UMD Queer and Allied Student Union

October is Q***r History Month & you're invited to test your knowledge at an LGBTQ+ Trivia Night on October 11 at 630PM in Griggs Center.

Soup & Snacks are provided. Awesome prizes for winning teams & you can support LGBTQ+ scholarships by participating in a silent auction.

CORRECTION: The room has been changed to the GARDEN ROOM

Graduating students are encouraged to RSVP for this year's Lavender Graduation!

Enjoy a dinner with other LGBTQ+ community members and be recognized for your accomplishments. All are welcome!

Proud Prom is back!

We are tabling for our drag show this week! The show is this Saturday (4/9), and additional details can be found in our previous post. Get your tickets from us Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from 10am-2pm for $5; otherwise, it'll be $10 at the door. We will be taking cash or card.

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Drag Show Tabling!!
Get your tickets ahead of time!
When: 10am-2pm Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday
$5, cash or card

Hello all! We are seeking drag performers and other acts for our Spring Drag Show on Saturday, April 9th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in the Kirby Ballroom. Our theme is Dungeons and Dragons. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 21st @ 11:59 pm. Sign up to perform at: z.umn.edu/Spring2022DragSignUp

You can now add your pronouns to display in Zoom!

New in Zoom: Add Your Pronouns | IT@UMN | The people behind the technology As of October 26, the University of Minnesota’s Zoom service offers the Pronouns feature, which enables you to enter your personal pronouns directly to your Zoom user profile.

CALL FOR PERFORMERS HAS BEEN EXTENDED!

If you have been debating on signing up, now is the time! Performer registration has been extended to WEDNESDAY, October 27th! Open to all types of performers, you do not have to be a UMD student to perform.

Sign up now! https://z.umn.edu/Fall2021DragSignUp

ATTN ALL: We are looking for performers for the FALL 2021 Drag Show on FRIDAY, November 5th at 7 PM.
This form will close on October 25th, please apply before then!
Fill out this form to apply: https://z.umn.edu/Fall2021DragSignUp

Today is the last day to apply to attend MBLGTACC with QASU!
MBLGTACC is being held October 8th-10th in Madison, WI.
Attendance is free, just pay for your own food.
Apply now at: https://z.umn.edu/MBLGTACC2021

Just a reminder that the MBLGTACC application form will close 1 WEEK from today (on September 20th).
MBLGTACC is FREE to attend, you just have to cover the cost of your food while staying in Madison, WI.
In-person and virtual options are available
Please reach out to QASU at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Apply NOW at https://z.umn.edu/MBLGTACC2021
Hope to see you there!

Do you like hanging out with other gay people? Attend *MBLGTACC on October 8th - 10th in Madison, WI with QASU!
In-person and virtual options are available!
Apply to attend using this link:
http://z.umn.edu/mblgtacc2021
Form closes on September 20th
Learn more about MBLGTACC on their website mblgtacc.org

*Midwest Bisexual Le***an Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference

Hey students! We have a group for you with our events and updates called UMD QASU! Join us over there to keep updated!

Due to inclement weather, our Brown Bag Drag event has been moved to the Kirby Ballroom.

Bring your one dollar bills and some friends for this Welcome Week event!

Check out these new student experiences offered by ODI!

Incoming students can opt into programs such as a digital chat community, mentor pairing for students of color, and the ODI Kick-Off which welcomes new students of color and LGBTQ+ students to campus with tours, activities, and more!

Sign up for the ODI Kick-Off by Aug. 3 to secure your spot!

Learn more at z.umn.edu/ODIFirstYear

The Office of Diversity & Inclusion is excited to welcome the incoming class of new students. Our programs center students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and international students and we are committed to supporting students in these communities throughout their college experience.

This year we are offering three (3) new student experiences to make entering into the Fall semester as smooth and meaningful as possible:

> Digital Community Space: An online discussion space to connect with other students before and during the year
> Mentoring Program: Pairs new students with a current student with similar interests and goals
> ODI Kick-Off: A two-day in-person experience with activities, tours and workshops to introduce students of color and/or LGBTQ+ students to campus

Sign up for ANY of these experiences at z.umn.edu/ODIFirstYear.
Deadline to sign up for the ODI Kick-Off is Aug. 3
For questions or accommodations requests, contact [email protected]

Express Your Selfie Week 2021!
April 19th-23rd

QASU's annual Gaypril event, Express Your Selfie Week, returns starting Monday, April 19th!
Wear the corresponding color each day and post your picture to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag .
You can wear each day's color in any way, including on your shirt, pants, accessories, makeup, and more!
This event starts next Monday, and we're excited to see this year's looks!

General Meeting today at 6 PM!

Meeting Link:
https://meet.google.com/tfi-gaum-aap

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"Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces." (GLAAD)

GLAAD. “Transgender Day of Visibility.” GLAAD, 30 Mar. 2021, www.glaad.org/tdov.

Community Conversation Online Event on April 1st, 6PM!

UMD ODI will be hosting a community conversation on Thurs. April 1 at 6PM via Zoom to reflect and discussion the impact and efforts in Minneapolis in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder. We invite you to attend, bring your thoughts/questions or just listen in as we're joined by guest Leslie Redmond to add context to our chat. Hit up any ODI advisor if you have questions. The link to get on Zoom is z.umn.edu/ODIConvo

General meeting at 6 pm on March 17th! We will be playing Jackbox games, hope to see you there! Link: https://meet.google.com/bzg-xwpy-ewg?hs=224