"The Good Body": Gay, Bi, and Trans Men Talking about Body Image
Zan Barry, Abigail Francis
Wed Jan 30, 06-07:30pm, 50-005
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
How have media images of men's bodies and the pressure to achieve a "good body" influenced how gay, bi, and trans men feel about weight and shape? This workshop will offer information about cultural and interpersonal pressures on men and how to cultivate a positive body image in ourselves and in others.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lbgt/
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, x3-5440, afran@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
Cosponsor: MIT Medical
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Bi Potluck Picnic
Abigail Francis
Mon Jan 28, 06:30-08:00pm, 50-005
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Bi-Curious, Bi-Sexual, and Bi-Questioning Indoor Picnic: Come talk about being bisexual, pansexual, flexual, bi-curious or generally about your experiences being bi at MIT/in Cambridge. If you just want to come meet other bisexual and bi-curious people, that's cool too. Bring your favorite picnic food! Please RSVP w/ picnic potluck item to: afran@mit.edu Open to the MIT community. (Sponsored by lbgt@mit.)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lbgt/
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, x3-5440, afran@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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LBGT Healthy Relationships: Dinner and Panel Discussion
Abigail Francis
Tue Jan 29, 06-07:30pm, 50-005
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Do you wish you had more Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender examples of happy, healthy, and sane romantic realtionships? Join us for dinner and hear from a panel of LBGT couples on the secrets of their success in relationships and dating. All are welcome!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lbgt/
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, x3-5440, afran@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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Meditation Mondays
Amy McCreath
Mon Jan 14, Mon Jan 28, 05:30-06:30pm, 50-005
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Meditation Monday Series guided by Amy McCreath of LEM and hosted by LBGT@MIT. Join us for an hour of relaxation, self-reflection, and personal growth. Our time will include some conversation about practices and benefits of meditation and an experience of guided visualization, a simple, nonsectarian form of meditation. Everyone is welcome: no experience, wisdom, or attainment of inner peace necessary! Dress comfortably. ALL MITers ARE WELCOME.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lbgt/
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, x3-5440, afran@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
Cosponsor: Lutheran Ministry at MIT
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Safer-Sex Interactive Workshop
Dr. Howard Heller, Rainbow Coffeehouse
Tue Jan 22, 06:30-09:00pm, W20-407
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: Open to MIT community only
Join us for this FIFTH annual Rainbow Coffeehouse tradition! In the style of Jeopardy, this is a no-holds barred gameshow tackling the what's, why's, and how's of safer sex, hosted by Dr. Howard Heller of MIT Medical. Newbie? Come learn! You think you know it all? See if your team wins. The best team wins (s)exciting \*prizes\*! Goodies and free giveaways for less stellar performers! Not interested in sex? Join us for dinner, served at the event. (Sponsored by GSC Funding Board and Rainbow Coffeehouse.)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lbgt/
Contact: Rainbow Coffeehouse, 50-005, x3-0684, rainbowofficers@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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“About the T in LBGT” - Dinner, Panel, and Workshop for the MIT Community
Abigail Francis
Thu Jan 10, 06-08:00pm, W20, PDR1&2
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Join us for dinner, information, and a discussion about being an ally to people who identify as Transgender. Learn more about the T in LBGT, the facts, the challenges, and the role you and others play as an allies and an advocates. All are welcome. (Sponsors: Trans Issues Group and lbgt@mit.)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lbgt/
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, x3-5440, afran@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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