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GLBTA News & Events

UPDATED 9/3/10: Check out our updated list of Save the Date events below!

Student Intern Positions Open in GLBTA Programs Office

Note: Position Closing Soon - Last Day to Apply is Tues, Sept 7!

The GLBTA Programs Office is currently hiring Student Work-Study Interns for 2010-11. The responsibilities of these fun, flexible positions include communications, outreach, clerical duties, and assistance with planning and delivery of programs/events.

Requirements include having work-study funds, the ability to work 8-12 hrs/week, strong communication and multi-tasking skills, and a commitment to working on GLBTA issues within a social, economic and racial justice framework. Download a full position description here (Word doc).

If interested, please send the following to Ross Neely by email at neely010@umn.edu or deliver/mail to 46 Appleby Hall:
1) cover letter expressing your interest in the position and the GLBTA Programs Office, 2) current resume 3) your fall semester work availability.

Please direct questions about the position to Ross Neely at 612-626-3064. Interviews began on August 30 and will conclude on Tues, Sept 7. Thank you!

St. Paul GLBTA Summer Lunch Group
Every Thursday from 12:00-1:00 PM
120 Coffey Hall

Join us on Thursdays at noon this summer for our weekly GLBTA lunch group -- bring your own food and socialize with folks on the St. Paul campus! Everyone is welcome!

GLBTA Student Leadership Retreat 2010
September 24-26, 2010
Camp Ihduhapi, Loretto, MN

The 5th Annual GLBTA Student Leadership Retreat is an opportunity for student leaders on all five University of Minnesota campuses to learn about leadership development, small group facilitation skills, action planning, and explore intersecting identities and oppressions through a social justice lens. It's a great way to make new friends, meet new people, and gain skills to make our campuses more welcoming and affirming for everyone!

The retreat is FREE (all lodging, meals and transportation covered) and open to all U of MN students interested in creating change for GLBTA communities on their campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities. For more information and to register, visit the GLBTA Student Leadership Retreat webpage, or contact Shawyn Lee at 612-626-8086 or hage0523@umn.edu. Help promote the 2010 retreat by downloading the flyer here!

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Save the Date: Upcoming Events

Overcoming Racism Conference 2010
October 29-30, 2010
William Mitchell College, Minneapolis

2nd U of MN GLBTA Systemwide Summit
November 6-7, 2010
University of Minnesota-Morris Campus

5th Annual Minnesota OUT! Campus Conference
November 12-14, 2010
Augsburg College, Minneapolis

Creating Change Conference 2011
February 2-6, 2011
Downtown Hilton, Minneapolis

White Privilege Conference 2011
April 13-16, 2011
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis

 

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Community & Campus Events

More information coming soon!

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This information is updated regularly. If you have questions, please email us or call 612-625-0537. Thank you!

GLBTA Student
Leadership Retreat
September 24-26, 2010
More information below!

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We Moved!

The GLBTA Programs Office has moved to the central East Bank location of Appleby Hall in an effort to be more accessible to our communities. We are now located in Appleby ground floor rooms 46-55; see our Contact Us page for specific info. Come visit us in our new campus home!

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Announcements

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Consortium Member

The University of Minnesota GLBTA Programs Office is a proud member of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals.

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The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities was ranked one of the Top 20 LGBT-Friendly Institutions of Higher Education in the United States by the Advocate College Guide.