Dear RainbowUCT

Over the past month I couldn’t help but have intense feelings of nostalgia; suddenly the reality has set in that my time as RainbowUCT Chairperson has come to an end. I have no hard feelings about this fact because like all processes in life there is a start and an inevitable end and this end is gladly welcomed. This timely end has given me a chance to reflect on the year that was, how I have grown as an individual and it has also allowed me to evaluate my identity as a black gay man.

RainbowUCT has been an emotional rollercoaster but like all true leaders I have had to put aside my emotions when work needed doing. I have forged many great friendships over the past year but more importantly I also acquired critics, frenemies and plain and simple enemies who have all kept me on my toes. All of these I appreciate as they have kept me grounded and ensured that I did not lose sight of the goals I had set out to achieve at the beginning of the year for RainbowUCT.

• Monday 13:00 to 14:00 - Opening Of Pink Week 2011 On Jammie Plaza With Dr Max Price, Vice Chancellor Of UCT and Amanda Ngwenya 2010/2011 SRC President
• Tuesday 11:00 to 15:00 - Health Stalls From The Triangle Project, Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, Health For Men and HAICU UCT On Jammie Plaza
• Tuesday 17:30 to 20:30 - It Gets Better South African Launch and Out In Africa Film Screening in Leslie Social 2 B
• Wednesday 13:00 to 14:00 - Debate On Religion As A Basis Of Homophobia And Transphobia in Leslie Social 3 B
• Wednesday 17:30 to 19:00 - Pierre De Vos: “Freedom Of Religion Versus The Rights Of Gay Men And Lesbians Against Discrimination” in RW James C
• Thursday - RainbowUCT Pride Day: Wear Pink Or Rainbow Colours In Support Of LGBTIQ rights
• Thursday 13:00 to 14:00 - RainbowUCT Documentary Screening By Julie Moreau in Leslie Social 3B
• Thursday 17:30 to 19:30 - Panel Discussion: ‘‘Corrective Rape In South Africa!” in RW James C
• Friday 20:00 to 00:00 - RainbowUCT Pink Week 2011 After Party: The Quad Hiddingh Hall

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What a semester it has been, but like all good things it must come to an end. However just before UCT throws you in that dungeon of a building-The Sports Centre- to write ridiculously long papers on material you were barely taught, RainbowUCT has just one more climax for you!

RainbowUCT is proud to present its end-of-semester function, simply themed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Like all RainbowUCT parties this promises to be a great on...e! We are infamous for our raunchy, out-of-this-world parties and what can we do but confirm these sentiments?

“Lights, Camera, Action!” It is that time of the year again: RainbowUCT presents the official RainbowUCT Movie Night. This highlight of the Rainbow social calendar promises gay cinema at its best and buttered popcorn bursting at the seams!

Join your fellow LGBTIQ film connoisseurs on the evening of the 16th of April from 18:00 to 22:00 for a night of tasteful gay cinema in Leslie Social Science Lecture Theatre 1C. A selection of LGBTIQ-themed films will be screened. This event serves to explore current themes in gay cinema, but above all as a chance to escape the relentless pace of university life, sink a little deeper into our seats and enjoy quality time with our friends (or fellow critics). Ample amounts of popcorn and soft drinks sweeten the deal.

Hope to see you all there! The RainbowUCT Team