BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//69.73.141.125//NONSGML iCalcreator 2.2.6// VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Theme\n\nEach year\, the conference strives to connect both ind ividuals and communities with resources that will help to enrich lives acr oss the Midwest. In hosting the 2012 MBLGTACC\, Iowa State University acce pts the challenge and privilege of enhancing grassroots LGBTQIA activism t hrough this year’s conference theme: The Butterfly Effect: Evolution to Revolution. We have developed the theme from chaos theory\, in which a but terfly can flap its wings and cause ripples of change around the world. Si milarly\, each of our socially just and positive actions work together lea ding to a more equitable world. With a focus on LGBTQIA history & identiti es\, as well as the impact of our multiple identities\, MBLGTACC 2012 will provide impetus to expand human potential and transform our communities. \n\nPillars\n\nWe intend to create an environment that will foster persona l growth and development in the areas of:\nHistory: Understand how past an d current socio-political movements have impacted LGBTQIA communities and the larger society to better inform our future.\nIdentity: Explore the LGB TQIA spectrum and examine the personal and political significance of ident ity and inclusion.\nIndividual Intersections: Create awareness of intersec tions between LGBTQIA identities and other social identities.\nSocially-Ju st Transformation/Action: Encourage participants to take collaborative act ion at the individual\, group\, and/or institutional levels to create soci al change that promotes equity for all.\n\n\nConference Check-In\n\nConfer ence check-in will begin at 12:00pm on Friday\, February 10\, 2012 in the Iowa State University Memorial Union. Check-in will last until 8:00pm. Ge ographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120212 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120210 GEO:42.029300;-93.609700 LOCATION:Iowa State University\, Ames\, Iowa\, 50010\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference 20 12 UID:20120204T000514EST-udvLE7SB16@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.mblgtacc2012.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Good Jobs\, Green Jobs Regional Conferences are coming to a city near you next year. In Atlanta\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia and Detroit\, thousands of people will come together to talk about how they a re building a green economy in their region -- and creating good jobs alon g the way. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120224 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120223 GEO:33.844400;-84.474100 LOCATION:Atlanta\, Georgia\, 30301\, United States SUMMARY:Good Jobs\, Green Jobs: Atlanta Regional Conference UID:20120204T000514EST-bbbmxJJcVW@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.greenjobsconference.org/about END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:REDISCOVERY. Our central theme\, rediscovery\, reflects our bel ief that we must challenge ourselves to re-examine the meaning of Asian Am erican\, for ourselves and for our community. Rediscovery asks us to build a new framework with which to think about Asian Americans in the landscap e of 21st century America. In doing so\, our hope is that our programming provokes critical thought and analysis of the contemporary plight of Asian Americans.\n\nRENAISSANCE. At its core\, the notion of rebirth and reinve ntion epitomizes our notion of renaissance. From Asian American YouTube ce lebrities to rising stars in the political arena\, Asian Americans are beg inning to challenge conventional stereotypes that defined our past\, locat e our present\, and write our future.\n\nREVOLUTION. The Civil Rights Move ment started with a dream\, that things could be different\, that change w as possible. In this context\, we need to ask ourselves what does an Asian American movement look like? What change are we fighting for? At the hear t of revolution is the understanding that there could be a new reality\, a better one\, and that people together can unite to bring it about. Geogr aphical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120226 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120224 GEO:35.997200;-78.897300 LOCATION:Duke University\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States SUMMARY:East Coast Asian American Student Union’s 35th conference UID:20120204T000514EST-TIrc2w4OCn@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.conference.ecaasu.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Good Jobs\, Green Jobs Regional Conferences are coming to a city near you next year. In Atlanta\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia and Detroit\, thousands of people will come together to talk about how they a re building a green economy in their region -- and creating good jobs alon g the way. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120316 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120315 GEO:34.007100;-118.259000 LOCATION:Los Angeles\, California\, 90011\, United States SUMMARY:Good Jobs\, Green Jobs: Los Angeles Regional Conference UID:20120204T000514EST-RBCWVsTiDS@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.greenjobsconference.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:We\, the General Assembly of Saint Louis\, in the spirit of sol idarity call upon our brothers and sisters in occupied spaces across the c ountry to join us in forming the Midwest Regional Summit. We feel that it is time for us to create new spaces to connect in\; new ways to share know ledge\, experience\, resources\, and to express our solidarity.\n\n\nSt Lo uis is centrally located and has the space available to host an event of t his size. We invite you to bring the spirit and culture of your occupation into a Midwest General Assembly. We feel that connecting with each other is a vital step in elevating our movement to the next level.\n\nNo single occupation can take on a task of this size alone. We encourage you to part icipate in the planning and execution of this event. There is a detailed e xecution plan attached directly following this invitation.\n\nPlease join us on March 15th\, 2012 at 7pm CST under the Gateway Arch for the first me eting of the Midwest General Assembly! We have chosen this site as our fir st meeting spot as it symbolizes much of what we are fighting for. The sit e on which it now stands used to be low income and working family housing. It was taken from these families in order to build this monument. We woul d like to meet there and propose that we rename this monument as the Gatew ay to Freedom!\n\nThe conference will last from March 15th-18th. During th is time we will be commemorating the 6 month anniversary of the Occupy Mov ement with direct action. Additionally\, our objectives for this gathering are to:\n Establish regional communication avenues to organize action and the sharing of resources\n Share best practices and learn from each other on how we can be more effective in our individual occupations\n Establish a Midwest General Assembly that any city in our region can call on moving forward\n Determine how we communicate and act in solidarity both regiona lly and nationally\n\nPlease review this proposal and bring this invitatio n to your General Assembly for consideration and approval. Please state yo ur interest in participating by 12/20/2011. In a time when our solidarity is being tested on every front\, we must stand together to show the world that the people united will NEVER be defeated.\n\nFor all questions and co rrespondence (including stating interest in participating!!) please contac t us at:: occupythemidwest@gmail.com or find us on facebook at occupy the midwest.\n\nSolidarity! Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120318 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120315 GEO:38.586100;-90.294100 LOCATION:St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63109\, United States SUMMARY:Midwest Occupy Regional Conference UID:20120204T000514EST-EnGJncBkvL@69.73.141.125 URL:http://interoccupy.org/regional-conference-in-st-louis-mo-315-318/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Convergence CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Occupy activists from the southeastern US and the Carribean are invited to Gainesville\, Florida March 23-25\, 2012.\n\nBy organizing at the regional level\, we can: \nincrease communication between occupations\ , and between activists\ncreate space for those with similar interests to meet\ncoordinate on campaigns and actions across region\nbuild internation al solidarity\nbegin creating structures of direct democracy over geograph ic distance\nsupport culture of resistance\, freedom\, justice\, mutual ai d\, etc.\nshare skills\naddress divisions in the movement such as those cr eated by prejudice\ncontribute to the development of a long-term vision fo r the movement\nprovide support for smaller\, isolated\, or struggling occ upations\ncelebrate our creativity\, victories and goals\nsupport communit ies struggling for freedom\, justice and compassion\nbegin scaling up our community efforts as preparation for national and global assemblies. There are several proposed for the coming year. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120325 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120323 GEO:29.653200;-82.324400 LOCATION:Gainesville\, Florida\, 32601\, United States SUMMARY:Southeast Regional Convergence of Occupations UID:20120204T000514EST-xVrIsK9SJm@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.occupysoutheast.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The Sage Colleges\, a small\, liberal-arts institution with two campuses located in Albany and Troy\, New York\, is excited to host the 1 7th Annual Northeast LGBT Conference in 2012. The Conference will bring 40 0 students from across the Northeast to celebrate\, educate\, and empower LGBT and Ally student leaders to become agents of change.\n\nThe 2012 even t will also feature a professional track in the form of an Advisor Confere nce for 100 faculty\, staff\, administrators\, and other professionals who currently work with LGBT students. \n\nAlong with breakout sessions\, wor kshops\, caucuses and roundtables students and advisors will be able to en joy all of the amenities The Sage Colleges has to offer as well as:\nTheat rical Performances\;\nGallery Exhibit and Walk-through with AIDS Ribbon cr eator Dona Ann McAdams\;\nSpecially prepared International Cuisine Dinner\ ;\nKeynote by political humorist and comedian Kate Clinton\;\nLate-night T alent Show and Trivia\;\nAnd much\, much more! Geographical Scope: Region al DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120401 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120330 GEO:42.731600;-73.664600 LOCATION:The Sage Colleges\, Troy\, New York\, 12180\, United States SUMMARY:2012 North East LGBT Conference: UID:20120204T000514EST-u2lZuTAiCn@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.nelgbtc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Good Jobs\, Green Jobs Regional Conferences are coming to a city near you next year. In Atlanta\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia and Detroit\, thousands of people will come together to talk about how they a re building a green economy in their region -- and creating good jobs alon g the way. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120404 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120403 GEO:39.961600;-75.199600 LOCATION:Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, 19104\, United States SUMMARY:Good Jobs\, Green Jobs: Philadelphia Regional Conference UID:20120204T000514EST-o6GimuoGi0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.greenjobsconference.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:Empathy is a fundamental part of understanding. But how do you break barriers on campus which may prevent thoughtful awareness? \n\nThis year\\'s NASPA Power of One conference is looking for program submissions which address issues of Ally Development\, Gender\, Social Justice\, Leade rship\, Creative Arts\, and other issues which pertain to Advisors\, Admin istrators\, Students\, and Professionals in the area of LGBTQQIA.\n\n\nAll proposals will be given primary consideration in December\, 2011. Any sub missions received after December will also be given consideration\, but we suggest you send your proposal by December 13\, 2011. Geographical Scope : Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120407 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120406 GEO:44.608700;-123.275000 LOCATION:Oregon State University\, Corvalis\, Oregon\, 97330\, United State s SUMMARY:Power of One LGTBQ Conference: Power of Understanding A Call for So lidarity 2012 UID:20120204T000514EST-u1xcc9x7v0@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.tpcpowerofone.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Conference CONTACT:Phone: Email: DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Good Jobs\, Green Jobs Regional Conferences are coming to a city near you next year. In Atlanta\, Los Angeles\, Philadelphia and Detroit\, thousands of people will come together to talk about how they a re building a green economy in their region -- and creating good jobs alon g the way. Geographical Scope: Regional DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120511 DTSTAMP:20120204T050514Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120510 GEO:42.433700;-82.980700 LOCATION:Detroit\, Michigan\, 48205\, United States SUMMARY:Good Jobs\, Green Jobs: Detroit Regional Conference UID:20120204T000514EST-7GOVnrgr5z@69.73.141.125 URL:http://www.greenjobsconference.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR