SafeZone Celebration Week highlights, April 11–19

The SafeZone program is designed to increase the overall campus community's understanding and awareness of issues faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, allies (GLBTQA) and other marginalized persons.

SafeZone became a part of the UAA community in November 2010, and now has 27 allies comprised of UAA students, staff and community members, located across campus and in the Anchorage community. The program is housed with the Dean of Students Office.

SafeZone Celebration Week is April 11-19 and offers the following events:

GLBT... "Q-and-A" Monday-Friday, April 15-19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Student Union, Gorsuch Commons, University Center and Alaska Pacific University

Are our campuses providing us with the GLBTQA support services and resources we need? Stop by our GLBT... "Q-and-A" tables across campus and share your feedback anonymously. A different question will be posted each day of the week so check back often with your thoughts and comments.

Ally Training Monday, April 15, 6:30-8:30 pm Alaska Pacific University, Atwood Center, Art Room (First Floor)

This two-hour training takes participants through a variety of activities aimed at expanding horizons and cultivating thoughts. It will help participants examine their thoughts and views while prepping them to become better allies for the GLBTQA community.

Movie showing: "Inlaws & Outlaws" Monday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. Gorsuch Commons, Room 107

"Inlaws & Outlaws" cleverly weaves together the true stories of couples and singles-both gay and straight-into a collective narrative that is as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. With remarkable honesty, good humor, great music and real heart, "Inlaws & Outlaws" gets past all the rhetoric to celebrate what we all have in common... love.

Ally Training Tuesday, April 16, 4-6 p.m. Student Union

This two-hour training takes participants through a variety of activities aimed at expanding horizons and cultivating thoughts. It will help participants examine their thoughts and views while prepping them to become better allies for the GLBTQA community.

Movie showing: "fagbug" Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. Student Union, Den

On the 11th Annual National Day of Silence, Erin Davies was the victim of a hate crime in Albany, N.Y. because she sported a rainbow sticker on her VW Beetle. Her car was vandalized with offensive graffiti, but Erin decided to embrace the experience and leave the graffiti on her car, which is now known worldwide as the "fagbug." Erin took her car on a 58-day trip around the United States and Canada. Along the way, Erin discovered other, more serious hate crimes, had people attempt to remove the graffiti and experimented with having a male drive her car. After a year of driving the fagbug, Erin decided to give her car a makeover.

SafeZone Resource Fair Wednesday, April 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Union, Upper Hallway

Access local resources related to the GLBTQA community.

Movie showing: "Trevor" Wednesday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. Alaska Pacific University, Atwood Center, McMillen Student Center

Trevor is an exuberant, happy 13 year old who has a crush on the most popular boy in school, Pinky Faraday. When Trevor's classmates discover his true feelings for Pinky, they tease and mock him. Sad and friendless, Trevor decides the world would be better off without him and tries to take his own life-but Trevor is no victim. In the end, it's clear he's developing his sense of self and his undeniable enthusiasm for life will always see him through.

Day of Silence Information Table Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Student Union

Learn about the Day of Silence, how it works and how you can support it or become involved.

Drag Queen and King Bingo Thursday, April 18, 7-9 p.m. Student Union, Cafeteria

Don't be a drag! Join Samora Drama, Georgia Peach and Hank V. to play bingo and compete for prizes. Come in or out of drag.

Day of Silence Friday, April 19, all day UAA and APU campuses

The Day of Silence is the largest student-led day of action in the nation. Through your active silence or support of those participating, you will send a message that bullying and harassment faced by GLBTQ and allies affects you, your school and your community. What will you do to end the silence?

Breaking the Silence Friday, April 19, 6:30 p.m. Alaska Pacific University, Atwood Center, Lobby and Fire Pit

Join us at APU to break the silence, complete with root beer floats and a campfire.

For more information about UAA SafeZone Celebration Week activities or SafeZone training, please call (907) 786-1214 or email SafeZone@uaa.alaska.edu. You may also visit the SafeZone website or Facebook page.

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