Kelly Moeller is our new Vice President. She was affirmed during last night's general assembly.
Bryce Johnson is out new Web Master.
LGBTA Student Day at the Capitol
March 4th.
Let a member of the Alliance cabinet know if you are interested in participating and we'll arrange a carpool.
Iowa Pride Network
Central GSA Coalition Meeting
Thursday March 5th. 5-7pm
Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ- Youth Room
4126 Ingersoll Ave.
Des Moines.
Seeking lesbian and bisexual women
Are you...
A lesbian or bisexual woman?
Age 18 or older?
If this sounds like you, then we invite you to participate in a study focusing on your life experiences as a lesbian, bisexual, or queer woman. Participants will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for one of several cash prizes of $50.
The goal of the Rainbow Women’s Project is to better understand and promote the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer women. Results of this study will be used to improve our newly developed survey for future use in our efforts to understand identity and experiences in our communities. We are especially interested in hearing the diverse voices within our communities.
This is an anonymous, web-based study run through the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. For more information, please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=furX9b2KKmEGmDeyHgb3aw_3d_3d,
or contact the Rainbow Women’s Project at wproject@u.washington.edu or (206) 543-9151. Please remember that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any information sent by email.
- Read the Ames Tribune's coverage of our Valentines Kiss-Out.
- Alliance president, Callen Ubeda was appointed as the state's representative for MBGLTACC's oversight committee, along with Drake University's LaCee Groetken .
- ISU & Ames are preparing for MBGLTACC's return in 2012.
- Pictures from MBGLTACC 09 coming soon.
- Soap's first lesbian wedding. [source]
Kiss your boyfriend. Kiss your girlfriend. Kiss your bff. Kiss your frienenemy. Kiss your significant other, or your insignificant other. Kiss someone. Kiss anyone. Kiss everyone!
We are encouraging every couple, specially our straight allies, to show their support for our marriage equality campaign.
We asked that participants wear their It's OK With Me t-shirts on this day and to gather at the Campanile at noon on Feb. 13th to kiss the one they love.
Don't have an It's OK With Me t-shirt yet? Stop by the LGBTAA Office to purchase one.
They are only $5.00!
Time and Place Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Martin Hall 2121
City/Town: Ames, IA
Contact Info Email: alliance@iastate.edu
Please join the Alliance as we host LGBT educational, social, political, and religious groups of Ames & Des Moines to talk about what their organization and events they have planned for 2009.
Scheduled to appear:
Des Moines Pride Organization
Iowa Pride Network
Lambda Legal
Belonging
One Iowa
PFLAG Ames
Women's Cultural Collective
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender student services has a new coordinator who is hoping to improve an already solid program at Iowa State.
Brad Freihoefer previously worked with the LGBT center at Minnesota State University in Mankato, but starts his career at Iowa State on Monday. He said he has been working the last five years for this type of opportunity.
“For me, this is really a dream job,” Freihoefer said.
He received a bachelor’s degree in women’s studies from Minnesota State University in Mankato and worked as a sexual violence advocate, responding to crisis situations in his home county. He also served as a community adviser in the residence halls, where he said he learned a lot about leading students.
At Minnesota State, Freihoefer said he worked with the second-oldest LGBT program in the country and served as a face and name for LGBT issues on campus.
He said he hopes to make LGBT students feel more at home at Iowa State.
“I’m going to bring excitement to talk about these issues,” Freihoefer said. “I want to change the atmosphere of the LGBT student services office and make sure all students feel that they’re welcomed there.”
He said his first goal is to make sure students know where the LGBT student services office is and what they do. He said he will primarily serve as support for students, but will also be creating programs to educate people about LGBT issues.
“I want to help students, that’s what it really comes down to. Students coming out, especially, is a difficult process and I want to help students get through that process. I want to help them feel safe,” Freihoefer said.
Upon first visiting Iowa State, Freihoefer said he was impressed with the LGBT program, although there is still room for improvement. He said Iowa State’s strong foundation is thanks in part to the work of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Ally Alliance and a supportive faculty and staff.
“That’s one thing I noticed when I was coming in for the interview. There’s really been support for this position and support for LGBT issues,” Freihoefer said. “That’s really helpful, I’m really excited to work with a population that is welcoming — and even for those who may not be, I’m willing to engage in conversations.”
He said he moved to Ames over the weekend, and because he grew up in rural Wisconsin and has spent the last five years in rural Minnesota, should feel right at home at Iowa State.
“From what I’ve seen of the Ames community and Iowa State campus, I’m going to fit right in. I’m looking forward to it,” he said.
Freihoefer invites any students to meet with him and introduce themselves at the LGBT student services office, located in the first floor of the Student Services building.
“Even though this is an LGBT-specific position, I’m here for all students, regardless of their race, class, gender, sexuality or ability level,” Freihoefer said. “I think we’re all going to try to grow together.”
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