Thursday, June 1, 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

Abstract: International educators are generally welcoming of individuals from widely diverse backgrounds, groups, or cultures. Is our field, however, as accepting of those of different sexual and gender identities? Join us as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and T ransgendered international educators share their experiences and offer suggestions for making international education more inclusive.

Bo Keppel [contact information at right] still needs anonymous "case studies" from those of you whose sexual orientation and/or gender identity cause problems in your workplace, who must remain closeted in order to remain employed or at least must be over ly cautious about who knows your sexual orientation or gender identity. She suggests two ways to contribute and remain anonymous:
1. Send your "story" by e-mail; she will copy it immediately and eliminate the sending address.
2. Phone Bo, tell her what you are calling about and she won't ask your name.

Poster Session: SECUSSA Forum for Underrepresented Groups in Education Abroad

Friday, June 2, 8:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Abstract: Underrepresented groups in education abroad actually represent the majority of students in higher education. The challenge to be proactive in serving a diverse student body is well represented in the ideas, research, and creative appr oaches of this poster session. (GLBT study abroad issues will be included.) Julie Trimpe invites others to join her in displaying information and speaking with attendees. What materials do you have that we can share with colleagues about pre-departure information, in-country resources, reentry issues, etc.? She is request ing materials to show how study abroad offices are including GLBT-related information in your materials and orientation sessions, i.e. your pre-departure guides that include a section on GLBT issues, etc. Are you able to join Julie at the poster session? If not, you can contribute for a display? Contact Julie by phone [Tel/Fax: (202) 265-1895 or toll free: 877-265-1447], e-mail her at Jtrimpe@iesabroad.org, or send display materials to her at 2027 Park Road NW, Washington DC 20010.

San Diego on the Web

Check out information about San Diego as well as some live camera shots of some beautiful scenery and some of its most famous residents at the sites below:

San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau -- www.sandiego.org/

All San Diego Travel Guide -- www.sandiego.cc/sandiego/

LiveNet San Diego BayCam -- live.net/sandiego/