Celebrate World Mental Health Day with us by enjoying some relaxing activities! We will be going nail painting, face masks, as well as arts & crafts. We will be at the Student Leadership Center in the Student Unions from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Join us for Shades: This Is My Village on Wednesday, October 7, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Diversity Center. We'll begin with a presentation exploring the meaning of community, defining terms often associated with belonging, support, and connection while reflecting on how community and family can be uniquely defined by each person. Participants will then have the opportunity to write a letter to someone on campus who has made a positive impact in their life, with encouragement to share their letter as a meaningful expression of gratitude and appreciation.
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 Tuedsays from 3pm-4pm.
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 Tuedsays from 3pm-4pm.
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 Tuedsays from 3pm-4pm.
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 Tuedsays from 3pm-4pm.
Join us for our annual Bingo After Dark event on Friday, September 4th, 2025 from 6pm-8:30pm in the Student Union Ballroom! This Bingo event will be full of fun and sex-positivity, with opportunities to win prizes while learning about safe dating and sexual health! Door prizes will also be available while supplies last. This event is open to ALL UIS students!
Sponsors: Gender & Sexuality Student Services, Women's Center, Access & Equity Office Peer Educators
For questions or accommodations, contact us at 217-206-8316 or gss@uis.edu
Start off Queertober the right way, and join us at the centers on Thursday, October 1st, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. in the Student Life Building (SLB 15 & SLB 22)! Bring friends, or your favorite faculty/staff member to enjoy some snacks, refreshments games, and great conversation. This is your chance to explore the things you love about the Women’s Center, the Diversity Center, and the GSSS Center.
Join us for Shades: Media Representation of Us from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Diversity Center. Together, we'll watch a short film exploring how media portrays QTPOC (Queer & Trans People of Color) and discuss the impact of representation, the harm of assumptions, and how we can create spaces where people feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
Come kick off the semester with us by enjoying our first LGBTea of the year in the sun! We will have games, activities, and a bubble parade! We will be on the quad from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 2. LGBTea offers a comfortable, accepting, and non-judgmental social atmosphere for students with marginalized gender and/or sexual identities and allied peers.