Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2-14-2009
Abstract
This style sheet was created to make the LGBTIQQ 2009 Symposium web page and print conform to a standard consistent with the University branding materials. LGBTIQQ Symposium Style Sheet 2009; Joseph A Santiago; Joe Santiago; Web use standards; The style of the Symposium’s publications is generally modern and academic; No professional titles are used on schedule (table). On Synopses, terminal and professional degrees only are listed for all participants: Ph.D., D.Psy., etc. If terminal and professional degrees are used for any participant, they must be used for all who are entitled to them. When “Professor” is used, the person’s exact academic rank should be shown and their title, institution and department follow the person’s name Dr. as a title should be avoided because it has multiple, inconsistent meanings. Use degrees and professional titles. Whenever possible, an individual’s exact professional title and affiliation should be given in the Synopsis.; Affiliations and sponsorships are shown in Synopses only. Credentials listed in headings are not repeated in the text which follows. Synopses: Two spaces between presenters information and the text of the synopsis Books, Films, Plays, Exhibits and the like appear in italics. [Only titles of short poems appear in quotes.] Underlining is never used.; A url is displayed 2 points smaller than surrounding text. Manually correct pasted text for correct apostrophe’s and quotations marks (‘ “”) Hyphens are for compound words and word-division. En-dashes are for numeric ranges (2000–2001) Em-dashes are for incorporated comments (—). Em-dashes are preceded and followed by a space.; “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy black, transgender, gay, lesbian, &c. are lower case unless the name of a specific group. But: African-American Alumnus, alumna, alumni, alumnae [alum is casual. For gender-neutral, use graduate] Synopses reflect the author’s submission, edited for uniformity of style and consistency. Authors should be reminded that promotional language (e.g., for films), first person text, and present-tense references to the historic past may come across different from what they intend.; If you have any questions contact: Joseph Santiago, Instructional program Coordinator, GLBT Center balanceheart@hotmail.com; 15th Annual URI Symposium on GLBTIQQ Issues March 30 - April 3, 2009 Embracing our rich history, celebrating our diverse communities, and acknowledging our contemporary struggles, the program committee is proud to present the 15th Annual URI Symposium on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Questioning (GLBTIQQ) Issues from Monday, March 30, 2009 through Friday, April 3, 2009. For more information, click on a tab below: Time Program Location Monday, March 30 5:30 p.m. Opening Event Lecture: Daniel Scott, Black Lavendar 2: Gay Black Men in Rhode Island Reception, conversation and tour of the exhibition to follow Exhibit: Black Lavender 2: Gay Black Men in Rhode Island Exhibit opens Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor Library Gallery, URI Library 1st Floor North Tuesday, March 31 7:30 p.m. Film: Al Lott, Ask Not, A Film by Johnny Symons on effects of US Military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy Discussion to follow Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor Wednesday, April 1 1:30 p.m. Presentation: Elizabeth Rowell, Gay, Lesbian, and Finally Transgender Picture Books for Young Children: An Underused But Much Needed Resource Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor 3:00 p.m. Presentation: Richard York, A Gay Psychologist’s Healing Journey That Leads to a Psychotherapy Method Based on Christian Spirituality Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor 7:30 p.m. Presentation: Staceyann Chin, An Evening with Staceyann Chin http://www.staceyannchin.com Reception and Conversation to Follow Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center Thursday, April 2 12 Noon Presentation: Alexia Kosmider, Coming Out Stories: Why We Tell Them, What They Mean Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor 1:00 p.m. Film: Eva Jones and Colleagues, Iron Jawed Angels Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor 7:30 p.m. Film: Susan MacNeil, Saving Marriage Talk: Cassandra Ormiston Reception and Discussion to Follow Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center Friday, April 3 12 Noon Presentation: Brian Arcand, Coming Out and Substance Abuse: An Affirming, Empowering, and Sobering Journey Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor 1:00 p.m. Presentation: Elsa Larson, Modernizing HIV Prevention Online: Community-Based Internet Outreach Programs For Gay Men Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor 2:00 p.m. Presentation: Darren Wells, Living with HIV/AIDS Gallanti Lounge, URI Library 3rd Floor 7:30 p.m. Activity: Mamma Mia! Sing-a-long Pre-party, Sing-a-long Film and Refreshments Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center Monday, March 30 Time: 5:30 pm, Black Lavender 2: Gay Black Men in Rhode Island Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Robb Dimmick and Daniel Scott, Ph.D.,Professor of English, Rhode Island College Gay African American men in Rhode Island will be given center stage at a landmark event at the University of Rhode Island. An exhibit, entitled Black Lavender 2, will depict Black gay leaders, artists, activists, authors and everyday men, and will open at the URI Library in Kingston in conjunction with this lecture. Daniel Scott will discuss his findings from a series of interviews he conducted with black gay men throughout the state, detailing their accomplishments and hardships living in the state. The event, the first of its kind in the nation, will be followed by a reception and is free and open to the public. Funded by the Rhode Island Council for the Humanitie; the event opens the annual GLBTIQQ Symposium at URI. Tuesday, March 31 Time: 7:30 pm, Ask Not — A Film by Johnny Symons on effects of US Military’s “Don”t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Al Lott, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, URI Psychology and Colleagues Ask Not is a rare and compelling exploration of the U.S. military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Policy. The film exposes the tangled political battles that led to the discriminatory law, and profiles charismatic young activists determined to abolish it. As wars in the Middle East rage on, Ask Not reveals personal stories of gay Americans who serve in combat under a veil of secrecy. http://www.asknotfilm.com; Wednesday, April 1 Time: 1:30 pm, Gay, Lesbian, and Finally Transgender Picture Books For Young Children: An Underused But Much Needed Resource Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Professor Elizabeth Rowell, Rhode Island College This multimedia workshop will include a discussion of why it is so important to use these picture books with all young children; a brief look at their creation, availability, and use; reading aloud of several portions of some including the new transgender books; and an illustrated overview of the different books followed by time for participants to critique some. Video clips of young children wishing their teachers had read these books when they were in kindergarten and teachers using some will be shown and discussed. The session will end with questions and sharing. Handouts will be provided. Time: 3:00 pm, A Gay Psychologist’s Healing Journey That Leads to a Psychotherapy Method Based on Christian Spirituality Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Dr. Richard York, Psychotherapist This talk is based on a book that is soon to be published — A Christian Spirituality and Psychotherapy: a Gay Psychologist’s Practice of the Clinical Theology. I will tell the story of my experience of healing that relieved me of severe depression, anxiety, and homophobia though my relationship with the God who dwells within me and the church community. This experience led me to define the caring God within as the Indwelling Spirit and how it functions in psychotherapy in opposition to the tyrannical inner self-critic. I use experience in relationships as the primary concept for psychology, psychotherapy, and theology. I critique psychology for its nonrelational scientific method and its lack of dealing with sin and evil, which are essential parts of human experience. I critique theology for promoting a perfectionistic morality as the essence of the Gospel rather than a new relationship with a caring, forgiving God who helps us become caring and unconditionally loving of self, others, and the created order. I explain how loving same-sex relationships can be as moral as loving opposite-sex relationships. Time: 7:30 pm, An Evening With Staceyann Chin Location: Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center Presenter: Staceyann Chin. Artist, Out Poet, and Political Activist An evening with poet, performer, and activist Staceyann Chin whose forthcoming Simon and Schuster release, The Other Side of Paradise, is her memoir of growing up multiracial and gay in Jamaica. http://www.staceyannchin.com Thursday, April 2 Time: 12 Noon, Coming Out Stories: Why We Tell Them, What They Mean Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Alexia Kosmider, Ph.D., Part-time Instructor at URI in Women’s Studies/ English Dr. Alexia Kosmider recently completed a documentary, Venus Priests and Supermen, which focuses on the banning of Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues at Providence College. The film has screened at Brown University as well as Tufts University and a portion was broadcast on R.I. PBS. Through a series of coming out stories, filmed from out gays/lesbians who are from the Rhode Island gay/lesbian community, we will explore such issues as why coming out stories are an important rite of passage into the out world and what coming out means to gays and lesbians. Time: 1:00 pm, Iron Jawed Angels Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenters: Eva Jones, Katie Dunning, and Jessica Ellis This film covers the struggle of Alice Paul and Lucy Burns as they joined the American Woman Suffrage Movement. Contrary to the more conservative efforts employed by the National American Woman Suffrage Association, Paul and Burns historically pushed the envelope and adopted radical means to earn American women the vote. Historically, Paul’s radical practices and experience with the British Women’s Movement allowed her to break from the more conservative NAWSA and form the National Women’s Party (NWP). Iron Jawed Angels captures the tensions and struggles inside and outside of the American Woman Suffrage Movement, which is now termed the first wave of American feminism. The program will encompass a viewing of Iron Jawed Angels and will be followed by a discussion of the film’s content. Time: 7:30 pm, Saving Marriage Location: Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center Presenters: Susan MacNeil, MERI Board, and Cassandra Ormiston When Massachusetts becomes the first state to recognize gay marriage, a constitutional amendment immediately emerges that would take that right away. Now, seasoned lobbyists and rookie activists are in the battle of their lives. The holy grail of gay rights is within reach, and their fight to save marriage will change forever how people — including them — view same-sex relationships. Civil rights history begins a new chapter in Massachusetts, and Saving Marriage is there on the scene as the drama unfolds. Friday, April 3 Time: 12 Noon, Coming Out and Substance Abuse: An Affirming, Empowering, and Sobering Journey Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Brian Arcand, Proud Openly Gay URI Staff Member and Alumnus, Long-time Advocate in Support of Alcohol and Substance Free Living. Coming Out and Substance Abuse: an affirming, empowering, and sobering journey; an intimate conversation about embracing a positive gay identity while confronting the personal impact of alcohol and substance abuse. Time: 1:00 pm, Modernizing HIV Prevention Online: Community-Based Internet Outreach Programs For Gay Men Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Elsa Larson, Ph.D. candidate, URI Behavioral Science This presentation has three objectives: 1. Review recent research regarding the relationship between the Internet, sexual practice, and HIV prevention among gay men or MSM, 2. Present examples of innovative community-based programs using the Internet, and 3. Discuss challenges and successes of using Internet-based approaches from an applied perspective. Elsa Larson’s research interests in HIV prevention, GLBTQ health, and program evaluation are informed by ten years of practical experience working in community-based HIV prevention programs. She co-developed the Sexperts Internet Outreach Program for AIDS Project RI while she was the Director of Prevention and continues to investigate applications of Internet-based health promotion. Time: 2:00 pm, Living with HIV Location: Gallanti Lounge, 3rd Floor, URI Library Presenter: Darren Wells, Former Airline Employee, Junior at RIC I plan to discuss the kinds of adjustments I’ve had to make in order to accommodate my continued survival. I’ve had to change my self-concept several times, from “20-something muscle twink” to “dying” to “fighting this thing” to finally admitting that the virus has made me weaker, and limited my options and abilities, accepting that I could not pull myself up by my own bootstraps and make it without outside help. My latest challenge is making the transition from a “disabled” identity to a man reintegrating into the work force, and I plan to make that part the main focus of my presentation. Time: 7:30 pm, Mamma Mia! Sing-a-long and Party Location: Hardge Forum, Multicultural Center Presenters: Mike Miele and Symposium Committee Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya