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JAN
31
Speakers Bureau Training
3:00pm – 5:00pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
A speakers bureau consists of a panel of trained volunteers who are willing to speak about their lives and experiences. This training will give you the tools to speak on panels that educate our campus about LGBTQ people and issues.
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FEB
2
Ally 2.0 Ending LGBTQ Religious Trauma
3:30pm – 5:00pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Remove Hate from Your Love Language and understanding the impact of your words.
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FEB
3
Speakers Bureau Training
1:00pm – 3:00pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
A speakers bureau consists of a panel of trained volunteers who are willing to speak about their lives and experiences. This training will give you the tools to speak on panels that educate our campus about LGBTQ people and issues.
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FEB
6
Bisexuality / Pansexuality Discussion Group
Monday; 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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FEB
14
LGBTQ Art Group
Tuesday; 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
Through art, participants will explore various aspects of their LGBTQ identity and experiences.
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FEB
15
Listen, We Need to Talk
12:00pm – 1:00pm; Bayou City Rm. Student Center South
How to Change Attitudes about LGBT Rights. Melissa R. Michelson will lead the discussion of her new book. Melissa is a Professor of Political Science at Menlo College.
Cosponsors: Political Science Dept, English Dept
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FEB
17
8:45am – 12:00pm; Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.
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FEB
20
6:30pm; Theater Student Center South
Come and listen to two queer feminist bands while exploring the relationship between intergenerational queer cultures, academia, art, and music.
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FEB
20
Transgender Discussion Group
5:00 – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
The Transgender Discussion Group is for transgender (including non-binary) identified students and partners, or anyone questioning their gender identity. After attending the group, participants should feel more prepared and empowered to engage with the general community as an advocate for themselves.
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FEB
21
HIV+/AIDS Discussion Group
Tuesday; 4:00pm – 5:00pm; Email jdgonzales@uh.edu for location
The HIV+/AIDS discussion group is for those with an HIV+ status to engage in conversation about resources, dating, discrimination and more as well as build community on campus.
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FEB
22
LGBTQ Awareness
12:30pm – 1:30pm; Skyline Rm Student Center South
In an effort to increase awareness for the LGBTQIA community, this workshop educates UH students, faculty and staff on terminology, pronouns, heteronormative privilege and inclusive practices in support of the LGBTQIA community. Workshop Registration
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FEB
28
Coming Out Discussion Group
Tuesday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
Coming out can be a lifelong experience that is different for everyone. There is no standardized format that determines one’s coming our process. This discussion group will explore the different dynamics of coming out and what it means to be “authentically you”.
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FEB
28
Purple Eyes
6:00 – 7:20pm; Student Center Theater
This is a one man show by Houstonian Josh Inocencio. The show is an ancestral auto/biography where Josh investigates his identity as a queer Chicano amid the lineage of machismo in his family.
Cosponsors: Hispanic Studies, English, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Center for Diversity and Inclusion
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MAR
2
12:45pm – 4:00pm; Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.
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MAR
5
UH at AIDS Walk Houston
Sunday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Sam Houston Park, Downtown, 1000 Bagby Street, 77002
All students, faculty, alumni, and staff are invited to represent the Cougars by walking in the 3K AIDS Walk Houston and/or raising funds for the AIDS Foundation Houston and LGBTQ Resource Center! Whether you are fundraising, walking or both, register here under the Univ. of Houston LGBTQ Resouce Center. 70% of all funds raised will stay on campus to go towards HIV/AIDS education loutreach!
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MAR
6
Bisexuality / Pansexuality Discussion Group
Monday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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MAR
7
Ally 2.0 Toilet Training
3:00pm – 4:30pm; Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
The Personal Harmful Effects of Bathroom Policing on Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming people. Workshop Registration
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MAR
20
Transgender Discussion Group
5:15pm – 6:15pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
The Transgender Discussion Group is for transgender (including non-binary) identified students and partners, or anyone questioning their gender identity. After attending the group, participants should feel more prepared and empowered to engage with the general community as an advocate for themselves.
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MAR
21
HIV+/AIDS Discussion Group
Tuesday; 4:00pm – 5:00pm; Email jdgonzales@uh.edu for location
The HIV+/AIDS discussion group is for those with an HIV+ status to engage in conversation about resources, dating, discrimination and more as well as build community on campus.
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MAR
28
Coming Out Discussion Group
Tuesday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
Coming out can be a lifelong experience that is different for everyone. There is no standardized format that determines one’s coming our process. This discussion group will explore the different dynamics of coming out and what it means to be “authentically you”.
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MAR
30
7:00 – 9:00pm; Graduate College of Social Work Bldg., Room 102
The Mahogany Project is a collective of black queer men that serve to tell the stories of other black queer men covering an array of different societal issues, with a particular focus on building community in Texas.
Cosponsors: African American Studies
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MAR
31
Ally 2.0 Non-binary Identities
1:30pm – 3:00pm; Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Understanding the Gender Spectrum and people who do not necessarily see themselves as Male or Female. Registration is CLOSED.
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APR
3
Bisexuality / Pansexuality Discussion Group
Monday; 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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APR
8
Red Dinner is an annual fundraising gala benefiting UH students who have been financially affected as a result of their sexual identity or expression.
Hosted by: University of Houston LGBTQ Alumni Association.
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APR
10
Ally 2.0 Love Thy LGBTQ Neighbor
1:30pm – 3:00pm; Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Supporting the LGBTQ Community Within Your Christian or Muslim Spiritual Beliefs. Workshop Registration
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APR
11
LGBTQ Awareness
12:30pm – 1:30pm; Skyline Rm Student Center South
In an effort to increase awareness for the LGBTQIA community, this workshop educates UH students, faculty and staff on terminology, pronouns, heteronormative privilege and inclusive practices in support of the LGBTQIA community. Workshop Registration
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APR
11
LGBTQ Art Group
Tuesday; 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
Through art, participants will explore various aspects of their LGBTQ identity and experiences.
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APR
12
12:00 – 1:00pm; Student Service Center 1 (Bldg 524)
University Career Services is hosting a panel of full-time professionals from the KPMG Pride Organization to discuss navigating the coming out process in an interview, at work, and more!
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APR
14
12:45pm – 4:00pm; Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.
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APR
14
Afternoon Yoga in the Resource Center
1:00pm – 2:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
Join us for an afternoon of yoga with staff from Campus Recreation. Limited number of yoga mats available on first come, first serve basis.
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APR
17
Transgender Discussion Group
5:15pm – 6:15pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
The Transgender Discussion Group is for transgender (including non-binary) identified students and partners, or anyone questioning their gender identity. After attending the group, participants should feel more prepared and empowered to engage with the general community as an advocate for themselves.
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APR
18
HIV+/AIDS Discussion Group
Tuesday; 4:00pm – 5:00pm; Email jdgonzales@uh.edu for location
The HIV+/AIDS discussion group is for those with an HIV+ status to engage in conversation about resources, dating, discrimination and more as well as build community on campus.
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APR
18
Screening of Moonlight
Tuesday; 6:15pm – 9:00pm; Student Center South Theater
This Oscar-winning production chronicles the childhood, adolescence and burgeoning adulthood of a young, African-American, gay man growing up in a Miami neighbohood.
Co-sponsored by Student Program Board
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APR
19
Discussion Panel on the Film "Moonlight"
11:00 – 12:00pm; Student Center South, Mditown Room 262
The LGBTQ Resource Center is hosting a panel of faculty, staff, and students to discuss the intersectionality of sexuality, masculinity, and race.
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APR
25
Coming Out Discussion Group
Tuesday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm; LGBTQ Resource Center Student Center North Rm. 201
Coming out can be a lifelong experience that is different for everyone. There is no standardized format that determines one’s coming our process. This discussion group will explore the different dynamics of coming out and what it means to be “authentically you”.
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APR
24
Stress Free Finals
During the week of Stress Free Finals 4/24/17-5/2/17, we will have fruit, tea, bubble wrap for popping, scantrons, and blue books. Everyone is welcome.
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APR
28
Friday; 6:00pm – 9:00pm; Bayou City Room 219
Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on campus to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and ally students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the University. All faculty, students, alumni, staff, family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate. The LGBTQ Alumni Association will be hosting the reception immediately following the ceremony.
Hosted by: LGBTQ Resource Center & LGBTQ Alumni Association Graduate Registration
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MAY
2
Stress Free Finals - Thyme For Self-Care: Propagating Plants
3:00pm – 5:00pm; Student Center North, Room 201 (LGBTQ/WGRC)
With assistance from the Horticulture Society at UH, the LGBTQ Resource Center will become a calming environment that teaches students how to propagate plants.
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JUN
24
Houston Pride Festival
12:00 – 7:00pm; Downtown Houston - Begins at Smith St & Lamar St
Admission to the festival is FREE and open to public. To volunteer with the LGBTQ Alumni Association, visit: Doodle.
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JUN
24
Houston Pride Parade
8:30 – 11:00pm; Downtown Houston - Begins at Smith St & Lamar St
To walk in the parade, RSVP via email to me at jdgonzales@uh.edu or follow us on the Facebook event page. We highly encourage participants to wear red.
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JUN
26
Peace Corp LGBTQ Panel
6:00 – 7:30pm; Student Center South, Heights Room 224
Returned Peace Corp Volunteers will discuss their service, answer questions, provide authentic accounts of their experiences abraod in being part of the LGBTQ community, and explain the benefits they ahve utilized through the federal program. This event is open to the public. Event Registration
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JUL
11
8:45am – 12:00pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.
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JUL
17
12:45pm – 4:00pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.
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AUG
29
Open House
11:00am – 2:00pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
Description coming soon!
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SEP
5
Asexual Discussion Group
5:15 – 6:15pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
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SEP
6
Cougar Ally Training
8:45am – 12:00pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.
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SEP
7
Ice Cream Social
3:00pm – 5:00pm; Student Center South, Downtown Room 261
Description coming soon!
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SEP
8
Speakers Bureau Training
3:00 – 5:00pm; Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
A speakers’ bureau consists of a panel of trained volunteers who are willing to speak about their lives and experiences. This training will give you the tools to speak on panels that educate our campus about LGBTQ people and issues.
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SEP
11
Bi/Pan Discussion Group
5:00 – 6:30pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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SEP
12
Trans Discussion Group
5:15 – 6:15pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Transgender Discussion Group is for transgender (including non-binary) identified students and partners, or anyone questioning their gender identity. After attending the group, participants should feel more prepared and empowered to engage with the general community as an advocate for themselves.
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SEP
14
Speakers Bureau Training
3:00pm – 5:00pm; Student Center South, Synergy Room 212
A speakers’ bureau consists of a panel of trained volunteers who are willing to speak about their lives and experiences. This training will give you the tools to speak on panels that educate our campus about LGBTQ people and issues.
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SEP
25
Bi/Pan Discussion Group
5:00 – 6:30pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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OCT
3
Asexuality Discussion Group
5:15 – 6:15pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
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OCT
9
Bi/Pan Discussion Group
5:00 – 6:30pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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OCT
10
Trans Discussion Group
5:15 – 6:15pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Transgender Discussion Group is for transgender (including non-binary) identified students and partners, or anyone questioning their gender identity. After attending the group, participants should feel more prepared and empowered to engage with the general community as an advocate for themselves.
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OCT
11
11:00am – 3:00pm; Student Center South, Food Court Tables
Whether you are a member of the community or an ally, P.R.I.D.E. Portraits’ mission is to increase visibility and awareness of LGBTQI individuals and its allies to promote the humanization of a community that is dehumanized every single day. Stop by the Student Center South food court to have your portrait taken and share your story!
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OCT
13
All Day; Student Centers
The 7th annual Gender Infinity Conference will be happening at the University of Houston. This conference creates affirming spaces for families, learners, advocates, and providers to advance relationships, knowledge, and resources that empower gender diverse individuals. In our journey together we promote justice, equity, and hope in the celebration of infinite gender possibilities. Our conference welcomes medical and mental health professionals and community advocates for a day of provider training that hosted over 20 workshops presented by leading gender diverse experts from across the U.S.
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OCT
14
All Day; Student Centers
The 7th annual Gender Infinity Conference will be happening at the University of Houston. This conference creates affirming spaces for families, learners, advocates, and providers to advance relationships, knowledge, and resources that empower gender diverse individuals. In our journey together we promote justice, equity, and hope in the celebration of infinite gender possibilities. Our conference welcomes medical and mental health professionals and community advocates for a day of provider training that hosted over 20 workshops presented by leading gender diverse experts from across the U.S.
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OCT
18
LGBTQ Awareness Workshop
12:00 – 1:00pm, Student Center South, Skyline Room 223
In an effort to increase awareness for the LGBTQIA community, this workshop educates UH students on terminology, pronouns, heteronormative privilege and inclusive practices in support of the LGBTQIA community.
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OCT
23
Bi/Pan Discussion Group
5:00 – 6:30pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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OCT
25
Coming Out Monologues
6:00pm ; Student Center South, Theater
Join us as we partner with GLOBAL for the third annual production of the Coming Out Monologues. The Coming Out Monologues are performed each fall and gives LGBTQ students the opportunity to share their own stories and experiences. Some stories are sad and some funny, but all empower people to embrace their identities.
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OCT
26
Ally 2.0 Workshop - What the A?
2:00 – 3:30pm, Student Center South, Heights room 224
This workshop will cover the spectrums within the Asexual, Aromantic, and Agender identities.
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NOV
2
Ally 2.0 Workshop - Potty Police
12:00 – 1:30pm, Student Center South, Heights Room 224
This workshop will cover the personal and harmful effects of bathroom policing on the transgender and gender non-conforming community.
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NOV
3
Cougar Ally Training
12:45pm – 4:00pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
Training assists faculty, staff and students in increasing their awareness of issues that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people face. In a non-threatening setting, CAT teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Allies are given a placard to display as a visible statement of support for the LGBTQ community.
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NOV
6
Bi/Pan Discussion Group
5:00 – 6:30pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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NOV
7
Asexual Discussion Group
5:15 – 6:15pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
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NOV
9
LGBTQ Awareness Workshop
1:00 – 2:00pm, Student Center South, Skyline Room 223
In an effort to increase awareness for the LGBTQIA community, this workshop educates UH students on terminology, pronouns, heteronormative privilege and inclusive practices in support of the LGBTQIA community.
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Nov
14
Transgender 101 Workshop
3:00 – 4:15pm, Student Center North, Synergy Room 212
This workshop will introduce participants to transgender terms, issues, and identities. They will gain a better understanding of the experiences and needs of the transgender community on campus in order to cultivate a culture of trans inclusion.
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NOV
14
Trans Discussion Group
5:15 – 6:15pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Transgender Discussion Group is for transgender (including non-binary) identified students and partners, or anyone questioning their gender identity. After attending the group, participants should feel more prepared and empowered to engage with the general community as an advocate for themselves.
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NOV
18
Trans Day of Remembrance
7:00pm – 9:30pm; AD Bruce Religion Center
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NOV
20
Bi/Pan Discussion Group
5:00 – 6:30pm; LGBTQ/Women & Gender Resource Center (Student Center North, Room 201)
The Bisexual/Pansexual discussion group helps students explore what it means to be attracted to multiple genders. Together, we will support each other in our internal struggle of sexuality or biphobia in queer and straight spaces.
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NOV
26
Stress Free Finals Begins
More information coming soon!
