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Each year, the conference strives to connect both individuals and communities with resources that will help to enrich lives across the Midwest. In hosting the 2012 MBLGTACC, Iowa State University accepts the challenge and privilege of enhancing grassroots LGBTQQIAA activism through this year’s conference theme: The Butterfly Effect: Evolution to Revolution. We have developed the theme from chaos theory, in which a butterfly can flap its wings and cause ripples of change around the world. Similarly, each of our socially just and positive actions work together leading to a more equitable world. With a focus on LGBTQQIAA history & identities, as well as the impact of our multiple identities, MBLGTACC 2012 will provide impetus to expand human potential and transform our communities.
We intend to create an environment that will foster personal growth and development in the areas of: History: Understand how past and current sociopolitical movements have impacted LGBTQQIAA communities and the larger society to better inform our future. Identity: Explore the LGBTQQIAA spectrum and examine the personal and political significance of identity and inclusion. Individual Intersections: Create awareness of intersections between LGBTQQIAA identities and other social identities. Socially-Just Transformation/Action: Encourage participants to take collaborative action at the individual, group, and/or institutional levels to create social change that promotes equity for all. All workshops indicate 1-2 pillars that will be addressed within the content of the workshop.
Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:00 am to 10:45am Sun Room - Memorial Union Featured Keynote Reverend Dr. Jamie Washington presents: “Oh No They Didn’t !”: Reframing and Engaging Resistance A Key To Real Culture Change Are there just days that we want to throw in the towel and give up because we meet so much resistance? Do you feel even greater disappointment when those who are supposed to be in your corner don’t show up in helpful ways. Have you had more than your share of “WTF” moments? Let’s talk about how we reframe resistance and use it as the energy needed to create culture change. Students will learn what resistance looks like in a culture change process Students will examine their own ability to recognize and engage resistance Student will experience of model for reframing resistance Students will learn key concepts and tools steps for engaging resistance as leaders
IN THE LIFE Media presents: Legalizing Stigma (HIV) & Women, HIV & Criminal Law Saturday February 11th 2012, 5:00 pm to 6:00pm Memorial Union- Sun Room More than 30 states have laws criminalizing HIV exposure, transmission, or nondisclosure of an individual’s HIV status. IN THE LIFE looks at the stigma and misinformation embedded in laws meant to curb the spread of the disease and the human cost among those who are HIV positive. This session presents two IN THE LIFE Media segments.
With so many workshops, how do I decide what to attend? The simple answer: Attend some that interest you and some that don’t. The complicated answer: We’ve done our best to spread out the different workshop types and themes, but there will inevitably be more workshops you want to attend than you can make it to. MBLGTACC 2012 urges you to not only meet people similar to yourself but to expand your boundaries by learning about the experiences of others and being open to new ideas. If you are attending the conference in a group, try splitting up all of the workshops you are interested in and sharing your experiences at the workshops over dinner. MBLGTACC 2012 is about finding a safe space, making new friends, and being open and willing to learn from others.So, enjoy yourself! And learn something new that you can share with your friends, family, and campus community!
Campus Pride presents: Film Screening and Q & A Panel: Legalize Gay!: The Civil Rights Movement of a Generation A Movie by Christopher Hines Saturday February 11th 2012, 8:30 pm - 9:45pm, Stephens Auditorium “Legalize Gay” is a documentary that captures the courage and conviction of a new generation of activists—gay and straight—as they campaign, often in parts of the country hostile to gay and lesbian rights, for LGBT equality in marriage, non-discrimination in sports and at work, same-sex sex education, standing up to bullying, and forging inclusive college campuses.
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