UA's Gamble, Mayor's Marathon, Walk A Mile & Felix goes to DC

Gay AK: Notes from and for LGBT Alaska

UA Gambles on another general
The University of Alaska has a new President: Patrick Gamble was CEO of the Alaska Railroad, a former general from Texas, and has no work experience in the field of education. Does he support adding LGBTs to the non-discrimination policy? I guess we'll find out. Articles on the new leader in UAA's Northern Light and UAF's Sun Star.

Help Felix go to Washington
Felix Rivera is a student at Alaska Pacific University and the president of the LGBTQ student group Spectrum. He plans to go to DC for a two month internship at the Institute on Political Journalism this summer, and is looking for donations and fundraising ideas. Why help Felix? "As a journalist, I have a passion for social justice issues and would gain crucial knowledge in DC and bring it back to Anchorage." If you can help, please send Felix an email.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes & Take Back the Night
April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a nationally recognized time dedicated to raising awareness and preventing sexual violence. Check out the activities planned statewide, including the "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" fundraiser for STAR where males of all ages strap on women's shoes for a one-mile walk in Anchorage, and a rally and Take Back the Night march in Fairbanks. (Remember Take Back the Night marches?)

A Merry (and gay) Mayor's Marathon
An Anchorage LGBT group is planning to run in the Mayor's Marathon this summer: "I'm sure we have enough of a following to be a strong presence as part of this year's Mayor's Marathon. Let it be a Fun, Merry, Joyous, and Exhilarating experience for ALL of us who reside in this community!" Join the Facebook page I'm Proudly Representing My LGBTQ Community in the Mayor's Marathon.

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