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Shane
L. Windmeyer, is one of the foremost educators on sexual
orientation issues on college campuses today. A national leader
in gay and lesbian civil rights and a bestselling author,
his "outspoken" message has been described by many as heartfelt,
energetic, full of passion, informative and a source of inspiration
and pride. His unique style, insight, humor and personal stories
actively engage the audience to break down stereotypes and
stand up against hate and bigotry on campus.
A true
champion for lgbt issues on college campuses, Windmeyer founded
and serves as coordinator of CampusPride.Net
– National Online Network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender Student Leaders and . Most recently, he
authored
The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students released
by Alyson Books in partnership with The Advocate in 2006
and co-edited Inspiration for LGBT Students & Their Allies
released by the Collegiate Empowerment Company in 2002.
Gay or
straight... Windmeyer opens the closet door that traditionally
keeps students silenced on issues surrounding sexual orientation.
He combines humor and his own personal experience to destroy
stereotypes that perpetuate homophobia and sheds light on
an often invisible segment of the college community –
our gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender students.
This interactive,
fun and thought-provoking presentation explores controversial
issues as well as some of the myths about being gay. The program
allows for a greater understanding of sexual orientation among
all college students. Audience members will leave challenged
to create stronger communities free of bigotry and to build
coalitions for change on campus.
Windmeyer
has been a featured guest speaker on over 500+ college campuses.
He is best-known for his pioneering work with the Lambda 10
Project – National Clearinghouse for GLBT Fraternity &
Sorority Issues and his first two books Out on Fraternity
Row: Personal Accounts of Being Gay in a College Fraternity
(October, 1998; Alyson Publications, Inc.) and Secret Sisters:
Stories of Being Lesbian & Bisexual in a College Sorority
(April of 2001; Alyson Publications, Inc.) His much
anticipated sequel to his first book recently came out October
2005 titled Brotherhood: Gay Life in College Fraternities.
Windmeyer is excellent
for campus events such as Safe Zone Ally Events/Training,
National Coming Out Day, Day of Silence, Residence Life Training,
Gay PRIDE, Faculty/Staff Sensitivity Training, and other diversity
awareness programming for all communities.
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Shane
L. Windmeyer recalls his "coming out" on a small
rural campus in Kansas as difficult, frightening, lonely,
emotionally complex and yet liberating – all at
the same time. His commitment for lgbt issues comes
from this inner strength and passion to help others
coming out today and his desire to motivate college
students, gay and straight, to stand up against prejudice,
bigotry and hate against all people.
Always
speaking from the heart, Windmeyer is a national leader
in gay and lesbian civil rights and a champion for lgbt
issues on college campuses. He founded and serves as coordinator of CampusPride.Net
– A National Online Network for LGBT Student Leaders
and released his third book titled Inspiration for LGBT Students & Their Allies
in October 2002 published
by Collegiate Empowerment Company, Inc. Windmeyer is
working on a new book titled The Advocate College
Guide for LGBT Students to be released in 2006 by
Alyson Publications, Inc.
Windmeyer
is often best-known for his pioneering work with the
Lambda 10 Project - National Clearinghouse for GLBT Fraternity
& Sorority Issues. His leadership with the Lambda 10
Project led to the publishing of his first book, the
only one of it's kind and national bestseller Out on
Fraternity Row: Personal Accounts of Being Gay in a
College Fraternity (October, 1998; Alyson Publications,
Inc.) and his second book Secret Sisters: Stories of
Being Lesbian & Bisexual in a College Sorority
(April of 2001; Alyson Publications, Inc.). His much
anticipated sequel to his first book recently came out
October 2005 titled Brotherhood: Gay Life in College
Fraternities.
Windmeyer has been a guest speaker on 500+ college
campuses and has presented at numerous educational conferences
dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual issues on local,
regional and inter/national levels. Windmeyer has been
featured on IN THE LIFE TV and his work has been the
focus of national attention from the New York Times,
Rolling Stone and TIME Magazine..
His educational efforts also have been noted by national
press such as OUT Magazine, The Advocate National Gay
News Magazine, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Indianapolis
Star, Salon Magazine, HERO Magazine, U. Magazine and
the Chronicle of Higher Education. Windmeyer graduated
from Emporia State University with a bachelors degree
in Communication and received his master degree in Higher
Education and Student Affairs Administration from Indiana
University. Windmeyer lives in Charlotte, N.C. and also
serves as the founder/coordinator of STOP THE HATE!
(stophate.org).
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| Launched
in Fall of 2002, CampusPride.Net is a national
online network and resource clearinghouse committed to
student leaders and campus organizations who work to create
a safer campus environment free of homophobia, biphobia,
transphobia, heterosexism and genderism at colleges and
universities. CampusPride.Net provides access to
accurate and consistent resources that demonstrate support,
education and visibility on college and university campuses.
Volunteer opportunities and more information are available
online at www.campuspride.net. |
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really appreciated the value Shane placed on learning
about the audience prior to stepping foot on campus. It
was a true demonstration of his commitment to meet the
audience at their own comfort level... Looking at and
listening to the audience one could tell how nervous they
were with this topic, unsure if Shane was going to try
to convert them or why the even needed to listen... Shane
has a way of easing the students into a comfort level
with gay issues through humor... The students laughed,
listened, learned and gave positive reviews... We have
a long way to go in educating our students on this issue,
but Shane has now helped to open that door. I look forward
to bringing Shane again. |
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Jennifer
Kingsley, Coordinator of Student Organizations
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Old
Dominion University
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sense of humor, engaging style, and participation format
captivated the audience... This year is the first year
we have attempted to address issues surrounding sexual
orientation and homophobia on campus. ...we began the
Ally program this fall and it has been met with mixed
support from faculty, staff and students. Your presentation
was another opportunity for us to begin the dialogue,
challenge stereotypes and openly discuss an often-silenced
topic on conservative college campuses. Many in the audience
were students that were thrilled that finally their voice
was being heard. The positive responses speak volumes
and reinforce the importance of having you present your
program on college campuses. |
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Kristin
Morgan, Director Office of Student Activities
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Lynchburg
College in Virginia
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offer my highest recommendation for Shane Windmeyer...
Shane delivered an enlightening, humorous, and poignant
presentation to a diverse audience... Shane's engaging
interpersonal style combined with his delightful sense
of humor quickly created a safe environment in which sensitive
topics could be discussed with ease. Shane offered valuable
insights... His own story of coming out... demonstrated
a level of openness, strength, and maturity to which SMU
students will hopefully aspire... I found Shane to be
excellent and recommend him without reservation... |
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Courtney
Aberle, Ph.D., Coordinator of Women's Programs
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Southern
Methodist University
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informative, energetic and heartfelt program... your program
attracted members of the Macomb community, the athletic
department and students from sociology and psychology
classes. The coverage in the student newspaper, The Western
Courier, clearly highlighted the heart and soul of your
program: there is a place for everyone at the table. |
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Dan
M. Maxwell, MS Ed, Director of Student Activities
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Western
Illinois University
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program was without a doubt one of the best programs this
year. Your presentation left an indelible mark on the
campus of Virginia Tech. You challenged and motivated
the students to think beyond themselves... I was truly
impressed with your ability to capture their attention
and to sedulously guide them through the various facets
of coming out. The LGBTA organization constantly seeks
to sponsor programs that educate and enlighten straight
students about the gay/lesbian culture. Your program was
extremely successful in accomplishing that goal. |
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James
C. Cox, Student Activities Program Coordinator
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Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University
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| Shane
Windmeyer's program was chosen by our students to help
us begin a dialogue about sexual orientation on our campus...
Shane's program was a huge success on our campus... Shane
blended humor, fact, and personal experiences together
to approach the topic of sexual orientation in a very
non-intimidating and easy to relate to fashion for our
student population. Above all, Shane's program allowed
our students to begin a dialogue concerning advocacy for
our GLBT students... I would highly recommend Shane Windmeyer's
program to all campuses wanting to begin or continue dialogue
about sexual orientation.. |
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Raphaella
Palmer, Director of Student Programs
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Millikin
University
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Inspiring
hearts and minds will change the world – one person
at a time. We believe "An Ally's Promise"
expresses the passion of being an "ally" in
life, whether gay or straight. The following is reprinted
from the book Inspiration for LGBT Students & Their
Allies. You may purchase copies of the book and posters
of "An Ally's Promise" online at www.CampusPride.Net
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Used
with permission from Collegiate Empowerment Company,
Inc. and written by Anthony J. D'Angelo
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I
believe
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believe success is the freedom to be yourself.
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believe nobody is wrong they are only different.
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believe your circumstances don't define you, rather
they reveal you.
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believe without a sense of caring, there can be no sense
of community.
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believe our minds are like parachutes. They only work
if they are open.
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believe we only live life once, but if we live it right,
one time is all we'll need.
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believe we must first get along with ourselves before
we can get along with others
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I will
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will seek to understand you.
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will label bottles, not people.
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will grow antennas not horns.
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will see the diversity of our commonality.
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will see the commonality of our diversity.
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will get to know who you are rather than what you are.
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will transcend political correctness and strive for
human righteousness.
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I
challenge you
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challenge you to honor who you are.
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challenge you to enjoy your life rather then endure
it.
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challenge you to create the status quo rather than accept
it.
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challenge you to live in your imagination more than
your memory.
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challenge you to live your life as a revolution |
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and not just a process of evolution.
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challenge you to ignore other people's ignorance |
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so that you may discover your own wisdom.
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I
promise you
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promise to do my part.
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promise to stand beside you.
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I
promise to interrupt the world when its thinking becomes
ignorant.
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I
promise to believe in you, even when you have lost faith
in yourself.
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I
am here for you.
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