Join us for Shades: What Is My Identity? on Monday, November 9, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Diversity Center. We'll begin with a presentation on intentionality and identity, exploring how our experiences, values, cultures, and communities shape who we are. Participants will then create a personalized stick figure craft, using colors, symbols, words, and drawings to represent the many parts of their identity and reflect on what makes them uniquely themselves.

Joun The Women's Center & Gender and Sexuality Student Services on Monday's 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the Student Union North Entrance Tables to learn about our Centers! We will have free resources, information, and good conversation!

During the annual Bingo After Dark event, we encourage all UIS students to come to the UIS Student Union Conference Room 228 between 5pm-8pm on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 for free and confidential STI testing (provided by Springfield Urban League). This opportunity is first come, first serve and can be done one student at a time. Future opportunities for testing will also be provided and information about testing will also be available at Bingo After Dark.

Only open to UIS Students.

Join us Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the Women's Center Lounge (SLB 15) to enjoy conversation around dating, sexual health, consent, and how to navigate dating apps. How to Human is an event series that breaks down barriers and teaches necessary skills to everyone!

Joun The Women's Center & Gender and Sexuality Student Services on Monday's 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the Student Union North Entrance Tables to learn about our Centers! We will have free resources, information, and good conversation!

Joun The Women's Center & Gender and Sexuality Student Services on 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the Student Union North Entrance Tables to learn about our Centers! We will have free resources, information, and good conversation!

Joun The Women's Center & Gender and Sexuality Student Services on Monday's 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. at the Student Union North Entrance Tables to learn about our Centers! We will have free resources, information, and good conversation!

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.