LGBTQ* Resources Hosts Inaugural Pride Week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 11, 2016) — The University of Kentucky Office of LGBTQ* Resources will host its first Pride Week this week, April 11-16. Educational and social events take place throughout the week all around campus.
The purpose of Pride Week is to emphasize the diverse experiences of LGBTQ* students, faculty and staff at UK.
“Pride Week provides space to engage in important conversations that impact our communities and allow opportunities for us to grow together,” said Lance Poston, director of the Office of LGBTQ* Resources.
The week kicks off with information booths located at Bowmen’s Den and in front of Whitehall Classroom Building today, April 11, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Calendars of the Pride Week events will be available at the information booths as well as a free UK pride ribbon. Tonight from 5-7 p.m., in The 90, University Health Services (UHS) Sexperts will conduct a Healthy Sex Workshop and free HIV testing.
The schedule of UK Pride Week events is as follows:
Monday, April 11
LGBTQ* Information Booths
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bowmen’s Den and Whitehall Classroom Building
Pick up calendars of the week's events and free UK Pride Ribbons!
UHS Sexperts Healthy Sex Workshop and Free HIV Testing Event
5-7 p.m.
The 90
Tuesday, April 12
Healthcare Student Diversity Services LGBTQ* Discussion
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
College of Nursing Building room 504
Lunch is provided
LGBTQ* Game Night
6-8 p.m.
Campus Entertainment Complex
Join us for laser tag and miniature golf! We have a limited amount of free spaces open for currently enrolled UK students. Email orvis.kean@uky.edu to reserve your space. Vans leave Blazer Hall at 6 p.m. and return at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13
Faces of Pride Photo Booths
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
White Hall Classroom Building
Stop by to show your pride as an LGBTQ* individual or ally through taking part in our inclusive photo project.
Faces of Homelessness: LGBTQ* Connections
7- 9 p.m.
WilliamT. Young Library B108C
An educational panel hosted by the Center for Community Outreach. Coffee and cookies provided.
Thursday, April 14
Gender and Sexuality Lunch and Learn: International LGBTQ* Perspectives
Noon-1 p.m.
William T. Young Library Alumni Gallery
Lunch is provided.
UK Gay Straight Alliance Discussion: "Diversity in LGBTQ* Spaces"
7-9 p.m.
William T. Young Library B108C
Friday, April 15
Pride Week Rally and Review
Noon
Greek Park (on Rose Lane next to Farmhouse)
Join us for a rally to celebrate our first annual UK Pride Week and learn about new developments in the Office of LGBTQ Resources and our LGBTQ focused student groups.
"Why LGBTQ* History Matters" by Sarah Prager
3-4:30 p.m.
White Hall Classroom Building
A lecture organized by the Gender and Women's Studies Graduate Student Association
Queer and Now Spring Film Series: "Freeheld" Showing
7-9 p.m.
Memorial Hall
Saturday, April 16
Gayla
6-8 p.m.
Mandrell Hall (old Lexington Theological Seminary complex on Limestone across from the UK College of Law)
Our annual drag show features special guests and student performers with refreshments. Faculty, staff and community member admission is $5; student admission is free with suggested donation of a container of peanut butter to support the UK Big Blue Pantry.
For more information, visit www.uky.edu/Diversity/LGBTQ/events.html.
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