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Day of SilenceApr 16, 2010
Friday
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Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence® has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

For more information visit,
www.dayofsilence.org



Past Events

November Board MeetingNov 11, 2009
Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
United Cerebral Palsy Building

Ally Week - Oct. 19 - 23Oct 19, 2009
Monday
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GLSEN is proud to be encouraging students to end anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in K-12 schools with the 2nd Annual Ally Week! What better way to kick-off the school year than to have student clubs commonly known as gay-straight alliances (GSAs) identify and support allies in your school?

For more information visit,
www.dayofsilence.org/ally


October Board MeetingOct 14, 2009
Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
United Cerebral Palsy Building

September Board MeetingSep 09, 2009
Wednesday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
United Cerebral Palsy Building

August Board MeetingAug 12, 2009
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
United Cerebral Palsy Building

Pittsburgh Glistens for GLSEN PittsburghAug 01, 2009
Saturday
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Mount Washington
A Gathering for Grownups benefiting GLSEN Pittsburgh

Tickets available now
• $65 in advance, and
• $75 at the door.

Come and enjoy food, friends, and the fantastic view from the fabulous Mt. Washington home of Peter J. Karlovich and Steven Herforth with entertainment provided by the incomparible Kierra Darshell & friends.

For more information or to purchase tickets:
412-361-6996
pittsburgh@chapters.glsen.org


Unified for Youth Conference July 17-19Jul 17, 2009
Friday
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Art Institute of Pittsburgh
For information or to register visit, www.glsenpgh.com

July Board Meeting Jul 08, 2009
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
United Cerebral Palsy Building

Annual MeetingJun 20, 2009
Saturday
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1343 Sharps Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Celebrating another successful year.

It’s a picnic, so come casual and ready to relax, eat and chat with our current and future Board of Directors.

At this years gathering we will honor three individuals with "The Power of One Award" for outstanding personal contributions to our mission We'll also honor those GLSEN Pittsburgh Board of Directors resigning this year, and GLSEN Pittsburgh’s volunteers

RSVP requested 412-361-6996

412-260-0418

TransAction!Feb 27, 2009
Friday
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GLSEN encourages students to organize Transgender Day of Remembrance events that are spaces for discussions about the need to protect students against discrimination and harassment based on gender identity/expression.

For more information visit,
www.dayofsilence.org/tdr


No Name Calling Week - Jan. 26-30Jan 26, 2009
Monday
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No Name-Calling Week is an annual week of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their communities.

For more information visit,
www.nonamecallingweek.org


GLSEN Pittsburgh Gay-Straight Alliance Leadership ConferenceSep 22, 2007
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh
5808 Forward Ave. (Squirrel Hill)
Pittsburgh, PA

Agenda items include:
* Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Pittsburgh Overview
* Answers to your questions
* Forming and maintaining a Gay-Straight Alliance
* Equal Access Laws
* Students' Constitutional Rights
* GSA Networking
* Days of Action

Plenty of free resources provided!

Please register by sending GLSEN Pittsburgh your contact information to: mailbox@glsenpgh.org or call 412-361-6996




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