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NORTH CAROLINA that there’s a young person in your life who needs to see its message. If each of us can just encourage one person to keep living, the day will come when there are no more people killing themselves because of who they are.” For more information, email shadesofgay@narrowpathpublishing.net or visit www.cafepress. com/shadesofgay, www.squidoo.com/shades- ofgay and/or www.thetrevorproject.org. Triangle Local awareness raised CHAPEL HILL — On June 12, Chapel Hill students came together to show their support for LGBT rights in the first ever Boomtown showcase at Rooftop, reported Equality NC (ENC) intern Graham Hunter. The rock and hip-hop concert, organized by college students Alison Bryan and Jonathan Gedney, was designed to spread awareness of important social issues (this year’s theme being LGBT rights) as well as promote local musical talent. Ticket sales from the concert were donated to Equality NC and Lambda Legal. Around 60 attended the event. In addition to fund-raising, the event pro vided a opportunity to spread the good word about ENC and its efforts with the School Violence Prevention Act. Many attendees had never heard of ENC, but were very supportive of the cause. “A few individuals were shocked that North Carolina did not already have such anti-bullying legislation on the books, which only goes to show the greater need for visibili ty and information. At the end of the night, we [ENC] had a few more postcards to add to our already expansive number and, hopefully, a few more alhes,” Hunter commented. The Boomtown showcase was a venue by the youth, for the youth. The most rewarding part of the night was to see youth actively con fronting socid problems and working toward greater understanding and equality. The notion of‘change’ (like its conservative cousin, ‘maverick’) may be a hackneyed phrase by now, but I have to believe that its frequent use only highlights its necessity^’ Hunter added. “As the struggle for LGBT rights extends into the cmning years, today’s youth must be willing to take up the mantle of their forebear ers. The fight for tomorrow’s change starts today. Boomtown showed that a growing number of youth are becoming more involved in LGBT issues and are willing to fight for that chhnge,” he concluded. Campus Scene Take it, shake it, do it! STATEWIDE — Campus Pride needs your input. They are currently conducting their National LGBT College Climate Survey online. Participate and win an chance at a free RSVP cruise or $500 cash. This is open to LGBT stu dents, faculty, staff and administrators. It’s totally confidential. The National LGBT College Climate Survey is a comprehensive assessment to doounent aimually the experiences of students, faculty, staff and administrators who identify as LGBT at America's collies and universities. The sur vey is conducted through the Q Research Institute for Higher Education owned and oper ated by Campus Pride.The annual assessment examines emerging issues, trends and changing demographics of LGBT people in higher educa tion. The Research Director is Dr. Susan R. Rankin of The Pennsylvania State University and Associate Research Director is Dr. Warren J. Blumenfeld of The l6wa State University. This project is approved by the Office of Research Protections at The Pennsylvania State University. Visit www.campuspride.org/research by June 30 to join in. Next, mark your calendar for the “A New Benchmark: Successful Policies, Programs Practices for Supporting LGBT Students” webinar on July 9 from 1-3 p.m. It focuses on how to create a welcoming and supportive col lege environment for LGBT students. To sign up, visit www.innovativeeducators. org/retention_p/701.htm. ’ Campus Pride will host its third annual Campus Pride Summer Leadership Camp from July 21-26 geared toward LGBT and ally student leaders from colleges and universities across the United States. The five-day-long leadership camp, is the only national program of its kini and will take place on the campus of Towson University in Towson, Md. It will bestow a new award at Camp called surprisingly a “Campy.” This award recognizes special individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to Campus Pride. This summer Shelly Weiss of OUTmedia and Patrick Davis of Patrick Davis Partners will receive a Campy recognizing their unique roles supporting the Campus Pride mission to give “voice and action” to LGBT and ally youth. In addition, five longstanding Campus Pride volunteers will be recognized for their ongoing support of camp: Christopher Bylone, C.M. H^, Jessica Pettitt, Michael Shutt and Lisa Simmons. Weiss is the owner and founder of OUTmedia, a leading queer cultural activist organization and socid enterprise. Davis is the owner and founder of Patrick Davis Partners. The five Campus Pride volunteers Christopher Bylone, C.M. Hall, Jessica Pettitt, Michael Shutt and Lisa Simmons were on the original team who helped plan and implement the first-ever Campus Pride Summer Leadership Camp in 2007. Each individual has demonstrated volunteer service beyond expec tations building Campus Pride programs and services over the last three to four years. “Campus Pride has witnessed tremendous success with our programs and services, growing very quickly over the years with lim ited monies. The first ‘Campys’ are going to those individuals and organizations who believed in us and made this success a reality]’ said Shane Windmeyer, executive director of Campus Pride. “We are fortunate, especially in these hard economic times, to have these vol unteers commit their time and energy” Any college student 18 years old or above may attend camp. Registration is due by July 6. To register, sponsor or for more informa tion, email visit info@campuspride.org or visit www.CampusPride.org. I info: Announce your community event in NC News Notes, email: editor@q-notes.com. Suit LM/D for summerf /baskit/ Shop White Rabbit now for the latest in men’s swimwear and make a splash at the next pool party! 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