Western Regional Conference

February 24th – 26th, 2012

Co-hosted by the University of California, Merced and the University of the Pacific

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A conference to educate and inspire future leaders of the LGBTQIA Movement

The University of California, Merced and the University of the Pacific are proud to present the Western Regional Conference 2012: Lead the movement, Be the change. Join us for this exciting opportunity in Stockton, California. This year the conference will offer a variety of exciting speakers, great entertainment, amazing educational sessions, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends and connections throughout the greater LGBTQIA community.

Featured Speakers

Dustin Lance Black
Multi-talented writer, producer, director and Academy Award® winner for Best Original Screenplay for MILK.
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Patricia Nell Warren
Distinguished investigative journalist, columnist, author, and human rights activist.
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  • Candace Gingrich-Jones
    Key advocate for issues of importance to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community.
    More about Candace

Entertainment

Western Regional Talent Showcase

Do you want to Create, Share, Entertain, Inspire, and become an active part of the 2012 Western Regional Conference? Here is your chance!

We want you to share your passions, experiences, and stories as part of the Western Regional Talent Showcase! Come and share your talent with other conference attendees whether it be with music, dance, or spoken word!.

Participants will have the opportunity to perform on Saturday February 25 from 7:30pm until 9:00pm. For more information, please contact the conference committee by e-mailing at comeoutwest@pacific.edu.

Registration Deadlines

Monday, October 3, 2011
Registration Opens

Friday, January 20, 2012
Early Bird Registration Deadline (save $20)

Friday, February 3, 2012
Late Registration Deadline (save $10)

Early Bid Registration is highly encouraged as space is limited!

Presenting Sponsors

  • Associated Students of the University of the Pacific (ASUOP)
  • Eric Dingler, Honorary Conference Chairperson
  • Lambda Alliance at UC Merced
  • Multicultural Affairs
  • PRIDE Pacific Alumni Club
  • University of the Pacific Division of Student Affairs
  • University of the Pacific Housing and Greek Life
  • University of the Pacific Pride Alliance
  • University of the Pacific PRIDE Center

Conference Organizers

  • Western Regional Conference Committee
  • Alex Taylor, Co-chair, University of California, Merced
  • Corrie Martin, Co-chair, University of the Pacific
  • Steve Jacobson, Co-chair, University of the Pacific

Questions?

Western Regional Conference Committee
C/O Multicultural Affairs, University of the Pacific
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211

T 209-946-7707 | F 209-946-7711
E comeoutwest@pacific.edu