Celebrate UIS Homecoming and support the Prairie Stars at the men’s and women’s soccer games. This collaborative cookout and tailgate will bring students together for food, school spirit, and community. Students can obtain event tickets through designated tabling opportunities.
Open to UIS students, Staff and Faculty.
For questions or accommodation requests, contact us at diversity@uis.edu or 217-206-6333.
Are You as Strong as a Luchador?
Step into the ring and put your strength, power, core, and endurance to the test! Take on a series of fun, high-energy challenges and earn points based on your performance. Compete, challenge yourself, and see if you have what it takes to become the ultimate luchador! Prizes Will Be Provided!
Compete. Conquer. Earn your mask!
Join the Men of Color Initiative as we start off the new school year with our first Cards and Conversation event! Come hang out, meet new people, and join in on an engaging discussion about a topic that matters to students, all while playing your favorite card games. Whether you come with friends or by yourself, everyone is welcome, and no experience with card games or the conversation topic is required. Just bring yourself, an open mind, and a willingness to connect! Open to all UIS students, faculty, and staff.
Join us for a meaningful conversation exploring the many layers that shape Latinidad and the diverse experiences within our communities. Más Allá de Una Identidad: Intersectionality & Latinidad invites participants to look beyond a single definition of identity and reflect on how race, ethnicity, gender, culture, language, socioeconomic background, and other lived experiences intersect to shape how we see ourselves and how others see us.
Join the People of Color Initiative for a welcoming study table celebrating Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month (HLHM). Come take a break from the stress of midterms and enjoy a comfortable space where you can study, connect, and have fun with friends and the community. We’ll have conchas, hot chocolate, and good company to keep you fueled while you prepare for your midterms. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to get some work done, want to study alongside friends, or simply need a moment to relax and connect, this space is for you.
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.