Minutes

10/30/07

• Two members of SGA came to speak to us about the Maryland General Assembly's Special Session to resolve the $1.7 billion Structural Deficit.  Today there will be a rally/press conference in Annapolis with all University System of Maryland institutions represented. Dress is casual - - but there is one rule - - wear your TOWSON TIGER Gear - sweatshirts, t-shirts, Jackets - Wear it all!!

o        10:15 AM - - Leave Towson University for Annapolis and the State House (TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED)

o        12:00 PM - - Rally/Press Conference with System University's and Chancellor Britt Kirwan

o        1:00 PM - - Committee Hearings with Students Sitting in on them - the earlier we get there the more seats we get.

o        2:00 PM - - Leave Annapolis back to TU in time for any and all Halloween Celebrations!

• Then we went around said our names and our favorite movie.

• We discussed the proof for the sign that will go on the door of the Rainbow Lounge in the Center for Student Diversity.   We want as much feedback as possible – do you love it, like it, hate it?  What should be changed, altered, removed?

o        Stop by the Center for Student Diversity to see the proof.

• There are 4 spots for ANY active member (full-time, fee paying, undergraduate Towson student) of QSU to attend the Creating Change Conference on February 6 ^th-10^th 2008 in Detroit, Michigan.  If you have any questions or need clarification feel free to ask Lauren or the rest of the exec board. 

o        Attached is an application that needs to be filled out and submitted on or before November 28^th at 5pm.  (That's one month from today!)  

o        Check out the website for more information – http://www.thetaskforce.org/events/creating_change

o        QSU will pay for your airfare, lodging, and the conference registration.

• Gary from the GLCCB could not make it tonight, but we will be rescheduling his presentation.  In the meantime if you are interested you can check out their website for lots of great info - http://glccb.org/.

• We then opened the floor for a discussion topic that was left us to the group to decide. 

o        Someone talked about the Human Rights Day on November 28^th.  There will be a Privilege Walk, bands, organizations with tables and information, people talking and reading poetry.   If you are interested in helping out please contact Stephanie Reed – sreed7@towson.edu.

o        The Feminist Collective will be holding a Clothing Swap on November 29^th – more details later.

o        ISA got another bus for their NYC trip this Saturday.  If you are interested it's $35 and the bus leaves at 6am and returns at midnight.   Call 301.992.8291 or email isa@towson.edu for more info.

o        Then someone talked about a personal experience where they heard younger "kids saying queer and fagot".  This sparked a conversation about words, sayings, and their connotations… we talked specifically about the implications of saying or hearing "that's gay".  

o        The "ouch" "oops" concept has been implemented in QSU from now on.  If at any point you saying something and realize that it could offend or hurt someone you say "oops" and take 30 seconds to say why that was an "oops" moment.   On the same token, if someone else says something that hurts or offends you, you say "ouch" and take 30 seconds to explain why that was an "ouch" moment.

• Interested in LGBT Studies?  There are a bunch of classes being offered next semester and registration is coming up soon, so be sure to check out the availability for some of these courses.   Check out the website - http://www.towson.edu/idis/LGBT/2%20-%20Major-Degree%20Requirements/index.asp .

o        Also, don't forget about Chris Bell's Gay Themes in American Literature (ENGL 376 or CLST 305) Approved for English, LGBT Studies, Women's Studies, and Cultural Studies.

• Justin Chin will be at Towson on November 7^th at 7pm in Linthicum 100.  FREE!

o        There will be books raffled off and refreshments served.

o        Check him out at http://www.suspectthoughts.com/chin.html .

o        Cosponsored by: QSU, LGBT Student Development, Multicultural Institute, English Department, and the Asian Arts and Cultural Center.

• In honor of World AIDS Day we will be holding a "quilting bee" during the last week in November to create our own quilt.   More details soon, but if interested in designing and creating our quilt please contact Chris Snider ( csnide1@towson.edu).

o        "Founded in 1987, The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a poignant memorial, a powerful tool for use in preventing new HIV infections, and the largest ongoing community arts project in the world."

§         http://www.aidsquilt.org/

• Thank you to everyone who came to the Come OUT Come OUT Wherever You Are party at Loyola it was a huge success and it will happen again!

• If you are interested in performing or helping out with the Benefit Coffee House you can email Danielle ( dwhite5@towson.edu) or Briana ( bedwar3@towson.edu).

o        We have unbelievable prizes!  The biggest and best prize is a brand new electric guitar and amp from the Guitar Center and we have many other prizes to local eaters around Towson.

• Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Reminder!

This Saturday is Walk Like a Man at 7pm in the CFA Mainstage Theatre.  Tickets will be sold that night starting at 5pm and doors open at 6:30pm.  Tickets are $15 with Student ID and $25 for everyone else. This will be a great show and something you definitely should NOT miss!

"Walk Like A Man - The Play" uses spoken word and dramatic monologue to spotlight labels, issues, and stereotypes in relationships while promoting cultural diversity through theater.  Featuring an all-female cast, the play is adapted from the best-selling novel Walk Like A Man by Laurinda D. Brown, which also won the 2006 Lambda Literary Award for "Best Lesbian Erotica." This production discusses adult themes and is for mature audiences only.            

Check out the website to read more about the show - www.walklikeaman.net

Important Dates!

· November 3^rd – Walk Like a Man @ 7pm in the Mainstage Theatre - $15 w/ Student ID

· November 3^rd-4^th – ISA bus trip to NYC 6am-12am - $35

· November 6^th – Benefit Coffee House @ 9:30pm in Ches II & III

· November 7^th – Justin Chin @ 7pm in LI 100

· November 9^th – Kinsey Sicks @ 7:30pm in Paws

· November 10^th – Tailgating @ 10am-1pm at Unitas Stadium

· November 10^th – Hungama @ 8pm-12am in Potomac Lounge

· November 13^th – QSU Meeting - Presentation and Discussion about the Transgender Community

· November 20^th – Transgender Day of Remembrance

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