Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. Meals with Faculty (March 10, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/69929 69929-17483066@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Pierpont Commons
Organized By: Spectrum Center

The Spectrum Center, Rackham Graduate School, and the Division of Student Life invites any and all LGBTQ+ graduate students to our new Meals with Faculty series, which have been created to give you all the opportunity to connect with LGBTQ+ faculty and researchers in the community. There is no required or preferred discipline and all are welcome no matter what you're studying. This month's faculty guests are Michael Bastedo, an Associate Professor in School of Education and Omar Sosa-Tzec, an Assistant Professor in STAMPS

The meals are free, but do require pre-registration at http://bit.ly/GradEat

Spectrum Center Accessibility Statement
If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accommodation Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, but we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Social / Informal Gathering Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:32:00 -0500 2020-03-10T17:30:00-04:00 2020-03-10T18:30:00-04:00 Pierpont Commons Spectrum Center Social / Informal Gathering Meals with Faculty - March 10th, 5:30 to 6:30 PM. This dinner will be held in the Corner Room of Pierpont Commons and features Michael Bastedo and Omar Sosa-Tzec as faculty guests.
Canceled | Hello, My Name Is: Name Change Clinic (March 12, 2020 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73813 73813-18330893@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 12, 2020 4:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Spectrum Center

This event has unfortunately been canceled with no immediate rescheduling planned.

Join Spectrum, JTCC's OUTreach with Outlaws at the University of Michigan for a free clinic dedicated to addressing the challenges of name changes for transgender and gender nonconforming people.

Event Location: The clinic will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4pm in the basement multipurpose room at the Ann Arbor District Library's downtown location (343 S. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104). A detailed wayfinding guide is available at http://bit.ly/SCeventnav

We will provide details on how to legally change your name and gender marker in the state of Michigan. Information on how to update your Social Security, Passport, Driver’s License, and Birth Certificate will also be available. Legal volunteers will be on-site after the presentation to answer questions and assist with forms.

Event timeline:
1:00-1:15: Arrival
1:15-2:30: Presentation and Q&A
2:30-4:00: Paperwork assistance with legal volunteers

How to Get There:

***A detailed wayfinding guide is available at bit.ly/SCeventnav***

Bus
The Downtown Ann Arbor District Library is located directly across the street from the Blake Transit Center. For details on bus schedules, check out http://theride.org.

Driving
Several options are available for Downtown parking. An underground parking structure is located next to the library between 5th Avenue and Division St. Metered street parking is available on 5th Avenue, William Street, and Library Lane.

Questions?
If you have any questions, please e-mail outlawslegal@gmail.com for more information.

http://www.jimtoycenter.org/know-your-rights

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:06:12 -0400 2020-03-12T16:00:00-04:00 2020-03-12T17:00:00-04:00 Spectrum Center Workshop / Seminar Event information & sponsor logos on a transgender pride flag.
Canceled | Hello, My Name Is: Name Change Clinic (March 28, 2020 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/73813 73813-18322364@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 28, 2020 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

This event has unfortunately been canceled with no immediate rescheduling planned.

Join Spectrum, JTCC's OUTreach with Outlaws at the University of Michigan for a free clinic dedicated to addressing the challenges of name changes for transgender and gender nonconforming people.

Event Location: The clinic will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4pm in the basement multipurpose room at the Ann Arbor District Library's downtown location (343 S. Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104). A detailed wayfinding guide is available at http://bit.ly/SCeventnav

We will provide details on how to legally change your name and gender marker in the state of Michigan. Information on how to update your Social Security, Passport, Driver’s License, and Birth Certificate will also be available. Legal volunteers will be on-site after the presentation to answer questions and assist with forms.

Event timeline:
1:00-1:15: Arrival
1:15-2:30: Presentation and Q&A
2:30-4:00: Paperwork assistance with legal volunteers

How to Get There:

***A detailed wayfinding guide is available at bit.ly/SCeventnav***

Bus
The Downtown Ann Arbor District Library is located directly across the street from the Blake Transit Center. For details on bus schedules, check out http://theride.org.

Driving
Several options are available for Downtown parking. An underground parking structure is located next to the library between 5th Avenue and Division St. Metered street parking is available on 5th Avenue, William Street, and Library Lane.

Questions?
If you have any questions, please e-mail outlawslegal@gmail.com for more information.

http://www.jimtoycenter.org/know-your-rights

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Workshop / Seminar Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:06:12 -0400 2020-03-28T13:00:00-04:00 2020-03-28T16:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Workshop / Seminar Event information & sponsor logos on a transgender pride flag.
Trans Visibility Passport Day (April 3, 2020 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73459 73459-18241316@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 3, 2020 9:00am
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Spectrum Center

The Spectrum Center and the University of Michigan School of Social Work Office of Global Activities are collaborating to host Trans Visibility Passport Day on April 3rd from 9am - 12:00pm in the Spectrum Center, 3020 Michigan Union.

During Trans Visibility Passport Day, the Washtenaw County Clerk's office will assist students and community members to apply for, renew, or change their passport. Trans Visibility Passport Day is also open to students and community members who need to apply for a first time passport, without needing to update a gender marker or make a name change.

Please be aware that all fees required to obtain a passport must be made on the day of the event. Information about costs can be found through the registration link, http://bit.ly/TransPassport2020. Payments for the passport book or card must be payable to U.S. Department of State. Payments for the processing fee must be payable to Washtenaw County Clerk. All payments MUST be a check, cashiers check, or a money order. Counter checks are not allowed.

Financial support for passport applications is available! Please email spectrumcenter@umich.edu ahead of time if possible for us to secure your funding.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:24:58 -0500 2020-04-03T09:00:00-04:00 2020-04-03T12:00:00-04:00 Michigan Union Spectrum Center Workshop / Seminar During Trans Visibility Passport Day, you can apply for or renew a passport, request a name change, and/or update your gender marker with the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office!
Moved Virtually - 25th Annual Lavender Graduation (April 30, 2020 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/73431 73431-18217180@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:00am
Location: Trotter Multicultural Center
Organized By: Spectrum Center

The Spectrum Center is eager to announce that we have found a way to celebrate all LGBTQ+ graduates in a new format!

The Annual Lavender Graduation, also referred to as LavGrad, is a celebration to honor LGBTQ graduates of the University of Michigan. Established by Ronni Sanlo in 1995, the University of Michigan was the first commemorative event of its kind celebrated at an institution of higher learning. This commencement ceremony acknowledges the contributions of any graduates from any school/college at the University and of any academic level. Due to COVID-19 and the University of Michigan’s suspension of all in-person commencements, the day-of ceremony itself has been canceled. However, the Spectrum Center still has opportunities to highlight this year’s graduating class.

All LGBTQ+ students who graduated in Fall 2019 or are set to graduate Winter or Summer 2020 are invited to register as a graduate. Those who register before the EXTENDED deadline of Sunday, April 12th at 11:59 pm will receive a free rainbow 2020 tassel, a lavender cord, and an optional Lavender Degree and optional printed program. Additionally, students will be able to select the ways they would like to be recognized or opt-out of public recognition. The celebratory page will be posted April 30th to coincide with the intended celebration date.

The Spectrum Center is pleased to announce that Ronni Sanlo, Founder of Lavender Graduation in 1995, will be the Keynote Speaker for the Lavender Graduation ceremony and be the recipient of an Honorary Lavender Degree. Playwright, author and LGBT historian Dr. Ronni Sanlo is a well-known keynote speaker at colleges and universities around the country. Ronni speaks not only from her perspective as a higher education/student affairs professor, LGBT center director, dean of students, and faculty in residence but also from her personal life experiences. In lieu of a public speech, Ronni will be providing a pre-recorded video and her remarks in text to be posted along with the 2020 graduating class.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:03:27 -0400 2020-04-30T00:00:00-04:00 2020-04-30T23:59:00-04:00 Trotter Multicultural Center Spectrum Center Livestream / Virtual The 25th annual Lavender Graduation will now include the mailing of graduation regalia along with virtual recognition. The new deadline to register is Sunday, April 12th at 11:59pm
Career Coffee Chat: Jobs, Internships, & COVID-19 (June 9, 2020 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/74795 74795-18996303@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 11:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Join Spectrum Center and the University Career Center for our collaborative Coffee Chat!

Talk with a career coach to discuss how to job and internship search amid all of this uncertainty. We will start with a brief presentation and then jump into an AMA and Q+A.

This is for students that are...
1. Searching for a job or internships
2. Questioning if they are doing it the right way
3. Interested in asking questions about what to do now or unsure on how to proceed


Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Careers / Jobs Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:16:30 -0400 2020-06-09T11:00:00-04:00 2020-06-09T11:45:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Careers / Jobs Event details in the style of a browser window and computer desktop, no additional information.
[POSTPONED] Virtual LGBTQ+ Graduate Student Mixer (September 8, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75636 75636-19552847@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Our annual LGBTQ+ graduate student mixer, now virtual! Come hang out with other graduate and professional students in the community and start making connections! Plus, get a chance to learn more and ask questions about opportunities available to you via the Spectrum Center or Rackham, such as mentorship programs, upcoming events, and funding!

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:19:28 -0400 2020-09-08T17:30:00-04:00 2020-09-08T19:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Livestream / Virtual The Spectrum Center and Rackham Graduate School present these LGBTQ+ graduate student events for September 2020: Welcome Back Virtual Mixer which has been postponed, Meet the Leaders: LGBTQ+ Student Orgs on the 16th, and Mentoring the Mentor: Being a Good Influence. All event registration can be found at https://bit.ly/SCGradWelcome.
Meet the Leaders: LGBTQ+ Student Orgs Panel (September 16, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75635 75635-19552846@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

*Note: This event is also listed in the graduate student welcome calendar. Both listings are the same event and the inclusion in the graduate student calendar was to explicitly encourage non-undergrad students to come as we will be featuring some orgs solely for grad / professional students.*

Did you know there's nearly 20 different LGBTQ+ organizations active at the University of Michigan? Now, we can't have a panel with all of them, but we can introduce you to a few of them! Join representatives from five of these orgs to talk about their purpose, vision, and goals, and also to learn about what it's like to lead as an LGBTQ+ person at this university. We'll share how to connect with all the other orgs as well, so you can easily find your people. Come meet your community with us!

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:06:56 -0400 2020-09-16T17:30:00-04:00 2020-09-16T19:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Livestream / Virtual The Spectrum Center's LGBTQ+ Welcome Events includes Virtual Drag Bingo on August 8th, Queering Class Panel on September 3rd, Queering Campus Panel on September 8th, and Meet the Leaders: LGBTQ+ Student Org Panel on September 16th. All event registration can be found at bit.ly/LGBTQWelcome
Mentoring the Mentor: Being a Good Influence (September 21, 2020 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/75638 75638-19552848@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, September 21, 2020 6:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

There's many reasons why someone would want to be a mentor - you remember an older student or professor giving you guidance through undergrad, you've learned a lot and want to pass it on, you had a hard time and want to make sure younger students don't have to deal with what you did - but what makes a good mentor? What skills do you need, how do you make the relationship beneficial to both you and the mentee? What if you mess something up? Mentorship can be an exciting and terrifying prospect, but we're here to give you some tips.

We've brought together a panel of experienced LGBTQ+ staff and faculty who participate as mentors in our MaPPS (Mentoring and Personal/Professional Support) program to talk about what they've learned about being a good influence and building trust with a mentee. Afterwards, ask the panelists questions and consider signing up for our GPS (Guidance - Perspective - Support) program, our peer-to-peer mentorship opportunity, and start using those skills today!


Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 13 Aug 2020 07:56:49 -0400 2020-09-21T18:30:00-04:00 2020-09-21T20:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Livestream / Virtual The Spectrum Center and Rackham Graduate School present these LGBTQ+ graduate student events for September 2020: Welcome Back Virtual Mixer on September 8th, Meet the Leaders: LGBTQ+ Student Orgs on the 16th, and Mentoring the Mentor: Being a Good Influence. All event registration can be found at https://bit.ly/SCGradWelcome.]
OUTx | Ross Coming Out Week 2020 (October 1, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/76908 76908-19774608@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 1, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Out for Business MBA

OUTx is an experience where Ross students and other LGBTQ+ individuals share their coming out stories and engage in exciting performances.

OUTx is presented by Out for Business co-sponsored by Black Business Students Association, Michigan Business Women, and the Central Student Government. Ross Coming Out Week is also sponsored by Bain Consulting, S.C. Johnson, and Zillow.

Learn more about OUTx here: https://ofbcomingoutweek.com/index.php/outx/

A Zoom link will be provided for those who register via the Eventbrite page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/outx-ross-coming-out-week-2020-tickets-119113171703

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Livestream / Virtual Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:58:58 -0400 2020-10-01T17:30:00-04:00 2020-10-01T19:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Out for Business MBA Livestream / Virtual OUTx
Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth (October 8, 2020 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/78000 78000-19951595@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 8, 2020 4:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Registration: https://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events
All National Coming Out Week events: https://bit.ly/SC-NCOW

Young people who identify as LGBTQ+ face significantly higher risk for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues than their peers who are not sexual or gender minorities. Gary Harper, Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education and Global Public Health at the School of Public Health, and his team are working to ensure that primary care clinics in the US are equipped to screen at-risk LGBTQ+ youth and provide them with welcoming, competent, and high-quality care. Listen to Dr. Harper as he talks about his research and advocacy to improve policy for LGBTQ+ youth.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:49:59 -0400 2020-10-08T16:30:00-04:00 2020-10-08T17:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Lecture / Discussion Promotional flyer of the time, date, location, and a picture of Gary Harper. Dr. Harper is wearing a blue quarter-zip sweater over a white collared shirt, posing and smiling at the camera. Text below his photo states that he is a professor for The Department of Health Behavior and Health Education; and Global Public Health
LGBTQ+ Graduate & Professional Student Mixer (October 28, 2020 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/78545 78545-20060205@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Register: https://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events
Other Spectrum Center events: https://bit.ly/SChappening

Our annual LGBTQ+ graduate student mixer, now virtual! Thank you for your patience as we rescheduled this event, we're so excited to finally get the chance to meet you (and have you meet one another!) Come hang out with other graduate and professional students in the community and start making connections! Plus, get a chance to learn more and ask questions about opportunities available to you via the Spectrum Center or Rackham, such as mentorship programs, upcoming events, and funding!

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Social / Informal Gathering Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:30:46 -0400 2020-10-28T17:30:00-04:00 2020-10-28T19:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Social / Informal Gathering The rescheduled LGBTQ+ Graduate & Professional Student Mixer will be 5:30 to 7 PM on Wednesday, October 28th. Co-hosted by Rackham Graduate School and the Spectrum Center.
LGBTQ+ Election Processing (November 10, 2020 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/79048 79048-20178465@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

The Spectrum Center Programming Board invites you to join them for their Election Processing event on Tuesday, November 10th at 7 PM EST. They hope that this will serve as a safe place for LGBTQ+ folx to come together to share how they’re feeling post-Election Day and discuss where we go from here. This event is open to all LGBTQ+ folx, including students, faculty, alumni, and community members! Registration is required, so please register at https://bit.ly/SCPB-Election2020 if you are interested in attending. Upon registering, an email containing the Zoom link for the event will be sent out. Thank you, we hope to see you there!

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Well-being Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:27:00 -0400 2020-11-10T19:00:00-05:00 2020-11-10T22:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Well-being The Spectrum Center Programming Board presents this LGBTQ+ community space to share election reactions & take care of ourselves. This event will be hosted Tuesday, November 10th starting at 7 PM. The design of the flyer is based on the American flag, but in a purple color scheme. There is a purple rainbow at the top of the text which is centered on the page.
All in the Family: How Colonial Policies Attempted to Make Indigenous Kinship into American Family (November 11, 2020 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/79349 79349-20280660@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Out In Public FSPP

Out in Public welcomes DeLesslin George-Warren (he/they) for an incredibly short survey of how colonial governments have attempted to restructure systems of kinship in Indigenous communities through the creation and enforcement of binary gender, enforcement of gendered property inheritance, and punishment of family structures that lie outside the 'Atomic American Family'. Most importantly we will discuss how Indigenous communities have resisted and continue to resist these policies.

Register here: https://forms.gle/PYqkUFcjLDAjywze6

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Livestream / Virtual Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:54:56 -0500 2020-11-11T14:00:00-05:00 2020-11-11T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Out In Public FSPP Livestream / Virtual All in the Family: How colonial policies attempted to make Indigenous kinship into American Family. November 17 from 6 to 7 pm. DeLesslin George-Warren discusses how colonial governments used the gender binary to restructure systems of kinship in Indigenous communities and most importantly how communities resist these policies. A photo of DeLesslin, a white-passing, late 20s man
A Conversation with Thought Leader and Change maker LaTosha Brown! (February 1, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/81085 81085-20846551@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 1, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA

For Black History Month, MESA is proud to present, "A Conversation with Thought Leader and Change maker LaTosha Brown!" Co-sponsoring this event is U-M Ross Buisness + Impact, Central Student Government, LSA-English Language and Literature, Michigan Law, Center For Engeneering Diversity and Outreach, and the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. This conversation will be moderated by Associate Professor from the Department of Theatre & Drama, School of Music, Theatre & Dance Dr. Antonio C. Cuyler (Kyler) (He). He will be joined by the following panelist (BSU Vice Speaker Cydney Gardner-Brown, Turn Turn Out President Josiah Walker, and Vice Provost for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Office of the Provost Dr. Robert Sellers).

Ms. Brown is a 2020-2021 Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership and a 2020-2021 American Democracy Fellow at Harvard’s Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History. Throughout the 2020 U.S. election, Ms. Brown led the We Got the Power bus tour across the U.S. South to register people to vote and galvanize Black voter participation. In a recent interview, Ms. Brown said “We wanted people, we wanted Black voters in particular, to feel a sense of their power and their agency, and in spite of all odds, what we could do in pushing this country forward.

Ms. Brown is also an award-winning thought leader, social strategist, philanthropic consultant, jazz singer, and catalyst for change. As co-founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund, Ms. Brown is dedicated to increasing the political power of Black people. She has more than twenty years of experience working in the non-profit and philanthropy sectors on issues related to political empowerment, social justice, economic development, leadership development, wealth creation and civil rights. A regular contributor to The New York Times and a fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Ms. Brown is a recipient of the 2010 White House Champions of Change Award, 2006 Spirit of Democracy Award, and the Louis Burnham Award for Human Rights.

She will share thoughts on her lecture, “The Death of Democracy: Voter Suppression in the 21st Century,” and she will discuss how storytelling and strategic messaging can build political power. The role of women, young voters, and people of color in American politics will be a key area of discussion as it relates to civic engagement protests and student activism.

RSVP: https://myumi.ch/mnrdk

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Livestream / Virtual Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:14:11 -0500 2021-02-01T18:00:00-05:00 2021-02-01T19:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA Livestream / Virtual Black History Month Opening Event
A Womb of Their Own - Film Screening (February 3, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/81020 81020-20834763@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Registration: http://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events

This is a two-part event! Join us the next day for a discussion with the film's director.

"A Womb of Their Own​" introduces a charismatic, funny, thoughtful group of masculine-of-center-identified people who experience pregnancy. Each individual and couple navigates gender expectations, even from the LGBT community, that don’t fit their experience of themselves. The film follows their stories as they establish and celebrate their own unique gender, develop their definition of family, grow a baby in their bodies, and birth, chestfeed and parent their children. Directed by ​Cyn Lubow.

This event is brought to you through collaboration with the Sexual and Gender Diversity in Public Health student organization. Learn more about them at http://bit.ly/2M72nmn.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:06:36 -0500 2021-02-03T18:00:00-05:00 2021-02-03T19:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Film Screening Promotional graphic for this event featuring Spectrum Center and SGDPH logos. All text is repeated in event description.
A Womb of Their Own (February 4, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/81021 81021-20834764@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 4, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Spectrum Center

Registration: http://bit.ly/LGBTQ-UM-Events

This is a two-part event! Make sure to attend the film screening the day before!

"A Womb of Their Own​" introduces a charismatic, funny, thoughtful group of masculine-of-center-identified people who experience pregnancy. Each individual and couple navigates gender expectations, even from the LGBT community, that don’t fit their experience of themselves. The film follows their stories as they establish and celebrate their own unique gender, develop their definition of family, grow a baby in their bodies, and birth, chestfeed and parent their children. Directed by ​Cyn Lubow.

This event is brought to you through collaboration with the Sexual and Gender Diversity in Public Health student organization. Learn more about them at http://bit.ly/2M72nmn.

Spectrum Center Event Accessibility Statement:
The Spectrum Center is dedicated to working towards offering equitable access to all of the events we organize. If you have an accessibility need you feel may not be automatically met at this event, fill out our Event Accessibility Form, found at http://bit.ly/SCaccess. You do not need to have a registered disability with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) or identify as disabled to submit. Advance notice is necessary for some accommodations to be fully implemented, and we will always attempt to dismantle barriers as they are brought up to us. Any questions about accessibility at Spectrum Center events can be directed to spectrumcenter@umich.edu.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:06:04 -0500 2021-02-04T18:00:00-05:00 2021-02-04T19:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Spectrum Center Lecture / Discussion Promotional graphic for this event featuring Spectrum Center and SGDPH logos. All text is repeated in event description.