. In addition, we will also look at: current legislation that could severely affect the LGBTIQA communit-y/ies, creating a multi-platform movement that incorporates church-state separation advocacy into your current groups' mission, or starting a church-state separation campus organization.

Working It Out From the Inside Out: Theatre of the Oppressed
Erin O'Brien - Los Angeles, geobomb@hotmail.com

Ever walk away from a moment and think to yourself, “damn I shoulda said....” Well, this fun and interactive workshop will help you investigate your own personal stories using the technique called “theater of the oppressed.” The facilitator will guide you through a “remembering” exercise and then some of the stories will be chosen to craft a scene where the group will be able to try on different endings. Theater of the Oppressed has been long used to help us process oppression in our lives with the help of our peers and a little personal sharing. Come prepared to share your stories.

Session 6 – Sunday 9:00am to 10:15am

Addressing Hate & Intolerance in the Community
David St. Pierre - Western Inland Empire Coalition Against Hate, hrc@ci.riverside.ca.us

The Western Inland Empire Coalition Against Hate is a volunteer network of local law enforcement, city agencies and community members working to identify and address hate crimes and incidents in our community. The recent stabbing death of a local gay man demonstrated the importance of this type of communication network. We will review that case and discuss the importance of expanding and strengthening the WIECAH network. Mike Smith of the Riverside Police Dept. and Mike Kinsman (formerly of the San Bernardino Police Dept.) will join Human Relations Commissioner David St. Pierre. The WIECAH toll-free helpline is 1-866-662-4283.

Combating Intersecting Oppressions in a Campus Setting
Stacy Hartman - UC Santa Cruz, cluh@ucsc.edu

A roundtable discussion that will address the problem of how to discuss the fundamental questions of what, exactly, intersecting oppressions are, how does heterosexism fit in with these oppressions, and how to address them in both a general campus setting and in a workshop environment. Emphasis will be placed on how people in student organizations that aim to educate may expose their fellow students to these ideas in an accessible manner.

Day of Silence Project 2003
Caeden Dempsey - United States Student Association, lgbt@usstudents.org

In this workshop we will discuss running a strategic Day of Silence Project. Participants will share experiences of what has worked, brainstorm ideas for outreach, and identify ways this day can improve the lives of queer students. Whether you have run a Day of Silence on your campus in the past or are just thinking about it for the first time, join us in talking about how to make this the largest and most effective national queer day of action ever.

Evolution of a Relationship: From Lust to Love
Coach Eric Gumby Anderson - UC Irvine, CoachGumby@aol.com

This lecture/discussion addresses the stages of evolution a relationship progresses through, highlighting common myths and misconceptions about sex and love. It provides both a humorous and poignant examination into the nature of love in contemporary times - and may just help you realize why things don’t always work out!

Film: “Coming Out, Coming Home: Asian & Pacific Islanders Family Stories”
Harold Kameya, API-PFLAG Family Project, apifamilypride@aol.com

This film features interviews of one Filipino and three Chinese families and a dialogue among parents of these gay children. Speaking in English, the families talk about shame, grief, love, growth, the importance of family and how they handled their conflicts around homosexuality. The film explores how API families of LGBT people often fear the social stigma their children's alternative sexual orientation may bring them and their extended family. This film helps families understand and accept their children by ending the isolation that Asian & Pacific Islanders experience during the coming out process and to promote dialogue about sexual diversity, both within families and in the broader API communities. A facilitated discussion follows the film.

The LGBT Student-Athlete Experience
Dr. Robert E. Corb - UC Riverside, rcorb@ucrac1.ucr.edu

Intercollegiate athletics has made great strides in creating a safe and welcoming environment for women and people of color. But what is it like to be a student-athlete who is LGBT? What kinds of special challenges to these athletes face because of their sexual orientation? A panel of current and former LGBT student-athletes will tell their stories and respond to questions from the moderator. Questions from the audience are strongly encouraged.

Twice Blessed: Being Jewish, Out, & Proud
Rabbi Mychal Rosenbaum Copeland - UCLA, rabbimychal@uclahillel.org

The Jewish community has come a long way. Being Jewish and gay once seemed like an oxymoron, but today, there are LGBT rabbis, LGBT synagogues, programs and manuals that teach mainstream congregations how to be "welcoming", and queer Jewish groups on many campuses. There is even a strong LGBT presence in Israel. Join a discussion concerning coming-out issues in the Jewish community, challenging texts, where we've been and where we're headed. We'll discuss our collective challenges and triumphs.

Out & Greek on Campus
Shane Windmeyer - Lambda 10 Project, shane@lambda10.org

From Animal House to Sorority Boys, this workshop will share the "real life" experiences of gay, lesbian & bisexual men and women in the college fraternity. First person accounts will be shared from the presenter’s research and from his two best-selling books "Secret Sisters: Stories of Being Lesbian & Bisexual in a College Sorority" and "Out on Fraternity Row: Personal Accounts of Being Gay in a College Fraternity" (Alyson Publications, 2001 & 1998). Audience members will then be challenged to examine their own prejudices and stereotypes of the college Greek system and how such beliefs may inhibit their efforts to impact change within the college fraternity/sorority.

Youth, AIDS, Sex & the 21st Century: Where do I Fit In?
Sean Arayasirikul - Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, arayasean@hotmail.com

Life in the 21st Century poses many difficulties and challenges for a constantly changing American society. Being an adolescent, coming out to a homophobic society, and dealing with everyday trials of being a youth can readily cause conflict in one’s life. Share your experiences, liberate your mind and shed light on the changing faces of AIDS.