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Welcome!

Women and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Services is open to all students, faculty and staff to learn, explore and meet new people in a safe and welcoming environment.  We are available to do workshops, programming and events for your classes, student organizations and departments.   We are also working on updating our resource library, including magazine subscriptions, books and movies to be available for research, pleasure reading or personal interest.  Please feel free to peruse our online resources by clicking the links to the left or stop by the office to say hi!

Twogether Workshop

Where:

SSCB 2311

When:

Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9am – 5pm

Twogether in Texas workshops are skills-based marriage preparation classes to provide couples with the tools needed to manage the inevitable challenges found in every relationship. The classes consist of 8 hours of fun, interactive training focusing on communication skills, conflict management, and other key elements of a healthy marriage. We desire that couples learn to love for life! Lunch is provided.  

Sponsors:

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Intercultural and International Student Services at 281-283-2575

Contact:

Registration deadline is November 7, 2009 – Contact Julie Smith to register

Voices of Colour Speaker Series presents Regent Nandita V. Berry

Where:

Garden Room, Bayou Building

When:

Wednesday, November 18, 12 – 1pm

Contact:

Please RSVP with Julie Smith, this is not required for attendance, but would be appreciated

World AIDS Day Art Contest, theme Universal Access and Human Rights

Where:

Atrium II, Level II

When:

Art is due November 23^rd, exhibit will be on display Nov. 30 – Dec. 22

Contact:

Due to space we are limited to 20 entries. Please reserve your space with Julie Smith

VDAY UHCL “Vagina Monologues” 2010 Auditions

Where:

Student Organizations Room in the SSCB

When:

Nov. 17 & 18 from 5-8pm and Nov. 20 from 1:30 – 3:30pm, the play will be held on Feb. 19, 2010

Contact:

Julie Smith

Transgender Day of Remembrance “Vagina Monologues” 2010 Auditions

Where:

Student Organizations Room in the SSCB

When:

Nov. 17 & 18 from 5-8pm and Nov. 20 from 1:30 – 3:30pm, the play will be held on Feb. 19, 2010

This day is to honor those members of the worldwide Transgender community who have been killed due to hate and violence and to raise awareness of the magnitude of the violence and the need for more inclusive hate crimes laws.

Contact:

Julie Smith

LGBT Support Group

Where:

TBA

When:

4:00 - 5:00 pm Tuesdays, Begining September 8

This group is a safe place for LGBT students, family and friends to share experiences and discuss concerns.

It is not necessary to sign-up and you may attend as often as you like.

Sponsors:

Counseling Services at 281-283-2578

Intercultural and International Student Services at 281-283-2575

Contact:

Julie Smith, Coordinator Women's and LGBT Services at 281-283-2580