Events
Below is The LGBT Center Calendar for the Fall 2009 Semester. To find out about our upcoming events via email, sign up on our LGBT Announcement List.
September
Pride Alliance Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, September 15, 10:30 p.m. – Midnight
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
Come to this annual kick-off event to welcome new students. Find out more about the Pride Alliance and enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes.
Sponsored by the Pride Alliance
LGBT Graduate Student Reception
Thursday, September 17, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
LGBT Center (Frist 246)
Join the Graduate School and LGBT Center for a welcome reception for new and returning students.
Sponsored by the Graduate School and LGBT Center
Carl A. Fields Center Grand Opening Celebration: Back to School Bash!
Thursday, September 17, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Carl Fields Center
Live Performance with NYC-based rapper E-NYSE and FineTunes Entertainment’s DJ D.SCOTT. Performance starts at 10 p.m. and party starts at 11 p.m. and goes until 2 a.m.
Welcome Back BBQ
Monday, September 21, 5 – 7 p.m.
Bendheim Center of Finance (26 Prospect Ave), rear patio
Welcome our new students and new academic year. This is great chance to meet people and enjoy our fabulous cookout. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center, Pride Alliance, and Queer Graduate Caucus
Pulled Out of the Closet?: International Women’s Year and the Event of the Mexican Lesbian
A Lecture by Jocelyn Olcott, Visiting Research Scholar, Center for Historical Studies
Wednesday, September 23, Noon
216 Burr Hall
Olcott’s lecture considers what philosopher Alain Badiou might call the “event” of the Mexican lesbian—the “interpretive intervention” during which a subject is named and interpreted as such—and argues for the critical role of cosmopolitanism in framing this interpretive intervention.
Sponsored by the Program in Latin American Studies
Being LGBT at Princeton
Friday, September 25, Noon
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
Join us for a lunch discussion about the LGBT campus community, resources available, and what it is like to be “out of the closet” at Princeton. Lunch provided.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center, LGBT Peer Educators, and SHARE
Pool Party @ the Nevermore, a Gay Resort in New Hope, PA
Friday, September 25, 2 - 5 p.m.
Off-Campus – Bus Leaves at 1:30 p.m.
Classes have started. Already looking for a vacation? Take a break to come for a swim, sit by the pool, and enjoy some delicious food. We’ll be visiting the Nevermore, a Gay Resort in New Hope, PA. New Hope has long history as a strong and vibrant LGBT Community, and it’s only a half hour from campus. Come meet new people and have fun! Limited space is available. Sign up at the LGBT Center.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center
New Jersey Ride Against AIDS Princeton Rest Stop
Saturday, September 26, 9 – 11 a.m.
Frist, South Lawn
This amazing group of cyclists ride 250 miles to raise funds for AIDS research. Please come out to show your support and cheer them on.
Sponsored by the Frist Campus Center, LGBT Center, and Student Global AIDS Campaign
Women in Theatre: Issues for the 21st Century
Saturday, September 26, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Lewis Center for the Arts
"Women in Theatre: Issues for the 21st Century" gathers distinguished artists to discuss the status of women in professional theatre and to share their vision for the future of the field." Visit www.princeton.edu/arts/wit for more information.
Sponsored by the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Program in the Study of Women and Gender
Bisexual Day Celebration
Wednesday, September 30, 3 – 5 p.m.
LGBT Center (Frist 246)
Celebrate International Bisexuality Day at the LGBT Center with a bisexual flag cookies and lots of fun. If you are an ally to the bi community, please come out and show your support.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center, LGBT Peer Educators, and Women's Center.
October
Chica Busca Chica (Part 1)
Friday, October 2, 4:30 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
Hailed as Spain’s version of the groundbreaking show the L word, Chica Busca Chica (Girl Meets Girl) is a series that tells the story of a group of twenty-something lesbian friends. As they look for love, discover their hopes and fears, and get into trouble, this fast-paced show with a snappy soundtrack is a must see. An hour and a half will be shown this week and the rest of the series will be shown on Friday, October 9th.
Sponsored by the Fields Center, Latino Heritage Month Committee, LGBT Center, and Women’s Center
U People the Rockumentary
Saturday, October 3, 6:30 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
U People is an incidental documentary that was meant to be. The first rockumentary of its kind brings you behind the scenes of a not so typical music video shoot for out artist Hanifah Walidah. U People was made from the 20 hours of downtime footage consisting of an entire cast and crew of 30 gay and straight women and trans people of color. What the camera caught will introduce a hilarious, candid and very human voice into the discussion of gender, race and humanity.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center and Women's Center
The U People Collegiate Voices Simulcast
Saturday, October 3, 10 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
On Oct 3rd, 2009, at 8pm EST, colleges and universities from around the United States will simulcast what will be an important event within the growing history of LGBT rights in this country. On this date, U People will be the first LGBT focused film screened at the National Civil Right Museum in Memphis, TN. This institution stands at the same location where Martin Luther King lost his life. A panel of distinguished academic, political and religious pundits will join the U People directors in a discussion concerning the progression and further development of LGBT rights and understanding within the southern United States. During the live broadcast, student viewers will participate in this conversation by twittering their questions to the panel.
Watch it here: http://www.suckaforlife.com/upodcast/simulcast/vv_simulcast.html
Sponsored by the LGBT Center and Women's Center
Chattin’ with the Chaplain
Wednesday, October 7, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
An informal gathering for the LGBT and ally communities; we will have coffee, refreshments, and fabulous conversation. Members of all spiritual and faith communities are invited to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life.
THE STRAIGHT STATE: Sexuality and Citizenship in Twentieth-Century America
A reading by Margot Canaday
Thursday, October 8, 2009, 5 p.m. (reception begins at 4:30)
Prospect House
Join Margot Canaday, Assistant Professor of History, for a Book Reading hosted by the Program in American Studies. RSVP by October 5 to mkilleen@princeton.edu or 609-258-4710. “The Straight State” is available at Labyrinth Bookstore on Nassau Street.
Sponsored by the Program in American Studies
Latina/o Moves: New Adventures in Performance
Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m.
The Acting Studio, Lewis Center for the Arts
Join us for a triple bill showcasing some of the most innovative talent in Latina performance. Three performers will slash the stereotypes and provide fresh takes on Latina life and love. Come hear Marga Gomez, Carmelita Tropicana, and Nicolás Dumit Estévez as they push us to laugh through our tears, help us to find the words, and inspire new moves into popular culture.
Sponsored by The Lewis Center for the Arts, Center for African American Studies, Program in Latin American Studies, Program in American Studies, and LGBT Center
Chica Busca Chica (Part 2)
Friday, October 9, 4:30 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
Hailed as Spain’s version of the groundbreaking show the L word, Chica Busca Chica (Girl Meets Girl) is a series that tells the story of a group of twenty-something lesbian friends. As they look for love, discover their hopes and fears, and get into trouble, this fast-paced show with a snappy soundtrack is a must see. The second half will be shown this week and the first part of the series will be shown on Friday, October 2nd.
Sponsored by the Fields Center, Latino Heritage Month Committee, LGBT Center, and Women’s Center
LGBT Awareness Week
October 11th – October 17th
National Coming Out Day
Sunday, October 11, All Day
National Equality March
Sunday, October 11, All Day
Washington, D.C.
If you have questions or are interested in attending please email princeton.equality.march@gmail.com.
Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization and the Pride Alliance
Looking Back / Looking Forward: LGBT History and the Movement
A Conversation with Timothy McFeeley ’68 and Abby Rubenfeld ’75
Monday, October 12, 7 p.m.
Frist Campus Center (Room 302)
This is the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion that was the kickoff to the modern day LGBT civil rights movement. Tim McFeeley ’68 who is the former Executive Director of the Human Right Campaign, and Abby Rubenfeld, ‘75 who is the former Legal Director of Lambda Legal, will speak about LGBT history and the movement today.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center
Hold Onto Your Dreams: Arthur Russell and the Downtown Music Scene, 1973-1992
Book Launch and Documentary Film Screening
Tuesday, October 13, 4:30 p.m.
McCormick 101
Princeton University welcomes music historian Timothy Lawrence who will be presenting his latest book, a biography of queer music legend Arthur Russell. Russell, until recently an under-recognized force in the downtown New York music scene, moved across genres and social spaces, to produce an eclectic collection of songs that were far beyond his time. Spanning from disco to country to experimental ambient tracks, Russell’s sound has been highly influential to some of the greatest musicians working over the past few decades and continues to inspire future generations through its brilliant compositions. Director, Matt Wolf, will also screen his critically acclaimed documentary, Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell, which the New York Times calls “a tender, fascinating documentary” that “will delight the Russell cult and instantly convert new members.” Wolf will be present for a Q and A immediately following the film.
Sponsored by the Lewis Center for the Arts and Program in American Studies
Against Childhood
A Lecture by Ann Pellegrini
Tuesday, October 13, 4:30 p.m.
McCormick 106
Ann Pellegrini, Associate Professor of Performance Studies and Religious Studies at New York University and Director of their Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality will be speaking about her current work.
Sponsored by the Program in the Study of Women and Gender
Queering the Color Line Family Dinner
Wednesday, October 14, 6 p.m.
Women’s Center/International Center Conference Room (Frist 243)
This is a welcoming and supportive space for LGBT students, staff, and faculty of color to meet and hang out. Drop in and have dinner, which is provided.
Sponsored by the Fields Center, Frist Campus Center, LGBT Center, and Women’s Center
Queer Graduate Caucus - First Event of the Year
Wednesday, October 14, 8 - 10 p.m.
Lawrenceville Apt. 202
In celebration of LGBT Awareness Week, the QGC is inviting LGBT and LGBT-friendly grad students to "swill and chill." Meet your fellow queer Tigers in a non-pressure setting -- and the food and drinks are on us! Be sure to invite your friends, and don't hesitate to contact us at anytime with questions (or music recommendations). Email queergraduatecaucus@gmail.com with questions.
Sponsored by the Graduate College and the Queer Graduate Caucus
Meet the Pride Alliance
Wednesday, October 14, 10 p.m.
Murray-Dodge Cafe
Come join us for a fun night of board cames. Meet the Pride Alliance officers and members in a casual environment. Cookies and tea will be available.
Sponsored by the Pride Alliance
Bring an Ally Dance
Saturday, October 17th, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Campus Club
Are you Fierce enough? Party the night away with our fabulous community and allies! All are welcome for a free night of dancing, mocktails, snacks, and the best looking crowd around.
Sponsored by the Alcohol Initiative and the Pride Alliance
Drop-In Hours for the LGBT Community
Tuesday, October 20, 3 – 4 p.m.
McCosh Health Center (Room 118)
Drop in the third Tuesday every other month to discuss sexual health (sexuality, STIs, HIV, pelvic exams) in a confidential LGBT-friendly environment. Ask for Olga Hernandez.
Sponsored by University Health Services
The First Cut is the Deepest: Collage and Queer/Feminist Negativity
A Lecture by Judith Halberstam
Tuesday, October 20, 4:30 p.m.
McCormick 106
Judith Halberstam, Professor of English and Gender Studies and Director of the Center for Feminist Research at the University of Southern California, will be speaking.
Sponsored by the Program in the Study of Women and Gender
LGBT Pride Dinner
Tuesday, October 20, 6 p.m.
Pyne Tower Suite, Graduate College
LGBT community and allies, please join us for good food and good conversation. Please RSVP to Olivia at omartel@princeton.edu.
Sponsored by the Graduate School and the LGBT Center
The Dividends of Dissent: How Conflict and Culture Work in Lesbian and Gay Marches on Washington
A Book Talk with Amin Ghaziani, LGBT - Cotsen Postdoctoral Fellow
Thursday, October 22, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Women’s Center/International Center Conference Room (Frist 243)
Marching on Washington is a hallowed tradition of American political protest, and demonstrations led by the women’s rights, civil rights, and antiwar movements all endure in popular memory. Between 1979 and 2000, four major lesbian and gay demonstrations took place there, and while these marches were some of the largest of their time, they have been sorely overlooked—until now. Drawing on extensive archival research, historical data, original photographs, interviews with key activists, and more than a thousand news articles, Ghaziani offers a descriptive, historical, political, cultural, and sociological analysis of these marches, their surrounding context, their organization, and in particular, the role of infighting in defining what it means to be a sexual minority in the United States.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center
Queer Graduate Women’s Lunch
Tuesday, October 27, Noon
Masala Grill (15 Chambers St.)
Graduate student women are invited for a lunch out. Please RSVP to lgbt@princeton.edu by Sunday, October 25.
November
Virtually Queer: Princeton’s LGBT Life in Second Life
Thursday, November 10, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
Jen Pollitt, LGBT Center Graduate Intern, will speak about our new virtual LGBT Center in Princeton’s virtual campus in Second Life. If you have never used Second Life, this will be an opportunity for a grand tour followed by assistance in creating your own avatar. For more information about Second Life at Princeton, visit http://etc.princeton.edu/sl/. Lunch will be provided.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center
Chattin’ with the Chaplain
Wednesday, November 11, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
An informal gathering for the LGBT and ally communities; we will have coffee, refreshments, and fabulous conversation. Members of all spiritual and faith communities are invited to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life
Queering the Color Line Family Dinner
Wednesday, November 11, 6 p.m.
The Fields Center
This is a welcoming and supportive space for LGBT students, staff, and faculty of color to meet and hang out. Drop in and have dinner, which is provided. Please note that for the month of November this program is a week early.
Sponsored by the Fields Center, Frist Campus Center, LGBT Center, and Women’s Center
Drop-In Hours for the LGBT Community
Tuesday, November 17, 3 – 4 p.m.
McCosh Health Center (Room 118)
Drop in the third Tuesday every other month to discuss sexual health (sexuality, STIs, HIV, pelvic exams) in a confidential LGBT-friendly environment. Ask for Olga Hernandez.
Sponsored by University Health Services
Beyond Monogamy: The Case for Open Relationships
Tuesday, November 17, 8 p.m.
McCormick 101
Relationship and sex expert Tristan Taormino offers a bold new strategy for creating loving, lasting relationships. Drawing on in-depth research, interviews with over a hundred women and men, and her own personal experiences, Tristan explores the real-life benefits and challenges of open relationships in her new book. With her refreshingly down-to-earth style and sharp wit, Taormino argues that we must question the fairy tales and challenge the myths we've been taught about love, sex, intimacy, and commitment- only then can we create relationships that are honest, fulfilling, and really work.
Sponsored by LeTS.
Queer Sexualities
Lunch Talk with Tristan Taormino
Wednesday, November 18, Noon
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
What does it mean to be queer, sex positive, and sexually empowered? Join Tristan Taormino for an intimate discussion about queer sexuality. Society bombards us all with mixed messages about sex that are often confusing and contradictory. LGBTQ people are especially vulnerable to stereotypes and negative representations of our sexuality. How do we come to terms with feelings of shame, guilt, and anxiety about our desires? How can we learn to embrace and cultivate our erotic power in order to build confidence and create fulfilling relationships?
Sponsored by the LGBT Center and Women's Center
Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
Wednesday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
University Chapel
Please join us as we gather for a moving ceremony to remember and honor all those who have been killed as a result of anti-transgender bigotry, hatred, and violence.
Sponsored by Garden State Equality, Gender Rights Advocacy Association of New Jersey (GRAANJ), the LGBT Center, Office of Religious Life, and Women’s Center
LGBT International Student Dinner
Monday, November 30, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Center/International Center Conference Room (Frist 243)
Join other LGBT international students for a casual dinner of good food and conversation. This will be a chance to meet other students and also determine whether there is interest in making this dinner a more regular event. Dinner is provided.
Sponsored by the Graduate College, International Center, and LGBT Center
December
World AIDS Day
Tuesday, December 1, All Day
Check with the Student Global AIDS Campaign for a complete listing of events.
Chattin’ with the Chaplain
Wednesday, December 9, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
An informal gathering for the LGBT and ally communities; we will have coffee, refreshments, and fabulous conversation. Members of all spiritual and faith communities are invited to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life
Hey Mom, I’m Gay!: Coming Out to Friends and Family
Friday, December 11, Noon
LGBT Center Rainbow Lounge (Frist 247)
Is this the first time you will be home and out of the closet? Are you thinking about coming out to your friends and family over winter break? Join us for a discussion about coming out and negotiating being out at home. Everyone is invited to share their experiences, challenges, and celebrations.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center and LGBT Peer Educators
Drop-In Hours for the LGBT Community
Tuesday, December 15, 3 – 4 p.m.
McCosh Health Center (Room 118)
Drop in the third Tuesday every other month to discuss sexual health (sexuality, STIs, HIV, pelvic exams) in a confidential LGBT-friendly environment. Ask for Olga Hernandez.
Sponsored by University Health Services
Queering the Color Line Family Dinner
Wednesday, December 16, 6 p.m.
Women’s Center/International Center Conference Room (Frist 243)
This is a welcoming and supportive space for LGBT students, staff, and faculty of color to meet and hang out. Drop in and have dinner, which is provided.
Sponsored by the Fields Center, Frist Campus Center, LGBT Center, and Women’s Center
January
Speed Friending for LGBT and Ally Graduate Students
Wednesday, January 6, 7 p.m.
Location TBA
Join us for an evening of speed friending! This is a way to meet other LGBT graduate students and allies. It is also a great way to have fun with your existing circle of friends. No prior friend experience is necessary!
Sponsored by the Graduate School and LGBT Center
Monthly Events
Third Sunday of the Month, 6 p.m.
Queering the Color Line Family Dinner
Frist 243
This is a welcoming and supportive space for LGBT students, staff, and faculty of color to meet and hang out. Drop in and have dinner, which will be provided.
Sponsored by Fields Center, Frist Campus Center, LGBT Center, and Women’s Center.
Second Wednesday of the Month, 3:30–5 p.m.
Chattin’ with the Chaplain
Dean Raushenbush’s Office, Murray-Dodge
Feb. 13, March 12, April 9
An informal gathering for the LGBT and ally communities; we will have coffee, refreshments, and fabulous conversation. Members of all spiritual and faith communities are invited to attend.
Sponsored by the Office of Religious Life.
Third Tuesday of the Month, 3–4 p.m.
Drop-in Hours for the LGBT Community
McCosh Health Center, Room 118
Drop in to discuss sexual health (HIV, sexuality, STIs, pelvic exams) in a confidential LGBTfriendly environment. Ask for Olga Hernandez.
Sponsored by University Health Services.
Daily Events:
The Daily Grind
Monday through Friday, 9 – 11 a.m.
The Rainbow Lounge
Stop by the LGBT Center everyday (Monday through Friday) for a free cup of coffee or hot tea. Take this time to relax between morning classes, wake up, or start your day with a jolt of caffeine and great company. Open to all.
Sponsored by the LGBT Center.
Annual Events
Welcome Back Barbeque
View a list of Programming from Previous Years