January 19-22, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Organizing Week, Terrific resources at http://www.dayofsilence.org/mlk.html for Gay Straight Alliance and all others who would like to build bridges and work together.  In the spirit of one of the world’s greatest leaders, GLSEN is proud to support Dr. Martin Luther King Organizing Week January 19 – 22, 2010!  During this week, organizers will work to build connections across multiple groups, communities and issues and grow their advocacy through coalition building.

Saturdays, January 23 and January 30th GLSEN Central NJ joins with HiTOPS to offer a GSA Advisors Workshop at HiTOPS, 21 Wiggins St. in Princeton.  New ideas. Tried and true ideas. Chance to share. Discussion of successes and barriers.  New advisors and experienced advisors are encouraged to attend.  9:30 to 1:00.  Lots of resources available.  RSVP or questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 609-448-5215, or Corrine O'Hara, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 609-683-5155 x217. (Note: the January 23rd date is full at the moment, there is still space available on January 30th)

January 22-28, No Name Calling Week and Creative Expression Contest.  See lots of resources at http://www.nonamecallingweek.org .  Though targeted first to middle school students, the activities of the week and the Creative Expression Contest have expanded to include high school students.  A lot of great ideas for GSAs to share in the high school or middle school.  Please note the Creative Expression Contest deadline is February 26.