Wednesday, January 29, 2003: Tonda Hughes and "New Directions in Lesbian Health Research," Auditorium of the IIDD Building, 1640 W. Roosevelt, west campus, 12-1:30 p.m. NEW LOCATION

Monday, February 24: Patrick Russo and "What a Drag! The Making of a Female Impersonator," Lecture Center B2, Rafael Cintron-Ortiz Latino Cultural Center

Wednesday, April 2: **CANCELED** Cyndy Boyd and "LGBT Bodies: Image and Imagination," Rainbow Resource, 12:15-1:45.

Wednesday, September 17, 2003 Queer Hemispheres (03/04 kick-off)
The series began with a look at South Asian cultures, focusing on India and Pakistan. Our presenter was GWS Assistant Professor Gayatri Reddy gayatri@uic.edu from 1:00 - 2:15 p.m. in room 1169 BSB.

OCTOBER:

Wednesday, October 29, 2003
Queer Hemispheres: Lawrence v Texas
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Institute for the Humanities
Basement/Lower Level Stevenson Hall

How will the recent United States Supreme Court sodomy decision on Lawrence v Texas ripple across the country? Will it have international impact or was this decision a reflection of other international communities' interpretations of same-sex relations? During the 2003-2004 academic school year, we will be offering a luncheon series entitled "Queer Hemispheres" which will focus on aspects of sex/sexuality/gender from an international perspective.

This luncheon has been organized by Timothy Murphy, Ph.D. and is co-sponsored by the the Office of GLBT Concerns, the Gender and Women's Studies Program, the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues, and the Center for Research on Women and Gender.

A panel of individuals including Jenny Brier, John D'Emilio, Judith Gardiner, Sharon Holland, Jaimie Hovey, and Timothy F. Murphy will discuss multiple perspectives and viewpoints on issues involving "sodomy" and the various "spheres" that Lawrence v Texas could impact.

If you are interested in attending the luncheon, vegetarian and meat lunches will be provided ONLY with an RSVP no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, October 27 to pkfinn@uic.edu or by calling (312) 413-9862.

NOVEMBER:

Queer Hemispheres: Middle Eastern Cultures with Jamil Khoury
Tuesday, November 18, 2003
12:30-2 p.m./Latino Cultural Center (Lecture Center B2)

Queer Hemipsheres is an academic year-long program that focuses on
queer spheres--our selves, our neighbors, and our world. Each monthly luncehon will examine a different international perspective on sex, sexuality, and gender.

Vegetarian and meat lunches will be provided ONLY with an RSVP no
later than by NOON on Friday, November 14, 2003 to pkfinn@uic.edu or
by calling (312) 413-9862.

Presented by
Office of GLBT Concerns
Gender and Women's Studies

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