LGBTQ Ivy Alumni Happy Hour in Silicon Valley

LGBTQ Ivy Alumni Mixer in Silicon Valley
Date: Thursday, October 29th
Time: 6:00pm ‘til 9:00pm
Location: The Patio, 412 Emerson Street, Palo Alto
Cost: Member: Free, (No Cover. Cash bar.)
We are finally returning to Palo Alto, connecting alumni working and/or living in Silicon Valley. Join your regional LGBTQ alumni and guests to celebrate the official start of Halloween weekend. Happy Hour food and beverage specials during the entire event duration. The Patio is conveniently located just two blocks from the CalTrain station.

RSVP REQUIRED: To aid in the planning of this event, RSVP by October 27th. Please include the first and last name, and Dartmouth class (if applicable), of each attendee. Please register early!  Reservation/Cancellation Policy

LGBTQ Silicon Valley Happy Hour (on 10/29)

New York Fall Ivy+ Dinner

DGALA, FFR/Princeton BTGALA, Harvard GSC, Yale GALA, and Mount Holyoke Pride Present…Intercollegiate LGBT Alumni Fall Dinner!

New York, NY

Featuring a reading by Debra Hyde from her book “The Tattered Heiress” and
A reading by Victor Bevine from his book “Certainty” &
A presentation by Katherine Gleason from the book “Anatomy of Steampunk: The Fashion of Victorian Futurism”

WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Appetizers will be served until about 7:30.
At 7:30 we will have a special reading and performance upstairs!
Dinner will be served about 8:15.
WHERE: People Lounge
163 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002
COST: $30 in advance through PayPal, $40 cash at the door
Princeton University students attend free with Princeton ID and prior RSVP
Includes appetizers and dinner and coffee with a light dessert. Cash bar

http://tigernet.princeton.edu/~ffr-gala/Events2015/151119NYC.html

Annual DGALA gathering following the DCNY fall kick-off party

Join DGALA for our annual drinks following the DCNY Annual kick off party! We’ll be around the corner from the Yale Club at Point Break!

RSVP via our Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/871683966244002/

Either come with us from the DCNY event or feel free to just come see us at Point Break! DGALA will cover the first round of food and snacks for attendees!

Thursday, September 10th, 2015 from 9:45pm to 12:00am

Point Break NYC
12 West 45th St 45 St Betw 5 & 6 Ave, New York
http://www.pointbreaknyc.com/
Also, the DCNY Party Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/535926093238957/

NYC – Private Tour – Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art

DGALA, Brown TBGALA, Cornell U GALA, Yale GALA and FFR/Princeton BTGALA  are co-hosting a special private viewing of Interface: Queer Artists Forming Communities through Social Media, with a tour of the exhibit by Hunter O’Hanian, Museum Director.
“This is the work of contemporary artists striving to create art at a time that can be unforgiving…a rare opportunity to see powerful work by gay artists…”
Leslie Lohman ad

WHERE: Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art, 26 Wooster Street, NYC
WHEN: Tuesday, 7th July 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
COST: $15 advanced tickets; $20 cash at the door (covers admission and refreshments)
Details on the Facebook page here.
Purchase tickets on Eventbrite here.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
And if you have ideas, comments or suggestions about the kind of events you’d like to see, feel free to contact DGALA at dartgala@gmail.com.

DGALA LA Cocktails at Flaming Saddles

Your hosts Andy Camp ’89 and Patrick Munoz ’89 look forward to welcoming you to our first event in the Los Angeles area in ages. Libations on DGALA until the tab runs out!

Sunday, June 28
at 5:00pm – 7:00pm in PDT
Flaming Saddles West Hollywood
8811 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, California 90069

RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/415815411959700/

Laura Erickson-Schroth Geisel ’08 quoted regarding Caitlyn Jenner’s Transition

Beyond Caitlyn Jenner’s Glamorous Vanity Fair Debut: Psychiatry Expert Dissects Her Transition

Read the full article online on The Wrap’s website

“I can imagine there are certainly positives and negatives to coming out in that kind of spotlight,” Columbia University LGBT health and public psychiatry fellow Laura Erickson-Schroth tells TheWrap.

Since the public debut of Caitlyn Jenner on the cover of Vanity Fair, the transition of the person formerly known as Bruce Jenner has been covered from a myriad of angles — one outlet even dove deep and identified the source of the lingerie that Jenner wore for the cover shoot.

But missing from much of that coverage is an explanation of the mental process that Jenner — and, for that matter, any given person undergoing transition — is going through. In an effort to understand Caitlyn’s emotional journey, TheWrap spoke to Laura Erickson-Schroth, an LGBT health and public psychiatry fellow with Columbia University, as well as the editor of “Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community.”

Surprisingly, and perhaps contrary to public belief, there are no therapy or counseling requirements for people undergoing gender transitions, Erickson-Schroth explained, though there are general guidelines that include recommendations for such. And while it was once common for people undergoing transitions to be encouraged to have a “real-life experience” — that is, dressing as the gender they were transitioning to — before undergoing any physical changes, that practice is falling out of favor, Erickson-Schroth said.

“They could be targeted, they could be harassed, things like that, if they were dressing differently without having made any physical changes,” Erickson-Schroth noted.

Nonetheless, she said, some form of psychiatric support is often helpful. “In a lot of circumstances, it’s really beneficial to people to understand what they’re going to go through and how their lives might change,” Erickson-Schroth noted. “Certainly, I think it’s very helpful for people to be able to have a place to think and talk about their transition.”

Only Caitlyn Jenner knows for sure how much therapy she has or hasn’t had. And as Erickson-Schroth noted, Jenner, a former Olympian and reality TV star, is transitioning under circumstances far different from those surrounding most trans people. Those differences could be a blessing, a curse, or both for Jenner.

On the plus side, Erickson-Schroth noted, Jenner is coming to the transition in a better financial situation than many. “She doesn’t necessarily represent the experiences of the majority of trans people. I think many are middle or lower class; they’re people of color; they don’t have access to necessarily good mental health care, hormones, surgeries — the kind of things that Caitlyn might have access to, being someone who’s wealthy,” Erickson-Schroth said.

There’s also the fact that Jenner is transitioning under the glare of a tremendous spotlight that includes not just the Vanity Fair shoot, but a widely watched “20/20” interview, the E! show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” another upcoming E! show that will center on Jenner, a new Twitter account that quickly amassed more than 1 million followers, and countless headlines, tabloid or otherwise.

“I can imagine there are certainly positives and negatives to coming out in that kind of spotlight,” Erickson-Schroth said.
The massive microscope that Jenner is transitioning under could serve to exacerbate any hiccups she encounters during the transition, she cautioned.

“If people go through any particular difficulties when they’re transitioning, to have that broadcast to the entire world seems like it would be something that could be pretty hard,” Erickson-Schroth said, stressing: “There are going to be ups and downs. To have that on display all the time I could see as being a really hard experience to go through.”

There’s also the matter of age — Jenner is 65 — which also provides its benefits and drawbacks.

“I’ve talked to people who’ve transitioned later in life, and a lot of people have a lot of regret about not having done it earlier, and what kind of lives they could have had,” Erickson-Schroth noted. “But some of the positives that people talk about are, for example, being financially stable. That was something that helped them to transition more comfortably or the way that they would like to.”

Despite the unique hurdles that Jenner faces, Erickson-Schroth said that her journey appears to have gotten off on the right foot. “I don’t know that I can give her any advice in particular. Everyone has their own experience, and everyone has to go through things at their own pace and in their own way, and it sounds like she is,” Erickson-Schroth said.

DGALA Boston Cocktail Party

Please join us for a DGALA cocktail party at the residence of Brad Ursillo ’98 and Raul Medina!

Saturday, August 22 at 7:00pm – 10:00pm
98 West Walnut Park

RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1483298325296077/

Take the JP/Roxbury line
Closest T: Stony Brook (left out of station, left on Amory, walk 3-5 min) – or parking is on Amory (one side) or W Walnut

DGALA Boston ‘Tails

Join your hosts Lindsey Noecker D’97 T’06 and Shounak Simlai D’05 Th’07 for a night of roofdeck revelry to celebrate Pride Week and the start of summer. Remember how fun it was to hang out at the DGALA reunion in Hanover? Looking for more GREEN in your life? This is your event!

RSVP for the event on Facebook 

Drinks and light snacks will be provided. If you have a hankering for something specific, please bring it.
RSVPs highly encouraged: lindsey.noecker@gmail.com or on the Facebook event page

Ladies: This is the same night as the Dyke March, which is a 5 minute walk from the party. Make an evening of it! Feel free to come and go as you please.

See you soon!
Lindsey & Shounak

WHO: Lindsey Noecker D’97 T’06, Shounak Simlai D’05 Th’07 and YOU!
WHAT: Dartmouth ‘Tails
WHEN: Friday June 12th, 6-10pm
WHERE: 99 Pinckney St #4, Boston MA, 02114
WHY: You have to ask?!

Summer Ivy+ Events in NYC

Join DGALA for a full series of co-hosted Ivy+ events in NYC this summer! 

LBT Women’s Panel Discussion and Reception with Lambda Legal – about religious exemption, hobby lobby and more

What: LBT Women’s Panel Discussion and Reception with Lambda Legal – Everyone welcome. On hot topics, such as hobby lobby and religious exemption.
When: TUESDAY, MAY 26, 6 – 8:30 PM. 6 PM check-in, 6:30 – 7:30 PM Panel, 7:30 PM onwards reception.
Where: 787 7th Avenue (bet 51 & 52nd St), Manhattan. – In the large, spacious offices of Sidley Austin
Cost: FREE but RSVP required (for a building pass): http://goo.gl/JtdpLW

Join us for a fascinating LBT Women;’s Panel Discussion on hot legal topics — such as hobby lobby and religious exemption, marriage equality and their relevance to LBT women — with 3 expert panelists who are from out-of-town and rarely speak in NYC: Jenny Pizer (works on religious exemption), Camilla Taylor (litigated Indiana marriage ban and recent cases there), Carmina Occampa (immigrants rights, litigated Arizona marriage ban). Moderated by Miriam Edelstein. Followed by Q&A and a friendly reception with the group and panelists. Organized by Lambda Legal. Co-hosted by Columbia Pride, CUGALA (Cornell), DGALA (Dartmouth), FFR/Princeton BTGALA, NYU LGBT Alumni Network, Stanford Pride and Yale GALA

More info: http://www.yalegala.org/article.html?aid=301
RSVP Link: http://goo.gl/JtdpLW

Exclusive LBT Women’s GALA Mixer at People Restaurant & Lounge

When: THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 6-8:30 PM Where: People Restaurant & Lounge, 163 Allen St, LES.
Cost: FREE. Cash bar, cash food (bar menu + specials for us), happy hour specials all night
RSVP: RSVP appreciated but not necessary: http://goo.gl/t4iCDD

Join us for another LBT GALA Women’s Mixer in NYC. Downstairs will be an energetic mixer and the upstairs can be a little quieter, with tables at which to sit with old and new friends. People Kitchen and Lounge is a spacious, two-story event space on the Lower East Side. We will have the bar menu (sliders, wings, salt and pepper shrimp, edamame and other special dishes just for us), full bar and drink specials.
More info: http://www.yalegala.org/article.html?aid=306
RSVP link: http://goo.gl/t4iCDD

5th Annual LGBTQ Women’s Pride in the Pines Dance Party (400 attendees expected)

When: Saturday, June 13, 2015: 2:30-6 pm Dance & 7-9:30 pm VIP Dinner and Show with Joi Cardwell
Where: Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines Dance Cost: $90, $125 at the door (if available). All but $7 is tax-deductible.
RSVP: Advance tickets available http://goo.gl/c1zSMm

Join us on Saturday, June 13 in Fire Island for the 5th annual LBT Women’s Pride in the Pines Dance (400 women expected), including COMPLIMENTARY wine, vodka & hors d’oeuvres plus a great silent auction (fantastic high-end bargains in 2013, such as theatre tickets and travel). Music by Susan Levine and Johnny Dynell. Dress code: Classic White. Pride in the Pines benefits an LGBT charity each year (rotates): in 2015 HMI (the Hetrick Martin Institute) is the beneficiary. HMI helps LGBTQ youth to reach their full potential, especially at-risk youth and homeless young people: 40% of homeless youth are LGBT and 30% are thrown out of their homes after they come out. In 2014 over 80% of event proceeds benefited the designated charity. All men are welcome to attend the event as well. It is easy to get to Whyte Hall from NYC: via Sayville Ferry (http://www.sayvilleferry.com/ – $16 round-trip) or special MTA LIRR-Ferry packages (take the Manhattan or Brooklyn LIRR to Sayville LIRR Station, transfer via Colonial Taxi to Ferry – $31 round-trip package) or via water taxi from any other beach on the Island .

More info: http://goo.gl/c1zSMm
And at: http://www.yalegala.org/article.html?aid=283
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/339801159534887/

Tuesday, June 30, 6-9 pm. LGBT ALL-IVY & FRIENDS POST-PRIDE MIXER at the YALE CLUB of NYC.

Where: Yale Club of NYC, 50 Vanderbilt (across from Grand Central Station), Grand Ballroom, 20th Floor, NY now in the Grand Ballroom (20th floor); the largest room at the Club. A great way to end Pride month.
Cost: $40 ($20 students and 2014 grads, any school, with student ID), cash only at the door.
RSVP: Advance RSVP required: http://goo.gl/YSLvGC
RSVPs close Monday June 29 at Midnight.

Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at the beautiful Yale Club for the 10th annual LGBT Post-Pride Mixer, held the Tuesday after Pride. We will be in the Grand Ballroom (20th floor), the Club’s largest room with 20’ high, beautifully carved ceilings, classical pediments & pilasters and lovely city views. Enjoy an open bar (beer, wine, soda and juice) – and a bounteous buffet of hors d’oeuvres (including a 3’ tall chocolate fondue fountain, fruit, vegetables, cheeses, dessert and more) – while you mingle. An elegant evening and a great way to end NY Pride. We invite alumni from Yale, U Penn, the Ivy League, Seven Sisters, Stanford, NYU, Duke, UVA, Georgetown, Williams, Amherst, UCLA, U Chicago, William and Mary, all the Military academies, and friends. Everyone is welcome. Please note the Yale Club’s Dress Code is business casual or better. Please no jeans, sneakers, t-shirts or shorts. Dress fabulously and you will have a great time at the Club!

Many thanks to our LGBT Alumni group co-hosts: FFR/Princeton BTGALA, HGSC (Harvard), Columbia Pride, CUGALA (Cornell), NYU LGBT Alumni Council, DGALA (Dartmouth), Stanford Pride and Brown TBGALA, and to our organizing hosts for the evening: Yale GALA and the Yale Club of NYC.

Advance RSVP Requested for entry (no cost to RSVP): http://goo.gl/YSLvGC *Advance RSVP Required. It is free to RSVP; only pay if you attend. RSVPs close Monday, June 29 at Midnight.

2015 DGALA Mini-Reunion in Hanover

Join us for our Annual Mini-Reunion in Hanover, and stay in touch with our reunion updates on Facebook! No separate registration is required for our reunion events. For details about the reunion schedule while you are on campus, feel free to reach out to Melanie Pastuck ’11 (908-310-3714 or mpastuck@gmail.com).

June 19, 2015 to June 21, 2015: Event Schedule: 

Friday Evening: Annual Drinks at Six South Street Hotel
Saturday 9-10:30am: Brunch in Hinman Forum (Rockefeller Center)
Saturday 2-3pm: Faculty Speaker, newly appointed Assistant Professor Eng-Beng Lim (Haldeman 041):
http://dartmouth.edu/faculty-directory/eng-beng-lim

More Mini-Reunion details TBA!

If you are looking to carpool up to campus with another DGALA member, reach out to DARTGala@gmail.com and we can help coordinate!

DGALA Drinks Following Women of Dartmouth Boston Event

Women of Dartmouth Boston is hosting an event featuring Abbey D’Agostino ’14, the most decorated athlete in Dartmouth’s history. Join the DGALA Women of Boston at Brownstone for drinks afterwards! Special thanks to our hosts Lindsey Noecker ’97 Tu’06 and Caroline Kerr ’05.

Event Details: 

Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30pm
Brownestone Boston, 111 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02116
RSVP on Facebook or with s.caroline.kerr@gmail.com

Register for the Women of Dartmouth event here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1353/clubs-classes-interior.aspx?sid=1353&gid=294&pgid=7411&cid=18068

NYC: DGALA Volunteers with Callen-Lorde

Join DGALA for Dartmouth Alumni Day of Service!

Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:oo PM
Place: Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, 356 W 18th St, NYC

DGALA will be volunteering with Callen-Lorde as part of the Alumni Council’s Dartmouth Alumni Day of Service, a day designed to provide opportunities for Dartmouth alumni to give back to their local communities.

DGALA has been asked to help Callen-Lorde organize a community photo-shoot at the health center on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. They need help checking people in to the shoot, passing out and collecting waivers, supervising the snack area and helping out with props during the shoot. Also, if you are interested they would love to take your picture too! If you are able to attend this event please sign up below for a two hour shift.

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay.

Please sing up to volunteer here: http://goo.gl/oVElqE

Learn more about the DGALA and Callen-Lorde volunteer event here:https://www.facebook.com/events/854969791205230/

Learn more about the Alumni Council’s Dartmouth Alumni Day of Service here: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/leadership/DayofService