Each year a group of outstanding students are selected to accept one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow ? being name to Who?s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Again this year, Syracuse University has been asked to submit nominations for the 2006-2007 edition.

Syracuse University Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students matriculated in undergraduate or graduate programs are eligible for the Who?s Who nomination. Criteria used in determining qualified nominees include: scholarship, academic honors, student organization involvement, campus service, and community serve. An office Syracuse University transcript must be submitted with each application.

Deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2006 All completed applications should be returned to the Dean of Students Office located in 306 Steele Hall. Please contact the office at 443-4357 should you have any questions regarding he Who?s Who process. Applications are available in the LGBT Resource Center, 750 Ostrom Ave.

Film festival tackles oppression, resistance, disability. The Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee (BCCC) will present its 2006 film series, "Imagine That: Oppression and Resistance in Film," Sept. 25-Nov. 27. Admission is free and open to public. All films are screened at the Watson Theater on the SU Campus @ 7 pm. All films will be captioned. Computer Assisted Real-time Captioning (CART) and film narration will be available. Refreshments will be provided.

September 25: Murderball, October 16: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest , October 30: Rory O'Shea Was Here , November 13: X-Men III: The Last Stand , November 27: Animated Comedy Shorts

Syracuse University Magazine, an award-winning quarterly publication, is devoted to covering the people, issues, and events of the University community. SU Magazine is currently accepting applications for interns. Each intern is paired for the semester with one of the magazine?s editors, who works with the intern to help develop reporting, writing, and editing skills. The internships are unpaid, but students can receive credit for their work.

More Information: Contact Jay Cox, editor, Syracuse University Magazine, 820 Comstock Avenue, Room 308, Syracuse NY 13244-5040; e-mail: jacox@syr.edu; telephone: 315-443-3390.

This will be an informal meeting and a chance for you to learn more about what we do and some of our main goals. There will be FREE FOOD and plenty of cool people so come, have fun and just be comfortable in your own skin.

DATE: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2006, 6 PM. PLACE: WSK HALL ROOM 5301 (Weiskotten (WSK) Hall, 766 Irving Avenue, is the original medical school building (see picture). For more info contact kevyn.to@gmail.com.

The Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation, 210 East Genesee Street in Fayetteville, is pleased to present Holly Near in concert with John Bucchino on Saturday, October 7 at 7:30. The concert, part of the Foundation's "Wonderful Weekend of Oz!" fundraising event, will be held at the H.W. Smith School, 1130 Salt Springs Road in Syracuse. Ms. Near, an outspoken activist, singer, teacher, and recording artist, has spent the past 35 years working for progressive political and social change. Over the years, her powerful anthems have captured the mood of many movements and now her voice and messages are no less urgent than those of 35 years ago. John Bucchino, song-writer and pianist, will be joining her for the performance.

The concert benefits the Gage Foundation which is currently restoring the home of Matilda Joslyn Gage, a Fayetteville resident for over 40 years. Gage was a prominent 19th century activist, a progressive visionary of woman's rights and human liberation. Cost of the event is $25.00 advance, $30.00 at the door. Proceeds to benefit the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation. Please contact the Gage Foundation at 315 637-9511 or Foundation@MatildaJoslynGage.org to purchase tickets or for further information.

Tickets are also available from these two outlets: Syracuse Real Food Co-Op 618 Kensington Rd. Art of Massage 720 University Ave (Marshall Square Mall).

The Syracuse Area Domestic & Sexual Violence Coalition the ART OF CARING PROJECT of Vera House, Inc. invite you to join us for a benefit screening of the award-winning short film: "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" at The Palace Theatre 2384 James Street, Syracuse, NY. Thursday, OCTOBER 5th, 2006 at 7:00 PM(doors open at 6:30). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or in advance at: OTTOVONMO TICKETS.

Description: HRW's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender ("LGBT") Rights program is seeking a Researcher. The Researcher will focus on human rights abuses related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression worldwide under the supervision of the Director of the LGBT Rights program, who will provide guidance on the choice of research and advocacy projects. The Researcher will be responsible for ongoing research and advocacy efforts, play an important role in developing strategies for dealing with human rights issues related to sexuality and sexual rights, and contribute to policy development in this area. S/he will carry out fact-finding missions to target countries; write and publicize reports on findings; develop advocacy strategies; present human rights concerns to governments, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, and the press; and write press releases, articles, op-eds, and position papers. The Researcher will coordinate research and advocacy plans with the HRW thematic and regional divisions. S/he will help create and maintain partnerships with NGOs working on sexual rights and will follow media and other reports on human rights abuses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. S/he may also be responsible for editing, representing the program in seminars and other meetings, and related tasks. The Researcher may assume primary responsibility within the program for responding to emergency situations. The Researcher will be based preferably in HRW's New York headquarters, although other locations may be considered.

Qualifications: An advanced degree in law, public health, international relations, gender studies, or a related field, and two to three years of experience in human rights, with a preferred emphasis in LGBT rights, gender, sexual rights, or a closely related area, are required. Candidates must have research experience and advocacy skills and should have good interviewing skills; field experience in public health or human rights is strongly desirable, as is demonstrated experience working with sexual minorities and LGBT communities. Experience working with issues of gender identity and expression is highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English are required, and writing and speaking proficiency in another language is highly desirable. Candidates should be highly motivated and well-organized; able to work quickly and well under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team; juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines; and demonstrate a commitment to international human rights.

Salary and Benefits: Human Rights Watch seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary U.S. work authorization; non-US citizens are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY (no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing together a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than October 16, 2006 to lgbt@hrw.org. Please use "LGBT Researcher Application" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:

Human Rights Watch Attn: Search Committee (LGBT Researcher) 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor New York, NY 10118-3299 USA Fax: (212) 736-1300.

Dear LGBTQ Ally, My name is Gregory Payton, and I am a doctoral student inpsychology at your uptown neighbor institution Columbia University, where the study has gone through the appropriate Internal Review Board approval. I am collecting data for my dissertation and hope that you will help! As you know, LGBTQ individuals must cope with numerous stressors that result from homophobia?from reactions of family, friends and their community to more systemic factors such as heterosexist legal codes and employment practices. These stressors take a toll on the psychological well-being and functioning of LGBTQ individuals, leading to disproportionate rates of anxiety, depression and other harmful outcomes.

As a gay man and queer ally who wishes to improve the lives of LGBTQ individuals, I?m asking for your help! The following web address is a link to my web-survey and data collection tool. I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward this invitation and link to your campus listserv or group, LGBTQ directory, or other individuals who may wish to participate. Please note that the study is specifically recruiting Gay, White Men. Let me assure you that this is only one study in a series of studies that are specific to certain populations. Each study uses specific survey instruments that have been normed on specific gender and racial/ethnic groups, so participants must be selected for these demographics. Subsequent studies will examine the very same research questions utilizing gender and race-specific instruments with other groups.

You are invited to participate in an online study about gay men's mental health. If you are a White, self-identified gay male over the age of 18 who is not currently hospitalized for psychiatric care, please click on the following link or cut and paste it into your web browser. The link will direct you to a description of the study and ask for your consent to participate. If, after reading through the research description and participants' rights you would like to voluntarily participate, you may click on the "I agree" icon and continue with the confidential web survey at:

In March and April 2007, about 60 young adults will take part in a journey across the country to create dialogue at institutions of higher education. We are seeking young adults, age 18-28, who are inspired by the story of the Equality Ride and want to stand up for equality. Christian and non- Christian, LGBT and heterosexual, seasoned activist and newly inspired - all are welcome to apply.