Queer Zine Launch

Come join us and the students from the Queer Theory class to enjoy some snacks and refreshments while checking out the Queer zines they have made. Come get a zine and learn about zine publishing! The event will be Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 in the Diversity Center Lounge (SLB 22) from 6 pm-8:30 pm. This event is open to UIS students, faculty, and staff.

Shades

Shades is a private discussion group for all UIS students. The goal of this group is to create a safe space through which we can explore topics of identity and bring together QTPOC (Queer & Trans* People of Color) students on campus. ​

* Only open to UIS students

HIV Testing - Free, Rapid, Discreet

Free, discreet, rapid HIV testing on a walk-in basis. No appointment is necessary. The test will be a quick prick of the finger. Results will be available within 15-20 minutes of taking the test. It will be a discreet and private setting. ALL testing hours will be posted on UIS Connection. The testing site will be at the Gender and Sexuality Student Services lounge, within the Diversity Center at the Student Life Building, Suite 22. There are two ways to enter.

Shades

Shades is a private discussion group for all UIS students. The goal of this group is to create a safe space through which we can explore topics of identity and bring together QTPOC (Queer & Trans* People of Color) students on campus. ​

* Only open to UIS students

Fluidity

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. Fluidity provides a safe and confidential 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. The door will be closed at 3:45pm, 15 minutes after the group begins.

LGBTea Social

Join us for our weekly LGBTea social gatherings at GSSS in the Diversity Center (SLB 22) on Thursdays from 4PM-6PM. 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, watch movies, listen to music, make plans for the weekend, and play games (Just to name a few!). 

For questions or any specific accommodations, please contact us at gss@uis.edu or 217-206-8316.