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2001 Gay/Lesbian Heritage Month Embrace Diversity
AIDS Memorial Quilt Display
Pieces of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display during Gay/Lesbian Heritage Month. Each section is a unique handmade work of art fashioned by the family and friends of individuals who have died of the disease.
Dates: June 4 – June 14
Location: Campus Center Dining Hall
FREE ADMISSION
Gay/Lesbian Literature Displays
Books, poems, and plays by a wide array of Gay/Lesbian authors will be on display in the Campus Center Lounge and for sale in the Foothill Bookstore. In addition to works by featured Heritage Month authors Greg Sarris and Dell Richards, other featured authors include Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton, Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes, and James Baldwin. Prominent authors such as these will be studied in English 5, "Gay and Lesbian Literature" scheduled for Fall quarter 2001.
San Jose Pride Parade
Join Foothill students and staff at San Jose's annual pride parade celebration.
Date: Sunday, June 10
Information: www.sjgaypride.com
San Francisco Pride Parade
Join Foothill students and staff (and 100,000 others) at the annual San Francisco
Parade – one of the largest parades on the planet!
Date: Sunday, June 24
Information: www.sfpride.org
San Francisco AIDS Walk
Date: Sunday, July 15
Information: www.aidswalk.net
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Week One: June 4-8
Monday, June 4
Opening Day Celebration
Special Guest Speaker: Kisha Frady, Conference Director of the Women's Associated Football League (WAFL), will be here to represent the newly-formed Berkley Banchees Football team. Join members of the Foothill student Gay/ Straight Alliance, the Foothill Gay/ Lesbian Employees And Friends (GAYLEAF), and other College dignitaries for an opening day celebration.
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Lounge
FREE ADMISSION
Monday, June 4
Queer Heritage Film Festival
Screening and discussion of Queer-themed documentary films focusing on the history and heritage of the Gay/ Lesbian/ Bisexual/ Transgender community.
9:00 a.m. : The Celluloid Closet: Gay Images in Hollywood
10:00 a.m.: Out of the Past: A Gay/Lesbian American History
11:00 a.m.: All God's Children: the African American GLBT Community
Location: Campus Center Lounge
Tuesday, June 5
Author Dell Richards: Reading and Discussion
Dell Richards, author of Superstars: Twelve Lesbians Who Changed the World and Lesbian Lists: A Look at Lesbian Culture, History, and Personalities will discuss the prominence of lesbian authors in literary history.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Room 3525 (SE corner of Main Library)
FREE ADMISSION
Wednesday, June 6
Fun in the Sun Festival
Outreach and awareness information available, including Ye Olde Safe Sex Shop and AIDS prevention information – plus games, prizes, contests, and entertainment provided by Foothill Health Services.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza
FREE ADMISSION
Wednesday, June 6
Hollywood Screenwriter/Novelist Greg Sarris:
Award-winning screenwriter, novelist, and Native American activist Greg Sarris will read from his novel Watermelon Nights, one of the first Native American novels to feature a gay protagonist. Dr. Sarris teaches Gay/Lesbian Literature at UCLA and Loyola. Sarris has written and produced award-winning screenplays for HBO and Showtime.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Room 3525 (SE corner of Main Library)
FREE ADMISSION
Thursday, June 7
Religion and Homosexuality
Representatives from a variety of religious faiths, including the Foothill Christian Fellowship, Interfath Council, Islamic Network and the Council of Churches for Santa Clara County, will discuss the relationship between sexual identity and spirituality.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Library 3525 (SE corner of Main Library)
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, June 8
Drag Show
Foothill's first and most fabulous drag show, featuring entertainment by noted Bay Area male impersonators and female illusionists.
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Lounge
FREE ADMISSION
Week Two: June 11–15
Monday, June 11
AIDS Ride Report
Foothill student Alex Butti will report on his participation in this year's annual bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise funds for AIDS charities and research. Help congratulate Alex on his ride and learn more about his adventures.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Room 6504
Tuesday, June 12
Angels in America discussion
Foothill English instructor Denny Berthiaume will host a lecture/discussion on Angels in America, the Pulitzer Prize winning play by Tony Kushner, including exclusive film footage of the play in rehearsal.
Time: Noon – 1:20 p.m.
Location: Room 6508
Tuesday, June 12
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Discussion
Representatives of the local PFLAG chapter (the nation's largest gay rights organization) will discuss ways to support your own gay/ lesbian/ bisexual and transgender family members and friends.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Room 3525 (SE corner of Main Library)
Wednesday, June 13
Black and Red Party
Special guest DJ, dancers, and community organizations will gather for Foothill's version of a circuit party and outdoor festival. A musical, magical celebration. Join the fun!
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza
Thursday, June 14
Why Is It So Difficult to Come Out?
Current and former Foothill students discuss their coming out experiences. How can we help to make our campus a more open and accepting place for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students?
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Room 3525 (SE corner of Main Library)
Photography Slide Presentation and Lecture
Foothill Photo Instructor Ron Herman will present slide images from his series All the World Is A Stage and The Formative Years, in addition to new images of individuals who celebrate alternative gender and sexual identities.
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Room 6401
Friday, June 15
Keynote Address by SF Supervisor Tom Ammiano
As President of the San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, Tom Ammiano is among the best known and most highly respected openly gay politicians in America. A former teacher and former SF School Board President, Ammiano will address the past, present, and future contributions of the Gay/ Lesbian/ Bisexual/ Transgender community in American education.
Time: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Location: Appreciation Hall (room 1501)
FREE ADMISSION
Week Three:June 18–22
Monday, June 18
GAYLEAF Party
All Foothill College employees are invited to attend the annual end-of-the-year party sponsored by Gay/Lesbian Employees and Friends organization. Call X7540 for more information.
Date: Friday, June 22
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Home of Penny Patz, Foothill VP
EVENINGS AT MIDDLEFIELD CAMPUS
Monday, June 11
Lesbian Families Raising Kids Discussion
Join a group of local lesbian moms for an informal discussion of the joys and challenges faced by same-sex couples raising kids.
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room A7, Middlefield Campus
Thursday, June 14
Kids Coming Out in High School
21st Century students are coming out to school, friends, and family as early as junior high school. What challenges and opportunities do they face? Join a panel of local high school students (and recent high school graduates) discussing their experiences, insights, and ideals.
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room D7, Middlefield Campus .
FREE ADMISSION
EXHIBITS AND PERFORMANCES
High Noon Theater presents: “Under Pressure”
Foothill's Brown Bag theater performance group offers a series of one-act plays and skits on a variety of topics – including gay/lesbian identity.
Dates: June 5 -7
Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Studio Theater (Room 1401)
AIDS/Bashing Graveyard
Conceived and designed by Foothill's Gay/Straight Student Alliance in memory of individuals who have been murdered due to their sexual identity (i.e. "bashed"), as well as those who have committed suicide due to discrimination and despair, or who have died of AIDS.
Dates: June 4 – June 15
Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza
AIDS Memorial Quilt Display
Pieces of the National AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display during Gay/Lesbian Heritage Month. Each section is a unique handmade work of art fashioned by the family and friends of individuals who have died of the disease.
Dates: June 4 – June 14
Location: Campus Center Dining Hall
Gay/Lesbian Literature Displays
Books, poems, and plays by a wide array of Gay/Lesbian authors will be on display in the Campus Center Lounge and for sale in the Foothill Bookstore. In addition to works by featured Heritage Month authors Greg Sarris and Dell Richards, other featured authors include Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton, Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes, and James Baldwin. Prominent authors such as these will be studied in English 5, "Gay and Lesbian Literature" scheduled for Fall quarter 2001.
Foothill College Gay/Lesbian Heritage Month 2001
Planning Committee Members:
FACULTY/STAFF
- Denny Berthiaume, English Dept.
- Liz Pearce Burton, Journalism Dept.
- Erin Clifford, Student Activities
- Louis Cullen, Volunteer Center Coordinator
- Scott Lankford, English Dept.
- Rich Morasci, ESL Dept.
- Kwesi Weusi-Puryear, Student Activities
- Paul Starer, English Dept.
- Shawn Townes, Speech Dept.
STUDENTS
- Laura Anderson
- Alex Butti
- Isaac Joseph
- Ivan Jovanovich
- Dave Meregillano
- Kathy Ortiz
- Elana Ron
- Mitzi Salter
- Novim Spencer
- Carol Stormberg
- Dina Uy
- Morgan Welch
- Johnny Zychn
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