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SOCIAL / GENERAL EVENTS CALENDAR

(See the other Events tab for the Community Service Calendar)

Meetings are held each week during the fall and spring semesters.
We meet on Tuesdays at 8 PM in the Pafford 302.
(This is the third-floor classroom room on the right coming from the direction of the elevator and stairs, or on the left coming from the teacher's offices and stairs.)
Everyone is invited to attend!

Our schedule of events for this semester will be posted soon and constantly changing. If you have any ideas for events, or if there is anything you would like to see us do as an organization, please bring your ideas to the meetings. We would love to hear them!

This semester, we participated in...

FALL 2011

August Events Calendar:

Aug. 30th (Tue) – First meeting

September Events Calendar:

Sept. 6th (Tue) - Archie Bunker’s Neighborhood (Diversity Game) in Bowdon/Watson/(TBA) Hall at 5pm

***NEW ADDITION TO UWG, LAMBDA PRESENTS:***

Straight Pride Week

Monday for Meeting (Sept. 19th)

-The Dating Game

-Taylor the Latte Boy (A Starbucks Story), presented by UWG Theatre Majors

Tuesday for Talking (Sept. 20th)

-Responsible Sexuality Panel in the Campus Center Ballroom

-Sex Talk, presented by UWG Psychology Majors

-Family Matters, Celebrating the year all 50 states allowed single parent adoption & discussing different types of family stories, presented by UWG Mass Comm/Sociology/Anthroplogy Majors

Wednesday for Wishing (Sept. 21st)

-Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Fundraising Carnival!

-Letters to Juliet, presented by UWG English Majors

-1967 “We’re Going to the Chapel and We’re … Going to Get Married!” (A Celebration of the Year Interracial Marriages Became Legal in All 50 States, presented by UWG History Majors

Thursday for Touching (Sept. 22nd)

-Ultimate Twister in the Quad (multiple boards)

-Battle of the Sexes

Friday for Frivolity and Frolicking (Sept. 23rd)

-Dodgeball in the Hanger (Boys vs. Girls)

-Concert with live band

Saturday for Sleeping (*NOT!) (Sept. 24th)

-Ovarian Cancer Walk (*We’ll be up early so get a good night’s rest!)

Sunday for Searching (Sept. 25th)

-Blue and Pink Parade (A Neon Procession at Night)

Sept. 19th - Sept. 23rd (Mon-Fri) - Ovarian Cancer Nacho Sale (Teal Ribbon Event)

Sept. 24th (Sat) - Ovarian Cancer Walk (Teal Ribbon Event)

___________FURTHER SCHEDULE CHANGES YET TO BE EDITED IN___________

Sept. 7th (Wed) - "The L Word" Marathon / Homecoming Banner Painting from 8pm to 2am (in Pafford 302)

Sept. 20th (Tue) - Responsible Sexuality Panel in the Campus Center Ballroom from 6pm to 8pm

Sept. 27th (Tue) - Rape Crisis Center Speaker / Round Table Discussion / STD ABC's Game from 8pm to 9:30pm (in Pafford 302)

Sept. 28th (Wed) - "Queer as Folk" Marathon from 8pm to 2am (in Pafford 302)

*Sept. 26th - Oct. 1st (Mon-Sat)- Homecoming week (*Lambda competing event)

*Date:      Monday, September 26, 2011 – Saturday, October 1, 2011
Theme:   "All Roads Lead West"
Parade: Saturday, October 1, 2011
             10am Westover Square
Game:   Saturday, October 1, 2011
             2pm @ University Stadium
             West Georgia Wolves vs. Henderson State

Monday, September 26, 2011

Homecoming Kick-Off Dinner (Sponsored by SAC): Love Valley, 5pm-9pm

Free Dinner and Games

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

*Banner Contest: Outside UCC, Judging starts at 12pm

Giveaways: (Sponsored by SAC) Outside UCC, 1pm-4pm

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Wear Red Get Fed: (Sponsored by SAC) Campus Center Patio, 12pm-3pm

Fear Factor: (Sponsored by SAC) Campus Center Ballroom, 7pm-9pm,

Thursday, September 29, 2011

*Sidewalk Chalk Contest: Outside UCC, Judging starts at 12pm

Friday, September 30, 2011

Pep Rally: (Sponsored by SGA) Carrollton Square, 7pm

*Yell like Hell (during the pep rally): Carrollton Square, Judging starts at 8pm

Saturday, October 1, 2011

*Homecoming Parade: Westover Square 9am, Parade starts at 10am

Homecoming Game: University Stadium 2pm

Crowning of Homecoming King and Queen: Halftime

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October Events Calendar:

TBA soon - UWG’s Fall Variety Show (professionals only), UWG’s 3rd Annual Drag Idol (amateurs & professionals) is in April

TBA - Roller Rink Outing

Oct. 4th (Tues) - Gay Parent Speakers / Punnett Square Caricature, Arts and Crafts Activity from 8pm to 9:30pm (in Pafford 302)

Oct. 5th (Wed) - "Skins" Marathon from 8pm to 2am (in Pafford 302)

*Oct. 7th-9th (Fri-Sun) - PRIDE

Oct. 11th (Tues) - Panel in Coliseum 2120 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm.

Oct. 11th (Tues) - YouthPride FieldTrip Speaker / GA Southern Conference and Gay Prom Fieldtrip kits / T-shirt Arts and Crafts Activity from 8pm to 9:30pm (in Pafford 302)

Oct. 12th (Wed) - "Glee" Marathon from 8pm to 2am (in Pafford 302). THIS IS FOR THOSE STAYING ON CAMPUS FOR FALL BREAK, YOU MAY VOTE FOR A DIFFERENT SERIES THIS WEEK IF YOU WISH

Oct. 15th (Sat morning/afternoon) - 2nd Annual GSU (Georgia Southern) LGBTQ & Allies Conference FIELDTRIP (Ga Southern Campus from 8am to 4pm; This will be a weekend trip.)

Come address issues facing the GLBTQ community in a safe and open environment and examine ways to eliminate stereotypes. Attendees will also discuss advocacy and leadership skills which will allow for visibility of these issues in campus communities. Registration fee is $20 ($15 with 'GSU student ID) and will include a continental breakfast, lunch, t-shirt, and access to all sessions.

Oct. 15th (Sat night) - Gay Prom @ GA Southern from 8pm to Midnight

TBA - Lecture by Dr. Helminiak.

*Oct. 16th (Sun morning/afternoon) - AIDS Walk, Sunday October 17th in Piedmont Park

Oct. 18th (Tues) - Don't Ask, Don't Tell Speakers / Round Table Debate / Archie Bunker's Neighborhood from 8pm to 9:30pm (in Pafford 302)

Oct. 19th (Wed) - "Will & Grace" Marathon from 8pm to 2am (in Pafford 302)

TBA soon - Breast Cancer fundraiser/walk

Oct. 25th (Tues) - Children of Gay Parents and PLAG (Parents of Lesbian and Gay Children) Speakers / Towers and Bridges Game plus Confidence Course from 8pm to 10pm (in Pafford 302)

Oct. 26th (Wed) - "Sex & the City" Marathon from 8pm to 2am (in Pafford 302)

November E vents Cal endar:

TBA - Potluck and Movie Night from 8pm to 2am (in either Pafford 302 or Bowdon Hall, TBA)

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SPRING 2010

January Events Calendar:

Safe Zone Training - Coming Again This Month, Third Week of School

Gay Parent Speakers - TBA

Movie Night - TBA

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February Events Calendar:

Feb. 8th - Gay Teens of America Want to Know a.k.a. "Dear Lambda"

(Lambda members will have the opportunity of answering questions of gay/curious/transgendered/straight/etc youth.)

*Pen Pal Program, Gay Youth Homeless Shelter, Transgendered Hardship, and Non-Anonymous Support.

Feb. 15th - Gay Parent Speakers

Feb. 17th - Dance or Movie Series Night?

Adviser Appreciation Dinner - TBA

Feb. 21st - Diversity Night (Archie Bunker)

Feb. 22, 23, 24 - Vagina Monologues

Feb. 26th - Movie Night Marathon

*Also on February 26th:

Kennesaw State University's 5th Annual Drag Show

@ Sunrise Bistro, 8:00 PM

Kennesaw Pride Alliance will be hosting their third annual charity drag show entitled "The Show" on February 26, 2010. Doors will open at 8:00 PM at Sunrise Bistro on Buford Highway, Atlanta. The show is only for 18+ and the cover is $5.

There will be raffle tickets, Jell-O shots, and a special performance by Bubba D. Licious! Also performing are some Kennesaw State University students.

Sunrise Bistro is located at 3375 Buford Highway, Atlanta GA. Please contact the officers for more information.

All proceeds will benefit PALS Atlanta.*

Feb. 27th - Sugar Show 2010 @ 12pm in Philips Arena

Sponsored by Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

http://www.jdrfgeorgia.org/calendar.asp

Children of Gay Parents Speakers - TBA

PFLAG Speakers - TBA

Valentine's Dance - TBA

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March Events Calendar:

Mar. 3rd - Screen on the Green...Stage

(Save the Tattas!) Support @ Campus Center Ballroom

Theme Admittance: Gothic Strawberry/TBA

Mar. 7th - Panel for EDUC 2120

Mar. 10th - Panel for Strozier Hall

Lambda and Young Republicans Barbecue - TBA

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April Events Calendar:

TBA (Apr. 4th/12th) – UWG’s 3rd Annual Drag Idol & Show

Apr. 9th - The 2010 Summit / GSA Intercollegiate

"Georgia Pride Alliance for Colleges and Universities"

Kennesaw State University, Social Science Building

Registration: 8:30 AM

http://www.kennesawpridealliance.com/

Apr. 20th - Day of Silence (Black Ribbon Event)

http://www.dayofsilence.org/index.cfm

Apr. 16th - Renaissance Festival Outing

** $10 a person if bought in pairs. **

http://www.georgiarenaissancefestival.com/

Apr. 23rd - Softball Game with Autistic and Physically Impaired Individuals

http://www.nmml.net/home.html

Apr. 26th - Lambda Potluck/Movie night

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May Events Calendar:

Picnic in Piedmont Park - TBA

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A Look at a Part of a Past Year

FALL 2009

September Accomplishments:

Sept. 26th - Ovarian Cancer Walk (Teal Ribbon Event - raised $200)

Sept 29th thru Oct. 1st - Ovarian Cancer Nacho Sale (Teal Ribbon Event - raised $60 and rising still)

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October Events Calendar:

Oct. 12th - Panel in Education Center, Room 4 from 3:30pm to 4:45pm.

Oct. 13th - "Spiritual Sexuality" lecture by Dr. Helminiak in TLC 1303 at 7:30pm.

Oct. 17th - AIDS Walk, Sunday October 18th in Piedmont Park

Oct. 19th- 24th- Homecoming week

Oct. 30th - PRIDE

Oct. 31st - PRIDE continued

TBA soon - Breast Cancer fundraiser/walk