Summer Pride Events

We would love to have you join us for some or all of the GLBT Pride month events. These events are free and open to all regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

Come Join the University Activities Board (UAB) for their Pride Month Kick-Off Showing Two Films:

Academy Award Winning Film Milk and the comedy But I'm a Cheerleader
This Thursday, June 18th starting with Milk at 6:00 pm in Founder's Hall Auditorium


*Films are rated R, so no one under 17 will be admitted without a parent.
Represent Metropolitan State in the 2009 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade
Sunday, June 28th
11:00 am

Parade goes down on Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis Metropolitan State's Office of GLBT Services welcomes ALL (regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender identity) university staff, faculty, students and administrators to walk in the 2009 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade which will be held on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 11 a.m. along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. According to public estimates, the Parade again drew over 125,000 spectators last year, making it one of the largest parades in the Upper Midwest, and the largest in all of Minneapolis according to Mayor R.T. Rybak.

Click on link for more information and for parade route: http://www.tcpride.org/pride_events/2009_Parade.php

Please register at cultural.events@metrostate.edu or call 651-793-1270.

Summer Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Ally Training

Metropolitan State University
July 14, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
St. Paul Library 310

An ally is a person who works toward combating homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and heterosexism, on both a personal and institutional level. Members of the Metropolitan State community who wish to become recognized allies are invited to attend the Ally training workshops. Ally training is an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to go through formal training on how to effectively provide a welcoming space for GLBT and questioning students, faculty, and staff.

RSVP to GLBT@metrostate.edu or call (651) 793-1544

Other Ways to stay informed on GLBT Services and Lavender Bridge activities:

· Twitter
· Facebook
· Blogspot
· Website
· Listserve: email glbt@metrostate.edu to get added to the list

*These events were graciously sponsored by the following areas: The Admissions Office at Metropolitan State, Equal Opportunity and Diversity Office, University Activities Board (UAB), GLBT Student Services and Lavender Bridge Student Group

Sidney R. Smith
GLBT Student Services
Women's Services
Retention SpecialistMetropolitan State University700 East Seventh StreetSaint Paul, Minnesota55106-5000(651) 793-1544glbt@metrostate.edu
women.services@metrostate.edu
www.metrostate.edu/glbt
www.metrostate.edu/women

One Voice’s family-friendly concert celebrating the environment is this weekend!

June is Pride Month and to celebrate, One Voice is offering a special, limited time offer:

Order tickets before June 10 and receive $5 off!

Just use the code word PRIDE when ordering on our website, www.ovmc.org (press "update" in the shopping cart to make the discount appear) or place your order by calling 651-298-1954.
Sorry, offer does not apply to already discounted student and senior tickets.

Lavender Green: Thinking Globally, Singing Locally
June 13, 2009 at 7:30 pm
&
June 14, 2009 at 3:30 pm at the History Theatre
30 E 10th St. in downtown St. Paul

Throughout the program, the chorus blends humor and thoughtfulness to celebrate nature, honor the work of GLBT environmentalists and explore ways we all can live a little greener.
As part of its commitment to “singing locally,” One Voice highlights a number of recent works by St. Paul-based composers, and in a special treat, a children’s choir joins One Voice onstage. Interactive lobby displays by Eureka Recycling add to the fun!

Ticket prices for the concert range from $18 to $25 or $10 for students and seniors

For tickets and information, visit www.ovmc.org or call 651-298-1954