Penn Association for Gender Equity - PAGE

11/12/2021

📢Applications for the 2022 PAGE Board are now OPEN!📢

Applications can be found at bit.ly/2022pageboardapp. All applicants are required to sign up for a mandatory info session for the positions they are interested in, which can be found at bit.ly/2022pageinfosessions. All applications are due on Sunday, November 28 at midnight, and an in-person election will be held on December 2 at the LGBT Center from 6-10 PM!! For any further questions, please contact the PAGE Chair at [email protected]

10/03/2021

Board applications for GenEq Week 2022 are now OPEN!
GenEq Week — a week of programming centering gender equity and social justice — will take place in Spring 2022! Penn Association for Gender Equity (PAGE) is very excited to be hosting a week dedicated to people of marginalized genders, and are looking for motivated, dedicated, and hard–working people to help us with the planning. A previous theme was "Existence as Resistance," and the week included events like a panel of formerly incarcerated women, a panel about Title IX rights, and a discussion about identity and power. You can find more information about our past GenEq Weeks and the types of events we had here: https://www.facebook.com/events/371744933307172/ The week traditionally concludes with a keynote speaker; in the past, we've brought in Charitie Ropati, Jessica Williams, Janet Mock, and Tamika Mallory.

There are 5 positions available: Chair, Finance chair, Publicity chair*, and Logistics co-chairs (2).
*Should have design experience/skills

Time Commitment
Fall semester: 1 hour weekly meeting (discuss theme, potential events, and keynote speaker)
Spring semester: 3–5 hours a week, increasing as Women's Week approaches
Time commitment also varies depending on which position you sign up for.

Please feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions.

Application link: bit.ly/geneqweekboard2022

10/03/2021

Reminder that the Gender Club Fair will be THIS TUESDAY, October 5th from 6-8 pm at Irvine Auditorium Cafe 58. There will be FREE FOOD for attendees and over 15 clubs in attendance. So come, grab a flyer, sign up for a listserv, and get to know some of Penn’s many clubs! If you have any questions, please email PAGE at [email protected].

GENDER FAIR FACEBOOK EVENT: https://fb.me/e/1NZ766eNH

09/10/2021

Are you interested in joining a discussion space with other freshmen and transfers to explore issues of intersecting identities? Apply to the Penn Association for Gender Equity’s First-Year Fellows program! The application has been EXTENDED to Saturday, September 18th by 11:59 pm. The link to the application can be found at bit.ly/fyf-fall21. For any questions, please go to the First-Year Fellows information page (bit.ly/fyf-info) or contact our First-Year Coordinators, Serena ([email protected] and Rachel ([email protected])!

07/13/2021

The deadline to apply to PennGenEq (PAGE’s IN-PERSON pre-orientation program) is TOMORROW, July 14th at 11:59 pm EST. Make sure to submit your application at bit.ly/penngeneq2021!

PennGenEq is the only pre-orientation program to make space specifically for students of marginalized genders to talk about identity, gender equity, direct action, and social justice at Penn and more broadly. The program will consist of discussions, field trips, social hangouts, Q&As with faculty and alumni and more. If you have any questions, reach out to the PAGE First Year Coordinators Rachel (she/her, [email protected]) or Serena (they/them, [email protected]). Apply to PennGenEq in person: bit.ly/penngeneq2021!

06/02/2021

ALL INCOMING FIRST YEARS IN THE CLASS OF 2025: PennGenEq, a Pre-Orientation program for folks of marginalized genders interested in gender equity, feminist direct-action, and social justice, is accepting applications! The deadline has been extended to Friday, June 25th. The application can be found at bit.ly/penngeneq2021.

05/07/2021

PAGE’s PennGenEq Pre-Orientation program was covered in this recent article by the Daily Pennsylvanian!

Reminder to all first years in the class of 2025: The application for Penn’s only Pre-Orientation program for folks of marginalized genders is still open—the form (bit.ly/penngeneq2021) will close on May 31st at midnight. Reach out to Serena Martinez and Rachel Collison if you have any questions!

The program's curriculum includes discussions on the history of feminism, identity and intersectionality, binaries and labels, a critical history of feminism, and discussions about privilege

03/31/2021

Penn Non-Cis and PAGE collaborated to create a language guide for trans inclusivity. If you are a student organization who wants to create safe spaces for your trans peers, read the guide attached below!

Since 2009, March 31 has been Transgender Day of Visibility, a celebration of trans lives and their contributions to society. It is also intended to raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people. In contrast with Trans Day of Remembrance, which mourns the loss of trans people to violence, Trans Day of Visibility is intended to uplift trans lives and voices.

As students, we have seen and experienced the use of transmisogynistic and cissexist language at Penn. This guide is intended to provide Penn-specific information on the use of trans-inclusive language for those affiliated with the university.

The use of inclusive language is not what makes a space trans-friendly or safe. Take concrete action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of trans students. Support campaigns on campus for gender neutral bathrooms, trans-competent medical care, and menstrual product access.

03/27/2021

An exciting lineup of events for Penn GenEq Week 2021! Attend our programming from March 31st-April 2nd for amazing guest speakers, social events, and workshops.

3/31: Digital Abuse Workshop w/ Sophie Maddocks
—> RSVP: https://forms.gle/keSvGZwAaX5PFiYs7
4/1: Astrology Speed Dating
—> RSVP: https://forms.gle/XicH5aXHLQheiTRPA
4/2: Keynote Speaker Event with Charitie Ropati
—> RSVP: https://forms.gle/1i8ScorVCADHJhWc6

Please fill this out if you plan on attending the astrology speed-dating event on Thursday, April 1st from 5-6 pm EST. We will be filling out birth charts at the beginning of the event so find out your birth time beforehand!

02/26/2021

Angelina discusses her experiences with medical fatphobia, eating disorders, and self–acceptance.