The Riordian Fellows Program

The Riordan Fellows Program

We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the 2008-2009 Riordan Fellows program year.

The Riordan Fellows Program is a pioneering career-based outreach program that motivates young professionals and college students from diverse backgrounds and under-served communities, to consider and prepare for careers in management through education, mentorship and professional development. Its core purpose is to educate, prepare, and motivate these individuals to competitively apply and succeed in a top MBA program and a career in management.

Fellows attend eight monthly Saturday sessions that provide education, mentorship and guidance as they prepare to successfully enter top graduate programs and careers in management through access to a variety of activities and services.

Please note that the deadline to apply for this program year is: First Round: May 28, 2008 andSecond Round: July 23, 2008.

For more information on the program or how to apply, please visit our website at http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x2326.xml.

Best,The Riordan Programs Staff

The Riordan Programs

110 Westwood Plaza,

Cornell HallSuite D304a, Box 951481

Los Angeles, CA 90095

Tel. (310)206-3596

Fax. (310)267-0165

www.anderson.ucla.edu/riordan.xml

OUTFEST 2008

http://www.outfest.org/

Protecting Our Past. Showcasing Our Present. Nurturing Our Future.

Outfest is the leading organization showcasing, nurturing and preserving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film images and artistry. For 25 years Outfest has led the charge, spotlighting emerging talent, creating community between filmmakers and audiences and offering a world-class forum for stories that reflect and often transform LGBT lives.

Since its founding in 1982, Outfest has showcased over 4,200 films for audiences well over half a million people. Our festivals, year-round screening series and special events bring together film lovers, innovative artists, celebrities, entertainment industry professionals … and some of the hottest parties around!

Outfest is also the only nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that the extensive but threatened LGBT film heritage is preserved. Since the beginning of the struggle for LGBT equality, visionary filmmakers have recorded their lives, challenges and triumphs on film. Outfest is committed to saving, preserving and providing access to that precious, affirming heritage for generations to come.

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Here is the film guide for OUTFEST 2008:
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2008/filmguide/title-detail.php

We encourage anyone and everyone to go as Outfest is an amazing film festival which does so much for the LGBT community, the film community, and Los Angeles.

...and also because it's just fun and awesome like that.

Sexist coverage of Hillary Clinton's Campaign

I know, it's summer, I know, most of you want to stay inside at your computer in your air-conditioned homes to watch this video. Daily Show, always good stuff.



In other news, we've also got some great campaigns in the works for the fall and late summer. We'll keep you posted. ;]

California’s Historic Marriage Case

[copied and pasted from: Equality California]

"A Victory for Marriage
Same-gender Couples Win Freedom to Marry

* Read the Supreme Court's decision.
* Read the press release
* Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the following statement today regarding the state Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage:

“I respect the Court’s decision and as Governor, I will uphold its ruling. Also, as I have said in the past, I will not support an amendment to the constitution that would overturn this state Supreme Court ruling.”

Celebration of Love and Family

Today, the California Supreme Court will rule on the California marriage case, calling on the state to end its ban on marriage for same-gender couples. Join plaintiffs, community leaders and LGBT families for a community gathering in response to this historic decision which will forever alter the course of our fight for equality.

Events are planned in cities across the state."

We're in the 49er!

April 29, 2008:
Survivors of sexual abuse share their experiences
Clothesline Project calls attention to survivors of sexual violence and rape victims.


May 1, 2008:
Worldwide rally against violence and sexual assault localized by CSULB feminist organization
F.O.R.C.E. encourages both sexes to get involved on campus in the annual protest against sexual harassment and abuse.

May 5, 2008:
Community stands united against sex crimes
Marchers amassed on Maxson Plaza to take a stand against sexual violence toward women.

Salt of the Earth Screening on Thurs., May 8th!

The last meeting of the semester

First of all, a great big heaping pile of thank yous to everyone who came out to Take Back the Night! You're all wonderful and we hope to see you again at our next events!

Visit the F.O.R.C.E. Flickr account for photos. :)

Here's some coverage on the event, done by the Daily 49er:
Community stands united against sex crimes - News

Also, a reminder, that the meeting this week will be the last meeting of the semester. We will discuss plans for events next semester, as well as deciding on new officers. It'll be at the usual time and the usual place: Thursday, 2:30-3:30pm in the Women's Resource Center (WRC), LA3-105. All newbies, oldies, and curious-ies (?) are invited to attend!