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Sophomore Naomi meets Peaches Christ after the “Peaches Christ Horror Film Fest” October 11, 2007. Peaches Christ is an internationally known emcee, filmmaker, actor and underground phenomenon.

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(LGBT Resource Center and related events in bold)

Upcoming Events:

September 1st - 5th
MGC Week
September 8th - 12th
GRL Rush Week
Wednesday, September 17th
Student-Parent fair, 8am - 2pm in Memorial Union
Friday, September 3rd
Craft extrava-gayza, 12pm - 4pm

Past Events:

TriCo first meeting of the semester, 8:00 pm, Jane Froman Room (N243 Memorial Union)

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them for the first meeting of the semester. Learn about upcoming events and ways to get involved. Free food and good times!

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them for their business meeting. Learn about upcoming events and how YOU can get involved with the upcoming Pride Month (April).

The Safe Space symbol sends a message to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgener, and queer students, faculty and staff that people displaying it are understanding and supportive resources for LGBTQ and ally individuals who are seeking help, advice or simply someone with whom they can talk. Come learn how you can make the Mizzou campus as more inclusive, safe, and academically conducive environment.

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them for their business meeting. Learn about upcoming events and how YOU can get involved with the upcoming Pride Month (April).

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them for a night of fun! Contact Josh Barton, TriCo President, for more information! jlb7t3@mizzou.edu

Triangle Coalition collaborates with Mizzou After Dark to bring you the Second Annual Mr. and Miss Drag Mizzou pageant. This years’ event will be hosted by East Saint Louis’ Supermodel of the World Miss Honey Graham and Miss Trailer Park 2007 Miss P. If you would like to compete in the pageant, please contact Josh Barton, TriCo President, at

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them for their business meeting. Learn about upcoming events and how YOU can get involved with the upcoming Pride Month (April).

Learn how to conduct your own Safe Space trainings! This is a great way to educate the MU community about LGBTQ issues and show your support. Free Breakfast served at 8:30am with Lunch also provided. Everyone welcome to participate!

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them for a night of fun! Contact Josh Barton, TriCo President, for more information! jlb7t3@mizzou.edu

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them for their business meeting. Learn about upcoming events and how YOU can get involved with the upcoming Pride Month (April).

Come out for an exciting and entertaining Gender-Bending event as MSA sponsors the annual Drag Show. Previous performers have included 2004 Miss Gay US of A at Large Kitty Litter, 2007 Missouri Entertainer of the Year Alexis Principle, and International Drag Sensations Varla Jean Merman and Coco Peru.

TriCo Presents “Pride in the Past”, 8:00 pm, Jane Froman Room (N243 Memorial Union)

Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them top learn about the history of LGBTQ and ally students at University of Missouri. From a court case that went all the way to the Supreme Court in the 1970’s, to the evolution of the LGBTQ Resource Center, Mizzou’s LGBTQ and ally students have had an impact on the Campus Climate. Free food!

Show off your rainbow moves on roller skates at our annual Pride Prom! Free food, great music and good times! This event is open to all Columbia members of the LGBTQ and Ally Community! Dress up, dress down, dress in drag, wear a costume – come dressed however you want!

Catalyst Awards 7:00 pm, Mark Twain Ballroom (Second Floor of Memorial Union)

Catalyst Awards are awarded to community members who work to help the local LGBT Community. Catalyst recipients are nominated by their peers, selected by a committee, then presented with the award annually during MU Pride Month. The 2007 Catalyst Awards will be held the evening of April 23.

Want to become a leader/activist in the LGBTQ and ally community on Mizzou’s campus? Join the TriCo Executive Board! Triangle Coalition is a Student Organization consisting of graduate and undergraduate students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questions, or ally/advocates. TriCo invites all LGBTQ and ally students to come join them.

Samuel Laurie is a transgender rights advocate and AIDS activist. Founded Transgender Training and Advocacy in

order to raise consciousness of transgender people’s needs for clinicians, service providers, and community activists in the areas of human services, health care, and higher education. Has delivered trainings to over 16,000 people around the country over the past nine years. Laurie also serves as a consultant for colleges and universities to train administrators and student affairs staff on transgender issues.

Monday, Oct. 22
Inside Out “Campus Climate”, 6:00 pm, LGBTQ Resource Center, 216 Brady Commons.
The insideOUT program seeks to provide a forum for discussion on a multitude of issues affecting LGBTQ individuals and their allies. This includes a safe space for consciousness-raising and a starting point for change and advocacy. InsideOUT encourages the use of one relatively over looked educational resource, each other. We recognize that each individual has her or his unique standpoint, inside and outside of their sexual or gender identity. Through listening, sharing stories, and coming together on a common ground we can learn, grow, and advocate positive personal and societal transformations together. Our topic this week is the current campus climate. How do you feel on campus? Have you been the target of hate? Do you feel safe? Is Mizzou a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ individuals? We look forward to your thoughts!

Tuesday, Oct. 23
Safe Space Training: 5:30-7:30pm, A & S 201
The Safe Space Program is designed to help LGBTQ people to identify supportive people and offices. Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to become Safe Space allies in order to make the allies of the LGBTQ community more visible so that LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff can easily identify places where they can feel at ease because they know that they will not face discrimination due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Participants in the training learn about the challenges of homophobia, campus resources, and participants have the option to display a Safe Space symbol as a signal to LGBTQ individuals that they maintain a safe and affirming environment. For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact Dustin Neff, Student Coordinator, Education & Advocacy at dsn25c@mizzou.edu

Wednesday, November 14
Samuel Lurie: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Location TBA – check back for location!

Samuel Lurie was born in New York City where he attended public schools and first tasted the joys of speaking in front of a classroom—even though he wasn’t officially a teacher at the time. After graduating from the University of California-Santa Cruz with a degree in Women’s Studies, he returned to New York and began work in providing technical assistance for non-profit organizations. He moved to Vermont in 1992 and applied his capacity building skills to public health, becoming the Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator for the Vermont Department of Health AIDS Program.

In 2001, Samuel founded Transgender Training and Advocacy to commit full-time to training clinicians and service providers on the needs of transgender people. He travels extensively training professionals in human services, health care and higher education to effectively integrate transgender issues into their work. Samuel is a seasoned,engaging presenter committed to training both providers and community activists on the needs of transgender people. He has delivered trainings to more than 16,000 people around the country over the past nine years. In addition to work in HIV/AIDS, Samuel also consults with colleges and universities to train administrators and student affairs staff on this emerging issue.

Monday, October 1
Inside Out, 6:00pm, LGBTQ Resource Center, 216 Brady Commons. Watching the documentary “Out at Work.”
The insideOUT program seeks to provide a forum for discussion on a multitude of issues affecting LGBTQ individuals and their allies. This includes a safe space for consciousness-raising and a starting point for change and advocacy. InsideOUT encourages the use of one relatively over looked educational resource, each other. We recognize that each individual has her or his unique standpoint, inside and outside of their sexual or gender identity. Through listening, sharing stories, and coming together on a common ground we can learn, grow, and advocate positive personal and societal transformations together.

Lambda Legal Society host Judge Lawrence Mooney for an open presentation. All are welcome to attend and ask questions. Sponsored by Lambda Legal Society.

Monday, Oct. 8
Pride and Rainbow Craftmaking, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm, the Craft Studio.
Drop in to the Craft Studio on the 2nd floor of Brady Commons & join us as we begin our week-long Coming OUT Week celebration. Rainbow necklaces, bracelets, & pride buttons are just a few of the items you’ll be able to create. Also a great opportunity to learn about upcoming community events. Co-sponsored by the MSA/GPC Craft Studio.

Monday, Oct. 8
Inside Out, 6:00 pm, LGBTQ Resource Center, 216 Brady Commons.
The insideOUT program seeks to provide a forum for discussion on a multitude of issues affecting LGBTQ individuals and their allies. This includes a safe space for consciousness-raising and a starting point for change and advocacy. InsideOUT encourages the use of one relatively over looked educational resource, each other. We recognize that each individual has her or his unique standpoint, inside and outside of their sexual or gender identity. Through listening, sharing stories, and coming together on a common ground we can learn, grow, and advocate positive personal and societal transformations together.

Tuesday, Oct. 9
Safe Space Training: 6:30-8:30pm, A & S 200
The Safe Space Program is designed to help LGBTQ people to identify supportive people and offices. Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to become Safe Space allies in order to make the allies of the LGBTQ community more visible so that LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff can easily identify places where they can feel at ease because they know that they will not face discrimination due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Participants in the training learn about the challenges of homophobia, campus resources, and participants have the option to display a Safe Space symbol as a signal to LGBTQ individuals that they maintain a safe and affirming environment. For more information or to reserve a spot, please contact Dustin Neff, Student Coordinator, Education & Advocacy at dsn25c@mizzou.edu

Wednesday, Oct. 10
National Coming Out Day Photo Shoot, 5:30pm, The Columns on the Quadrangle
For more than ten years, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer communities and their allies at Mizzou have gathered for a group photograph which is printed in The Maneater. Showcase your voice of inclusion and join us for this annual event! A light social will follow. Call 573.884.7750 for details.

Wednesday, Oct. 10
Michael Fosberg’s – Incogneto, 7 pm, Jesse Auditorium
Join us at this often funny, deeply emotional one-man “play,” filled with issues of race, diversity, family history, divorce, adoption and finding a father. The presentation unfolds as a mystery allowing the audience to make their own discoveries about themselves, and their perceptions of identity, race, and stereotypes. “Imagine discovering in your early 30’s that you are not the person who you thought you were? That you have a family, a history, an ethnicity you never knew? How would this discovery impact your life, the lives of those around you; your vision of yourself and your society?” Sponsored by the MU Counseling Center.

Thursday, Oct. 11
Peaches Christ, 8 pm, Allen Auditorium (A&S Building)
An internationally known emcee, filmmaker, actor, and underground phenomenon, brings her Midnight Mass road-show and Short Film Retrospective to Columbia! Ms. Christ is the owner of Backlash Production Company and co-produces the SF Underground Short Film Festival. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center & LGBTQ Resource Center

Monday, Oct. 15
Black Women and Body Image, 6 pm, Women’s Center Lounge
This discussion hour will be dedicated to a stimulating conversation on the ways Black women feel about their bodies. Dialogue will focus on the differences between the media, society, and the African American culture’s views of how the Black woman’s body should be. The discussion will also include excerpts from the book Naked: Black Women Bare All About Their Skin, Hair, Hips, Lips, & Other Parts as well as various magazines. Free copies of the book will be given to the first 20 participants. Co-sponsored by the University Bookstore.

Tuesday, Oct. 16
The Game of Life, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Come join the Diversity Peer Educators from the Multicultural Center as they facilitate the Game of Life. The Game of Life provides participants with the opportunity to be in another person’s shoes for two hours and learn about different facets of Social Justice in a fun and interactive way.

Wednesday, Oct. 17
Chie Abad, 7:00pm, Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center Multipurpose Room
Carmencita “Chie” Abad peaks from personal experience about the hardships endured by millions of workers in sweatshops around the world. Chie spent six years as a garment worker on the Pacific Island of Saipan, a U.S. territory. She will discuss the horrible working conditions she endured and provide suggestions for what people can do to eliminate sweatshop abuses occurring worldwide.

Thursday, Oct. 18
Love Your Body Day
An awareness week that is devoted to improving body image and preventing eating disorders. Topics include improving body image, how to help a friend with an eating disorder, how to prevent disordered eating, and society’s role in these issues.

Friday, Oct. 19
Women’s Center Friday Film Series, 12 noon, Women’s Center Lounge, 229 Brady Commons
Hip-Hop – Beyond Beats & Rhymes (2006), 60 Minutes. Director Byron Hurt, former star college quarterback, longtime hip-hop fan, and gender violence prevention educator, conceived the documentary as a “loving critique” of a number of disturbing trends in the world of rap music.