October is LGBT History
Month
updates, details and links at www.du.edu/pride
Inter/national info and historical figure-a-day: www.lgbthistorymonth.com
Free Quist app for daily info:
www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/01/quist-lgbt-history_n_5915254.html
CAMPUS
LGBTQA Marriage book exhibit at Anderson Academic Commons (thru Oct)
Check this main floor display of books, DVDs, and e-resources on this ongoing social
and political issue. http://libguides.du.edu/bookdisplay The campus collection also
includes a number of LGBTIQ-related books, movies and more!
weekly meetings of Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) student organization
Wednesdays, 7.30pm in Driscoll Center 1800 Suite
[email protected] and www.facebook.com/groups/qsadu
annual Coming Out Party (for National Coming Out Day)
by Queer Straight Alliance (QSA)
Details TBA, week of October 6th
[email protected] and www.facebook.com/groups/qsadu
DU TransNetwork Gathering (Tues, 10/14)
12noon @ Driscoll Center
A social and support network for those identifying as transgender, genderqueer or
otherwise gender variant. (Allies are invited to participate in the TransAllies working group.)
For location and/or to be notified of future gatherings, email [email protected]
Miscegenation Law, Marriage Equality, and the West, 1864-2014
(Wed, 10/15) 4pm in Sturm college of Law Rm 165; reception after
As part of DU’s sesquicentennial observation, the History Department,
IRISE, the Provost’s office, and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association are co-sponsoring a
national panel on marriage equality in the West, from Colorado's first discriminatory marriage
statute passed in 1864 to the current battle over the right to marry for same-sex couples.
Please RSVP
https://udenver.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0qrzTSgcfdzTWnP
Faculty & Staff input sought on Campus Climate for Students (Wed, 10/8+)
10-11:30am in Driscoll 1880 Room focuses on LGBTIQA Students
(Note: A separate set of focus groups will be announced for student input.) The DU Campus Climate for
Students Working Group is charged with developing institutional recommendations to improve the campus
climate for all students, with special focus on domestic students of color, LGBTIQA students and international
students. As part of their ongoing work to catalog current and needed support initiatives, they invite DU
employees to share insights through Campus Conversations focused on the Strengths, Opportunities,
Aspirations and Results for a welcoming and affirming campus climate for all students. Additional sessions
10/17, 2-3:30pm focuses on domestic Students of Color; 11/6, 10:30am-12noon, on all 3 groups. Please RSVP
https://udenver.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bNmSbdV77OpWayh
community events on reverse 
COMMUNITY (select events)
LGBTIQA youth First Responder Day (Sat, 10/4)
The GLBT of Denver Commission (www.denvergov.org/glbt_commission) has
organized a unique opportunity for young people (ages 14-20) who identify as
LGBTIQ and Allies to learn about being a first responder, and to meet LGBT
and Allied first responders (Police, Fire, EMT). There will be fun demonstrations,
an opportunity to see the trucks and equipment and interactive discussions
about career opportunities for young people who are interested. At the GLBT
Community Center (1301 E Colfax, Denver) from 9.30am-3pm. Details and RSVP via http://tiny.cc/q170lx
LGBT Job Fair (Sat, 10/11)
The GLBT Center’s Transgender Program hosts this free opportunity to meet with LGBTinclusive employers from the metro Denver area. Past participants have included Starbucks,
Chase, City & County of Denver, Jefferson Center for Mental Health, and Ball Aerospace. The
first hour (12–1pm) is reserved for transgender job-seekers only; open to all from 1-3pm. UMB
Bank (1635 E Colfax Ave, Denver), with free parking available behind the bank. Visit story
http://bit.ly/1vAXMpY The Center itself is also hiring; details www.glbtcolorado.org/aboutus/careers/
Lesbians Got Talent (Sat, 10/11)
Last year’s local show sold out! See various local talent perform. Full details and ticket info at
www.lesbiansgottalent.com
CAVP Rooting Down, Rising Up fundraiser (Thurs, 10/16)
Colorado Anti-Violence Program (www.coavp.org) hosts its 4th
annual celebration hosted by MCs Olive de Bottom and Miz Mo, with
red carpet and glam photo wall, live music, film screening, open bar,
refreshments, silent auction and more. Wheelchair accessible; ASL
and Spanish interpretation available by advance request. Sure to sell
out; so act fast! At the Auraria campus Tivoli Center. Details and
tickets at bit.ly/rdrutix.
Mile High Freedom Band’s Spooktacular! Spooktacular! (Sat, 10/25)
Annual musical cabaret features haunting tunes and spell binding
shenanigans in celebration of Halloween. Come an hour prior to each
performance for the Bizarre Bazaar, featuring a costume shop, spooky
snacks and libations, and an opportunity to get into the spooky spirit. The
matinee Bazaar will also feature face painting and a kid’s costume contest.
The 3pm matinee is an open dress rehearsal for patrons to get a glimpse
‘behind the curtain’; and kids are invited to come up and sit with the band
during interactive numbers! Adult show at 7.30pm. Grant Community
Center (216 S Grant St, Denver). Details and tickets at www.mhfb.org
LGBT Young Professionals event (Wed, 10/29)
This GLBT Center program connects students and professionals up to age 35 to engage in social, networking
and professional development opportunities. October’s event focuses on getting more involved in community
activities through volunteerism & board service. Chipotle providing dinner. 6-7.30pm at The Center (1301 E
Colfax Ave, Denver). www.facebook.com/events/672004196227408 or www.glbtcolorado.org
Save the Dates
 Sat, 11/1: DU HomeComing Out reception: www.du.edu/homecoming
 Sun, 11/2: LGBT Family Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: www.glbtcolorado.org/lgbtfamily-events/
th
 Tues, 12/9: 5 annual Colorado Gives Day: www.coloradogives.org/CoGivesDay
(main image from www.lgbthistorymonthnorfolk.org.uk)