If you are interested in attending the MBGLTACC 09, please let us know no later than Friday, January 28th. Space are limited and it is on a first come first serve basis (assuming that you've met the initial requirements: must be due paying member and in good academic standing).
Just a reminder that if you haven't made your payment for the conference, please stop by the office tomorrow or Friday to drop off your payment.
Office hours are:
Thursday 10-12:30 and Friday noon-3:00
Important message from the president of GSB:
Iowa State Students,
This is another reminder that the Iowa Department of Revenue offers tax rebates on all books purchased at the University Book Store for up to three years from the date of purchase. To receive your rebate, please save your receipt and go to www.gsb.iastate.edu/tax to download forms and instructions to receive your rebate. The receipt from your purchases will need to be included with the forms that are being sent in. This rebate, which will be sent
6-8 weeks after submission, will save you approximately seven percent on your purchase.
This year, the Government of the Student Body and ISU Ambassadors are working with State legislators on proposals to help you save even more on textbooks. GSB is continually aware of the high expenses of education, and we will be working on other proposals to help students. Feedback is always welcome and appreciated.
Please contact your representatives at http://www.gsb.iastate.edu with any concerns.
Have a great semester!
Daniel Fischer
President
Government of the Student Body
Gay/Bi Men's Group
Sunday Nights at 6:30-8:00 PM
Sloss House
Gay/Bi Men's Group is your chance to just chill with other gay, bi, and questioning men at Iowa State University. Join facilitators Zack Ford and Clayton Johnson for relaxing evenings of conversation about life and culture.
The group is very loose and flexible, so come and go as you're able! We talk about whatever is on the minds of the group, whether it's television, movies, news, politics, LGBT issues, or just personal issues that individuals want to discuss. You get to just be yourself and connect with others who have similar experiences.
Lez Bi Real
Wednesday 5:00-7:00PM
Sloss House
These meetings are your chance to socialize with other lesbian, bi, queer, and questioning women in a casual setting. The purpose of this group is to provide confidential, unqualified support in an atmosphere that feels safe for asking questions and sharing stories, and to make time for a bit of socializing.
Iowa GSA Day is a day which is meant to honor of the students, teachers, community members and organizations that have shown their dedication for keeping all students safe, and insuring a quality education for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. For more information please visit our website: http://www.iowapridenetwork.org/
Wednesday, January 27th - 5-7pm
Ritual Cafe - Des Moines
To celebrate this amazing day Iowa Pride Network will be holding a GSA Day kick-off party on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in honor of Iowa's Gay-Straight Alliances! The party will be held from 5-7pm at Ritual Cafe, located on 13th St. between Locust & Grand--Downtown Des Moines. Food and beverages will be provided. All students, parents, teachers, and faculty advisors are welcome to attend! Iowa's Lt. Governor, Patty Judge has been invited to this event, as well as the local Des Moines press to interview students about their plans for GSA day 2009!
STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY JOIN TOGETHER IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT TOWARDS LGBT EQUALITY.
On January 27th, 2009, high school and college students across the country will participate in "Equality on Campus Day" by wearing the same shirt to school as a way to show unity within the community in the fight towards LGBT equality, particularly marriage equality. This is a visibility/fundraiser event geared towards achieving the following goals:
* Get students more involved in the fight towards LGBT equality.
* Raise the visibility of the LGBT movement towards equality by having everyone wear the same shirt on the same day.
* Have the event one week after the inauguration to remind Obama that we are not going away. We are expecting him to address same-sex marriage, and LGBT rights in general.
* Raise money towards fighting for the legalization of same-sex marriage in the courts.
Students for Equality , who is organizing Equality on Campus Day, will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Lambda Legal since they are currently fighting the state of California to repeal Proposition 8. Lambda Legal has also fought for LGBT equality in many other cases, including overturning sodomy laws in the United States on a federal level. To see more landmark cases fought by Lambda Legal, go to http://www.lambdalegal.org/our-work/in-court/cases/landmark-cases.html.
For the first time in history, The Lesbian and Gay Band Association (LGBA), a musical organization comprised of marching and concert bands from across the United States and around the world, has been chosen to perform in the parade for the inauguration. Again, this is the first time in history that a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender group will march in a Presidential Inaugural Parade.
The 177-piece LGBT band will join groups from across the country as well as from the Armed Forces in the historic parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, which follows President-elect Barack Obama’s swearing-in ceremony on the steps of the Capitol.
“I am honored to invite these talented groups and individuals to participate in the Inaugural Parade,” Obama said in a news release. “These organizations embody the best of our nation’s history, diversity, and commitment to service. Vice President-elect (Joe) Biden and I are proud to have them join us in the parade.”
Hello Cyclones, 
Whether it’s the economy, the presidential polls, the Olympics, showbiz, etc. there is no denying that 2008 was a year of highs and lows. All the trials, tribulations, tragedies and triumphs of this past year reminded me that despite our fundamental differences, we all share the same basic hopes and fears. We want to be accepted, to be understood, and most importantly to be loved.
I hope that you’ll be able to join us at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Alliance meetings and events this semester. During this exciting time we are focused on creating the changes that we need in order to eliminate hate, fight homophobia, and to create a safe and supporting environment for everyone—gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or ally.
Join us this Saturday January 17th as we co-present Leslie & The Ly’s at the M-Shop. The show starts at 9pm.
Stop by at our table at Club Fest II on January 21st from 5-9pm.
As always, the ISU LGBTA Alliance meetings are on Wednesday nights at 8pm in Martin Hall 2121. Come as you are. Everyone is welcome. Our first meeting is on January 21st.
Welcome back, and best of luck in 2009!
Sincerely,
Callen Ubeda
President ISU LGBTA Alliance
Only 8 days left before Spring semester starts. Don't forget that our first general assembly will be on Jan 21st (that's the Wednesday after the first week of classes). As a preview of what we're doing for the reminder of the year, check out the Leslie Hall concert at the M-Shop that the Alliance is co-sponsoring on Jan 17th.
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