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IAP 2011 Activities by Category

Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender (LGBT)

"The Good Body": Gay, Bi, and Trans Men Talking about Body Image
Abigail Francis, Zan Barry, M.Ed., Health Educator, Ctr. for Health Promotion
Wed Jan 26, 06-07:00pm, 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.
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, (617) 253-0684, afran@mit.edu
Sponsor: LBGT@MIT
Cosponsor: MIT Medical

Bi-Curious, Bi-Sexual, and Bi-Questioning Indoor Picnic
Abigail Francis
Thu Jan 27, 06-08:00pm, 50-005

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: none

Join in for this fun indoor picnic event. We'll talk about being bisexual, pansexual, hetero-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. All are welcome.
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, (617) 253-0684
Sponsor: LBGT@MIT

Transgender 101- Dinner, Panel, and Workshop for the MIT Community
Abigail Francis
Tue Jan 18, 05:30-07:00pm, 32-155

No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
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.
Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, (617) 771-2329
Sponsor: LBGT@MIT


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