From: LGBTQ+ Student Services [Thrive Center]
Date: January 28, 2025
Subject: The Gayhound: Vol. 1 Issue 2


vol. 1 issue 2 JANUARY 28, 2025
The Gayhound: A bi-weekly newsletter from LGBTQ+ Student Services

Greetings, Gayhounds & Friends!


There's no better way to start off today's newsletter than with a HUGE THANK YOU to all those who attended and/or supported last Friday night's 2nd Annual Drag Show. McGuire was packed and there were dollar bills flying all over the place. It was an incredible event full of queer joy, celebration, and of course, jaw-dropping performances! Our team could not have asked for a better way to end last week - surrounded by a community of folks who live authentically and love deeply. Here are some of the event highlights: 
  • 245 tickets sold (27 of which were donated by Loyola employees and students)
  • 206 attendees (157 Loyola students - 17% Class of 2025, 37% Class of 2026; 19% Class of 2027; 27% Class of 2028)
  • $445 to be donated to TransMaryland
Are you looking for more opportunities to connect with LGBTQ+ students? Apply by February 3rd to attend the 2025 IgnatianQ conference in Los Angeles as a part of Loyola's delegation! More information below. 
Health & Wellness Corner
LGBTQ Mental Health Tool

Stay Healthy Together!

As we navigate the new semester and year, it's crucial to prioritize both our physical and mental health, especially as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Here's some essential information to keep you informed and empowered: 

Prioritizing Mental Health  

  • Connect with Others: Engage in campus activities or join a club/student organization (s/o to Spectrum & The LGBTQ+ Experience) to build a support network. Check out the events below and all those on the Bridge to see what you may be interested in! 

  • Practice Mindfulness: Techniques like meditation or movement can help manage stress. The Counseling Center offers a wide variety of meditation resources and the Fitness & Aquatics Center is a great place to access wellness resources and move your body, especially in the colder weather. Keep your eyes out for some upcoming collabs with the Recreation & Wellness team!

    For a deeper understanding, check out the National Alliance for Mental Health's (NAMI) LGBTQ+ resource page and Mental Health College Guide which offers valuable insights tailored for students. 

Remember, taking care of your health is a sign of strength. Let's make this semester a healthy and successful one together! 

Stay well and healthy, 

Juan Varon, Class of 2027 
LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Outreach Coordinator 
lgbtqwellness@loyola.edu

Academic Connections
Loyola Clinical Centers Geder Affirming Voice and Communication Training

The Loyola Clinical Centers provides Gender Affirming Voice and Communication training for Loyola employees and students. Their mission is to be a community-based resource offering a safe and supportive environment for individuals across the gender spectrum to explore voice and communication changes that align with their gender identity and expression. They stand proudly with our Trans and Gender Diverse community, advocating for equitable and fair access to essential, life-affirming healthcare.

 

If you are seeking services or would like more information, feel free to email Jordan Differding (He/him- jmdifferding@loyola.edu) and Elizabeth Franchino (she/her- ezfranchino@loyola.edu). All communication is confidential.

Upcoming LGBTQ+ Events
IgnatianQ Conference April 3-6, 2025

Apply by Feb 3rd to Attend IgnatianQ in Los Angeles

Join the Loyola University Maryland delegation at the annual IgnatianQ Conference at Loyola Marymount University, April 3-6, 2025! 

IgnatianQ brings together the community of LGBTQPIA+ folks (and allies) at Jesuit universities from across the U.S. As LGBTQPIA+ people, we believe that our own desire for social justice and the Jesuit values that inform our education are forces that can and should work together for a more just and humane world. As we explore the intersections of sexuality, gender, and spirituality together, we strive to educate and empower the whole person.

The 2025 theme of the IgnatianQ conference is "Queera Personalis: Embracing the spectrum, nurturing queer souls."

Applications due Monday, February 3, 2025.
Apply via https://cglink.me/2hL/s90988! 

Email Yulianna Otero Asmar (yoteroasmar@loyola.edu) or Pat Cassidy (pjcassidy@loyola.edu) if you have any questions!

EVENT

"We're All Stories", a post-sabbatical exhibition by Professor Mary Beth Akre

Thursday, February 20 at 10:00am
to Thursday, April 3 at 4:00pm
Julio Fine Arts Gallery, DeChiaro College Center W131, 4501 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210, United States
Link
 

A post-sabbatical exhibition by Professor Mary Beth Akre that highlights the stories of LGBTQ+ folks from the Loyola community. The exhibit will also feature portraits of ten transgender individuals who were killed through acts of transphobic violence.
RSVP

EVENT

Can't Stop Change - Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines - Film Screening & Discussion

Monday, April 7
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Private Location (sign in to display)
Link

As Florida's violent legislation dominates headlines, LGBTQ2S+ communities are also on the frontlines of accelerating climate change. Can't Stop Change: Queer Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines weaves interviews with 14 LGBTQ2S+ artists, organizers, and educators across Florida (and the new Florida diaspora) into an intersectional climate justice narrative.

Amidst so much unknown, Can't Stop Change shares an emergent hope: Moments of disaster create opportunities for immense transformation, where what once seemed impossible becomes possible. As we look towards the next hurricane season and next legislative cycle, how can we work with the changes to come to shape the futures we want?
RSVP

 
Campus Partner Events
Wednesday, January 29
11:00am 2:00pm Wildfire Donation Collection Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:30pm CCSJ Kick Off Session Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 8:00pm Lunar New Year with ACA & Chinese Club Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm Women's Basketball vs. Bucknell (Glow Night) Reitz Arena
Thursday, January 30
5:00pm 7:00pm Dabke X Bhangra Third floor Student Center (CIE)
7:00pm 9:00pm Fierce Films: Wicked Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, January 31
12:00am 11:55pm $5 Student Tickets at the Senator Theatre! The Senator Theatre
12:00am 11:55pm Discounted National Aquarium Tickets - Use Code "LoyolaMD" Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 2:00pm Jummah (Friday) Prayers for Muslim Community Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm Decorate your own tumbler Private Location (sign in to display)
Saturday, February 1
2:00pm 4:00pm Men's Basketball vs. Boston University (Luau Night) Reitz Arena
4:15pm 11:15pm Washington Capitals vs. Winnipeg Jets Private Location (sign in to display)
8:00pm 11:00pm Nostalgia Sleepover Party with HAP and HerCampus Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, February 3
11:30am 1:00pm Interfaith Retreat Boulder Atrium
6:00pm 8:30pm O Rio Negro São As Pessoas - Film Screening and Discussion Loyola Notre Dame Library Auditorium
Wednesday, February 5
9:00am 12:00pm Koffee and Cookies with the Karson Institute Private Location (sign in to display)
11:30am 1:30pm Healthy Hounds Day Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, February 6
11:00am 1:00pm Blind Date with a CD Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, February 7
12:00pm 2:00pm Jummah (Friday) Prayers for Muslim Community Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 1:30pm National Hijab Day: Experience the Hijab Private Location (sign in to display)
Saturday, February 8
10:00am 12:00pm Saturday Freedom School-Monthly Series Loyola Notre Dame Library
Sunday, February 9
2:00pm 4:00pm Women's Basketball vs. Colgate (Women in Sports Day) Reitz Arena
6:15pm 9:00pm Superbowl Watch Party Private Location (sign in to display)
LGBTQ+ Student Services

There are so many different ways to connect with us!

DEIJ Intersectional Events: Spring 2025 on Friday, 10 January 2025 At 1:00 AM. No image description provided

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DEIJ Intersectional Events: Spring 2025

clock Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:00am
to Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:55am
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All semester long, DEIJ-centered events will invite folks to connect, learn, and celebrate the diverse, intersectional identities and lived experiences of our Loyola community. Join ALANA Services, Campus Ministry, Karson Institute for Race, Peace, and Social Justice, LGBTQ+ Student Services, Messina, Office of Equity & Inclusion, Sellinger School Graduate Business Office, Sellinger School of Business, and the Women's Center in this wide array of programming!
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