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July 30, 2007
Name Change Sparks National Discussion
So, apparently we have been getting some amazing press around the name change process. Dan Savage, very well known sex columnist and commenter on gay culture has a lengthy post about our name change process on his blog, based out of the Seattle gay mag, The Stranger. What ensues is many many cross posts and conversations (nationally!) about our name change process. This, I believe, is exactly the type of dialogue that we are trying to incite/encourage/foster. Who would have thought we would go national?!
Enjoy the read, links are below – warning, language gets colorful.
http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/07/whats_in_a_name
http://gayspirituality.typepad.com/blog/2007/07/beyond-alphabet.html
http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2007/07/the-office-of-l.html
http://www.bilerico.com/2007/07/somebodys_trying_to_be_inclusive_cue_dan.php
-Gabe
Posted by kcorrea at July 30, 2007 10:28 AM
Comments
It is amazing how many people want to have a say in the name change at U of M. (Whether that say is serious or not, thats another question!) I think making a more inclusive name would be wonderful, but it is always hard trying to start something new. Personally, having it called the Office of Queer Student Programs, or something similar, would be fine. I am aware, however, that this would cause a huge controversy in itself due to the uncertain terms of the word "queer." This name change will take a lot of thought and planning, but in the end, I hope it will bring U of M's queer communities and allies together.
Posted by: aschwedt at August 10, 2007 11:03 AM
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