Hello fellow Baruch students! Thursday September 6 will be our First General Meeting for the Fall 2012 semester. It will be held in our regular meeting room in VC 4-190 and refreshments will be served. This will be a chance for new and old members to meet, get to know each other, and have fun. The meeting will include:

• Introductions
• Upcoming Events
• Event Ideas
• LGBT History Month
• Q&A Session
• Ice breakers and games
• Mingling

We'll see you there!

-Jason Robertson

GLASS Summer Picnic

Although it may be the beginning of the Fall semester, Summer is still rocking and we are too! As per tradition, we will be having our annual GLASS picnic this coming Sunday!! Bring your friends, new GLASS members, food, frisbee, drinks, and a craving for delicious treats and a great time.

The meetup will take place on the east side of Arthur Ross Pinetum picnic area, which is just north of the Great Lawn.

Map:

http://www.centralparknyc.org/maps/index.html?attraction=73554658

Remember the Rules and Regulations in Central Park:

http://www.centralparknyc.org/visit/general-info/rules-regulations/

Hope to see you all there! Let's have an amazing send off Summer with an awesome event!! :D

Join our event and club on Facebook: 

http://www.facebook.com/groups/2200571696/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arthur-Ross-Pinetum/153561641339567

-Jason Robertson

1 Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality for All New Yorkers

Last June, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Marriage Equality Act, granting critical rights, benefits, and protections to same-sex couples that they were previously deprived of under state law. 
  
Marriage equality went into effect on July 24, 2011 — one year ago yesterday — and in the year since, more than 10,000 same-sex couples were issued marriage licenses in New York State.  That means that more than 20,000 people were finally afforded the rights, privileges, benefits, and protections that marriage offers.  These include health care and hospital visitation rights, pension benefits, property ownership, inheritance rights, and safeguards against the loss or injury of a spouse.

In addition to reaffirming our state’s progressive spirit, this landmark law has boosted our economy since going into effect. As a direct result of marriage equality, our state has seen a rise in visitors, hotel bookings, and wedding receptions – a Crain’s New York Businessarticle reported yesterday a $259 million economic impact in New York City alone.

New York has always stood proud as a leader in civil rights and equality for all.  Today, we can stand prouder knowing that devoted couples all across our state are finally able to enjoy the full protections and benefits of marriage under state law

Planning for LGBT History Month

For the past few weeks, GLASS has been working hard with student life in preparation for LGBT History Month this October. All of us on the LGBT History Planning Committee are deeply excited for the prospects of the upcoming program at Baruch! We will be sure to keep you posted as not all the events are set in stone, and plus we wouldn’t want to spoil the fun.

Interested in volunteering? Have some fresh ideas you think would be great for LGBT History Month?  Shoot us an email at baruchglass@gmail.com.

-Jason Robertson

The Bernard Baruch Awards

This last week, GLASS received the honor of being nominated twice for the Bernard Baruch Achievement Awards. Receiving recognition for Best Recurring Event and Program, as well as Best Diversity event. Although GLASS did not end up taking home an award, we have come a long way from previous years where we had not even received a nomination. This in itself is recognition of the hard work and commitment our members have put in to make this organization succeed.  I believe that I can put it no better than our Treasurer of GLASS, William, who stated, “We always keep raising towards higher goals. That’s what makes us so special. Always reach higher.”  Thank you everyone for your hard work and making this a great year for GLASS. Let’s look forward to reaching farther and to greater heights.

-Jason Robertson

LGBT History Month at Baruch

This year, Baruch College has chosen to officially recognize LGBT History Month in October for the first time ever!

We will be holding several events to celebrate this month in October.  The events are still undergoing planning, but here is a brief overview of what is to come in our events.

10/7/2008 - That's So Gay! - The words that people use and their effects.

10/15/2008 - Sí, Soy Gay - A discussion on how Latino Culture has had an influence on the lives of Latinos in the LGBT Community.

10/16/2008 - National Coming Out Day Information Table - 2nd Floor Lobby (VC)

10/21/2008 - Transgeneration - A screening of Transgeneration, a documentary about Transgender and Transsexual college students, followed by discussion.

10/30/2008 - FREAK FEST - The second annual Halloween Party at Baruch.  There will be a costume contest (and maybe a Drag Queen and King contest!).

We are trying to figure out whether or not it would be a good idea to have the Drag Queen and King contests.  Please comment on this post and let us know what you all think about this idea! :)

So keep checking back here for more updates!  If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave them in a comment here or email us!

Thanks and Best,

~Kevin Ng

President of GLASS