Subject: The Flowering of Lesbian Literature in the 1990's From: "Tom Chatt" Date: Mon, 17 Oct 94 09:42:08 -0700 "The Flowering of Lesbian Literature in the 1990's" Loralee McPike, Prof. of English at Cal State San Bernardino Wed., Oct 12, 7:30-9:30pm IGLE / Werle Building 626 N. Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood (block south of the Abbey) This is the fourth in a series of Wednesday night lectures sponsored by the Institute for Gay and Lesbian Education (IGLE) on "Diversity in the Gay and Lesbian World". All are welcome; lectures may be attended individually (8$/lecture) or as a series ($40 for 8 lecture series). ***************************************************** FALL 1994 LECTURE SERIES DIVERSITY IN THE GAY AND LESBIAN WORLD This eight-week series of Wednesday-evening lectures explores the meaning of homosexuality across place and time: its origins in animal sexuality, its historical roots in human society, and its current expression in cultures as distant as Java and close as West Hollywood. The series will be facilitated by IGLE Board members Amy Ryan and Simon LeVay. The lectures include: Sept. 28: "Homosexuality in Greece and Rome" Amy Richlin, Prof. of Classics & Women's Studies at USC October 5: "The Social Benefit of Homosexuality: A Case Study from Java" Walter Williams Prof. of Anthropology at USC October 12: "Thriving at the Crossroads: Asian-Pacific Lesbians and Gay Men in America" Terry Gock, Asian Pacific Family Center October 19: "The Flowering of Lesbian Literature in the 1990's" Loralee McPike, Prof. of English at Cal State San Bernardino October 26: Title to be announced November 2: "West Hollywood--10 Years Out" Moira Kenney, Urban Studies at UCLA and IGLE Board member November 9: "Feminist Witchcraft and the Dianic Tradition" Ruth Barrett, Elder Priestess, Circle of Aradia November 16: "Animal Homosexuality" Simon LeVay (IGLE). WEDNESDAYS, 7.30-9.30 P.M., STARTS SEPTEMBER 28 FEE: $40 FOR THE SERIES, OR $8 PER LECTURE ************************************************************* The Institute of Gay and Lesbian Education is now beginning its third year. This term several 1 day seminars and workshops, and various special events will be offered throughout the fall. To get a complete catalog, to be added to the mailing list, or for more information, e-mail the IGLE office at "igle@aol.com" or telephone the office at (310) 652-1786.