Queerfest II

Finding Family, Creating Community

California State University, East Bay

Monday, February 12, 2007

WALKING A SEXUAL TIGHTROPE, Student Health Conference Room (SH 1225), 1-2:30 pm, Questions about sex? Come talk and learn about safe sex, and how to incorporate it between the sheets.

QUEERS OF COLOR FILM FESTIVAL, MI 2064, 2-4:30 pm, Features two short films, In My Skin/

En Mi Piel (2006), Amy Andre and Tienes Hambre? (2004), Margo Rivera-Weiss, that depict queer Latinos/as negotiating identity, desire, and community. Followed by discussion with the filmmakers and Logan Gutierrez-Mock, the mixed race, transgender subject of Andre's film. Reception following.

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

SYLVIA GUERRERO SPEAKS, 12-1:30 pm, Biella Room in the Library, Mother of slain transgender teen, Gwen Araujo, talks about her journey losing her daughter, dealing with the courts, advocating for transgender equality.


Wednesday, February 14, 2007

THE DATING GAME, UU 311, 11:30 am-1 pm (part of Sexual Responsibility Fair), Queerfest II events information; brochures about LGBTQ issues; issues of dating and sexuality.

RAINBOW RECEPTION AND SOCIAL, Lassen Hall (Pioneer Heights), 4:30-6 pm, Reception honoring LGBT students, staff, and faculty and allies, Jazz Quartet, refreshments; student social at 6 pm.

Thursday, February 15, 2007

SAFE ZONE/ALLY TRAINING, 12-2 pm, Biella Room (Library), An interactive workshop addressing issues affecting LGBTQ individuals; suggestions for creating an inviting culture. Lunch served at 11:30 am.

ZERO TARGET, 6-8 pm, PE 201 (gym), Triangle Martial Arts Association and CSUEB Professor Phil Atkins will demonstrate self-defense techniques that allow students to defend themselves and remain safe.

Friday, February 16, 2007

FILMING EQUALITY, 10:40-11:50 am, MI 2032, Stuart Gaffney will be discussing filmmaking, his wedding day in San Francisco City Hall, and equality under the law - as well as showing two of his short films, Secret Sounds and Muni to the Marriage.

For more information call 510-885-3657 or 510-885-3690, wwwsa.csueastbay.edu/slife

Sponsors: Alliance for Social Justice, Counseling and Psychological Services, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, Latino/a Social Work Students, Queer-Straight Alliance, Student Center for Academic Achievement, Student Health Services, Student Life and Leadership, Vice President, Student Affairs.