HERO at Northwest Missouri State University

There is a Trans Day of Remembrance event tonight in the Union Living Room.
From 6-8 pm, we'll be honoring trans people who have lost their lives this year. We will say their names and see their faces. We will not let them go unnoticed.

Please stop by tonight, any time between 6-8 pm, and stay as long as you feel like staying. Your presence will be very, very appreciated! Spread the word and bring your friends.

Hello friends! We're excited to see you at this month's open meeting tonight, from 6:30-8:30PM in Meeting Room B of the Student Union! We'll be discussing famous historical LGBTIQ figures, as it's now LGBTIQ History Month! See you there!

This week's Meet the Member is your secretary, Kenzie!
What is your name and pronouns?
- Mackenzie Hartman (or Kenzie!), she/her. I’m H.E.R.O.’s secretary!
What is your identity?
- I am a demisexual and pansexual cis woman.
What’s your major and year?
- I am a senior psychology major with a sociology minor!
What are some hobbies you enjoy?
- I love playing and listening to music. I’m a member of the NWMSU Bearcat Marching Band! I like to read, draw, go for walks, watch Youtube/Twitch, and play D&D (when I have a group). I also love crystals and rocks! I enjoy exploring the city, finding cute hobby shops and antique shops and trying to find new restaurants.
How long have you been a member of HERO?
- Since my freshman year, Fall 2016! This is my 7th and final semester with H.E.R.O.
What’s your favorite thing about HERO?
- My favorite part of HERO is all the people I meet. I get to meet such amazing people that I want to be friends with, and likely wouldn’t without H.E.R.O.
Share with us one thing you’d like the community to know about you.
- I would love to be friends with all of you! Please message me or come get hugs, I love giving hugs. 😊 Also I love opossums.

What is your name and pronouns?
My name is Simon Nicholas Hamilton.

(if comfortable) What is your identity?
I identify as a q***r, non-bianary trans-masculine person.

What’s your major and year?
I am a junior who is a Human Services Maajor with an Art Minor.

What are some hobbies you enjoy?
I enjoy doing art such as drawing and wire sculpting. I also love to play dungons and dragons and watch cartoons. I enjoy going to the animal shelter to pet the cats, I do love cats.

How long have you been a member of HERO?
This is my 5th semester being involved with HERO.

What’s your favorite thing about HERO?
My favorite part of HERO is all of the friends that I have made and will continue to make.

Share with us one thing you’d like the community to know about you.
I am Simon and I will be your friend.

Today's the last day of the bake sale for this month! Come by from 12PM-5PM to grab a snack and support H.E.R.O.! Most are only $1, and we'll take cash or Venmo!

Stop by our table today (from 11AM-5PM) or tomorrow (from 12PM-5PM) and support H.E.R.O. by purchasing some tasty treats! Most are only $1, and we'll take cash or Venmo! See you soon!

We're having a bake sale! Come by Monday or Tuesday (9/9-9/10) to get some tasty treats from our lovely H.E.R.O. members! We'll be taking cash or Venmo. See you there!

Hey Bearcats, you're invited to our first open meeting of the semester tonight! We'll see you in Meeting Room A from 6:30-8:30pm tonight.

This meeting will celebrate Bi+ month! We'll be centering the experiences of the bi folks in the room and letting them take the lead of what is to be discussed. Can't wait to see you!

Welcome to our first edition of our 'Meet the Member' series! We'll be highlighting executive board members and other awesome folks in our organization who really keep us running. This week we're featuring our President, Artie Bergren (they/them/theirs), and next week we'll feature our VP, Simon Hamilton (he/him/his). Take a look at these questions to learn about Artie!

1. What is your name and pronouns?

My name is Artie Bergren and I use they/them/theirs pronouns.

2. What’s your major and year?

I am a senior majoring in Business Management and minoring in Music.

3. What is your position in HERO?

I am the President for 2019, and I served in 2018 as the Activities Coordinator and in Fall 2017 as the President.

4. What is your identity?

I am a nonbinary le***an. More specific labels I like to use are genderq***r and maverique.

5. What are some hobbies you enjoy?

I’m really into D&D, coffee, playing my ukulele, and reading. David Eddings is my favorite author.

6. How long have you been a member of HERO?

I’ve been involved with HERO since the spring of 2017.

7. What’s your favorite thing about HERO?

My favorite thing about HERO is how we really are a family. We take care of each other, lift each other up, learn from each other, and are there for each other when we need it. I’ve met some of my closest friends from HERO and I’m super grateful for them and the space HERO has provided.

8. Share with us one thing you’d like the community to know about you.

After I graduate, I plan on opening my very own q***r cafe. It’s absolutely been inspired by HERO and all the good I’ve seen HERO do, and I want to continue that kind of work. While q***r bars are great, they’re not accessible for everyone. Sober people, kids, older folks, and folks who might not want a space that’s often used for hookups need a space to be, and I want to provide that. I’m not entirely sure where I’m going to open it yet, but probably either in Kansas City or Des Moines, where I’m from. We’ll see where the future leads me!

{Photo by: Mika Turberville}

Our first meeting of the semester is tonight from 6:30-8:30 and we'd love to see you there! Email us at [email protected] for the meeting location. See you tonight!

Welcome back to classes, Bearcats! We're excited to see you when we start meetings up again next Thursday, August 29th at 6:30pm. Please shoot us an email at [email protected] to request location.

We will not be meeting tonight, August 22nd, due to the half-week. Our executive board will be cooking up a fun semester for you instead!

See you next Thursday!