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GITA Hold Of Yourself is a podcast of intersectional conversations around common topics. We are a student-led and produced podcast supported by The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy at the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

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Join GITA student staff member Hang and our associate director, Netty, as they engage in a captivating conversation with GITA faculty member Dr. Judy Strathearn. Delve into Dr. Strathearn’s insightful perspectives on Black feminism and Gullah studies, and explore her innovative pedagogical approaches in these fields.

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Cover image for the November 2024 issue of The Advocate by The Gender Institute for Teaching & Advocacy at MSU Denver. The top features the GITA logo with the title 'The Advocate' and the date 'November 2024' against a green background. A section titled 'In this issue' lists the contents: Upcoming Events, Featured Course, Featured Scholarship, Soapbox, Reminders, and Resources. Autumn leaves swirl around the text, and a line of fall-themed decorations, including pumpkins, a gnome, a hedgehog, and mushrooms, adorns the bottom.

Event flyer titled 'Upcoming Events' with a calendar icon at the top. The main event is the 'Mutual Aid Community Org Panel,' hosted by GITA, specifically inviting GWS majors and minors. Text reads, 'Learn how you can use your degree in community organizing and liberatory work. Join us for an afternoon of panelists and discussion.' Event details: Thursday, Nov 21st, from 3:30 PM to 5 PM at Boulder Creek RM 132. The flyer lists participating organizations: Housekeys Action Network, Harm Reduction Center, Casa de Paz, and Rise Up. At the bottom, it notes wheelchair accessibility and a gender-neutral bathroom. Contact email: GITAStudent@msudenver.edu. Logos for Metropolitan State University Denver and The Gender Institute for Teaching & Advocacy are included.

Flyer for the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Soiree, an event honoring the memory of trans individuals lost to anti-trans violence. The flyer invites all Transgender, Gender Expansive, and ENBY students to join in honoring, celebrating, and promoting the well-being of the Trans/GE/ENBY community. The event will take place on Wednesday, November 20th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Tivoli Student Union, Room 440 - Adirondacks. Food and drinks will be provided. The flyer also lists additional informational resource sessions for allies and change agents, scheduled on November 12th, 13th, and 20th. Logos at the bottom indicate sponsorship by the LGBTQ Student Resource Center, Women & Gender Center, and the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy. Contact information for more details is provided for Bleu Vargas at bvargas8@msudenver.edu.

Flyer for the featured course 'Gender and Global Politics' for Spring 2025. The course code is GWS/PSC 3530, scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:45 PM, with the CRN 33743. The course description reads: 'Students will take a critical feminist approach to global politics to confront histories and contemporary practices of imperialism, colonialism, capitalism, and nationalism. We will examine issues such as immigration, the climate crisis, famine, and nuclear power through case studies that include Palestine, the Congo, Mexico, and the Marshall Islands.' Contact information is provided for The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy at Metropolitan State University of Denver, including a phone number (303) 615-2052 and email (gita@msudenver.edu). The flyer has a background image of a stylized Earth with stars.

Flyer for the November Featured Scholarship from the Point Foundation, showcasing the 'Flagship Scholarship.' The background is green with a rainbow arch in orange, yellow, blue, and green hues. At the center, there is a pink emblem with an illustration of a hand making the American Sign Language sign for 'I love you,' surrounded by small hearts. Text below provides scholarship details: 'Learn more and apply at: https://pointfoundation.org/scholarships/flagship. Amount: based on need, renewable for up to four years of support. Deadline: Dec. 5th, 6 pm MST.' A note at the bottom reads, 'Did you know GITA has scholarship tutors? Contact Soj at ssirivan@msudenver.edu to be paired with one!'

Soapbox article titled 'The Indescribable Something MORE That You Ache For, Aches For You' by Bella, Teddi, Netty, and Ezra in honor of Native Indigenous Heritage Month, displayed on a green background with a decorative border at the bottom. The article explores themes of Indigenous Heritage Month, identity, white-passing privilege, and the internal conflict of belonging and exclusion. The text speaks to the complexities of mixed heritage, the feeling of being split between identities, and the struggle of carrying both ancestral pride and the perception of 'fitting in.' It describes 'white-passing' as a double-edged term that brings both privilege and guilt, symbolized by wearing a 'white veil over a technicolor soul.' The piece is deeply reflective and uses vivid metaphors to convey the emotional weight of these experiences.

Continuation of soapbox displayed on a green background with decorative stars and an illustration of a person wearing traditional Indigenous attire at the bottom. The article delves into the impact of colonialism on identity, describing how skin color often disguises the depth of ancestral history and heritage. It emphasizes the importance of self-care beyond social media trends, advocating for honoring heritage through genuine actions, learning ancestral stories, and embracing Indigenous identity. The piece encourages readers to reclaim, remember, and love the roots that were hidden by colonialism, asserting that one's Indigenous self is valid and resilient, whether seen or unseen.

Flyer promoting GITA’s Croc Pot Cookout, an event for community building through food. The event is held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month, starting September 4th, at Boulder Creek Room 132. The flyer encourages participants to grab a bowl, learn new recipes, and engage in the food traditions of GITA community members. Event runs from 12 pm until supplies last.

Reminders section with a recipe card for 'Anahi’s Veggies in Tomato Sauce,' a vegan and gluten-free dish. The reminder encourages attendees to join the next Croc Pot Party on Wednesday the 6th and 20th in Boulder Creek Room 132, or to grab ingredients at Rowdy’s Corner to make the recipe at home. The recipe card includes prep time (15 min) and cook time (25 min), with an illustration of a bowl of veggie stew. Directions suggest layering enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, cheese, and sliced veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, sweet potatoes, carrots, and corn in a pot, then cooking for 25 minutes.

Flyer announcing GITA’s new Discord channels. The flyer encourages joining a vibrant community with text explaining the variety of resources and engagement available through Discord, including academic support, fun, and collaboration. A cartoon of diverse people waving in speech bubbles is shown below the text.

Flyer for GITA’s Cereal Bar announcement, showing that it is moving to the Snack Stop. The flyer has animated cereal box and bowl characters waving happily. It informs participants that cereal will be regularly stocked in the pantry with milk in the fridge. Text at the bottom reads 'Cereal lovers, take note! GITA’s Cereal Bar is moving to a new home—the Snack Stop!

Reminders section promoting a YouTube panel discussion titled 'GITA Hold of Yourself: Queer Studies from the Front Range.' The panel features three speakers against a purple brick background with neon text. Photos of each speaker are displayed with names and pronouns: Dr. Haruki Eda (he/they), Dr. Zaynab Shahar (they/themme), and Dr. Nishant Upadhyay (they/them). The Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy logo is visible at the top, and a text box below encourages viewers to watch and listen to the discussion on queer studies from the Front Range on YouTube.

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Digital flyer titled 'Resources' with a leaf and lightning bolt icon. The flyer describes an advocacy project for food access and education, highlighting a collection of easy, low-maintenance crockpot recipes that can also be cooked on a stovetop. The recipe book features various recipes, many with five ingredients or less, along with tips and tricks to make meals flavorful and simple. Links to campus resources for ingredient support are included, and readers are encouraged to bookmark and share a Google Drive folder for the recipe collection. A cornucopia illustration filled with fall produce, such as pumpkins and corn, decorates the bottom.

A green-themed image titled 'Academic Resources.' The image lists several articles about Palestine from a Gender and Women's Studies (GWS) perspective. Articles include: 'The Palestinian Women's Autonomous Movement' by Rabab Abdulhadi, 'Why Is Bannon’s Antisemitism Considered Alright?' by Judith Butler, an interview with Angela Davis about 'Black Lives Matter, Palestine, and the Future of Radicalism,' and more. In the top right corner, a speech bubble reads 'If you are interested in learning more from a GWS lens about Palestine, here are some resources to check out!'

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Digital flyer titled 'Follow Us' encouraging viewers to join an online community for updates on events, scholarships, and opportunities. The flyer features QR codes linking to social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and TikTok, displayed in a vertical line on the right. Icons for each platform are paired with their corresponding QR codes. A friendly scarecrow with a green hat, surrounded by sunflowers, pumpkins, and a crate of corn, decorates the bottom of the flyer. At the bottom, a contact email is provided: gita@msudenver.edu.

Past Issues of The Advocate

Check out our Zines

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The Zine is a radical tool and mode of information-sharing within resistance movements, allowing networking and community building through creativity and anti-capitalist, anti-patriarchal media. These GITA Zines created by our talented Student Staff are chock full of insights, information, and entertainment.

Check out GITA’s Zine, Volume 1. This Self-Care edition, made by Lena Grout, will teach you tips and tricks from the GITA Team on how to check-in with and care for yourself!

Use the links below to download:

Vol. 1, Fall 2019 (Non-Accessible Version) Vol. 1, Fall 2019 (Accessible Version)

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