Stop by the Student Union on Monday, 10/16, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. to learn more about two awesome libraries that can support you! The UIS Library and Lincoln Library will have staff at the Union to share the great resources, services, and spaces you can use as a student. The Lincoln Library can sign students up for a public library card at the table with proof of address. Any student who stops by and completes a post-assessment form will be entered to win a prize from the Diversity Center. Drop in to learn more about the resources available to you!

Please Join the Diversity Center as we prepare for the 2027 Black History Month Celebration! All students and faculty are welcome. If you have any questions or accommodations, please email diversity@uis.edu or call 217-206-6333

Join the Black and Diversity Centers from Illinois, UIS, and UIC for the Kick off Black History Month with an evening celebration honoring Black culture and Black history centered on civic engagement and community building. This opening ceremony sets the tone for a month of education, empowerment, and unity on campus! Together, we have intentional dialogues across the three campus to truly feel like a U of I system.

The Black and Latinx Summit is an annual conference and summit that seeks to bring students from all intersections into a shared space to learn and connect. This focus is an intentional understanding of the traumas that communities of color in the United States have faced both historically and contemporarily. It is also cognizant of the strides we take each day to heal our wounds and better prepare us for the next change in our circumstances.

Experience the joy of giving back with POCI (People of Color Initiative) at our card-making and goodie bag assembly event. Join our community in crafting uplifting messages for cancer warriors while gaining valuable insights into cancer awareness. Together, we can spread hope and kindness, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing challenges.

Join the Men of Color Initiative as we hang out, meet new people, and join in on an engaging discussion about a topic that matters to students, all while playing a favorite card game- BLACKJACK! 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. For questions or accommodations, contact us at diversity@uis.edu.

Join the Women of Color Initiative for Create Your Own Legacy for BHM, a celebration of Black History Month honoring the achievements and lasting impact of Black individuals and communities. Help us create a collaborative mosaic of tiny portraits, celebrating individuality, representation, and the power of community. Together, we’ll reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the legacies of tomorrow.

All students and staff are welcome!

Join us for the People of Color Initiative's biggest event of the year! Connect with fellow students while enjoying a variety of fun activities and delicious food. This is the perfect opportunity to unwind and celebrate before the holiday season. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! Come have a blast and make lasting memories with us!

Date: Thursday, December 3rd, 2026

Start Time:8:00 PM

End Time: Till?

Location: Diversity Center

Open to all UIS students, faculty, and staff

The Men of Color Initiative presents Be a Man!; a conversation about male friendship, community, and companionship. The event will explore why building meaningful connections can be difficult for men, including how societal expectations around masculinity can shape the way men communicate, express vulnerability, and support one another.