False lashes, contour and hairspray kicked off Spectrum’s Spring Week 2017.
On Saturday, Spectrum hosted Drag Show in Oz. It collected donations for On the Mark, For the City, a community beautification initiative by We’re Trying Collective. The project design is set to be revealed on May 4 at First Thursday.
Typically, the proceeds from Spectrum’s drag shows are donated to a national nonprofit, but after working with We’re Trying Collective and seeing the similarity between their mission statements, Spectrum president Mariann Fant saw an opportunity for a collaboration.
“I thought it would be really cool to have a local nonprofit,” Fant said. “I thought that it would be really cool and people would connect with that because it's local.”
Spectrum raised $1,822 for the mural project.
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Spectrum will host events through Saturday, ending with a volunteer opportunity for students.
Upcoming Events:
BATHROOM BUDDIES
Where: Scramble Light
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
What to expect: Spectrum will pass out Bathroom Buddy buttons with flyers explaining what they are and Spectrums’ hope for what it wants to accomplish.
"THE WIZARD OF OZ" MOVIE NIGHT
Where: L.A. Pittenger Student Center Multipurpose Room
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
What to expect: Students are invited to watch “The Wizard of Oz” with Spectrum.
SPILLING THE T: TRANSGENDER 101
Where: L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom
When: 8 p.m. Thursday
What to expect: Students will have the opportunity to have an in-depth look at what the trans experience looks like.
BBQUEER
Where: West Quad
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Friday
What to expect: Join Spectrum for food and games.
Volunteering at the Children’s Museum
Where: The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
When: Saturday
What to expect: Students will volunteer at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Deadline to sign up is 5 p.m. today. Students may sign up in Spectrum Office or email Spectrum at spectrum@bsu.edu.
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