UH LGBTQ Resource Center

Applications close TOMORROW! Make sure you apply on GetInvolved ASAP if you would like to celebrate your accomplishments and graduation with us and other LGBTQ+ friends!

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Senate advances bill to protect same-sex marriage in bipartisan vote — CBS News The bill would enshrine protections for same-sex and in*******al marriages into federal law.

Join our friends in the Office of International Student Services and UH Global for International Education Week. Find the schedule and more information here, now through Friday, November 18th: https://uh.edu/oisss/resources/announcements/_2022/iew/index

Just under 3 weeks left to take the U.S. Trans Survey! The U.S. Trans Survey is for all trans people, binary and nonbinary. If you’re trans, take the survey now! Your voice matters.

We have some big news… The U.S. Trans Survey is finally here! After over a year of hard work, we hope this will be the largest survey to ever document the lives of trans people all across the country. By sharing our lived experiences of being transgender in America, we can help shed light on the challenges and strengths of our community.

Your anonymous answers will inform a better future for our community–a world in which trans folks not only survive, but thrive. The survey only takes 60 minutes to complete. By giving your time, you are contributing to a better future for all. ustranssurvey.org

Lavender Graduation applications close in ONE WEEK! Have you turned your form in yet?

LGBTQ+ and graduating from UH this semester?
Sign in to GetInvolved to sign up!
https://uh.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/544665
https://uh.edu/lgbtq/calendar/?view=e&id=543000

Come join us for our Black Trans Empowerment Panel! For more information, scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio.

Sign up in GetInvolved using our forms page! We hope to see you there!

UH LGBTQ Resource Center November Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/209766294173/uh-lgbtq-resource-center-october-newsletter-9445789

Happy Intersex Awareness Day! Our SAGA Team will be at Student Center South today until 1pm spreading awareness, love, and acceptance for the "I's" in the LGBTQIA+ Community. Stop by for an opportunity to win a koozie, lanyard, or exclusive UH LGBTQ Resource Center sticker.

Don't forget, tomorrow, October 25th (!!!) from 12-2pm CoogCareers and the UH LGBTQ Resource Center will be co-hosting a speed networking event designed to empower, sustain, and connect students with representatives from HP, Enterprise, AAA, and Kohl's.

What should I wear? We recommend business casual so you feel confident, stylish, and authentic.
Who is invited: Coogs of all majors and classifications are invited. The event is tailored to highlight employers that support members of the LGBTQ+ community through Employer Resource Groups and intentional efforts.

What is the event? UCS and the Resource Center are co-hosting a speed networking event designed to empower, sustain, and connect students with representatives from HP, Enterprise, AAA, and Kohl's.

What should I wear? We recommend business casual so you feel confident, stylish, and authentic.

Who is invited: Coogs of all majors and classifications are invited. The event is tailored to highlight employers that support members of the LGBTQ+ community through Employer Resource Groups and intentional efforts.

Sign in to GetInvolved to sign up!
https://uh.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/544665
https://www.uh.edu/lgbtq/calendar/?view=e&id=543000
We hope to see all of the LGBTQ+ UH grads there this semester!

Join Dr. Hytham Rashid, DO, MPH Chief, UHCOM/HCA Internal Medicine Residency Chair, HCA LGBTQI+ Network tonight for his lecture and discussion on Trans* Competent Healthcare, aiding our QMed Student Organization.

QMed is a student-run social and educational organization dedicated to the practice of medicine through the lens of intersectional LGBTQIA+ health justice.

Join Webex Meeting: https://hcaconnect.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/hcaconnect/meeting/download/556fba230d0e44469a1b1456adb1d03f?siteurl=hcaconnect&MTID=m7e24ac6fa014e2eebf054ede23dc010d
Access code: 2597 282 2807
Meeting password: iQ6CpKYhw24

Learning Objectives:
-Identify areas for improvement in your clinic experience for trans* patients
-Define gender dysphoria for the mental health intake process for SRS
-Identify different treatment options for MtF, FtM, and youth
-Be able to explain the risks/benefits of each treatment -Become confident and literate in trans* Evidence Based Medicine

Contact info:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 281-731-6130

Interested in Learning Abroad but worried about q***rphobia? Learn more with us tomorrow!

Happy National Coming Out Day!

If you identify as le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, q***r, asexual, pansexual, intersex, Two-Spirit, or anywhere in between we at the UH LGBTQ Resource Center celebrate you living your truth, owning your authenticity, and being loud and proud. To those not out yet, you will walk your own path and know when the time is right. And when you are ready, know that we will be here waiting for you.

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TRIGGER WARNING: Acts of homophobic violence, injury, death

October 6th is the day that we remember Matthew Shepard. On this night in 1998, Matthew was approached by two men who offered to give him a ride home. The two men would then rob and torture Matthew because of his identity as a gay man. He was then left tied to a fence, where he was found many hours later and brought to a hospital, where he passed on October 12th, 1998.

These acts of violence are far more common than believed to be and serve as an important reminder why we must fight bigotry and discrimination in our every day lives.

We wish all of our q***r friends a safe and reflective LGBTQ+ History Month, and wish all of our allies the time, resources, strength, and clarity to continue to fight for change.

Big News!!

“Cuba has legalized same-sex marriage after Cubans voted in favor of a family code that increased protections for minorities on the island…The new family code extends greater protection to women, children and the elderly, as well as allowing LGBTQ couples to marry and adopt children.”

https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/26/americas/cuba-legalizes-same-sex-marriage-intl-latam/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=fbCNN&utm_term=image&utm_content=2022-09-26T17%3A43%3A58&fbclid=IwAR3k2ySBbc9tombC2i7HfJrA3ZiVapZ-jdxpkpQe48WhZDJV3BVEMhv-DuE

Cuba legalizes same-sex marriage in historic referendum | CNN Cuba has legalized same-sex marriage after Cubans voted in favor of a family code that increased protections for minorities on the island, the country's National Electoral Council announced on Monday.

All of the prizes from our 2022 Ice Cream Social have been picked up! Congrats to our winners!

September 23rd is Bisexual Awareness Day or Bi Visibility day for short. Started in 1999, Bi Visibility Day is an important way to recognize your bi+ friends and celebrate their identities.

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Happy Bi Awareness Day! Today we are spreading awareness for bi people and minimizing bi erasure!

Hey Rainbow Coogs! 👋

Football season is finally upon us and the UH LGBTQ Alumni Association and UH College of Technology Alumni Associations are partnering and hosting a tailgate this Saturday! 🏈😱

Use the link below to register for the upcoming UH Football game next Saturday 9/24/22 against Rice. 👀🦉👏

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1442/17/index.aspx?sid=1442&gid=2&pgid=7356&cid=10571

Come out and cheer on our favorite team with fellow Coogs!
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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Go Coogs! 🐾

Visit out GetInvolved page to apply for SAGA Squad! This is an ambassadorship program designed to uplift LGBTQ+ students and add skills to your resume!

We will be postponing today’s event! Stay tuned for further details!

Happy Cougar Red Friday! ❤️

We are wrapping up the second week of classes at UH. And there’s so much good energy starting this Fall 2022 semester with our Shasta’s Open House and LGBTQ+ Ice Cream Social 🥳🍦🐾

The UH LGBTQ Resource Center will be closed on Monday for Labor Day. Please enjoy your extended weekend to recharge your batteries and come back ready to conquer new heights 🌈💯📚

The Ice Cream Social is TODAY! Stop by for ice cream and dairy free treats, prizes, and social games! See you soon!

UH LGBTQ Resource Center: Monthly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/d7c9394806a4/hhdn7pwn8m-8944337

Good morning, Cougars! 🌈

We hope you all had some super summer moments! ☀️

We missed you, and we're so glad you're back on campus!
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There are tons of programs and events happening on campus for the University of Houston! Come check out some of the fun events for Weeks of Welcome at https://uh.edu/wow/

Get the scoop with UH Center for Diversity and Inclusion at their Student Mixer🍦
Have lunch at AD Bruce Religion Center At The University Of Houston on Wednesday 8/24😋
Check out all the student organizations at Cat's Back with UH Center for Student Involvement 🏆🎟🎤

And much more!

You can also visit our office to say hello and we will be having our Open House and Ice Cream Social on September 1, 2022! 🍧

Let's make this school year a year of new adventures, exciting stories, and impactful accomplishments! 🏳️‍⚧️💪🏳️‍🌈💯

Weeks of Welcome begins TODAY! Enjoy some ice cream or dairy free treats, enter prize raffles, and get to know other UH students with us on September 1st.

Weeks of Welcome: August 18 - September 3, 2022
Whether you're a new or returning Coog, the University of Houston wants to give you a warm welcome!

During Weeks of Welcome, numerous departments put on lots of FREE events for students to have fun, learn about the university, and get lots of freebies! This is the perfect time to make new friends & find your place at UH.

Click the link for the full schedule of events below!
https://www.uh.edu/wow/

Always remember: You’re braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. GO COOGS!

UH LGBTQ Resource Center: Monthly Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/d797207a3e75/hhdn7pwn8m-8880257

Pride doesn’t end with June. Here’s to another year of celebration and education. See you soon, Pride Month!

We had so much fun at this weekend. Thank you to everyone who joined us, including the amazing and . Look at how much community, self love, and PRIDE shines through these photos of everyone! Happy Pride month!

Join the LGBTQ Resource Center at Pride and enter out Out and Proud Fit Contest! Come in your best, proudest, and q***rest outfit!
Details and sign up below
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vboLF_CikEytSw6PDwxCWUyYeuCu9YJOqE7Lv06zyjFUQ0lHUzZMS0FFMVoyN0cwNUQxNFpYSlpLSy4u

UH LGBTQ Resource Center: Pride Month Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/be8ed2a91f01/hhdn7pwn8m-8871749

For the 2022-2023 academic year, the LGBTQ Resource Center will award scholarships to 11 students. Students can apply for 7 scholarships with one application. Apply by June 13th!
http://uh.edu/lgbtq/resources/scholarships

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) has opened their 2022 scholarship cycle with 15 scholarships that members of the LGBTQ+ STEM community can apply for!

Deadline to apply is June 10, 2022. More details here:
https://ostem.org/page/scholarship-program

If you have any questions about the scholarship program, the criteria, or anything else please email [email protected].

The PRISM Foundation provides scholarships to Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ students across the country. The scholarship is due by June 5, 2022. https://theprismfoundation.org/scholarships

Prism Foundation | Scholarships — Prism Foundation (formerly GAPA Foundation) Prism Foundation provides scholarships to celebrate and reward outstanding students who are making a positive impact on the Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTQ+ communities.

New study participant opportunity attached! Contact [email protected] for more information.