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The UIS SAFE ZONE program strives to reduce homophobia and heterosexism at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Use the links below to learn more about the program.

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Safe Zone Training and Workshop

The UIS Safe Zone program provides training to University community members on how to be an ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) students, staff and faculty.Phase I and IIandregular meetings provide an opportunity to become knowledgeable, gain skills,and toremain current in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning issues.

Phase I is scheduled for this Friday,April 9, 2010, "What you Need to Know to Become a Safe Ally:

https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/4357958

To register for Phase II training, Friday,April 23, 2010 “Become a Safe Ally” register on line at:

https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/546893

Both Sessions are from 1 - 4 p.m. in UHB 1007

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Ally Development

Location of Gender Neutral Restrooms at UIS

Human Resources Building (HRB) - Located in the southwest hallway of that building.

Business Services Building (BSB) - Located near the Campus Services Print Shop area.

Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) - Located in the southeast quadrant of that building, near the old Multi-Cultural Affairs offices.

University Hall (UHB) - Located on the first floor, in the Admissions and Records office area

The Recreation and Athletic Center - Located on the first floor, around the corner from the main (TRAC) public restrooms, drinking fountains and vending machines.

Public Affairs Center- Located on the first floor around the corner from the Bursar's Office.
(PAC) (Note: This is the Gender Neutral restroom, where the lock is presently
broken (which we have a work order to repair) and the Gender Neutral
sign is missing and is in the process of being replaced

Other Resources:

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