Emory Pride

Reminder that our annual Drag Show is TODAY, October 24, at 7:30 pm ET! Hosted by the wonderful Pam, the show will consist of various performances from drag queens based in Atlanta and Chicago as well as a BEST DRESSED IN THE CROWD contest during intermission! Come dressed in your best drag look and strut your stuff for the chance to win a $20 prize without having to perform! We can't wait to see you!! 😍😍😍

Zoom Link: https://emory.zoom.us/j/96990430917
Zoom ID: 969 9043 0917

🌈With our Drag Show just two weeks away, we want to see your do-it-at-home drag looks and outfits to help you get hype!

~~Thus, we will be introducing two contests: the Anything but Makeup Challenge and the Drag Design Challenge!~~

🌈1) For the Anything but Makeup Challenge, put together your favorite drag look WITHOUT using makeup! Post a picture of your look to Instagram by Oct 19 at 11:59 pm EST and tag us () for the chance to win a 3-month subscription to Ipsy's Glam Bag Plus! *Further rules listed below!

🌈2) For the Drag Design Challenge, create your best drag outfit for the chance to win a Singer sewing machine! You can either go thrifting and tailor the clothes or create something from items you find around the house! Tag us on Instagram () for the chance to win! We can't wait to see your designs! *Further rules listed below!

P.S. For these contests, please spend as LITTLE AS POSSIBLE so that they can be accessible to everyone!! If you have any questions, please check the rules below and/or email [email protected]

🌈*RULES:
1) Anything but Makeup Challenge Rules:
-You MUST be a student of Emory University
-You CANNOT use any makeup, that said please do not put dangerous substances on your face
-You MUST post and/or submit your costume by October 19 at 11:59 pm EST
-YOU must be the one putting the make up on either your own face or someone else's face
-You MUST post on Instagram with the look you create and tag (if you do not have an Instagram or are unable to post, send a picture to [email protected])
-We will be contacting you via Instagram or email asking for some personal information (home address or PO box) to send you the prize but we will NOT be keeping this information and once we have sent everything, we will delete all information regarding you

2) Drag Design Challenge Rules:
-The costume MUST be some form of drag, ie. a dress, skirt, suit, etc.
-You MUST post and/or submit your costume by October 19 at 11:59 pm EST
-You MUST post on Instagram with your costume and tag (if you do not have an Instagram or are unable to post, send a picture to [email protected])
-We would prefer if you didn't spend any money (we want this to be accessible to everyone); that said if you must, please spend as little as possible
-Find some clothes, or maybe cut up and sew old clothes together, to make a HAWT costume !
-In order to qualify for the contest, you must be a student of Emory University
-We will be contacting you via Instagram or email and asking for some personal information (home address or PO box) to send you the prize but we will NOT be keeping this information and once we have sent everything, we will delete all information regarding you

We will be holding a BINGO NIGHT this Saturday, October 10, at 3 pm ET! Play for the chance to win money to donate to your choice charity (shown in the poster below), as well as an additional $20 grand prize!! You don't want to miss it!

Zoom link: https://emory.zoom.us/j/97414787082

Message us if you have any questions!~

🌈We are excited to make some announcements regarding this year's Drag Show, which will be hosted by the wonderful Pam!!

🌈To compete for the cash prizes, you NO LONGER have to be associated with a student organization! There are now 3 tiers of cash prizes: first place will get $125, second place $75 and third place $50. We will also be having guest performances from local drag queens around Atlanta!

🌈The show will take place on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm ET through Zoom as usual, BUT that also means that you get to watch a whole drag show in your pajamas if you want!

🌈If you want to participate in drag but don't want to do a whole performance, we will be continuing our BEST DRESSED IN THE CROWD contest for a $20 prize! In this tradition, you will be able to strut your stuff on camera during the intermission!

🌈If you are interested in performing, please fill-out this Google form: https://tinyurl.com/dragshowemorypride

🌈If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

🌈Introducing Weekly Ga(y)me Nights!🌈

Join us on Tuesdays at 6 pm ET and Thursdays at 7 pm ET to play games like Among Us, Cards Against Humanity, Skribbl, and Spyfall! Take a study break, meet new people, and have fun with us! Also feel free to offer suggestions if you would like us to play any of your favorite games~
We can’t wait to see you!

Zoom link: https://emory.zoom.us/j/96792754040 (Meeting ID: 967 9275 4040)

🌈 Welcome/welcome back! Join us for our first event of the semester, an LGBTQ+ Welcome Panel, where Emory students of various pre-professional tracks will share their experiences at Emory!

🌈 Learn about q***r friendly organizations and get tips and tricks on working with professors to self-advocate. Ask questions to current students about how to succeed as a q***r student at Emory.

🌈Swipe through all the photos to get to know our wonderful panelists! Zoom event will begin at 4 PM on Monday, Aug. 24th! Link: https://emory.zoom.us/j/92920409450

***rPride

Have you been to two Emory Pride events (drag show, meals, GBMs, etc) in the last year? Vote for the 2020-2021 Emory Pride executive board here: https://forms.gle/gSChz7vXvVqhXQwPA!

Emory Pride Board Elections 2020-2021 Please use this form to vote for board members for Emory Pride during the 2020-2021 academic school year.

Join us tonight at 7pm for a free episode taping of the Q***r S*x Ed Podcast!

Only one week to go until Spring Break! Here are some fun weekend events you might be interested in:

Join Emory Pride, Emory University Campus Life, and Emory University Office of Health Promotion for a live *Q***r S*x Ed Live Podcast Taping* tomorrow, Feb. 28th from 7PM to 8:30PM in Harland Cinema! Sign up for FREE using this link: https://tinyurl.com/wrsw4c7

On Saturday Feb. 29th, Emory RHA will host their *Doolympics* from 2PM-5PM on McDonough Field for RHA's Swoop Into the Decade Involvement Week!

Emory Career Center is bringing *Sunday in the Mix*, a great opportunity for students to connect with professionals from Film, Television and Music industries! The event will take place on Sunday, March 1st, from 2PM to 4PM in ESC Ballroom. You may register here: https://tinyurl.com/sundayinthemix

For more information and other weekend events, check out this week's Your Weekend : https://mailchi.mp/emory/y78hrrlrqp-961950?e=12e5b24cd9

Applications to apply for our Exec Board for the 2020-2021 year are out now and due March 1st! Reach out if you have any questions and apply here: http://bit.ly/EmoryPrideExec

Graduating Spring 2020? Register to attend the 2020 Pride Awards and Lavender Graduation on March 3rd! In order to receive your lavender diploma and rainbow cord, please register using BOTH forms in this link by this Friday February 21st. Open to graduating students of all schools (Undergrad, Graduate, and professional) Hope to see yall there!

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We are excited to have TWO events coming up this week! Both are in collaboration with other AMAZING student organizations, please come out to one or both of our double feature, end of semester events!

An Evening Screening of "Special" with Disability Advocacy Group
Wednesday, December 4th @ 7pm in Callaway N118

Over the Rainbow: Collaboration with Goizuetta, Oxford, Emory College, and Rollins!
Thursday December 5th, 5:30-7:30 in the Office of LGBT Life Lounge in the AMUC