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.

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.