NEWThe 6th Annual Event “R-week”

The 6th annual event “R-weeks” will be held during the weeks of June 2nd (Sat) to June 9th (Sat), 2018.

R-Week is a project in which we hold events and workshops on various problems felt around campus, primarily in terms of gender and sexuality, in order to create an environment in which our voices can be heard. We have planned a variety of events, from lectures, to workshops. Together, let us make a campus in which everyone can live safely and comfortably.

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Announcement: 4th Annual Rainbow Reunion, Hosted by ICU Center for Gender Studies

CGS (Center for Gender Studies, International Christian University) was established in April 2004 as an alternative communication space open to all persons with an interest in gender and sexuality research.

Over the past ten plus years, CGS has held countless events that cross the borders between academia and activism. Many people interested in the various issues surrounding gender and sexuality have gathered here, regardless of their affiliation with the university, creating and expanding ties among a wide range of people.

With that said, CGS is proud to announce we will host the 4th Annual Alumni Reunion, dubbed “Rainbow Reunion,” on this coming June 2nd (Sat.), 2018 at the Alumni House in ICU.

For those who learned about gender and sexuality while studying at ICU, and for those who were not able to…

For those who have someone close by to talk about sexuality, the body, identity, etc., and for those who do not…

For those who attended CGS events frequently, and for those who will attend for the first time…

We hope this event will become a space where new ties are created, where we can casually discuss what has transpired until now and what is happening at present.

We look forward to your participation in this event!

● Date & Time: June 2, 2018 (Sat.) 13:00-16:00

● Venue: Alumni House 2nd Floor Lounge (ICU campus, 3-10-2 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo)

● Attendance Fee: Students ¥500, Non-Students ¥1,000~ (Please pay what you can afford)

※ The attendance fee will be distributed towards food, drinks, and venue costs. Any leftover money will be donated towards funding the “Gender and Sexuality Rainbow Award,” presented to superlative undergraduate theses in Gender and Sexuality Studies.

※ Admission is free for elementary school students and younger.

● Participation is open to those who have studied or worked at ICU (university or high school), have attended CGS events, or have an interest in gender and sexuality (first-timers are also welcome).

● Registration: It is possible to participate without registering, but we would like to know the approximate number of participants in advance, so please inform us of your attendance by May 21st (Mon.), 2018 at the following e-mail address:

rainbowreunion.cgs☆gmail.com

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Miscellaneous:

l There is a universal restroom on the 1st floor of Alumni House. You can access the 2nd floor by using an elevator.

l Coming or leaving midway through the event is OK. Participate at your convenience.

l There is no dress code. Come in your preferred attire.

l You are free to take pictures of the event, but please protect the privacy of the other participants.

l Children are welcome to join (there is no daycare on campus).

l Details about the event, changes, or cancellations due to weather will be announced at the following: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/icu.cgs); Twitter (@icu_cgs); Website (http://subsite.icu.ac.jp/cgs/)

Center for Gender Studies, International Christian University

ERB 301, 3-10-2 Osawa Mitaka Tokyo

181-8585 JAPAN

Tel & Fax: +81-422-33-3448

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pGSS Café

At CGS we are always willing to answer questions about the program in Gender and Sexuality Studies (pGSS). This time we’re hosting a special information session in the form of a café! This gathering is for pGSS’ students and for non-pGSS’ students too, everyone is welcome!

Date & Time: June 4th, 2018 (Mon.) 13:00- 14:30

Venue: Honkan 102

Facilitator: Hanyu, Yuki (RIA)

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Let’s watch this movie together about the life experience of a transgender man. Trigger warning: this movie includes scenes of sexual violence.

Date & Time: June 7th, 2018 (Thu.) 10:10-12:40.

Place: Honkan 205.

Film Screening: Boys Don’t Cry.

Director: Kimberly Peirce

Actors/actresses: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard

Moderator: Prof. Olivier Ammour- Mayeur.

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Open Lecture: Tamatama kazoku

Family by Chance: Marriage System and Same-Sex Parenting

Ono Haru will talk about ‘marriage’ and ‘family’ through the experience of marriage, divorce, and same-sex parenting.

Date & Time: June 8th (Fri.) 11:30-12:40.

Place: Honkan-364.

Lecturer: ONO, Haru (Niijiro kazoku)

Language: Japanese only

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The 52nd Fuwa Café

Theme: “Rest, Relax, Repose” Date: June 8th (Fri.), 2018 Place: Honkan- 364

We'll enjoy tea and coffee and snacks as we talk about gender and sexuality in a relaxed atmosphere. Coming in the middle or leaving early are both OK. No entrance fee; no reservation needed. Facilitators: Haengri LEE and Letizia GUARINI.

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Peace and Diversity: Encouraging inclusive universities for LGBTQ people

Date: June 9th (Sat.), 14:00- 18:00 Venue: Dialogue House, International Christian University. Languages: Japanese and French (Simultaneous interpretation)

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Panel Exhibition: “Together with Fuwarin, You’re Not Alone At ICU”

Dates: From June 4th (Mon) until June 8th (Fri), 2018.

Venue: Honkan’s lounge (3rd floor)

This panel exhibition “Together with Fuwarin, You’re Not Alone At ICU” began in 2015, and aims to raise awareness regarding gender and sexuality issues as well as further expand and make visible LGBT students and the broadening circle of support and protection at ICU.

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