Weekly Update
From the Women's Center & LGBTQ+ Programs
Week of April 24th
Greetings from Melissa!
Welcome to the last full week of classes for the semester! As we wind down this year, we invite you to join us at the following:
- This week we're celebrating Lesbian Awareness & Visibility Week with several events between today (2/24) through Wednesday (2/26), including craft night, education, and opportunities to be in community. See below for our full calendar of events!
- Participate in our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Infographic contest!
- Denim Day is this Wednesday, 4/26 - wear your denim in support of raising awareness about sexual assault and anti-victim blaming! Stop by our table at the A&S Fountain from 11-2 for more info!
- Our last GC2Y Sex & Resistance event, AAPI Women's Leadership in the Media, will be on Thursday at 5 p.m. in A&S 3-70!
- Lavender Graduation is on Friday, April 28th, at 4 p.m. You can read more details below, including a link to RSVP as either a graduate or supporter!
You can of course get more details about upcoming events here in our Weekly Update, on our Women's Center or LGBTQ+ Programs Instagrams, as well as our GC Connect Page.
As always, please reach out if you need anything!
With care,
Melissa
(she/her)
Upcoming Events!
Lesbian Appreciation and Visibility Week
Tote-ally Together
When: Monday @ 5 p.m.
Where: The HUB
Join us for a night of celebrating the Lesbian and Sapphic Community through crafts and conversations!
Stud, Stem, & Femme
Where: The HUB
Join us a Pride's weekly meeting for a discussion on Studs, Stems, and Femmes!
LAV Lattes with Lesbians
Where: HUB Front Porch
Want a pick me up on? Join us for coffee and conversation during LAV Lattes with Lesbians, Monday, April 24th from 10 -12 on the porch of the HUB. We will be tabling with buttons, stickers, and of course coffee! Hope to see you there!
AAPI Women's Leadership in the Media - GC2Y Event
Want to know more about how AAPI women have changed the world? Learn about influential female public figures in the media on April 27th in A&S 370 at 5:00! We’ll be discussing the careers of comedian Ali Wong, actresses Michelle Yeoh and Anna May Wong, singer Miski, and influencer Drew Afualo. Special guest Ivan Chu will be talking about the Asian Student Union that he helped found on campus this year. Special thanks to the Women’s Center and GC2Y Sex & Resistance for sponsoring this event! We can’t wait to see you there!
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Infographic Contest
Everyone is invited to participate in our Sexual Assault Awareness Month Infographic Contest! We want to see what you know about sexual violence and its impact on communities. We encourage you to be creative as you can be! Make sure to be mindful and respectful with your graphics, i.e., no profanity or explicit images. Please cite your sources.
The winner will be posted on our Instagram and will receive a prize!
Submissions are due Friday, April 28th: https://bit.ly/3KUOUss
Good luck!
12th Annual Lavender Graduation
LGBTQ+ graduates and those who support them are invited to attend the 12th Annual Lavender Graduation at Georgia College!
Lavender Graduation 2023 will take place on April 28th from 4-6 p.m. Location will be messaged upon confirmation of registration.
Lavender Graduation serves to celebrate graduating LGBTQ+ students and allies for their strength and persistence in the face of adversity, as well as their achievements and contributions to the university. Participating students (undergraduate and graduate) will receive a certificate and lavender cords. They will also have the opportunity to personally thank an individual who has helped them through their college career.
The 2023 Lavender Graduation is for anyone graduating in 2023 - if you graduating at another point in 2023, please feel free to participate in this ceremony as we only have a Spring ceremony at this time. Additionally, if you are a graduate who is unable to attend the ceremony, please also feel free to register to get your lavender cords and be recognized for your achievements!
Please register here: https://bit.ly/gcsulavgrad23
Other Things to Check Out!
About Menstruation Stations Across Campus
For more info visit our website. Want to request a menstruation station at another location on campus? Fill out this form.