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- Virginia TIESOct209:00 AM - 5:00 PMEvery October, transgender and gender nonconforming folks are joined by friends, family, and allies for TIES... Continue reading
- Drag NightOct209:00 PM - 12:00 AMSpider Nights & LGBTQ Campus Life Present Drag Night. Oct. 20, 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Alice Haynes... Continue reading
- Kaleidoscope Affinity Group MeetingOct225:30 PM - 6:30 PMThe Kaleidoscope affinity group will be holding a meeting on Oct. 22, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in THC 329. ... Continue reading
- Jepson Leadership Forum: Peter EdelmanOct257:00 PM - 8:30 PMThe Jepson Leadership Forum presents Peter Edelman, Professor of Constitutional Law and Poverty Law at Georgetown... Continue reading
- LGBTQIA Happy Hour SocialOct265:00 PM - 7:00 PMCalling all LGBTQIA and Ally students, alumni, staff, faculty, and community partners! Join us for an exciting mix and... Continue reading
- Safe Zone TrainingOct295:00 PM - 6:30 PMSafezone Ally Training encourages participants to develop a community that accepts everyone regardless of sexual and... Continue reading
- Grounds for SupportOct3112:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin us on Wed., Oct. 31, 2018 at 12:00 p.m., in THC 329 for Grounds for Support, a general support group devoted to... Continue reading
- Omicron Delta Kappa Last Lecture SeriesNov056:00 PM - 6:45 PMThe Omicron Delta Kappa Epsilon Circle is honored to sponsor the seventh University of Richmond Last Lecture Series... Continue reading
- Marshall Center Lecture Series: Anthony BradleyNov094:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Anthony Bradley, Chair of the Program in Religious and Theological Studies... Continue reading
- Marshall Center Lecture Series: Andrew MurphyNov304:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe Marshall Center Lecture Series presents Andrew Murphy, Richard L. Morrill Distinguished Chair in Ethics and... Continue reading
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Happy National Coming Out Day! 🌈❤️😃
We are fortunate not to have high drop out rates of first-gens here at UR but their experiences can be different than their peers. Common Ground is pleased to offer them support and the resources they need to be their very best.- We believe women and we acknowledge the pain of survivors. But we will stand with you.
It's You Can Sit With Me day in D-Hall tonight for dinner. Join the Cultural Advisors in making D-Hall feel more inclusive.
Applications are now open for the LGBTQ Mentor Program! This program matches LGBTQ-identified students to LGBTQ-identified alumni to create unique mentor opportunities. The program lasts for one academic year and focuses on supporting LGBTQ students while they are at the University and also on how students can join the workforce as openly LGBTQ people. The program is a partnership between Common Ground, LGBTQ Spiders Alumni Group, and Alumni & Career Services.
Students apply here: https://richmond.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3PH3QshLmT5IE8l
Alumni interested in mentoring can apply here:https://richmond.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zs9t4lrfHEXpIx.
Deadline to apply is Monday, October 15! Please send any questions to Mary Alice Wallmeyer atmwallmey@richmond.edu.
Happy VA Pride Spiders! Wishing you all a day of wonderfulness filled with glitter and unicorns!
Please be aware that there will be photographers and videographers at the Pride Celebration. Per VA Pride's policies , your presence at Pride will be assumed as permission for VA Pride to post your pics and vids on their website.
If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed: (1) watch out for cameras and (2) Kindly tell the photographer or videographer you do not want to be in the photograph or video.
As you all take pics and videos to post to social media, please make sure everyone in your pics and videos are comfortable with the media being shared.
It is important to keep in mind that not everyone is out, and part of celebrating Pride is protecting those who have to live closted.
Rainbows & Unicorns,
E. Lee Dyer IV
Associate Director of LGBT Campus Life
Happy VA Pride Week!
Join us on Thu., Sep. 27, 2018 at 12:00 p.m., in the LGBTQ Lounge (THC 3rd floor) for Grounds for Support, a general support group devoted to LGBTQ issues. Coffee and tea will be served!
Any UR students interested in joining the MLK Day Committee? Please e-mail Shani Buchholz (sbuchhol@richmond.edu) if you're interested in joining!
All are welcome to attend the processing space tonight from 6:00 - 7:30 pm in THC 329 to be in solidarity with folks coping with the presence of today's anti-queer and trans speaker.
The application period for the enVision Social Justice Retreat is open!
The enVision Social Justice Retreat is an overnight getaway where students get to tell their own stories of identity, background, difference, or exclusion. They meet others with similar stories and who share a desire to make the campus more inclusive.
The retreat is taking place on October 6 & 7. All expenses (including accommodations, food, and transportation) are included. The application period ends on September 23rd, so sign up now! https://commonground.richmond.edu/programs/envision/index.html
To all of our Jewish friends... L'Shana Tova! Peace, Prosperity, Contentment, Health, and Happiness to you and yours!
Are you part of a dance troupe? Do you have a great singing voice or mastery of the spoken word or original poetry? The MLK Day Committee is looking for acts to perform during the MLK Day Commemoration event at 3:00PM on January 21, 2019 at the Modlin Center.
In keeping with this year’s MLK Day theme (“Infinite Hope: Triumphs Over Finite Disappointment”), we are looking for acts that contribute to the expression of hope that Dr. King instilled in everyone. If you are interested in auditioning for this opportunity, please submit a proposal to Shani Buchholz (sbuchhol@richmond.edu) regarding your act. Include information regarding any prior public appearances and how you think your act ties into the theme.
Submissions must be received by September 30, 2018 (late submissions will not be considered). You will be contacted if you are chosen to audition. Auditions will be held the week if November 5, 2018.
Are you interested in applying for the enVision Social Justice retreat? Do you have questions about the retreat? Come to the Hanging Lounge on Tuesday, September 18th, from 11:00 - 2:00. Our very own Lee Dyer will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you how to apply!
Check out this list of free events commemorating the 218th anniversary of Brother Gabriel's thwarted revolt against enslavement in Virginia. http://www.untoldrva.com/gabrielweek
With 63 percent of non-LGBTQ millennials identifying as allies (https://www.dailydot.com/irl/millennials-lgbtq-glaad-study/), hopefully future generations of trans people will be able to live their lives in relative peace, free from torment or bullying.
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