To remain informed about current Information Technologies division projects and initiatives, please refer to http://www.umw.edu/doit/projects/default.php. This information will be updated regularly. Recent postings include updates about the Novell system retirement and exactly what is being replaced. Other updates included FAQs about UMW’s deployment of SharePoint as well as the upcoming upgrade to Banner.
Outside the Box: Transcending Labels, Prejudices, and Stereotypes of Gender and Sexuality
People assign so many labels – man, woman, straight, gay, white, black – that we get focused on seeing differences in one another and forget how alike we all are. When we accept the identities people define themselves by, we discover being human is more than one word can capture. PRISM, People for the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities, promotes discussion and learning about sexual orientation and gender identity. Our acronym – GLBTTQQIAAP: gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, ally, asexual, and pansexual – is just one way for us to define our identities. The James Farmer Multicultural Center and PRISM strive to teach tolerance and acceptance of each member of the community. Through this celebration, we seek to educate the UMW and Fredericksburg-area communities on the spectrum of gender identities, how sexuality and gender are distinguishable, and how we can embrace a world where people think outside the simple notions of “male” or “female.”
– James Farmer Multicultural Center & People for
the Rights of Individuals of Sexual Minorities
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Everyone’s invited to enjoy music, games, and refreshments
at PRISM’s second annual GLBTTQQIAAP Cultural Celebration!
Read “PostSecret” style coming-out stories and be inspired by
the experiences of your peers. Email umwprism@gmail.com.
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Stop by after dinner for dessert of cake and sherbet, and learn
more about the GLBTTQQIAAP community. Co-sponsored by
Dining Services. Email umwprism@gmail.com.
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PRISM’s sixth annual film fest, co-sponsored by Orpheum,
features two films, followed by a discussion. Email
umwprism@gmail.com.
Red Without Blue: Using candid interviews, this
documentary follows a pair of identical twins for three years
as one transitions from male to female. What appeared to be a
happy childhood is revealed to have been tragic. Memories of
it are interwoven with the twins’ present desire to reunite and
reconcile their differences with their parents, each other, and
their inner selves.
XXY: Alex, an intersex teenager, was raised as a girl, but
faces the emotional and hormonal turmoil of uncertain gender.
As puberty forces hard decisions, this Spanish film shows Alex
exploring her sexual identity, her difficult relationship with her
family, and her ultimate self-discovery.
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Dr. Thomas Foster, director of DePaul University GLBTQ
Studies, discusses the public memory of George Washington’s
personal life, which reveals 18th-century connections between
sex and masculinity and traces them through the modern
era. Foster will also explore the interconnected discourses
of sex and manliness as linked to the national project of
remembering George Washington as a model man in his public
and private life. Foster’s op-ed columns have appeared in the
San Francisco Chronicle and the Chicago Sun-Times.
He is author of the upcoming New Men: Manliness in
Early America. Co-sponsored by the Dept. of History and
American Studies and the Women’s and Gender Studies
Program.
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Embark on a cultural journey without having to pack your
bags! Join UMW PRISM members, faculty, staff, and students
to discuss gender and sexuality in various cultures. Email
umwprism@gmail.com. Co-sponsored by Gender Neutral
Housing.
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PRISM celebrates every kind of identity, so join us for a night
of self-expression! Through short stories, spoken word, poetry,
personal accounts, music, art, and more, individuals are
invited to express themselves using every creative and artistic
outlet. If you want to perform, please contact Lee Gilliam at
lee.gilliam@gmail.com.
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Rapper and producer Katastrophe (Rocco
Kayiatos) weaves a lyrical tapestry of
personal themes, protest, funky and soulful
beats, and rap riffs. One of hip-hop’s first
openly transgender artists, Katastrophe’s
debut album earned him Out Music Awards’
Producer of the Year. His music has been
featured on MTV’s LOGO and Showtime’s
The L Word. His latest album, The Worst Amazing, is a
coming-of-age triumph over addiction and depression.
Katz began touring as Athens Boys Choir (ABC) in 2003 and
released the debut album Rhapsody in T. As Athens Boys
Choir, Katz fuses hip-hop with sharp humor to create edgy and
engaging music. He delivers spoken-word pieces that deal with
issues such as gender, love, sex, and politics. Warning: Katz
may shock sensibilities. He doesn’t push the envelope,
he shoves it!
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If you missed the prom or just want to relive it, here’s a
second chance – with a twist. PRISM offers you the prom’s
trappings – to music, dancing, photos, and refreshments – and
the opportunity to help a great cause. All Dance-Throughthe-
Decades Dance-a-thon donations and pledges go
Richmond’s Fan Free Clinic Transgender Program.
Co-sponsored by Gender Neutral Housing.
Email umwprism@gmail.com.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
For more information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural
Center at ; Lee Hall, 211 or at www.umw.edu/multicultural
Latinos in Dixie:
Class and Assimilation in Richmond, Virginia
Thursday, October 14
1201 William Street
(On the corner of William and College)
7pm
Dr. Debra Schleef reads a selection from her co-authored book
Civil right issues are still prominent in today’s society and recent legislation highlighting the Latino and Latino-American populations in Arizona have awakened many to this truth. U.S. citizens now face ramifications from these legal changes, which facilitate racial discrimination and encourage prejudice. Imagine walking through campus and suddenly being asked for proof of citizenship because of your race. What kind of anxiety would you feel if you did not have this documentation; if you were accused of being a criminal or treated as a second-class citizen? This is a dilemma that will be potentially facing many American citizens if we resign ourselves to apathy and regression.
We must strive to remind our community that our country from its inception has been nation of immigrants and these individuals have significantly contributed to the progression of our nation. The preamble to the United States Constitution, written by our Founding Fathers who were also immigrants, calls for domestic tranquility and the blessings of liberty, both of which will be in jeopardy if prejudice and discrimination continue to be incorporated into institutions and the legal system. As we further explore the issues surrounding these topics, it will help us build a better understanding of Latino- American citizens as well as immigrants, and their contributions to society.
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September 22nd
Panel Discussion
Driving While…Well Any Color!
6 p.m., Lee Hall, 411
Individuals of all ethnicities have encountered prejudice or racism at some point in their lifetime, whether it is perceived or intentional. Join University of Mary Washington students as they discuss their personal experiences with such issues and how it has affected their lives and perceptions of other races. FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE! For more information, please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at .
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September 24th
Latino Identities Month Keynote Performance
hereandnow Theatre Company & Teatro Nueva Alma present Sin Titulo
7 p.m., Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall
Sin Título lunges deep into motives of the mind and spirit of young Latinos. Thrusting sights and sounds of Latino passions, this production offers inspiration to anyone who is searching for strength and peace within their culture. Bound to the beauty of their language and experiences audiences leave with a lasting poetic rhythm after experiencing a Teatro show.
The dilution caused by the casual cultural clumping of the growing number of Latinos in Southern California obscures true nationality. “We are not all Mexicans,” is a statement that has perhaps been said too often in a yielding manner. Argentines, Chileans, Cubans, Puerto Ricans and the many other Latino nationalities should have an equally fervid voice. “Sin Título” delicately exposes the opposing differences that exist among this intensifying hybrid of Latino culture in America while still acknowledging…WE ARE ALL STILL AMERICANS.
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October 1st
“Soulmenco”
Featuring Ebony Tay and Carlos Revollar
8 p.m., The Underground
Experience “Soulmenco” with global soul guitarist and songstress Ebony Tay and world-renowned Flamenco guitarist, Carlos Revollar. Combining the passion-filled rhythms of the gypsy (Flamenco) with the soulful hymns of African slaves, this cool new twist on Flamenco will give you an exciting night of hands, feet, and guitar, while uniting elements of various cultures to enhance the true essence of one love through music. For more information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at .
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October 4th
A Day in the Life of an Immigrant
6-8 p.m., Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Visiting a different country can be fun and exciting for a short-term traveler, especially when you know that you’ll soon return home to a familiar life. But for immigrants, they must quickly find a job, a place to live, and settle into a routine as they adapt to life in their new country where everything seems different. A Day in the Life of An Immigrant is an interactive experience where participants will gain first-hand insights into many of the struggles and challenges that recent immigrants face. This event is co-sponsored by LUCHA Ministries, Inc. For more information, please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at .
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October 5th
Pass the Test
6 p.m., Lee Hall 411
One of the most important tests an individual will take during their lifetime will be that to grant citizenship into the Unites States; however, the contents of this test are unknown to many nor are the several other steps of the naturalization process; a process that continues to remain a barrier for many immigrants to overcome. Please join the Latino Student Association and Professor Jessica Locke, Assistant Professor of Modern Foreign Languages, as they test your knowledge of this process and critical test! Do you have what it takes to pass the test? FOOD AND DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE! For more information, please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at (540) 654-1044.
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October 6th
Resolved? A Melting Pot No More
7 p.m., Lee Hall 411
Recent changes to U.S. immigration reform policies have contributed to heated debates across the country, and while emotions run high and opinions vary, the once perceived “melting pot” is quickly becoming unwelcoming territory for a large population of U.S. citizens. Join the members of the UMW Debate Program debate U.S. immigration policy for the 21st century.For more information, please contact Dr. Timothy O’Donnell at todonnel@umw.edu.
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October 7th
The Story of Esperanza:
An African Woman in Colonial Mexico
7 p.m., Red Room, Woodard Campus Center
Dr. Joan C. Bristol is the author of a variety of books and articles and her new project explores the intersection of gender and racial ideologies in Colonial Spanish America. Event cosponsored by Women’s and Gender Studies and the Department of History and American Studies
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October 15th
Feria de UMW Festival
5 – 7 p.m., Ball Circle; (Rain Location: Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center)
UMW comes alive in celebration of Latino culture through dance, music, and food! Festivities include live entertainment, traditional Latino foods, and raffles with countless prizes. Games, crafts, and activities will round out this evening of fun! This program is geared toward promoting understanding, equality, and acceptance of Latino culture and heritage. For more information, contact umwlsa@gmail.com
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
For more information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural
Center at ; Lee Hall, 211 or at www.umw.edu/multicultural
The University of Mary Washington’s Dahlgren campus isn’t "simply another construction project or a new academic building" for the school, UMW President Rick Hurley said yesterday.
It will serve the region, state and country, he said.