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Cal Alumni Pride, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) alumni club of the University of California, Berkeley supports and promotes the interests of the University of California and its alumni, with an emphasis on issues and interests specific to the LGBT community. Click here to find out more about us.
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In this issue:
A Message from the Cal Alumni Pride Board
Dear Cal Alumni Pride Member,
Berkeley wouldn't be Berkeley without a good protest, but the recent "Day of Action to Defend Public Education" spread well beyond the borders of campus. The protest grabbed the attention of the Governor and legislators, including the first openly gay Speaker of the State Assembly John Perez (who happens to be an alum). He was being sworn in as thousands demonstrated outside of the capitol building demanding that the state reinvest in public education. We stand with the students and hope that lawmakers in Sacramento reprioritize funding for UC.
Read on for campus updates, a profile on two Cal alumni whose passion for fashion lead to a successful business, what one gay Cal alumnus thinks of a closeted Republican Senator's hypocrisy, a report on a hate crime at UC Davis, and details about our upcoming events.
As always, please don't hesitate to send your feedback and suggestions to info@calalumnipride.org.
Go Bears!
The Cal Alumni Pride Board
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March 4 Day of Action - March on Sacramento
Thousands of students, parents, faculty, and staff participated in a statewide protest to draw attention to the State's disinvestment in public education. The statewide rally was initially organized by Cal students, faculty and staff and eventually grew to include K-12, CSU and the Community Colleges.
To read more about the day of action, follow this link.
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President Clinton Visits Cal
Bill Clinton recently paid his second visit to Cal speaking to a sold out crowd at Zellerbach Hall. In his hour-long address, he spoke of the need for individuals to support the work of NGO's that play an increasingly important role in combatting poverty.
To watch President Clinton's speech, follow this link.
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Anti-gay Lawmaker Leaving Gay Bar Gets DUI
Senator Roy Ashburn, a Republican from Bakersfield, was recently arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The Senator--who has one of the worst voting records on gay rights in the Senate--was on his way home from a gay bar in Sacramento. In a recent radio interview, he proclaimed that he is in fact gay and that his voting record reflects the wishes of the people in his district.
Read what alumnus and openly gay Mayor of West Sac has to say about it.
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UC Davis LGBT Center Vandalized
"Gays go to hell," "fags," and "queers" were just some of the many hateful messages vandals recently sprayed on the LGBT Center at UC Davis. University administrators and staff at the center chose not to immediately remove the graffiti to raise awareness that LGBT students continue to face harrassment on our campuses.
To learn more about the attack on the LGBT Center at Davis, follow this link.
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Alumni Spotlight: Humberto Leon and Carol Lim
Humberto Leon and Carol Lim met at UC Berkeley and became fast friends. Today, they co-own Opening Ceremony, a successful boutique that specializes in up-and-coming designers with stores in LA, New York and Tokyo.
To learn more about this dynamic duo, follow this link.
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Upcoming Events
March 13, 2010 | Resume Workshop: Join Cal Alumni Pride for an interactive presentation on efffective resume and cover letter writing.
March 24, 2010 | Alumni Mixer: Join Cal Alumni Pride and the Bay Area LGBT Alumni Clubs for a happy hour mixer.
April 24, 2010 | Charter Gala: Join hundreds of fellow Cal Alumni and friends as we celebrate the 142nd birthday of our alma mater.
For details about these events and more, follow this link.
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