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Pride Alliance

Pride Alliance is a multi-focus GLBTQIA (gay, genderqueer, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, ally, asexual) group open to all Wash U students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our goals are to advocate GLBTQIA-friendly public policies through activism and greater awareness, to educate the WU community about GLBTQIA issues, and to build a supportive social network for GLBTQIA students. Email: pridewu@gmail.com

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

October is LGBT Awareness Month!



October is LGBT Awareness Month. Join Pride Alliance at these amazing events:
10/10 Masqueerade: A Semi Formal. 10p - 1a in McMillan Café
10/11 National Coming Out Day
10/20 In the Life Screening, details TBA
10/21 Perform with Pride: Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. in the Gargoyle
10/29 Keith Boykin: Race and Sexuality. 6 p.m. in McDonnell 162

posted by Pride Alliance @ Tuesday, October 06, 2009   0 comments

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Appeal for Keith Boykin Successful!

On Tuesday night, Pride Alliance, the Association of Black Students, and X-Magazine successfully appealed for $9,500 to bring Keith Boykin to speak at WashU.

Mr. Boykin has written extensively on the intersection of race and sexuality. He is currently a TV Host for BET, and has previously served as an assistant to President Clinton. For more information, visit his website:

posted by Pride Alliance @ Wednesday, September 16, 2009   0 comments

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Last GBM!!!

Hey Everyone,

Thank you to everyone who came out to Gayla last night! It was a huge success.
This Wednesday, April 22nd, is our last general body meeting!!! It is in the Pride Suite (3rd floor of the Women's Building) at 8.

We will be having elections for new exec members, saying goodbye to departing exec, eating Subway, and having a end of the year celebration.

See you there!
Love
Pride Exec

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Monday, April 13, 2009

OMG. Gayla is now free.

Dear Pride,

Prepare yourselves, people, for quite possibly the gayest week ever. Check it out:

-Tuesday - Controversy 'n Coffee presents "I now pronounce you man and...": The Current Debate Over Gay Marriage. DUC 276, 7pm. Facebook.

-Wednesday - Safer Sex DVD Study for Men Who Have Sex With Men. Pride Suite (3rd floor Women's Building), 9pm. Facebook.

-Thursday - Pride Outing to the LGBT Center of St. Louis in the Central West End. Meet at the Mallinckrodt bus stop at 5:30pm. Please reply to this e-mail if you're interested in attending.

-Friday - LGBTQIA BBQ for prospective freshmen. Free food and buttons! Bowles Plaza, 11am-1pm. (Also 18+ night at the Complex, $10 cover.)

-Saturday - GAYLA GAYLA GAYLA: FREE with WU ID, $5 general admission. The theme is "Le Chocolat." Come hungry and ready to drop it. Holmes Lounge, 9pm - midnight. Facebook.

STAY ROBUST
Spring 2009 Pride Alliance Executive Board

LGBT Sexual Health Fact of the Week
Check out the U.S. Center for Disease Control's website on LGBT health

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Sunday, April 05, 2009

Gaypril is packed!

Hey Pride!

Gaypril (April) has finally arrived and Pride has some great events coming up that you don't want to miss.

1.) Our next general body meeting will be this Wednesday, April 8th, in the DUC room 234. We will be watching part of a "Transgeneration" episode (a documentary about transgender college students) and having a brief discussion afterward.

2.) Gayla is on April 18th, from 9-12 in Holmes Lounge. The theme this year is Le Chocolat. You can't miss this one.

3.) Controversy and Coffee's monthly discussion will be centered around gay marriage. Be there April 14th at 7 in DUC 276 to share your opinion.

4.)Pride is participating in a 6v6 soccer tourament. If you are interested, please email the Pride account: pridewu@gmail.com

5.) The Episcopal Campus Ministry just became an Oasis Congregation (this basically means they are super LGBT friendly)! Yay!

6.) We are looking for new exec members for next semester. If you are interested in running, email the Pride account: pridewu@gmail.com

Hope to see you at some of these wonderful queer events.
Love,
Pride Exec

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Sunday, March 29, 2009

It's Almost Gaypril!

Thanks to everybody who came out and had an amazing time at Destination Q this weekend! We all had a great experience discussing LGBT college life at the Living Well Village in Imperial, MO.

Be sure to write these dates down in your planner, and let the celebrations begin!

+Tuesday April 7th, Holmes Lounge, 7:30 PM - James M. Holobaugh Honors recognizing leadership and service to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Community

+Tuesday April 14th - Controversy 'n Coffee panel discussion on same-sex marriage

+Friday April 17th - Day of Silence

+Saturday April 18th, Holmes Lounge, 9:00 PM to midnight - 6th Annual Gayla semi-formal dance

Thanks,
Spring 2009 Pride Alliance Executive Board

Sexual Health Fact of the Week:
Check out the "Healthy People 2010" Companion Document for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health from the National Coalition for LGBT Health here.

posted by Pride Alliance @ Sunday, March 29, 2009   0 comments

Monday, March 23, 2009

Retreat & More!

Hey Pridesters!

If you have not signed up for Destination Q, our first annual queer retreat, do it today! It will be a create opportunity to get involved in the community, strengthen the bonds between friends, and make new ones. Email the pride account if you need a registration form and we can get one to you asap.

Also, this Wednesday we will be having a general body meeting in Mudd Multipurpose room at 8 PM. S.A.R.A.H. will be doing a safing session. You don't want to miss it!

Thanks,
Pride Exec

PS: Gayla is less than a month away (April 18th)! Get excited!

posted by Pride Alliance @ Monday, March 23, 2009   0 comments