Events from Fall 2011
IgKnight Welcome Cookout
Join OMA and the SuRF in welcoming incoming and returning students. Food, games, music, and fun.
Date: Sunday, August 21
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: The SuRF
Spanish Lunches
¡Hola! Want a regular opportunity to speak Spanish with others? Then come to the Spanish Lunches scheduled every Monday starting Sept. 12 through Nov. 28 from 12:30-1:30pm in the UDH Private Dining Room. The goal is to connect with other Spanish speakers who are native speakers, Spanish students, or beginners.
These are open to anyone who is interested, so don’t be shy and bring a friend. Individuals will have to use their meal cards or purchase their lunch to join us in the Private Dining Room. ¡Hasta pronto! For more information contact Ryan Simpson, rsimpson@bellarmine.edu
Date: Monday, September 12 – November 28
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: UDH Private Dining Room
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month: Facts for Features
Each year September 15 - October 15 is celebrated as Hispanic Heritage month to celebrate and bring awareness to the cultures and traditions of Spanish speaking nations. “Facts for Features” lists various statistics about Hispanic/Latino populations in the U.S. (Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Event). Learn more here.
Panel Discussion: “My Story: Immigration and Public Policies”
Panelists will share their immigration stories, current immigration policies and possible reforms. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Ryan Simpson, rsimpson@bellarmine.edu (Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Event).
Date: Thursday, September 15
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Hilary’s in Horrigan Hall
Latin American Film Festival: “Reel” Guate
This year’s film festival will focus on Guatemala with numerous full length and short films. The films explore real issues of Guatemala’s current society with a focus on the urban landscape and experience. Directors and actors of the films will be in attendance on the September 23 and 30.
For more information contact Ryan Simpson, rsimpson@bellarmine.edu (Co-sponsored by UofL, Bellarmine’ s Global Languages and Cultures Department and the Bellarmine QEP)
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays, September 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and October 1
Times: 7 p.m. each night
Location: Small Science Theatre (Pasteur 102)
Service Project
For Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month we will be volunteering with the Adelante Hispanic Achievers to help them with one of their events and learn more about their organization and services. Those who are interested should sign up with Ryan Simpson rsimpson@bellarmine.edu by 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 15. Carpooling can be arranged. (Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Event)
Date: Saturday, September 17
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Adelante Hispanic Achievers
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month: Suggested Books and Films
The following are suggested books and films for individuals to read during this heritage month:
- Which Way Home by director Rebecca Cammisa. An award winning film about child migrants journeys through Mexico.
- Latin Music USA on PBS. This PBS series explores the rise of Latin music in the US and its influence on hip-hop, jazz, rock and roll and American culture.
- Love in the Time of Cholera A novel by Nobel Prize winning Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez is a classic love story
- House on Mango Street is a coming-of-age novel by Mexican-American writer Sandra Cisneros
Service Project
For LGBTQ History Month we will be collecting donations for and taking part in the 2011 Louisville AIDS Walk on Sunday, September 25. We have a team fundraising goal of $600 and people can join the “BU OMA/BUknighted” team to help us reach our goal. Individuals can donate or join the fundraising team here.
For those who would like to participate in the walk on the 25 we will be gathering to carpool at the Café in Horrigan Hall and will be leaving at 12:30 p.m. The festivities at the Belvedere begin at 1 p.m. We will also gather near the photo booth at the Belvedere at 2:30 to walk together. Be sure to wear your Bellarmine colors and something with rainbow colors as well. This is a pet friendly event so bring them as well. Those who are interested in participating in the walk should sign up with Ryan Simpson rsimpson@bellarmine.edu by 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 23. (LGBTQ History Month Event cosponsored by BUknighted)
Date: Sunday, September 25
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: The Belvedere
Salsa Lessons
Come learn this exciting dance with a rich history! (Cosponsored by SGA, and is a Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Event)
Dates: Tuesday nights, September 27 - October 25
Times: 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. each night
Location:Hilary’s in Horrigan Hall
Dialogue on Diversity Series: "Native Americans: The Invisible People" presented by Mr. Robert Roche
Dialogue on Diversity is a monthly program for faculty and staff only that examines the different aspects of diversity. Lunch is provided. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Dr. Hannah Clayborne, hclayborne@bellarmine.edu.
Date: Wednesday, October 5
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Fireplace Room
Civil Rights Tour of Louisville
Join fellow students as they take a tour of historic civil rights landmarks in Louisville. Participants will be led by Mr. Ira Grupper an instructor at BU and local civil rights activist who knows US and Louisville civil rights history first hand. This year OMA will be taking a larger group to see even more historic civil rights sights around Louisville.
Space is limited so be sure to reserve a spot on the bus with Ryan Simpson rsimpson@bellarmine.edu as soon as possible. (Cosponsored by the IDC program, SGA and OMA)
Date: Saturday, October 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Departing from Franciscan Circle
Panel Discussion: “Churches as Allies?”
Various faith and church representatives will discuss how their organizations are allies for LGBTQ individuals and communities, what they do to serve as allies, what changes they’ve made to become great allies, and what more could be done. A question and answer period will be given at the end of the discussion. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Ryan Simpson, rsimpson@bellarmine.edu (LGBTQ History Month Event)
Date: Thursday, October 20
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Hilary’s in Horrigan Hall
LGBTQ History Month Concert
Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) History Month Concert: Bellarmine University Students, Faculty and Guests, performing works by renowned LGBTQ composers (Cosponsored by the Music Department and is a LGBTQ History Month Event)
Date: Monday, October 31
Time: TBD
Location: Cralle Theatre
LGBTQ History Month: Suggested Books and Films
The following are suggested books and films for individuals to read during this history month:
- Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student’s ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today.
- For the Bible Tells Me So is a documentary which explores the intersection of homosexuality and religion.
- Out in the Country is a book by Dr. Mary Gray portrays and discusses youth, media and other queer visibility in rural America and Kentucky in particular.
- Acts of Faith, Acts of Love a book by Dugan McGinley explores sexuality and identity and what it means to be gay and Catholic through numerous autobiographies.
Dialogue on Diversity Series: An overview of programs and services at South Louisville Community
Ministry presented by Mr. James Laemmle, Executive Director Dialogue on Diversity is a monthly program for faculty and staff only that examines the different aspects of diversity. Lunch is provided. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Dr. Hannah Clayborne, hclayborne@bellarmine.edu.
Date: Wednesday, November 2
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Fireplace Room
Dialogue on Diversity (Conference)
Mr. Tim Wise author of "White Like Me" is the keynote speaker for this conference. Conference details and registration can be found here. For further information please contact Dr. Hannah Clayborne, hclayborne@bellarmine.edu.
Date: Friday, November 4
Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Galt House
Service Project
On Saturday, November 12th the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) will be attending the Akicita Wacipi Veterans PowWow at the Americana Community Center at 12:30pm. PowWows are primarily known as Native American gatherings to socialize, meet old friends, new people and may include praying, dancing, singing, and drums. Come join OMA to take part in this great event! As a part of this event we are collecting school supplies and children’s clothes which will then be distributed around to children in need.
Those who are interested in attending should sign up with Ryan Simpson rsimpson@bellarmine.edu by 5pm on Thursday, November 11th so that we can arrange carpooling. Those who would like to donate school supplies and children’s clothing should drop them off by November 11th to Ryan Simpson’s office (Horrigan 225J).
Date:Saturday, November 12
Time: 12:30 a.m.
Location: The Americana Community Center
Discussion: “Indian Boarding Schools”
OMA and audience members will discuss the history of Indian Boarding Schools, what effects this had on Native populations historically and today. A question and answer period will be given at the end of the discussion. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information contact Ryan Simpson, rsimpson@bellarmine.edu (Native American Heritage Month Event)
Date: Thursday, November 17
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Hilary’s in Horrigan Hall
Safe Zone Training
Safe Zone training includes general information about LGBT issues, definition of terms, common misconceptions, what it means to be an ally and the coming out process. (Cosponsored by the Counseling Center)
Dates: Friday, November 18
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Fireplace Room in Horrigan Hall
Native American Heritage Month: Suggested Films
The following are suggested books and films for individuals to read during this heritage month:
- Trudellis a documentary film about the engaging life story of activist-poet-prophet John Trudell.
- We Shall Remain is an award winning PBS documentary series which establishes Native American history as essential to US history. Key segments of history are depicted from Native perspectives.
Dialogue on Diversity series:
Dialogue on Diversity is a monthly program for faculty and staff only that examines the different aspects of diversity. If you are interested in attending, please contact Hannah Clayborne, hclayborne@bellarmine.edu.
Date: Wednesday, December 7
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Fireplace Room