A.S. Queer Resource Center

05/23/2022

The QRC is throwing a tie-dye event! Come hang out with us on the Old Main Lawn on June 3rd :)

The first slide has a blurred tie-dye background with sky blue, maroon, and yellow colors blended together. On the top left is text which reads: “Gays Tie-Dye!” Below that is text that describes the date, time, and location of the event. The date and time are June 3rd, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The location is Old Main Lawn. On the bottom right is the artwork of two axolotls with tie-dye patterns.

04/01/2022

The Comeback!

The QRC is excited to announce that the annual drag show will be returning for its 30th year!! Tickets will be available starting early next week (check our insta story) to purchase online, but please remember to pick up your physical ticket at the box office (located inside the PAC, near the entrance doors).

On the night of the show, please bring cash tips (if you can) to help compensate the performers! If you don’t have cash, performers’ venmo and cashapp will also be available for tips.

We are partnering with Rumors again this year to provide a comped cover charge for bringing your physical ticket stub to Rumors following the drag show. The stub is needed to get in without payment, no exceptions.

Can’t wait to see you there :)

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The background is a fading purple which transitions from dark purple to violet. On the left side is artwork of two Drag performers: the first is wearing a mint green strapless dress with a teal coat, white hat, and black strap heels, and the second is wearing a fiery red body suit with pointed shoulders, black gloves, black boots, and dark red hair. On the right side is artwork of two other Drag performers: the first is in a wheelchair wearing an electric yellow suit and black strap heels, and the second is wearing a short twilight blue dress with white sparkles, long earrings, and has light blonde hair in a ponytail.

In the center is lavender-colored text which reads: “The Q***r Resource Center Presents the 30th Annual Drag Show.” Below that is text that reads: “A benefit for Lifelong and Sean Humphrey House.” In the bottom right is text that reads: “AA/EO. For disability accommodations, please contact [email protected].” At the bottom of the graphic is the logo for the AS WWU.

02/09/2022

Is drag in your nature? Show us what you're made of at the 30th Annual Drag Show Auditions! :)

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Is drag in your nature? Show us what you’re made of!

The Q***r Resource Center is looking for performers of all experience levels to participate in Western’s 30th Annual Drag Show on April 16th to benefit Lifelong and Sean Humphrey House. No matter your drag style or experience, we want to see you in your element!

Please contact [email protected] to schedule an audition and to learn more about the audition process.

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Theme: The Elements and Nature

Performers may include dancing, lip-syncing, comedy, and more!

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Saturday, Feb. 26th 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 5th 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Video submissions are also accepted through Monday, March 7th!

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Disability accommodation:

For disability accommodations, please contact [email protected]. AA/EO.

05/28/2021

"This event is co-hosted by ZAMI NOBLA: The National Organization of Black Le****ns on Aging.

When Moya Bailey first coined the term misogynoir, she defined it as the ways anti-Black and misogynistic representation shape broader ideas about Black women, particularly in visual culture and digital spaces. She had no idea that the term would go viral, touching a cultural nerve and quickly entering into the lexicon. Misogynoir now has its own Wikipedia page and hashtag, and has been featured on Comedy Central's The Daily Show and CNN's Cuomo Prime Time. In Misogynoir Transformed, Bailey delves into her groundbreaking concept, highlighting Black women's digital resistance to anti-Black misogyny on YouTube, Facebook, Tumblr, and other platforms."

Charis welcomes Moya Bailey in conversation with Catherine Knight Steele for a celebration of Misogynoir Transformed: Black Women's Digital Resistance. This event is co-hosted by ZAMI NOBLA.

05/10/2021

Meet Kate Bornstein! Kate is a non-binary writer, speaker, and radical role model who has been writing about gender identity for over 30 years. The Q***r Resource Center and the Womxn's Identity Resource Center are honored to host Kate Bornstein for a special speaker event, titled TRANS JOY with Kate Bornstein, on Wednesday, May 19th from 5 to 6:30 pm over Zoom.

Visit Kate's website for more information on Kate: http://katebornstein.com/

The Zoom link will be posted on this event page soon: https://fb.me/e/NVxZkAeg

For disability accomadations, please email [email protected].

Image Description: A rectangle with a bright yellow background, and the words "Q***r Resource Center and Womxn's Identity Resource Center present" in small green letters at the top. Below those words are the words, "TRANS JOY with Kate Bornstein" in big purple text. In the bottom right is a photo of Kate Bornstein, laughing and with one hand to her chest. Kate has a blond bob, round glasses, and a bright green, purple, and blue jacket. Behind Kate are purple, blue, and green paint splotches that matches her jacket. Coming out of Kate's mouth is a speech bubble that reads, "Gender is not sane. It's not sane to call a rainbow black and white." Underneath the speech bubble are the words, "Wed, May 19 5-6:30 pm" in small teal text. The AS logo is in the bottom left corner.

05/06/2021

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of APIDA identities, experiences, histories and cultures. As such, the Multicultural Center at WWU is hosting a variety of programs, and we encourage you to attend!

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In the center of the image, there is white text that reads “Hosted by the Multicultural Center APIDA (Pacific Islander Desi American) Heritage Month Celebration.” On the bottom of the image, there is white text that reads “Western is an equal opportunity institution. For accommodations, please email [email protected]. Closed captioning will be available at all events.” To the right of this text is the ASWWU logo.

Slide 2: The background is a deep purple to red gradient with yellow circular shapes on top of background/only on the left side. On the left side of the image is the cover of the documentary, American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs. The documentary cover has two greyscale images of Grace Lee Boggs- one when she was younger and one when she was younger. Both portraits of Grace Lee Boggs have her looking ahead.

The image has white text that reads “WWU Multicultural Center Presents APIDA FIlm Series. American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs Film Screening. Thursday, 5/6/21 at 6pm. To attend this virtual event via Zoom, please register at http://bit.ly/mccapida1. Synopsis: Rooted in over 70 years in the labor, civil rights and Black Power movements, Grace Lee Boggs, was a Chinese American philosopher, writer, and activist who challenged a new generation to throw off old assumptions, think creatively and redefine revolution for our times. 82 minutes film screening, followed by a 30 minute discussion.” On the bottom of the image, there is white text that reads “Western is an equal opportunity institution. For accommodations, please email [email protected]. Closed captioning will be available at all events.” To the right of this text is the ASWWU logo.

04/23/2021

The Show Must Go On!⁠
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Beause of, you know, the Annual Q***r Resource Center Drag Show won't look the same this year as before. But that doesn't mean it won't be a fun gay time! The 29th Annual QRC Drag Show will be a zoom panel focusing on the history of drag, followed by a Q&A featuring local drag performers. The event will be on Thursday, April 29th, from 6-7:30pm PST. ⁠
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Guest performers include... Rita LaRue, Issa Mann, Kylie Mooncakes, Londyn Bradshaw, Kris Gender, Betty Desire, and Rikki Sensation!⁠
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The Annual Q***r Resource Center Drag Show is a drag show benefit put on by the AS Q***r Resource Center every year. This year will mark the 29th year of the drag show tradition! On a non-pandemic year, the Drag Show is a live event in the Performing Arts Center, and features about 8-10 drag performers with an audience of about 500! All ticket profits were divided evenly between local Bellingham organizations, Lifelong and Sean Humphrey House, who are organizations that provide health and housing resources to the LGBT community and individuals with HIV/AIDS. ⁠
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Zoom link: http://bit.ly/QRCDragPanel ⁠
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For disability accommodations, please contact [email protected].⁠
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Image Description: A square with a bright purple background and sparkles. At the top are the words, The Pandemic Isn't the Only Drag, in pink and blue Barbie-esque font. In the center is a rectangle that looks like a Windows screen pop-up. Inside the pop-up are 7 square photos of the drag performers. The eighth square in the lower left is the QRC logo. Around the pop-up are three emojis, a red lipstick, a pointing hand, and gold sparkles. The information at the top and bottom in the pop-up can be read above.

04/16/2021

Join the QRC, LGBTQ+ Western, and T.A.G. Team next Tuesday from 5-6pm via Zoom for an update on Trans Policies across the nation. We want to recognize this is a scary time for q***r and trans folks, and hopefully give a little context to the national situation. For disability accommodations, please reach out to [email protected]. [Image Description: A dark blue background with the trans flag colors overlaid. The image reads “National Trans Policy Update and Discussion. Tuesday April 20th 5-6pm. Zoom registration at lgbtq.wwu.edu.” At the bottom of the image there is a white background containing the logos for LGBTQ+ Western, the QRC, T.A.G. Team, and WWU.]

03/10/2021

Out of the Blue: Stories from WWU presents Victoria Matey!

Join us to learn about her personal experience with DACA, unpacking the “Dreamer Narrative”, the history of Blue Group at WWU, and helpful resources.

March 11, 2021 @ 6 PM
Zoom: bit.ly/OutOfTheBlueZ

Victoria is a Blue Group (WWU) Alum, host of Shot of Truth Podcast- a podcast created for undocumented people and those affected by border imperialism, TEDx Speaker, and Social Entrepreneur.

02/24/2021

The AS Q***r Resource Center and the AS Veteran's Outreach Center are hosting a virtual film screening of The Camouflage Closet on Thursday, March 4th from 5 to 6:30. The Camouflage Closet is a documentary about the experinces with PTSD, trauma and recovery of LGBT veterans from their perspective. The documentary is 45 minutes long, then afterwards we'll have a discussion on what we saw.

You can find the Zoom link at the FB event or the WIN event, or at bit.ly/camoclosetmovie.

More info on the film here: http://www.camouflagecloset.com/

For disability accomadations, please email [email protected]

Image Description: The background of the image is a green camouflage print. In the middle left are the words, Camouflage Closet Film Screening, in big, white letters. In the middle right are a pair of silver dog tags. On the top dog tag has the info about the event, which can be read above. The bottom dog tag has the inclusive rainbow pride flag.