LGBTQ+ Friends Club

COCC's LGBTQ+Friends Club meets every Thursday while the term is in session.
Meetings are 11:45am-ish to 1:15pm-ish.
Feel free to drop in between classes or stay for the whole time!

Meetings are in the Multi-Cultural Center within Coats Campus Center.

Please contact Club advisor Cat Finney if you have any questions: cfinney@cocc.edu.

LGBTQ+Friends Club mission: It is our mission to bring together and recognize lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, questioning and straight COCC students in a positive and non-judgmental environment where everyone can fully express their individuality and share experiences. In addition, it is also our intent to support events that increase awareness, decrease prejudices and contribute to creating a safe school atmosphere for all.

Club activities include: weekly meetings, parties, films, candidates' forums, workshops and talks.

FALL 2023 EVENTS

Rocky Horror Picture Show--FREE
Sunday, October 29th, 2023. 7-9pm
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon
61980 Skyline Ranch Road (off Skyliners Road), Bend, OR
FREE! First come, first serve. We will be accepting donations to our LGBTQ+Club Scholarship Fund.

Shout out to our co-sponsors: ASCOCC, LGBTQ+Friends Club, Little Town Productions,
COCC Diversity and Inclusion Office, COCC Fine Arts Dept.

We recognize that Rocky Horror was released in 1975 and uses language and themes that may not be appropriate or sensitive by modern standards, particularly regarding gender, sexuality, and trans, non-binary and gender fluid identities. We believe that engaging with the film allows us to reflect on progress while appreciating the historical context in which it was made. We encourage open dialogue and understanding among our audience members.

Past Events Include:

Be the Voice You Wish to Hear Poetry Slam
Co-sponsored by LGBTQ+Friends Club and ASCOCC
Friday, May 5th, 5-7pm
COCC Bend Campus Hitchcock Auditorium
Want to perform your poem? Sign up at barber.cocc.edu/poetry.

Reflection of Self Screening and Director's Talk
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
6-7pm Screening
7-730pm Director's Talk
Hitchcock Auditorium, Pioneer Building
Central Oregon Community College

What Does It Mean To Be Male or Female...Or Someone In Between?
Learn about the current understanding of biological contributions to gender identity and other ways of being.
Dr. Walker Sands, COCC Emeritus Professor
Monday, February 13th, 2023
4pm-530pm
Cascades Hall, Rm 115,
Central Oregon Community College

Love is Love Valentine's Day Party
Join us as we celebrate with crafts, karaoke, refreshments, cookie decorating, dancing, etc.
Glitter and glam encouraged!
February 14th, 5pm-7pm
Coats Campus Center--Multi-Cultural Center
Central Oregon Community College