Join us at the Student Union SLC Multipurpose Area on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 12pm-1:15pm to participate as an audience member in Guess The Straight Person! This event is presented by the InQUEERy Peer Educator program! Guess The Straight Person runs like a game show! This event is open to all UIS students, faculty, and staff.
This event is co-sponsored by QSAP and GSSS.
For questions or specific accommodations, contact us at gss@uis.edu or 217-206-8316.
PLEASE RSVP! We will have print materials for those in attendance, to ensure you receive a packet please RSVP.
The Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network will be presenting a "Know Your Rights Training" to all UIS students, staff and faculty. This training will include coverage of new bills HB1312 and HB3247. Attendees can expect to receive information about individual and immigrant rights.
Curious about community gardens and how they work? Want to learn first hand about the Springfield, IL community organization that is spear-heading efforts like these? What if we told you this can all be possible with a fresh fruit smoothie in-hand? Learn how community gardens connect with residential segregation and how researchers in action utilize information to enact equitable public policy.
Fluidity is a weekly support group where students across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and allies discuss topics relevant to their experiences including campus, community and interpersonal situations. Students are able to participate in Fluidity as needed and does not require consistent, continuous attendance. Fluidity provides a safe and private space with peers for those exploring their sexual and/or gender identity. The group allows advocacy for its members and is a judgment-free zone. Fluidity will occur on Mondays from 3pm-4pm.
The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) Diversity Center is excited to invite all graduating students and their allies to the inaugural Prairie PROUD Celebration. This inclusive event honors the diverse identities, cultures, and achievements of our graduates.
Join us for our LGBTea social gathering at GSSS in the Diversity Center (SLB 22 - Legacy Campus) on Wednesday April 29, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. to celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week! We will be hosting a game that will put your knowledge of lesbian icons to the test. There will be prizesss! LGBTea offers a comfortable, accepting, and non-judgmental social atmosphere for students with marginalized gender and/or sexual identities and allied peers.
Join us for our LGBTea social gatherings on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. LGBTea offers a comfortable, accepting, and non-judgmental social atmosphere for students with marginalized gender and/or sexual identities and allied peers. Students hang out, listen to music, make plans for the weekend, and play games!
For questions or any specific accommodations, please contact us at gss@uis.edu or 217-206-8316.
*Open to all UIS students, faculty, and staff