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
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.
Joins us on April 8, 2026, from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. in the Gender and Sexuality Student Services Lounge (SLB 22) to learn about asexuality and the many ways to have a relationship! We will be doing crafts, eating snacks, and having great conversation.
This event is open to all UIS students.
For questions or accommodations, please contact gss@uis.edu or 217-206-8316
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.
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.
Join us for our LGBTea social gathering at GSSS in the Diversity Center (SLB 22 - Legacy Campus) on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Diversity Center Lounge. We will be decorating and writing love letters/poems to ourselves! There will be free snacks. 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!). We will have light snacks and refreshments!