------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIDWEST NETWORKING PROJECT: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO CCSLGBI -- COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING SUBCOMMITTEE ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Data Base File: Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, It is with great pleasure that I announce a conference that will be held at Oberlin College November 1-3. Please mark your calenders! It will be a wonderful conference!! A registration form follows the schedule of events. If you need to contact me, please call (216)775-8802 from 9-5 p.m.and ask for Deidra. Deidra Wells LGBT intern Oberlin College Multicultural Resource Center *** >From Family to Community: What Holds Us Together, What Pulls Us Apart A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Conference/Reunion Oberlin College November 1-3, 1996 The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) community here at Oberlin is both large in number, and diverse in its individuals. Yet despite a prominent Queer prescence and a long history of activism at this campus, as a community we still face many of the challenges that our predecessors encountered. Students that go on to graduate from this college remain concerned about the well-being of the Queer community, and because of this, Oberlin has the larget LGB Alumni Association (OLGBA) in the country. The working relationship between the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Union (LGBU) and OLGBA has brought about this conference, From Family to Community: What Brings Us Together, What Pulls Us Apart. As Queer students we must have both knowledge and tools, so that in whatever field or path we choose, our activism becomes a sustainable and stable reality in our lives. This conference also marks the 25th anniversary of LGBU: 25 years of Queer activism, orgainizing, and struggle. For this special occasion, OLGBA will also be hosting a reunion and several alumni events throughout the conference. Please join us for this distinguished opportunity of learning, activism, and celebration! Friday, November 1 3pm - 7:45pm: Registration (Wilder Lobby) 4pm: Out in the Workplace/World symposium Specifically for students, a panel of alumni representing a diversity of "real world" professions discuss being out at work. How, when and why do you come out on the job? What are the advantages and drawbacks? Are some professions more LGBT friendly than others? These and other topics will be discussed. 8pm: Keynote address: Urvashi Vaid: Virtual Equality (Warner Concert Hall) Urvashi Vaid has been a prominent part of the lesbian and gay movement for more than a decade. She is the author of the recent book Virtual Equality, and is a seasoned community organizer, political strategist, and nationally acclaimed leader. Vaid is an attorney who most recently served as Executive Director of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF). 9:30pm: Post-Keynote Reception Hosted by the South Asian Student Association (SASA) 10:30-Midnight: LGBT Coffeehouse An evening of both scheduled entertainment and open mic hosted by Josh Powers and Moss Stern . In addition to other events, Stern will perform "unplugged" songs from his recent album Sodomy. SATURDAY, NOV. 2 8:15-10am Registration (for latecomers) (Wilder Lobby) 9:15-10:30am Session I The Future of the Movement: Where Do We Go From Here? A panel of faculty, students and alumni will present responses to and questions raised by the previous evening's keynote address. Urvashi Vaid will be on hand to respond and take audience questions as well. 10:45-Noon Break-out sessions: a. They Can't Do That. . .Can They? Raising Children in the LGBT Community, Who Says We Don't Procreate? Beth Wright (and her partner Julie Kaufman ) have 2 kids. Roy Cagan has 2 moms. Both will discuss the many issues practical, political, social related on parenting (or being parented) in the LGBT community. b. Being Positive, Being Negative: The Impact of AIDS Roger Goodman and student David Berman lead this session discussing the many implications the AIDS epidemic is having on the LGBT community. c. Bisexuality in the 90s A discussion of issues relevant to the bisexual community led by Moss Stern and Amy Steingart . d. Transgender in the 90s A discussion of issues relevant to the trans community. 12-1:30pm LGBT People of Color Caucus A gathering of LGBT POC to discuss issues relevant to the community. 1:30-2:45pm Session III a. Judeo-Christian Responses to LGBT Issues In Virtual Equality Urvashi Vaid writes: Gay and lesbian people are not thought of as a people with faith, but this myth is shattered by the truth that the largest grassroots organizations in our country are religious. Each week, millions of lesbian and gay men worship at synagogues, churches, and temples. But few mainstream denominations welcome or recognize this devotion. What impact have LGBT people had on these mainstream denominations? This panel will explore the spectrum of religious responses to the increased visibility of LGBT issues. b. Student Activism 3-4:15pm Session IV a. Communities of Two (or More): the Variety of Intimate Interpersonal Relationships in the LGBT Community Gay marriage vs. domestic partners, monogamy vs. polygamy or polyamory; commitment, sex, and promiscuity are just a few of the issues that will be discussed in this exploration of LGBT relationships. b. Anti-Racism in the LGBT Community Workshop 4:30-5:30pm Figs & Leaves: On Writing a History of the Male Nude (Mudd 050) An art Lecture by Professor Bill Hood 6-8pm Alumni/student/staff/faculty LGBT dinner In Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Founding of Oberlin's First Gay Student Organization An all-campus dinner (use your vali-dine or pay at the door). 7:30/8pm Movie screening (Mudd 050 till 9:30pm) **Meet and Greet for all Students!** 10pm-2am LGBT Night at the 'Sco (aka Cotillion Ball) (With Special Guest) Twenty-five years of organized gay student activism and going strong! The highlight of every LGBT reunion weekend so far. Like the dinner that precedes it, this dance is open to all. SUNDAY, NOV. 3 10am LGBT Memorial Service A period of remembrance and celebration of the lives of those close to the Oberlin LGBT community who have died. 10:45am Session V a. Gay Academics/Queer Studies Panel What it is, where it's going, where it's not going, what it should be (what is should be called)? An exploration of the many facets of LGBT issues as they have come to manifest themselves (or not) in academia. Noon - 1pm Closing Session/Networking Some concluding ideas, then a time for sharing insights, making connections (between ideas, people), for saying hello/good-bye. ****************************************************************************** Registration Registration Fee: $15 Students $20 Other Guests Housing: $5 per person - hosted by Oberlin Students - bring sleeping bags **Registration and housing fees are on an ability-to-pay basis. Please call or write to the contact listed below for further information. Contact Name:__________________________ School &/or Organization: __________________________ Address:____________________________________________ Phone:____________________ Email:__________________ # of people attending:_______________ Student Housing Needed?________ How Many people & Which Nights? ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Please send this registration form and a non-refundable registration and housing fee by October 28, 1996 to the following Address. Make checks payable to Oberlin College at: LGBU/OLGBA Conference Oberlin College Wilder Box 88 Oberlin, OH 44074 Questions or concerns? Please contact Deidra Wells (216) 775-8802 SDW3582@oberlin.edu or Becky Wolfinger at (216) 774-5207 rebecca.wolfinger@oberlin.edu * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 10:29:51 -0400 From: Ms. Wells Subject: LGBT Conference at Oberlin College To: Multiple recipients of list GLMGLBCN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------