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QFLASH*
Get involved.
Chancellor's Undergraduate Internship Program
(CUIP)
Remember to consider applying!!! Placement options
are listed online. Deadline: Thurs,
02.15.07. Info: http://intern.ucsc.edu/cuip/student.html.
The Astraea Visual Arts Fund recognizes the
work of contemporary lesbian visual artists within
the U.S. $2,500 is awarded to each of three
recipients. Please do not include film or
photography in submissions. Deadline: Thurs,
2.15.07 @ 6pmEST. Info: 212.529.8021x22, grants@astraeafoundation.org
or www.astraeafoundation.org.
CFP: Queerness and Violence--Queer Studies
Graduate Symposium UC Davis, Sat,
06.02.07. This symposium seeks to interrogate the
ways queerness and violence function together in
contemporary as well as historical practices and
puzzle out creative possibilities for transformation
and resistance. Please send a 250-500 word abstract
with a CV to
by Mon, 02.19.07. Info: Cathy Hannabach, Toby
Beauchamp, or Cynthia Degnan, queersymposium2007@gm
ail.com.
UC Center in Sacramento (UCCS) Spend a
quarter in Sacramento taking courses and interning
with students from the other UC campuses! Available
to undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline
for Summer 2007: 03.02.07.
Application form/details: http://uccs.universityofcalifornia.edu/Apply/
ApplyIndex.htm
. Info: Sheila Rodriguez, intern@ucsc.edu or
831.459.2184.
Call For Papers! Examining the Lives of GLBTQ of
Color A special issue devoted to the above topic
in: The Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services:
Issues in Practice, Policy & Research. Deadline:
07.31.07. Info/specifics: chan@temple.edu, cwhan@u.washington.edu
or 215.204.7751.
Call For Papers! A Journal of Feminist Philosophy
Transgender Studies and Feminism: Theory, Politics,
and Gendered Realities
Hypatia invites submissions to a special issue on
transgender studies and feminism, which recognizes
the emergence of trans studies. Deadline:
04.15.08. Info/specifics: Talia Bettcher, tbettch@calstatela.edu
or Ann Garry, agarry@calstatela.edu.
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Freedom to Marry
A Conversation on Queer Marriage
Queer organizations across the
country will celebrate the 10th Annual National
Freedom to
Marry Day on Monday, 02.12.07. Numerous events to raise
awareness about marriage equality will be held by
local, state and national orgs advocating for this
freedom. The UC Santa Cruz community is hosting a
series of events/conversations addressing gay
marriage.
Tues, 02.13.07 (Porter Quad) & Wed, 02.14.07
(Quarry Plaza)~ A Vegas-Style "Wedding" 11am-4pm
on both days. All individuals are welcomed to 'get
hitched' in recognition of diverse genders,
religions, sexual orientations, and cultures. Info:
queer@ucsc.edu
or 831.459.2468.
Tues, 02.13.07 ~ Tying the Knot Film
Screening 4pm, Cantú Queer Center. This thorough
and intriguing documentary investigates the
meanings, past and present, of civil marriage in
America. There will be a discussion held after the
screening. Info: queer@ucsc.edu or
831.459.2468.
Wed, 02.14.07 ~ Valentine's Day Queer Rights
Rally 12-1pm, Office of the Santa Cruz County
Assessor, 701 Ocean St, SC. The Student Coalition
for Queer Rights, the ACLU, and Equality California
have organized a rally to take place outside the
Santa Cruz County Clerk's office. There are 1,138
federal rights denied to same-sex couples. Join
LGBT and allied activists around the country in
demanding marriage licenses and marriage equality.
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Wednesday
02.14.07
A Vegas-Style "Wedding" 11am-4pm, Quarry
Plaza. See
Freedom to Marry: A Conversation on Queer Marriage
(above) for more info.
Vagina Extravaganza: V-Day Women's Health
Fair 12-4pm, C9/10 Multipurpose Room. Make
Valentine's Day about loving yourself and the women
in your life. 15+ booths hosted by campus &
community health organizations. Vagina Extravaganza
info/events: women@ucsc.edu or
831.459.2072.
Valentine's Day Queer Rights Rally 12-1pm,
Office of the Santa Cruz County Assesor, 701 Ocean
St, SC. See
Freedom to Marry: A Conversation on Queer Marriage
(above) for more info.
FTM Support Group 7:30-9:30pm, Diversity
Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, SC. A compassionate, safe
space for individuals on the FTM spectrum to receive
support, network, and socialize with peers in an
environment that is unique for female-to-male trans
persons on all points of gender identity and
emergence. Info: Antonia, 831.425.4409 or Lulu,
831.425.5422.
QLN meets today! 7:30-9pm, Cantú Queer Center.
The Network meets today! 9-10:30pm, Cantú
Queer Center.
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Friday
02.16.07
TRANSUNIDAS 6-8pm, 100 N.Winchester Blvd,
Suite #250, Santa Clara. A multicultural
transgender support group catering to Latina, Asian,
Afro American, Pacific Islanders & 2 Spirit Native
American Transgender Women. A TransPowerment
Program with The Community Health Partnership.
Info: Danielle Castro, 408.556.6605 or Aunty Anita,
510.449.8257.
Movie Night 7:30pm, Diversity Center, 1117
Soquel Ave, SC. Meet others in a friendly,
comfortable environment. Info: Mike Johnson,
831.425.5422 or www.diversitycenter.org/movie.
Vagina Extravaganza: SHEbam (formerly FemSketch)
8pm, Porter Fireside Lounge. SHEbam is UCSC's all
female sketch comedy group. Each sketch is written,
directed, and performed by this talented group of
women. Free. Vagina Extravaganza info/events: women@ucsc.edu or
831.459.2072.
Out of the
Rainbow & Into the Streets Thru Sunday. Join us
at the
annual, 2007 Western Regional GLBTQIA College
Conference @ UC Riverside! Now accepting late
registration. Info: www.uclgbtia.org/conference2007.
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QStudents!
Be active.
Queer Coffee House Every Tues, 6-9pm.
Relax with friends over coffee and dessert. You can
study, check email, play board games or just hang
out. Bring a friend or meet a new one. Info:
thenetwork.ucsc@gmail.com.
Queer Latina Network (QLN) Every Wed, 7:30-9pm.
Join a network of queer mujeres at UCSC, bringing
together undergraduate, graduate and staff activism,
creative energy and scholarly interest! Info: Tere,
qln@ucsc.edu.
The (GLBTI) Network Every Wed, 9-10:30pm.
The Network is The Voice of UCSC's queer student
populace. Join us in organizing events; help us in
our continual effort to restructure queer groups on
campus. Get involved. Be a part of change. Info:
thenetwork.ucsc@gmail.com.
The Closet 1st & 3rd Thurs, 8-9:30pm.
A safe space for men, who like men, who talk. Info:
Matthew P. Williams, mpwillia@ucsc.edu
or Tim
Fessenden, timbim@ucsc.edu.
Queer Geeks 2nd & 4th Thurs, 8-9:30pm.
Interested in things considered "geeky"? Queer Geeks
is a welcoming place for those who feel that their
interests vary from "popular" culture. Info: Ron
Reyes, ronmreyes@gmail.com.
Project 831 activity is currently on
hiatus
until further notice. Project 831 is a space
for anyone and everyone. Come discuss community
service
activities you'd like to be a part of or just hang
out with us at
the Cantú Queer Center. We love seeing new faces at
our
events. Project 831 welcomes everyone! Info: Meg,
project831@gmail.com.
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QReview!
The Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon
Author: Tom Spanbauer
Section: Fiction
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Western, Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual
Rating: 7.5
Plot Rundown: The story of the life of a
bisexual
half-Indian boy named Duivichi-un-Dua, nicknamed Shed,
who lives in the ridiculously pink Indian Head Hotel
of Excellent, Idaho with its proprietor, the
unquestionably insane Ida Richilieu; its most famous
prostitute, the impossibly beautiful rose-loving Alma
Hatch; and Dellwood Barker, the man who fell in the
love with the moon.
Review: The above plot rundown cannot even
come close to summarizing the spectacular psychosis
of this book.
Alternately philosophical, mystical, hysterical,
analytical, apocalyptical, thersitical, and just
plain-out weird, The Man Who Fell in Love with the
Moon is a rollercoaster ride of a book like few
others. The only drawback is the peculiar, disjointed
writing style - although it conveys a mindblowing
story, it may not be a style that everybody can enjoy
reading.
~Ian Sentelik
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