Gaypril 2008

Release date: April 13, 2008 |

Goucher College is raising awareness of gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender issues with a month-long series of programs. Everyone is welcome to attend any of these events, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Lesbians of Laughter

Sunday, April 13, 7 p.m.

Buchner Hall, Alumnae/i House

Free admission with a Goucher ID; $5 at the door for off-campus guests. First-come, first-served seating. All proceeds from the comedy troupe’s performance will go to the Prism Endowment Fund for LGBT students who are financially cut off from their families due to their sexual or gender identity.

Day of Discussion

Tuesday, April 15 , 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pearlstone Atrium, Pearlstone Student Center

Conversations will be facilitated among campus community members on topics relating to LGBT rights. All members – and opinions – are welcome!

Intercollegiate Drag Ball

Saturday, April 26,  9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Heubeck Multipurpose Room

Join friends from campus and other Baltimore Collegetown schools at Goucher’s third annual drag ball. Dress to impress – in drag, of course! Show begins at 9:15 p.m., dance immediately following. $1 admission for individuals in drag; $3 for general admission.

Rainbow Reception & Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, April 30 ,7 p.m.

Merrick Lecture Hall

Campus community members will celebrate the year’s accomplishments with members of Prism and will recognize graduating seniors who identify as LGBT or straight allies in Goucher’s first Lavender Graduation. RSVP to Candace Doane, candace.doane@goucher.edu, by Friday, April 25.

These prorograms are sponsored by Prism, with assistance from the Office of Community Living and Multicultural Affairs and the Student Government Association.