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.

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

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, community, and color at Tie Dye Your Pride! This event is all about celebrating identity, self-expression, and unity across our campus. Come make your own vibrant tie-dye shirt that showcases your pride—whether it’s pride in yourself, your culture, or the communities you belong to.

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.