UNL Gender and Sexuality Center

All UNL women of color are invited to the Women of Color Mixer! This is a casual mixer to connect people with a greater network in an affirmative community.
Free to attend. Light refreshments served.
September 26 | 6 pm | Nebraska Union, Platte River Room

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Stop by Career Services (Nebraska Union 225) to browse through selections from the Lavender Closet! There will be all kinds of professional clothing and accessories, perfect for any upcoming interviews or networking events, at no cost. Check it out September 9-11, from 11 am - 2 pm.

Join us for free plants and crafts (while supplies last) while setting goals and intentions for the semester!

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This semester, we are continuing to set aside intentional time to be in community. We want you to have a place where you can talk, decompress from classes, or simply hang out. We will have various de-stressing activities available. Please note, if you cannot make it to these specific days, our space is always here to be utilized in this way.

Anticipated Schedule:
Monday, September 9
Monday, September 23
Monday, October 7
Tuesday, November 5
Monday, November 18
Monday, December 2
11 am-4pm | NU 346

Free and anonymous STI testing with the Nebraska AIDS Project will be held September 3, from 3 pm to 5 pm in the Nebraska Union, Room 338!

We're so excited to have you back on campus!

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Attend an event, such as the LGBTQA+ Welcome Back Celebration (August 29 at 5:30 pm in the Nebraska Union, Regency and Heritage rooms)
Freshen up your fit: Visit the Lavender Closet to perfect your back-to-school look! The Lavender Closet is open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, located in Nebraska Union room 346
Check your status: Get free & anonymous STI testing with the Nebraska AIDS Project! Monthly, starting Tuesday September 3 at 3 pm to 5 pm, located in Nebraska Union room 340
Get involved: join one of these LGBTQA+ RSOs: Spectrum UNL, oSTEM @ UNL, Pride in Business, TRANScend, Out in CASNR, Athlete Ally, Nebraska OUTlaw
Stay connected: these are organizations and places for you to build community in Lincoln! OutNebraska, Mana Games, Indigo Bridge, Crescent Moon, Lincoln Public Libraries

Join us for the LGBTQA+ Welcome Back Celebration! Meet staff from the Gender and Sexuality Center, leaders from LGBTQA+ student organizations, and get to know others in the q***r community on campus! There will be a presentation followed by fun games and activities!

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Make fun crafts while you engage with mindfulness, self-care, and relaxation!

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We wanted to share some of our personal favorite reads with you!

Summer Reading Recs: GSC Staff Favorites
💜 The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
💜 Orlando by Virginia Woolf
💜 Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

These books are guaranteed to give you all the warm fuzzies!

Summer Reading Recs: Fluffy Feels
⭐️ The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
⭐️ Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
⭐️ One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

For those of you prefer horror, these titles are for you!

Summer Reading Recs: Thrills & Chills
☠️ The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass
☠️ Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
☠️ No Gods, No Monsters by Cadwell Turnbull
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

These characters take you along on their fantastical adventures!

Summer Reading Recs: Adventure Time
👑 The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
👑 Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
👑 The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

GOAL ACHEIVED ✅

Thank you to everyone who donated!!! We're so excited to offer needed coats and jackets to students this fall!

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Second slide text says: Missed the donation window? Don’t worry! We still want your new & gently used coats! Send us an email: [email protected]

Sometimes, we just need a good, gut-wrenching cry. These are guaranteed to get the job done!

(Make sure to check all trigger & content warnings on these!)

Summer Reading Recs: Emotionally Devastating
💔 The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer
💔 Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
💔 Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

Pride: Continuing the Celebration

Pride Month may be over, but there are still ways to celebrate and show up for the LGBTQA+ community beyond June in Lincoln, NE!

Each of the following businesses & organizations are very q***r friendly and support the community in a variety of ways! Check out their social media to stay up to date with events!

Mana Games: A gaming café in the Haymarket where you can connect with other gamers. Featuring a full menu and a huge library of board games! Drag Shows: Drag Me to Game Night, every third Sunday at 7 PM. Mana Drag Brunch, every first Saturday at 11 AM.

International Quilt Museum: The museum has the world's largest publicly held quilt collection, dating from the early 1700s to present and representing more than 60 countries.

A Novel Idea: A second-hand bookstore where everyone is welcome. Visit the cats who live there while exploring an ever-changing inventory of books!

Indigo Bridge: An indie bookstore, café, and community space highlighting stories written by and for underrepresented communities. They host many events including Drag Story Hour, First Friday, several book clubs, and more!

Butterfly Bakery: They are committed to baking the change by creating edible art, embracing community and normalizing q***r culture. This is a community focused bakery specializing in high end artisan cakes & pastries.

It's time for Operation Warmth: 5 Days to 50 Coats!

Drop off new & gently used coats and jackets or purchase from our Amazon Wishlist!
The GSC and are seeking coats and jackets to help Husker students in need this fall & winter!

When: July 8-12 | 8 am to 5 pm
Where: University Health Center, Room 127

Read more at the link in our bio or go to: go.unl.edu/warmth

The GSC will be closed July 4th due to Independence Day. We will return to our regular hours on July 5th. 🦅

It's almost time for Operation Warmth: 5 Days to 50 Coats!

The GSC and are seeking coats and jackets to help Husker students in need this autumn!
If you already have vacation days planned for July 8-12, we have you covered. Email [email protected] and make arrangements to drop off your donation after July 15. OR you can make a purchase from the Amazon Wishlist!

When: July 8-12 | 8 am to 5 pm
Where: University Health Center, Room 127

Read more at the link in our bio or go to: go.unl.edu/warmth

From fairytales to mythology, these stories dive into folklore from around the world!

Summer Reading Recs: Folklore Inspired
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
Blue Skinned Gods by S.J. Sindu
Fairest by Gail Carson Levine
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

It's time to prepare for Operation Warmth: 5 Days to 50 Coats!

The GSC and are seeking coats and jackets to help Husker students in need this autumn.
Avoid procrastination! Now is the time to get those coats out, get them cleaned & dried.

When: July 8-12 | 8 am to 5 pm
Where: University Health Center, Room 127

Read more at the link in our bio or go to: go.unl.edu/warmth

Here are some of our favorite Achillean novels!

Summer Reading Recs: Achillean Novels
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

Check out the link in our bio or go to go.unl.edu/prideideas

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These are some of our must-read Sapphic novels!

Summer Reading Recs: Sapphic Novels
These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

It's time to prepare for Operation Warmth: 5 Days to 50 Coats!

The GSC and are seeking coats and jackets to help Husker students in need this autumn!

When: July 8-12 | 8 am to 5 pm
Where: University Health Center, Room 127
More Info: go.unl.edu/warmth

These classics stand the test of time!

Summer Reading Recs: Iconic Classics
Zami: A New Spelling of My Name by Audre Lorde
Angels in America by Tony Kushner
The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

Grab your tote bags, we're going to the bookstore!

Thank you so much for hosting this fundraiser!

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A Novel Idea is fundraising for the LGBTQA+ Student Support Fund! Featuring banned books with LGBTQA+ characters & themes!

So you're going to Pride this summer? Here are some reminders for ya!

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Need a fantasy fix? We've got you covered with these titles!

Summer Reading Recs: A Whole New World
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
Check out these titles in our libraries! NU 340 & 346

Pride Month is almost upon us! Here's a quick guide on when & where to celebrate Pride in Nebraska!

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Scottsbluff: Panhandle Pride | June 1 | More Info: check out Panhandle Equality on Facebook
Hastings: Hastings Pride 2024 | June 2 | More Info: hastingsne-pride.com
Lincoln: Star City Pride | June 7-8 | More Info: starcityprideevents.org
Alliance: Pride in the Park | June 15 | More Info: check out Alliance for PRIDE on Facebook
Grand Island: Grand Island Pride 2024 | June 29 | More Info: grandislandpride.org
Omaha: Heartland Pride | July 13 | More Info: heartlandpride.org

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Out of This World drag show!! Shout out to our student performers for making this event possible, all of the staff and volunteers who worked the show, and to everyone who supported by attending, tipping, and/or bringing items for the Husker Pantry!!

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