[Image]Won't be there, seeing the wonderful folks I got to know on campus or taking part in this one, (maybe next year) but the annual student-driven celebration of LGBT contributions to the University of Louisville campus and greater community kicks off later today.
The Pride keynote speech on Thursday will be given this year by Kate Clinton.
In addition the the keynote speech, it features a host of fun, educational events open to everyone! Whether you're LGBT or just interested in learning more about this community, join us for Pride 2010. Sponsored by the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs, Information Technology, the Women's and Gender Studies Department, the Human Resources Department, and the School of Medicine.
Monday, September 20
11:00 am Pride Flag Raising Ceremony with BlkOut Clocktower, West Lawn
Noon Pride Kickoff Cookout hosted by commonGround, LGBT Services, and BlkOut Music, food, LGBT vendors, Pride shirts, dunking booth, and more! West Lawn, Red Barn
7 pm Film and Discussion, "Freeheld" Presented by the Kentucky Fairness Alliance Hosted by Faculty and Staff for Human Rights Chao Auditorium
Tuesday, September 21
Noon Brown Bag Lunch: Domestic Violence and LGBT Relationships Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice
4 pm Field Day/Gay Games with commonGround West Lawn
7 pm Louisville is Burning: Exploring Ball Culture Sponsored by BlkOut Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library
Wednesday, September 22
11:30 am International Tea/Lunch LGBT Issues Abroad Cultural Center
7 pm Parents Night with PFLAG Hosted by commonGround Cultural Center, Multipurpose Room
Thursday, September 23
Noon Pride Interfaith Service Interfaith Center
4-5:30 pm Queer Women's Health Caucus Hosted by Campus Heatlh Services Light dinner included. Multipurpose Room, Cultural Center
6 pm LGBT Alumni Reception The Intersection, Red Barn
Kate Clinton 7 pm Pride Keynote Address by Kate Clinton "Lady Ha Ha Does Louisville" Comstock Hall, School of Music
Parking for Kate Clinton keynote: Choose the red parking lot next door to the School of Music, the blue lot at 3rd and Brandeis, or the Speed Museum's parking garage on 3rd Street. Directions are available here.
8 pm After Party for Kate Clinton The Monkey Wrench (21 and over) 1025 Barret Avenue
Friday, September 24
7 pm Pride Rally to Honor LGBT and Ally Women Red Barn, West Lawn
8:30 pm Pride Rally After Party Hosted by BlkOut Wick's Pizza 975 Baxter Avenue Saturday, September 25
9 am Statewide Fairness Summit Floyd Theatre, Student Activities Center
9 pm Pride Dance Hosted by CommonGround Red Barn
Sunday, September 26
11 am Pride Service Community Empowerment Center 1036 Euclid Avenue
1 pm Louisville AIDS Walk The Belvedere, Downtown Louisville Onnembo
On Display
Ekstrom Library will be displaying books and memorabilia from its LGBT collection all week. Stop by anytime to the display and learn more about the resources available on campus.
posted by Monica Roberts at 12:01 AM on Sep 20, 2010
"U of L Pride Week 2010"
No comments yet. -