MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2013 Activities by Category - Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, and Transgender (LGBT)

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Being Out and Being Jewish

Marissa Feinman

Jan/28 Mon 06:00PM-07:00PM W20 PDR 1 and 2

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Jews, Queers and Allies are all invited to hear Ethan Sobel share his personal narrative about being Gay and Jewish. Refreshments will be provided. 

Biography: Ethan Sobel recently graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) and is now pursuing his M.A. in Public Relations at Boston University. While at UMass, Ethan served as the co-founder of LGBT Jews, the university’s queer Jewish organization, and at BU he is the founder of JewQ, LGBTQ Jewish group on campus. Ethan is co-directing this year's Nehirim Queer Jewish Student Retreat happening in March at Boston University.

Sponsor(s): Hillel, GLB Rainbow Coffeehouse
Contact: Marissa Feinman, W11, 3-2982, hillel@mit.edu


Fierce Forever Drag 101 Workshops

Abigail Francis, Director of LBGT Services

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

Get PUMPED for Fierce Forever by learning some basics at our Fierce Forever School of Drag, offered during IAP! If you are interested in attending the workshops, please try to bring: 1) A pair of shoes, 2) a song you are thinking of performing (it can just be the name and artist--we will have a laptop there to look up songs on Youtube if necessary), and 3) a costume you are thinking about wearing for Fierce! We will have some costumes, props, materials, and shoes available for those of you who cannot bring anything. Drag queens and kings (and all those in between!) are welcome to attend!  The first workshop will be on Hair and Makeup while the second is all about Dance and Style. You are of course encouraged to attend both but come as you can. They are free and open to the entire MIT community! If you are interested and want to let us know you're coming, or have any questions, feel free to contact us. ff10-exec@mit.edu

 

Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, 617 253-0684, AFRAN@MIT.EDU


Fierce Forever Drag 101 Workshop

Jan/21 Mon 05:30PM-07:00PM Du Pont Multipurpose

Abigail Francis - Director of LBGT Services


Fierce Forever Drag 101 Workshops

Jan/26 Sat 05:30PM-07:00PM Du Pont Multipurpose

Abigail Francis - Director of LBGT Services


Healthy LBGTQ Relationships

Abigail Francis, Director of LBGT Services

Jan/17 Thu 05:30PM-07:00PM 50-005

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

Join us for dinner and a discussion about how to keep your LBGTQ romantic relationships happy and healthy.  Since we don’t have very many healthy role models of LBGTQ romantic relationships, we invite you to come hear from a panel of staff, faculty, and alums who have lots of experience and wisdom to share.  If you want to hear about healthy dating tips, marriage, family, kids, no kids - we will cover many aspects of LBGTQ relationships.  All are welcome.

 

Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, 617 253-0684, AFRAN@MIT.EDU


LBGTQ Dinner and Movie Nights

Abigail Francis, Director of LBGT Services

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: none

Join in for dinner and an LBGTQ themed film, brought to you by GaMIT. Bring friends or come on your own, all are welcome! 

 

Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, 617-253-5440, afran@mit.edu


LBGTQ Dinner and Movie Night

Jan/08 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 50-005
Jan/15 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 50-005
Jan/22 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 50-005
Jan/29 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 50-005

 Join in for dinner and an LBGTQ themed film, brought to you by GaMIT. Bring friends or come on your own, all are welcome! 

 

Abigail Francis - Director of LBGT Services


Queer Body Image

Zan Barry, Senior Program Manager, MIT Medical

Jan/30 Wed 05:30PM-07:00PM 50-005

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

How have media images of people’s bodies and the pressure to achieve a "good body" influenced how LBGTQ people feel about weight and shape? This workshop will offer information about cultural and interpersonal pressures on people of all genders and how to cultivate a positive body image in ourselves and others.

 

Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, 617 253-0684, AFRAN@MIT.EDU


Queer Speed Friending

Abigail Francis, Director of LBGT Services

Feb/01 Fri 01:00PM-01:30PM W20, Charm School 12-5p, Queer Speed Friending 1-1:30pm

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/28
Limited to 50 participants

Join in the fun of meeting new people in this interactive Queer Speed Friending event held during Charm School.  Interested in a friendship, networking, a date?  All are possible.  Come check it out.

**Please note: You will need to register for Charm School at the desk in W20. You can do so anytime before 1pm and you are welcome to attend only for the 1pm Queer Speed Friending session. 

Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, 617 253-0684, AFRAN@MIT.EDU


The Queer Career: Considerations for LGBT Individuals to Make When Choosing a Job

Colin Smith, Career Development Specialist

Jan/16 Wed 05:30PM-07:00PM 50-005

Enrollment: Limited: First come, first served (no advance sign-up)

Times are changing and more companies are not only welcoming LGBT individuals into their ranks, they are actively recruiting them.  Unfortunately not all companies have been as vocal of their welcome for LGBT individuals.  Given the range in openness about what companies do for their LGBT employees, it can be hard to know what considerations LGBT individuals should make in order to make the best choice.  Join MIT Career Services staff for a discussion about what LGBT individuals should know before accepting a position.

 

Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, 617 253-0684, AFRAN@MIT.EDU