Shades

Join us for our weekly Shades event from 4 pm to 5:30 pm in the Diversity Center (SLB 22), located on the legacy side of campus, on most Wednesdays for Fall 2025. Shades is a discussion-based event series for all UIS students, faculty, and staff. The goal of this series is to create a safe and affirming space through which we can explore topics of identity and bring together QTPOC (Queer & Trans* People of Color) students and allies on campus. Light snacks and refreshments are provided and all attendees are entered into a prize raffle!

Fluidity Support Group

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 2pm-3pm.

Bingo After Dark

Join us for our annual Bingo After Dark event on Friday, September 5th, 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

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