| 🏳️🌈 March is Women's Herstory, Bi+ Health, and Abilities Awareness Month(s)!🏳️🌈 |  | Every month, LGBTQIA+ Equity releases an e-newsletter that contains our upcoming events, general MiraCosta announcements and resources, and opportunities within the overall LGBTQIA+ community. All graphics below are linked to external webpages. If you would like to submit something to be included in our newsletter, please email us at lgbtqia@miracosta.edu.
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In conjunction with MiraCosta College’s mission to serve disproportionately impacted communities and close the equity gap, the district celebrates its Women’s History Series. International Women’s Day is celebrated nationally on March 8th. Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. Here at the college, in observance of resolution No. 2-22/23, we celebrate the achievements and history of Women not just during the observed month, but throughout the year.
Bisexual Health Awareness Month (#BiHealthMonth) is a social media campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the bisexual+ community’s social, economic, and health disparities, advocating for resources, and inspiring actions to improve bi+ people’s well-being.
In conjunction with MiraCosta’s mission to serve disproportionately impacted communities and close the equity gap, the district celebrates its Ability Awareness Series. On February 26, 1987 former President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Everyone wants, and deserves, to enjoy life, feel productive and secure. But in March, we take extra steps to raise awareness about the supports and rights of the people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to our communities and society as a whole. Our belief is that disability is not a limitation, but rather an indication of perseverance, strength & determination in accomplishing all life endeavors. Our intention is to promote access, equity and inclusion; to instill a true sense of belonging at MiraCosta College for students with disabilities. Here at MiraCosta College, in observance of resolution No. 2-22/23, we celebrate the achievements and history of people with differing/various abilities within our community not just during the observed month, but throughout the year.
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1) Leadership Opportunity: The Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) are looking to grow their leadership team! Join them in advocating and creating space for our LGBTQIA+ community by becoming their ICC rep - learn more below!
2) Join us on Wednesdays from 5 - 5:50pm for our weekly PRISM Collective group, email Van Ethan Levy for the Zoom link
3) TONS of 💸scholarships💸 below - we encourage you apply for any and all! Get your money!!
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1) Check out our Linktree here (also linked in our bio on Instagram)
2) LOTS of great MiraCosta and LGBTQIA+ community events coming up very soon. Be in the know below!
3) Join us and the Social Justice and Equity Center (SJEC) in elevating the “T” with our “Sisters not Cisters” event featuring the Transgender Health and Wellness Center for Women’s History Month on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 2 - 4pm. More details and individual graphic to come! | | LGBTQIA+ Student
Opportunities and Resources | | GSA Club Meetings
Every FRIDAY 12-1:30pm
Q Room (Oceanside, 3400 Building, Club Room)Come join us every Friday 12-1:30pm in the Q room at the Oceanside Campus, whether you're a member of the lgbt+ community or want to learn. We aim to educate on queer history, host film nights, Board game days, volunteer events, and more!
GSA LinkTree linked here |
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| | GSA needs an ICC Representative!Join the Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) student club as their Inter-Club Council (ICC) rep. All club members have a voice through the ICC to which each club sends an ICC representative. Gain leadership experience while contributing to making MiraCosta College an inclusive campus for LGBTQIA+ students. ICC meetings are every other Wednesday from 3-4pm!
Please email GSA at miracostagsaclub@gmail.com
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| |  | PRISM Collective
Wednesdays 5 - 6pm PST
Over ZoomFocusing on a variety of topics related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression; the Prism Collective is an initiative of and co-facilitated by the Student Equity Department and Health Services for LGBTQIA+ students. The Prism Collective is an affirming space for all LGBTQPIA+ students to share experiences, express their identities, and build community. To learn more about this student group, please visit Health Services. For more information and the Zoom link, email Van Ethan Levy at vlevy@miracosta.edu; specify in email that you are requesting a link for the Prism Collective Group. |
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| |  | Sisters Not Cisters
March 17, 2023 | 2 - 4pm
In-person Only: Oceanside Campus, Room 3201Join us and the Social Justice and Equity Center (SJEC) for a roundtable dialogue with trans* women from the Transgender Health and Wellness Center who will bring an inclusive and intersectional lens on Women’s History Month. Participants will be able to have intimate conversations with each speaker, which includes exploring topics on the challenges and discrimination they face today as a result of sexism and transphobia, the joys of womanhood, and what it means to elevate the “T”.
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| |  | |  | Save the Date - Lavender Celebration!
May 4, 2023
5 - 7pm PST | Oceanside CampusStay tuned for more details about our annual Celebration ceremony. If you would like to help plan and make the magic happen, please fill out the form below. The LGBTQIA+ Equity Teams is excited to be in community and collaboration with you soon! | |
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| Academic Success & Equity (ASE) Programs Events and Resources |  | Join us at one, or all, of our meetings to help select the official name of our new LGBTQIA+ Learning Community! The goal of our LGBTQIA+ ASE program is to assist our current and future LGBTQIA+ students at MiraCosta College achieve their academic goals as they build community through a cohort-model program. Students that participate in our program take classes together and participate in identity and community building activities! We have included a new online meeting!
Thursday, March 16th, 2023 | 12pm to 1pm
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| |  | Counseling Appointments Now AvailableNeed assistance with your classes, educational plan, exploring majors? Schedule a counseling appointment with Lucio Lira (he,they,el). Use the link below to schedule your appointment! | |
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| MiraCosta News & Resources |  | | MiraCosta College Alumni Association Creates Endowed Scholarship to Assist More GraduatesThe Alumni Association Transfer Scholarship was created to support students who transfer to a four-year institution, have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher, and have participated in service learning hours while enrolled at MiraCosta College. The first Alumni Association Transfer Scholarship recipient will be announced in 2023 and will receive $500 to support their ongoing education at a four-year institution. | |
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| | | Visit the Career Center’s Link Tree to chat with a Career Peer, access local job postings on their job boards, resume and cover letter resources, and much more! | |
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| |  | Register below to host an activity booth during the STREAM festival. | |
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| | | | |  | Community Classifieds | | Common Application DUE March 8, 2023In just one application, our Common Scholarship Application provides students access to more than 100 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. Some scholarships can be renewed for multiple years to help offset the financial burden for a student’s entire undergraduate career. San Diego Foundation awarded scholarships to 983 students last year, with nearly 70% of them being first-generation college students. Students can apply for the 2023-2024 Common Scholarship Application. | |
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| |  | Trailblazer: UC San Diego’s Gender Health Program article from LGBTQ San Diego County News“UC San Diego’s Gender Health Program specifically serves the hospital system to ensure that patients who are seeking gender affirming care have a centralized model with which to work. Gender affirming care can be overwhelming to access, between finding the right providers, navigating insurance and determining pre-/post-operative requirements. Our program helps patients navigate these areas with more ease and direction so that patients can focus on what they need, NOT on how they are going to meet those medical needs… We are proud to say that we are the only system in San Diego that provides a full range of gender affirming options for our adult patients. Patients often start with an intake in our program, where we discuss patient goals and needs. We can provide referrals to our specialty departments at that time and, in many cases, can provide letters of readiness for our patients. Our comprehensive approach to care includes but is not limited to primary care, hormone replacement therapy, body contouring, top surgery, bottom surgery, hair removal, psychiatry, vocal coaching, fertility, and reproductive health. Our patients are incredible and consist of anyone 18 years of age and older with a variety of health insurance plans including Medi-Cal and Medi-Care looking for gender affirming services in San Diego. Patients can connect with us through our website linked here can email us at genderhealth@health.ucsd.edu.” | |
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| |  | 4th Annual Disney Drag Takeover
Tuesday, Mar 28 2023
8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)Belly Up
143 S. Cedros Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075$35.00 |Ages 21+Come join at the famous Bellyup for our Drag Takeover Disney edition Hosted by Miriam T and featuring Chad Michaels Ru Pauls Drag Race All-Stars season 1 winner ,Dolly Levi , Kickxy Vixen , Paris Sukomi Max , Naomi Daniels , Big Dee ,and Penny Dreadful . This amazing event BENEFITS Pride By The Beach.All proceeds go to keeping our event free and our amazing programs. Pride The Beach is a free Pride festival in the heart of Oceanside | |
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| |  | Tracie Jada O'Brien Transgender Student Scholarship Fund / Tracie Jada O'Brien Fondo de Becas para Estudiantes TransgéneroThis scholarship is open to students from or residing in San Diego County that identify as transgender, are living outside of the gender binary, and/or are in the process of transitioning their gender. This scholarship fund will grant monetary scholarships, as funds permit, to students that will be starting or continuing their education at 2-year College, 4-year College, technical, grad school, or vocational training programs.
Applications are due Thursday, March 30, 2023. | |
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| |  | |  | Applications for Larry T. Baza Memorial Scholarship Fund Are Open!The scholarship is designed for: Students attending community college or trade schools located in San Diego, Northern Baja California, and Imperial Valley region (students attending four-year schools/universities do not qualify) Students whose identities are reflective of Larry T. Baza's - they must be LGBTQ+ and either Latinx, Chicanx, or Chamorro (Guamanian);
The deadline to apply is May 1st and recipients will be notified by June 1st. | |
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| |  | |  | | | Connect with the team! | fran bautista (they/she)
Student Services Specialist
Kristina Londy (she/her)
Program Manager and Campus Liaison for LGBTQIA+ Needs |
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