Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning History Month

Event List

Velvet Goldmine (film)
Thursday, September 24, 2009; 9-11 p.m.
Plaza Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Details of the life of bisexual rock star Brian Slade are uncovered in this moving drama. The film slightly mirrors the
life of David Bowie as “Ziggy Stardust” in Britain during the 1970s. Christian Blade plays the role of fan and reporter
Arthur Stewart, hired to uncover the story of Brian Slade’s staged death.
Sponsored by The Pride Network and the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

LGBTQ History Month Opening Reception
Wednesday, September 30, 2009; 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Plaza Rooms Middle and West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Hofstra’s Inaugural LGBTQ Month Opening Reception will feature keynote speaker Dr. David Powell, professor of
French and director of the LGBT Studies Program at Hofstra. Student speakers will address attendees, and light food
and refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

National Coming Out Day
Sunday, October 11, 2009; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Student Center Atrium, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Literature, readings, and more will be passed out in the Mack Student Center by The Pride Network members and
friends.
Sponsored by The Pride Network.

Normal (film)
Monday, October 12, 2009; 6-8:30 p.m.
Guthart Cultural Center Theater, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, First Floor, South Campus
Devoted couple Roy and Erma live in a small town in Illinois. The stability of their marriage, jobs and town are
threatened when Roy reveals that he wants a sex change and feels like a woman trapped in a man’s body. This film
brilliantly captures how this shocking revelation changes their lives and town forever.
Sponsored by The Pride Network and the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

The “F” Word: The Development of an Oppressive Word Toward the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and
Transgender Community (a Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts Series event)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009; 4-5:30 p.m.
Plaza Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
As part of last year’s Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts (DDD) Series, the Office of Multicultural & International Student
Programs MISPO) hosted a program titled The N Word, which examined the history and current day issues of the “N”
word. With student support, MISPO will now examine the “F” word and its history and meaning in our world today.
Sponsored by The Pride Network and the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs.

The Pride Network Coffee House and “Open Mic” Night
Saturday, October 17, 2009; 8-10 p.m.
Plaza Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Come enjoy FREE coffee, cookies and brownies at The Pride Network’s “Open Mic” Night. Come hear Hofstra’s
musicians, poets, spoken word artists, and comedians.
Sponsored by The Pride Network.

LGBTQ Dinner Event at Vice President for Student Affairs Sandra Johnson’s Home
Tuesday, October 20, 2009; 6-7:30 p.m.
As part of the her Fall 2009 Dinner and Discussion Series, Vice President for Student Affairs, Sandra Johnson,
extends an open invitation to all Hofstra students to informally gather at her home to talk about LGBT-related issues
while enjoying a wonderful meal. Please check your portal soon for registration information if you are interested in
attending this event, or be sure to R.S.V.P. by Thursday, October 15th, 2009, to Ryan.Greene@hofstra.edu.
Sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Division of Student Affairs.

Being Transgender: Exploring the “T” in LGBTQ
Wednesday, October 21, 2009; 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
141 Mack Student Center, North Campus
While the United States has come a long way over recent years in understanding the lesbian, gay, and bisexual
communities, we still struggle to learn the complex realities of what it means to identify as being transgender today.
Representatives from the Long Island GLBT Community Center join us for this interactive and informative workshop.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs and the Long Island GLBT Community Center.

Day of Dialogue: A Center for Civic Engagement Event
Wednesday, October 28, 2009; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Various Locations on Campus
This Hofstra conference that explores current social and political issues through debate and dialogue hosts events
that explore the global cross sections of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and religion.
Sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement.

Drag Show
Thursday, October 29, 2009; 9-11 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Come see The Pride Network’s marquis performance event for the fall semester! This show will conclude Hofstra’s
inaugural LGBTQ History Month, so be sure to come support your fellow students in their quest to put on a fabulous
drag show.
Sponsored by The Pride Network.

For more information about LGBTQ History Month or LGBTQ programs and services, please contact Ryan M.
Greene, director, Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs, at (516) 463-6796 or
ryan.greene@hofstra.edu.