Pride Alumni Community's Pride Summit
We are excited to welcome the Pride Alumni Community鈥檚 (PAC) Pride Summit back to campus on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 2025. Join us as we honor the LGBTQIA+ community鈥檚 long-standing tradition of gathering, connecting, serving, and learning. We鈥檒l be hosting a weekend of events that honor and celebrate the many facets of who we are.
Friday, March 21, 2025
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6:30 p.m. PAC Pre-Show Social. Presser Hall Room 161. Enjoy light refreshments while mingling with members of the Pride community. |
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8 p.m. . E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre at Presser Hall. At the age of 19, Edna St. Vincent Millay writes a profoundly powerful poem, 鈥淩enascence,鈥� catapulting her to stardom and releasing her from her rural, humble beginnings into a bohemian and adventurous life. Captivating both men and women with her unapologetic sensuality and frank intellect - she becomes the 鈥渙riginal riot grrrl鈥� of her time. Originally created by The Transport Group in New York City, Renascence follows the early years of this artist鈥檚 life and invites its performers and audience to sit in this poet鈥檚 soul and view humanity and nature as if through her window. |
Saturday, March 22, 2025
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11:00 a.m. Registration Opens. Ames School of Art. Pick up your name tag and Pride BINGO card. |
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11:30 a.m. Welcome. Ames School of Art History Lecture Hall. A warm welcome from University leaders and PAC Chair Aaron Harris Woodstein 鈥�15. |
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11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion: Gender-Affirming Care. Ames School of Art History Lecture Hall. Featuring perspectives from medical professionals and community organizers. |
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12:15 p.m. Group Breakout Discussions. Ames School of Art History Lecture Hall. |
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12:30 p.m. Lunch and Introductions. Ames School of Art Merwin Gallery. Enjoy lunch while engaging in the opportunity to introduce your authentic self in a safe space. |
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1:30 p.m. Historical Perspectives on the LGBTQIA+ Movement. Ames School of Art History Lecture Hall. Speakers will share the history of our community. |
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2:00 p.m. Activity: Queer Quiz. Ames School of Art History Lecture Hall. The updated beloved tradition! |
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2:30 p.m. Group Photo and Closing Remarks. Ames School of Art Merwin Gallery. A hearty thank you and a chance to commemorate our time together. |
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5:00 p.m. Dinner. Join us for further connection at a local restaurant. Participants will be responsible for their own food and drink. |
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7:30 p.m. 22nd Annual Charity Drag Show. Hansen Student Center. Each year, the IWU Pride Alliance hosts their annual drag show in Hansen Student Center. Students are welcome to participate and some of the most well-known drag queens/kings of Blo-No will be performing. It's tradition to dress in drag, but of course there is no required attire. |
Registration coming soon!