UIS Gender and Sexuality Student Services
The UIS GSSS office provides education, advocacy, and support go.uis.edu/DCpolicy All students are welcome!
We are a resource for all UIS students, including those that are sexual and gender minorities including le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, questioning, asexual, pansexual, and two-spirit. We also work with heterosexual and cisgender students to become more informed and supportive supportive allies. As part of the division of Student Affairs under the Diversity Center, we work closely with other entities in the division to provide the most appropriate service and support to students.
08/26/2024
Welcome new and returning students! We’d like to kick off the semester by highlighting some key features of GSSS. Come say hi to us and grab what you need or hang out!
08/08/2024
Check out some openly q***r athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics! Do you recognize any of these Olympic athletes?
07/22/2024
Swipe to see some non-binary identities increasing visibility in their field💛🤍💜🖤
07/03/2024
July is Disability Pride Month. Click through this post to see the intersection of disability and the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as learn tips on how to strengthen your allyship!
06/28/2024
As Pride Month comes to an end, celebrating your Pride doesn’t! Here are some tips on how to celebrate Pride after June ends🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
06/25/2024
Last time we shared some historical LGBTQIA+ icons, this week we’re sharing some current icons who are doing great work and representing the community🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
06/14/2024
This week, check out some historical figures that have contributed to the LGBTQIA+ community🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We recognize you may be most familiar with Marsha P. Johnson as a driving force behind Stonewall. While it is still unclear on whether or not she was there, that does not downplay the impact she has had on the LGBTQIA+ community. To find out more information regarding Johnson’s presence and other information about Stonewall, check out “The Stonewall You Know Is a Myth. And That’s OK.” https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000006322550/stonewall-lgbt-pride-anniversary.html
06/05/2024
Happy Pride Month! Swipe through to learn about how the month began🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
05/21/2024
Q***r Joy is a way to love yourself, form community, and persevere through hardship. How do you experience Q***r Joy?
05/13/2024
Check out how q***r women are beginning to get recognized for their contributions to music! 🏳️🌈🎶
04/23/2024
Join us for our special Shades event today! All UIS students welcome😊
04/22/2024
Happy Le***an Visibility Week! Make sure to check out UIS Connection for this week’s themed events🧡🤍💗
03/29/2024
Our last Trans* Visibility Week event is happening this afternoon! From 2pm-4pm, you can get fitted for and receive a free chest binder from the Phoenix Center!🏳️⚧️
03/28/2024
Join us for today’s themed LGBTea! For Trans* Visibility Week, you have the option of playing games, learning, coloring, writing letters to your future self, and engaging in great conversation!🏳️⚧️
03/26/2024
UIS students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for our second Trans* Visibility Week event, TRANSparency: Beauty Standards in the U.S.
12pm-1:30pm in the Diversity Center Lounge (Student Life Building Suite 22). For questions or accommodations, please contact the office at [email protected] or 217-206-8316 prior to the event.
Co-sponsored by the UIS Women's Center as part of Women's History Month.
Snacks, refreshments, and raffle prizes will be provided!
03/25/2024
One more week! The deadline to support Safe Zone/Brave Space is March 31st!!
Safe Zone / Brave Space The Safe Zone program’s mission is to promote awareness and improve the campus climate through educational opportunities that train participants on issues faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and those with marginalized gender and sexual identities, advocacy and intervention skills, intersectionality, an...
03/25/2024
Help us celebrate Trans* Visibility Week! This year’s theme is Trans* Joy. Our kick off event is today from 4pm-6pm along with an optional social from 6pm-7pm in the Career Development Center Multipurpose Room (HRB 111)! 🏳️⚧️
03/22/2024
Diversity Center We are an entity on campus comprised to serve the needs of all students. We provide a cultural, social, and at times civic engagement space for advocacy, coalition, and equity to manifest. A driving force in the work is to create a space for celebration of cultural achievements and differences. Dona...
03/21/2024
You still have a little over a week to help support Safe Zone/Brave Space! We appreciate everyone's generosity!!
Safe Zone / Brave Space The Safe Zone program’s mission is to promote awareness and improve the campus climate through educational opportunities that train participants on issues faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and those with marginalized gender and sexual identities, advocacy and intervention skills, intersectionality, an...
03/07/2024
Want to help support Safe Zone/Brave Space? Visit our crowd-funding page!
Safe Zone / Brave Space The Safe Zone program’s mission is to promote awareness and improve the campus climate through educational opportunities that train participants on issues faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and those with marginalized gender and sexual identities, advocacy and intervention skills, intersectionality, an...
03/07/2024
This Tuesday, Hannah Gadsby’s “Gender Agenda” was released on Netflix. The hour and fifteen minute long comedy show consists of 7 genderq***r comedians who talk about a range of topics. Swipe through to read more about the inspiration behind the special and to see who the comedians performing are!
02/27/2024
There are still some spots open for the UIS Coalition Builders Workshop on Monday, March 4th! Advance registration is required, learn more and RSVP at: https://uisconnection.uis.edu/event/9872265
02/27/2024
Audre Lorde’s words continue to impact many. Swipe to learn more about Lorde, her influence on the LGBTQIA+ movement, and read some of her work💜
02/13/2024
Join us for our BHM collaboration of Shades! Rainbow Rennaissance is going to cover the hidden accomplishments and contributions of Black Q***r people. Join us at 12pm in the Diversity center lounge. We’ll have snacks, a raffle, and a great discussion!
02/08/2024
There’s a ton of Safe Zone opportunities this semester! Deadline to sign up for Fundamentals is this Saturday!!
02/07/2024
2 weeks ago, Amber Glenn became the first out q***r woman to win the U.S. Figure Skating Championship. Read about it here🏳️🌈
02/01/2024
🌟✊🏾 Embracing the rich tapestry of history and celebrating the voices that have shaped our world! 🌍✨ Black History Month kicks off this Thursday, and we're ready to honor, educate, and elevate. 📚🎉 Join us in a month-long journey of discovery, appreciation, and empowerment. Let's spotlight The stories, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals who've left an indelible mark on the world. 🚀👏🏿 &Rhythm
02/01/2024
Join us for a radiant celebration of Black History Month at our Candlelight Vigil at 11 AM! Illuminate the spirit of unity, culture, and joy as we shine a light on the extraordinary contributions of the past and embrace the brilliance of the future. Let's make history together! 🕯️✨
01/31/2024
Need to update your playlist or just looking for new music? Check out these new releases by LGBTQIA+ artists!
01/29/2024
Join us for our first Fluidity of the semester! Everyone in attendance receives a prize😊 4pm-5pm in the GSSS Lounge
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We are a resource for all UIS students, including those that are sexual and gender minorities including le***an, gay, bisexual, transgender, q***r, questioning, asexual, pansexual. We also work with heterosexual and cisgender students to become more informed and supportive allies. All students are welcome! As part of the division of Student Affairs, we work closely with other entities in the division to provide the most appropriate service and support to students.
“The Peer Mentor Program has given me a safe place to talk about anything that is going on and a go-to person to talk to.” - Maureen, UIS Sophomore
“The lounge is one of the places on campus where I feel like I can be exactly who I am, it's a place where you don't feel that social pressure to appear 'normal' ...whatever that means.” - Andrew, UIS Senior
“I think that Queertober was really helpful and informative. It touched on a variety of topics … giving many students a place to further their identity development as well as a
better sense of campus inclusion and involvement.” - Michael, Graduate Student
"Come make this space your own. Whether you are out and proud, questioning, heterosexual ally, religious, student of color, trans, previously involved or not, it doesn’t matter. Your story is welcome here." - Kerry John Poynter, Director
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