Hi everyone,

I hope that you are doing well. I am writing to raise awareness about a
series of instances of homophobia/hate crimes that have occurred on
DePaul University's campus. Over the past two weeks I have received a
number of student complaints that they have been verbally and/or
physically assaulted on campus as a result of their percieved or actual
sexual orientation. For example, there have been incidents reported
within the dorms, and in the alleys and streets on campus. I have been
actively working with the queer student organization on campus
(Spectrum) to figure out ways to actively respond to and raise
awareness
about these hate incidents. As such, we will be having a day of
resistance on Monday, Nov. 1. Details are as follows:

1. Sit-in demonstration
10-4:30pm
Student Center in the Atrium
(the Student Center is located at 2250 N. Sheffield and the Atrium
space is on the first floor)

Please bring any signs, posters, etc. promoting the idea that hate is
not tolerated. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

2. Rally/Protest
Our rally will begin at 5pm in the Quad (grassy area in the middle of
campus), and we will begin our march around 5:30pm- we will be marching
only around campus.

Again, please bring any signs, posters, drums, tshirts, buttons,
megaphones, etc.

I encourage all of you to try to make an appearance if you can. It is
important to not only have members of the DePaul community there but of
the larger Chicagoland community as well. Your solidarity is much
needed. Please help us to take a stand in saying that homophobia, hate
crimes, and discriminaiton of any kind will not be tolerated. If anyone
has any questions they can feel free to contact me directly. Also, if
anyone is interested in helping with the poster making this weekend
please give me a call on my cell phone at 708.927.2863. Much thanks,
and
I hope to see you on Monday.

Peace and solidarity,
Nicole

Nicole Perez
Graduate Assistant
Office of LGBTQA Student Services
2250 N Sheffield Ave, Suite 307
Chicago, IL 60614
nperez (at) depaul.edu
773.325.7294

- SPECTRUM -
DePaul University's organization for the acceptance and embracement of
the
wide range of sexual and gender identities, from lesbian, gay,
bisexual,
transgender, questioning, queer, and straight.

Meredith Cornett Co-President
Cyndi Torres, Co-President
Tom Bellino, Vice-President
Troy Mathe, Treasurer
Andy Rodriguez, Secretary
Angela Papaleo, Public Relations Chair
Randy Ward, Diversity Outreach Specialist
Sarah Lemke, Special Events Coordinator
Jessi Uzel, Web Manager
Kelly Schaefer, Advisor

SPECTRUM (at) condor.depaul.edu
www.depaul.edu/~spectrum