Rainbow e-Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue # 5
SPOTLIGHT
UCSB Q & A A new group at UCSB to provide a safe space for Queer Asians. To find out more information or to join the group on facebook, please click here.	Irene Lin Irene Lin has been a superb member of our RCSGD student staff.  Her friendly demeanor, positive attitude, and insightful perspectives have made her a great addition to our team.  Sadly, Irene will be leaving us at the end of the quarter.  The great news is -- she’s graduating and completing her degree in Music. Thank you Irene for being so fabulous – we’ll miss you!			ALLY Group Meeting Thursday, March 4^th, 6PM RCSGD The newly formed Ally group welcomes all students, faculty, and staff for its next meeting.  For more information contact : robin.cooper@sa.ucsb.edu
RCSGD Events
		Safe Space Yoga Thurs, March 4, 5:30 – 6:30 pm SRB Multipurpose Room Join yoga instructor, Marisol Murillo, as we transcend the body and the mind to a place of being using a combination of Hatha Yoga styles including Kundalini and Ananda.  The class is designed to be inclusive of those new to yoga as well as challenge those already developing a yoga practice. The hour will end with a few moments of meditation and gratitude. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat/towel as well as a light sweater in case the temperature of the room is cool.
		Queer Student Union Study Hours Tuesday, March 16, 2010 -- 8:00pm -12pm Wednesday, March 17^th – 8:00pm – 12pm RCSGD (3rd Floor of SRB) The folks from QSU are keeping the RCSGD open longer, and providing hot cocoa for y'all to study for your finals. So come join us at the RCSGD, with books and all, and good luck on finals! We will be there from 8PM-12AM on Tuesday and Wednesday.
		Reflections on the “Glass Closet” For all those who attended last week’s programs with Afro Chicano poet, Robert C. Quintana Hopkins, the RCSGD would like to encourage you to artistically express your own truth through writing, drawing, singing or any other form you feel comfortable. Interested in submitting your creative work for a compilation of reflections to be given to Robert? Come by the RCSGD or email cristina.madrigal@sa.ucsb.edu. Remember: “No matter where we have come from, or what we have experienced, something deep inside has the potential to heal, to overcome, to inspire, and to achieve.” – Robert
Cosponsored by: Associate Students Queer Commission, Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity, and Eucalyptus		Interested in participating in Safe Zone Training? Research indicates that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) students, faculty, and staff find many campus climates to be uninviting or even hostile, complicating attempts to foster student development, and workplace satisfaction. The UCSB Safe Zone Project is a 60 minute informational training aimed at providing education on LGBTQI issues to foster a safer, more welcoming and open atmosphere for all members of our community. Student Group Trainings: Diego Vasquez,  dav1_8@yahoo.com Staff/Faculty/Department Trainings: Samuel.Santos@sa.ucsb.edu
Group Events
		Women's Ensemble Theater Troupe (WETT) The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler Friday, March 5, 2010 at 8:00pm Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:00pm Location: Campbell Hall Tickets: $10 students $12 general Proceeds from this year's show will go to stop sexual violence against the women and girls of the Democratic Republic of Congo http://drc.vday.org/
		Queer Graduate Student Lunch Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 Coral Tree Café Whether it is to meet new people or spend time with friends, join fellow graduate students for a weekly lunch gathering at the Coral Tree Café. For more information about the Coral Tree Café and the menu click here.  To join the queer grad list serv email: samuel.santos@sa.ucsb.edu
UCSB Student Group Meeting Times
Monday Bisexuality Discussion Group – 7 PM SRB 1103 Black Quare – 9PM RCSGD Tuesday S.A.S.S. – 6 PM RCSGD      Queer Student Union – 7 PM MCC Lounge Wednesday K.U.F.F. – 7:30 PM RCSGD Thursday      Ally Group – 6 PM, RCSGD      Queer Commission – 7 PM MCC, Room 2527      F.U.Q.I.T. –  8PM RCSGD   Sunday De Colores – 7 PM 6503 Madrid Rd., Suite J
Community Events
HIV + Support Group Pacific Pride Foundation 7-8:30 PM Newly forming HIV+ support group for people living with HIV in Santa Barbara County. All are welcome - gay, straight, men, women living with HIV. Facilitated by a Licensed MFT and a retired Psychologist. Please call Lisa at 963-3636 ext 109 for information and RSVP. PrimeTimers Annual Prom: April 14th Prime Timers Central Coast is a mature Gay/Bi men's social and recreational group, affiliated with Prime Timers Worldwide. PTCC offers a wide variety of monthly activities. For more information or membership application, call Bruce at 260-4415. Great Outdoors Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter: Great Outdoors is an outdoor recreation/ adventure/ social group for LGBT folks in the SB/ Ventura area. (We also have chapters throughout southern California.) We have monthly overnight (camping) trips, as well as day hikes, potlucks, and pizza socials. www.greatoutdoors.org/sb www.facebook.com/GreatOutdoors.SB Save The Date: Gay Day @ The Zoo Saturday, March 27th, Santa Barbara Zoo Meet and Greet w/ the Animals, Kids Corner, Face Painting - Bring a Picnic and Enjoy the beautiful Santa Barbara Zoo with your family. General Admission $12, Under 13 years of age $10 Bring Canned Food Items and Get $1 Off Admission - To Benefit Pacific Pride's Food Pantry For info contact: SBzooparty@Gmail.com Pride-B-Que on Saturday, March 13th Kaleidoscope Flowers 1341 State Street, Santa Barbara 4-8pm Join the Pacific Pride Festival Committee for the FIRST Pride-B-Que of the year! Bring your friends to kick off the pride festival season. Featuring DJ Earnest and food from Creative Services Catering. $10 goes to support the 2010 Pacific Pride Festival, back for another year of unity and community. The Pacific Pride Festival is Saturday, July 10, 2010. Save that date! Pride Drag Review - Red Room's Drag Extravaganza Wildcat Lounge, 15 West Ortega Street 9:30pm Sharp! Featuring: Ivana Slapahoe, Jade, Cha Cha, Miss Kitty, Peppa Mills and From Ventura - Mystie Rayne, Destiny Dupree, Isis Magique and Ares Fiya!  A Benefit for Pacific Pride Festival 2010
Additional Opportunities
Housing Opportunity Contract starts Spring quarter (March 22), or before Contact Irene: heartcookies@gmail.com or 415.350.3928 435 Female shared space—UCSB student/faculty/staff only! 2 bed/ 1 bath – 6503 Madrid Rd.—Newman Housing Co-operative Ammenities: -plenty of space for your bike on our bike racks -access to an awesome, chill firepit -a clean apartment with excellent natural lighting -brand new double pane windows -furnishings, appliances, plates, cups, etc. -access to a garden that grows various herbs and veggies -allows cats -free trash! -free water! -free laundry room! -free parking! (in front and in back) -free internet!
The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Internship Opportunity			The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the business advocate and direct link between LGBT business owners, corporations, and government, representing the interests of more than 1.4 million LGBT businesses and entrepreneurs. The NGLCC is currently seeking interns to assist the growth of various initiatives within our organization. For more information, please visit http://www.nglcc.org/about/employment.