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QFLASH*
Get involved.
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 Fri, 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.
Mon, 02.12.07 (Quarry Plaza) & Tues, 02.13.07
(Porter Quad )~ 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
Assesor, 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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Saturday & Sunday
02.10.07 & 02.11.07
Editor for The Best American
Erotica series, Susie Bright Sat, 7:30pm, Bookshop
Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Ave, SC. Susie Bright
chooses stories that toy with fear as well as desire
in excerpts from some of the most charged and
fearless writing of the year. With 2007’s edition,
some of today’s hottest writers, from Kathryn
Harrison to Dennis Cooper, add their voices to a
collection for any reader--straight, gay,
curious--seeking memorable and riveting
storytelling, spun and spiced up and read out loud
from Santa Cruz’s own. Info: bookshopsantacruz.com
or 831.423.0900.
QTV--Santa Cruz Queer Television
Collective Sat, 10pm, Santa Cruz-channel
27/Watsonville & Capitola-channel 73.
Local queer TV since 1995. Tune in! New, exciting
local queer videos wanted. Info: Hilary,
scqtv@yahoo.com
or 831.459.5405.
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Upcoming...
Fri, 02.16.07 - Sun, 02.18.07 ~ Out of the
Rainbow & Into the Streets Join us at the
annual, 2007 Western Regional GLBTQIA College
Conference @ UC Riverside! Info: queer@ucsc.edu,
831.459.2468 or www.uclgbtia.org/conference2007.
Sat, 03.03.07 ~ 20TH Annual Multicultural Career
Conference 11am-5pm, C9/10 Multipurpose Room.
"Celebrating 20 Years: Building Future
Leaders"--join us in this safe space to engage in
honest dialouges, network and develop career
strategies, and meet alumni from diverse backgrounds
to discuss careers, internships, and graduate school
experiences. Register on line at www2.ucsc.edu/careers/student/multicult.html.
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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!
Queer Japan
Translators and Editors: Barbara Summerhawk,
Cheiron McMahill, Darren McDonald
Section: Nonfiction
Genre: Anthology, Autobiographical, Drama, Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual
Rating: 9
Plot Rundown: A collection of brief autobiographies
penned by ordinary gay, lesbian, and bisexual citizens of
Japan.
Review: From the story of a woman who spent her
marriage attempting to deny her love for another woman, to an
interview with a male-to-female transsexual lesbian, to the
tragedy of a deaf man who lost his first lover in a plane crash,
this book is filled with some of the saddest, most poignant
stories you can imagine. The almost-complete denial of
homosexuality in Japan—until recently, there was no word for
“lesbian” in the entire language—has been the source of an
almost unbearable amount of desolation and heartbreak, and
all of it spills forth in these pages. This book must truly be read
to be believed.
~Ian Sentelik
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