Public Policy OUT

Hi all,

We're looking for new members for this year's Board. PPOut has many events planned this year, and are looking to join forces with other clubs on campus to maximize our reach. By interest please fill out the form here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGCAenSIWmSin2SdKOqOP-XOdztgR1LOEKHpM2q2UhvXYpAQ/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

Public Policy OUT Executive Board Application Founded in 2008, Public Policy OUT is an joint graduate student organization focused on LGBT policy at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy and Walsh School of Foreign Service. Public Policy OUT's seeks to educate its members and the border Georgetown community on both domestic an...

T-3 hours for the event! Last minute RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-lgbt-policy-alumni-student-networking-event-tickets-23044828703

Annual LGBT Policy Alumni-Student Networking Event Public Policy Out welcomes current students and alumni to discuss “Key Challenges in LGBTI Justice and Inclusion Around the World.” The discussion will focus on both domestic issues after Marriage Equality and key challenges ahead, and on international issues as many countries continue to criminaliz…

Hi Everyone,

Hope you survived last weekend! If you looking for something to do this weekend, check out GradPride's first happy hour of the semester. Hope to see you there!

https://www.facebook.com/events/807513059372058/

Avoid those final papers? Check out this event hosted by The Atlantic.

The Atlantic's inaugural LGBT summit will convene wide-ranging conversations on q***r identity in America, at the end of a game-changing year in arenas from politics to pop culture. The Atlantic will gather policymakers, activists and leaders driving the news to discuss critical issues across the spectrum of LGBT communities.

http://www.theatlantic.com/live/events/unfinished-business-the-atlantic-lgbt-summit/2015/

Unfinished Business: The Atlantic LGBT Summit AtlanticLIVE is the events branch of The Atlantic.

With apologies, PPOUT is cancelling today's event, "Understanding PrEP". Dr. Schnarrs became quite ill last night and will not be able to make it today's brownbag. We will be rescheduling the event for next semester.

PPOUT will instead be having a short discussion on LGBT policies in the upcoming elections. We will have also have sandwiches available. Please swing by to grab a bite to eat and chat with our members.

Thank you for your understanding.

Obama Becomes First U.S. President To Pose For An LGBT Magazine Cover The president is on the cover of Out magazine, which proclaimed him "Ally of the Year."

Hi PPOUT Members,

Just a reminder that today is the last day to apply for PPOUT Executive Board leadership positions for the 2015-2016 academic year. There are five leadership positions currently available:

Vice President (MSFS)
Treasurer
Secretary
Alumni Coordinator
Members-at-Large (2)

To apply for a leadership position....

Please email both David Allen (dpa25) and Tabea Hoefig (tsh38) by tonight at midnight with:

Your name and class year
Position(s) applying to
Resume
200 word paragraph stating your interest

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Hi All,

Just a friendly reminder that Public Policy OUT is having its first General Body Meeting today at 5pm at Old North in the 3rd floor conference room! Come learn about the networking events and panels we have planned for the year, as well as how to apply for Executive Board positions and other opportunities to be involved in organizing PPOUT events. Hope to see you there!

Tomorrow is the last day for guests to sign up for Lavender Graduation. Come support the graduating members of Public Policy Out! We would love to see you there!

Lavender Graduation 2015 Registration | LGBTQ Resource Center GRADUATING CLASS OF 2015 The LGBTQ Resource Center welcomes all graduating students—The College, SFS, MSB, NHS, Grad A&S, Law, Medical, and SCS—to participate in Lavender Graduation. All LGBTQ- and ally-identified graduates are encouraged to come celebrate their achievements, contributions, and un…

The Diversity Task Force is looking for your input. Deadline is 11:59 pm tonight.

Your Input on Diversity Task Force Recommendations! Dear McCourt Students, The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will be submitting a set of recommendations at the end of the year to the administration. These will include both short- and long-term strategies, which address the classroom environment, professional development, admissions process and a…

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff says he has canceled all his company’s events in the state of Indiana after its governor signed into law a bill that makes it legal for individuals to use religious grounds as a defense when they are sued by people who are le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender. Benioff also threatened the state with a “slow rolling of economic sanctions” if the law is not thrown out.

Salesforce CEO Benioff Takes Stand Against Indiana Anti-Gay Law Benioff cancels company events in the state and promises more "economic sanctions" if the law isn't reversed.

The Swedish pronoun ‘hen’ can be used without revealing gender – either because it is unknown, because the person is transgender, or the information is superfluous

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/24/sweden-adds-gender-neutral-pronoun-to-dictionary

Sweden adds gender-neutral pronoun to dictionary Pronoun ‘hen’ can be used without revealing gender – either because it is unknown, because the person is transgender, or the information is superfluous