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LGBT HistoryMon
Fairfield University Celebrates LGBTQ History
Month with an Engaging Slate of Events
Fairfield University will be celebrating National Coming Out Day and
LGBTQ History Month this October with an aggressive and engaging
series of events that focus on the experiences of the Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) community.
a unique partnership between the Academic and Student Affairs
the slate of programming is intended to bring together
staff, and alumni to reflect on the history, culture,
TQ community. The LGBTQ History Month
mix of films, speakers, panels, and socials.
to the public.
panel, Fairfield University alumni will address
being openly gay in the workplace and offer
career success while embracing diversity.
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ides, associate professor of Anthropology and
M.A. Program in Humanities and Sciences at Fordham
ty, will speak about the manner in which politics, history,
ality, and race are linked in the Andean cultural landscape.
the author of three well-respected books and numerous
studies, will draw on his analysis of two Andean
ts in discussing social change, sexuality, and politics
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~~;111~·~ Baker, the creator of the rainbow flag, will speak about
rights, activism, and his place in history as the originator
Internationally recognized symbol of the LGBTQ rights
ment. Originally created at the behest of his friend Harvey Milk,
first rainbow flag made its debut in the June 1978 San Francisco
Pride Parade. Since then, the flag has become a symbol of the
community that Baker continues to advocate for Baker, who holds
the world record for creating the largest flag, has created flags
for the Premier of China, the President of France, The President of
uela, the President of the Philippines, and the King of Spain,
ong many others. He continues to sew, create iconic fine art,
nd tell his account of the LGBTQ rights movement as a way of
preserving history and preparing for the future.
The First Annual Fairfield University LGBTQ Social
Thursday, October 21 at 8 p.m.
The Fireside Commons in 42 Bellarmine Road
The Alliance student group invites all members of the Fairfield
University community - graduate and undergraduate students,
faculty, staff, and alumni -to a social mixer that celebrates
LGBTQ History Month immediately following Gilbert Baker's talk.
Refreshments and friendly conversations will be provided.
All events are eligible for FYE Credit.
All Love: An LGBTQ Film Series
In celebration of LGBTQ History Month, Fairfield University presents
the first-ever series dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual. Transgender
and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) experiences through film on three
consecutive Tuesdays in October All films are free and open to the
general public. Light refreshments will be served and all screenings
will take place in the DiMenna-Nyselius Library Multimedia
Auditorium on the lower level of the library. These films are First Year
Experience (FYE) approved events.
Were the World Mine
Tuesday, October 12 at 7 p.m.
Shakespeare meets Glee! In a twist
of fantasy, Timothy concocts a
Shakespearean love potion with
the power to turn people gay. He
starts with his rugby-jock object of
affection and soon the entire town
is feeling the effects. Packed with
great musical numbers, this film
is a celebration of love. Dr David Gudelunas, an associate
professor of communication whose research focuses on the
representations of gay men and lesbians, will introduce the
film and facilitate a post-screening discussion.
But I'm a Cheerleader
Tuesday, October 19 at 7 p.m.
Megan is a popular high school
cheerleader who seems to have
everything any girl would want.
Except she's not really that
interested in her boyfriend. She's
more interested in the girls on her
cheerleading team and her worried
parents send her to an ex-gay camp.
This comedy helps set the record
straight, so to speak, that people are who they are and the
world should embrace the diversity.
Prodigal Sons
Tuesday, October 26 at 7 p.m.
The beauty of Kimberly Reed's
documentary film is in its complexity.
It is an exploration of family, sibling
rivalry, adoption, domestic violence,
mental illness, love, lesbian, gay, and
transgendered family members.
and yes, discovering that your real
grandparents are Hollywood royalty.
Philip Bahr, co-coordinator of the film series and reference
and media librarian, will introduce the film and facilitate a
post-screening discussion.
Fairfield
UNIVERSITY
LGBTQ History Month events are sponsored by The Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences, The Humanities Institute, Office of Student Diversity Programs, Office of
New Student Programs, Office of Residence Life, Office of the University Chaplain,
The Department of Communication, The Women.!s Studies Prograf!1, Alliance student
group and Fairfield University LGBT Alumni.
