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We are passionate about our mission to create a more inclusive campus and catalyze positive social change. Through innovative programs, interactive workshops, special events, and the sharing of resources, we challenge heteronormativity and transphobia to promote deeply engaged and life affirming thinking, learning, and action.

We serve students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members throughout Chicago of all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.

Let’s work together to make a difference.

The Gender and Sexuality Center is currently operating under limited hours.

Due to COVID-19 related health concerns, the Gender and Sexuality Center’s Community Lounge and Flex Space will be closed until further notice. Please stay tuned to our newsletter, social media, and website for updates. If you need to reach GSC staff, please email us at lgbtqa@uic.edu or leave us a voicemail at (312) 413- 3036. Thank you for your patience during these challenging times and be well.

Upcoming Events

Apr 22 2021
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QTBIPOC Community Check-In- Asian American and Black Queer Solidarity
Thursday, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
May 7 2021
Promotional poster for the 15th Annual “Virtual Lavender Graduation” with the UIC Gender and Sexuality Center logo above it. Below is the date and time for the event, as well as the link for more info and to RSVP. Two images for the keynotes speakers, Janaé Bonsu and Ash Stephens, are below that. A statement for real-time captioning being provided written at the bottom with the UIC Honors College logo as the co-sponsor underneath it. Black and purple hand-drawn lavenders surround the borders of the poster, along with a strip of gradient purple at all four corners. At the bottom left and right corners are bullhorns with lavenders coming out of the speakers, the word “community” on the left bullhorn and the word “activism” on the right.
15th Annual Lavender Graduation
Friday, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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15th Annual Lavender Graduation with bullhorns spilling out lavender on the left and right side. Janae Bonsu and Ash Stephens are featured side by side.
Lavender Graduation 2021 Keynote Speakers
Friday, March 19, 2021
We are extremely excited to announce that the 2021 UIC Lavender Graduation keynote speakers will be Janaé Bonsu and Ash Stephens!
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GSC Director JT Turner Honored as a UIC Black History Maker 2021
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
GSC Director JT is honored as one of the Black History Makers 2021 organized by the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Blacks (CCSB).
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UIC Named Illinois’ Best College for LGBTQ Students
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
UIC has been named Illinois’ best college and university for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer students, according to the 2020 edition of rankings from BestColleges, in partnership with Campus Pride.
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A Message from the GSC
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Message from the Gender and Sexuality Center Staff Originally Published on June 5, 2020.
In the center, picture of Sam Kirk sitting and smiling wearing an artist apron, grey t-shirt, and with black curly hair in a bun. On the left and right side are two illustrations mirroring each other of different skin toned hands holding lavender. Artwork by UIC alum Lenny Ditkowsky.
Announcing Lavender Graduation 2020 Keynote Speaker
Thursday, March 5, 2020
We are extremely excited to announce that the 2020 UIC Lavender Graduation keynote speaker will be Sam Kirk! Sam Kirk is a multidisciplinary artist and muralist with national and international experience in developing…
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25 Years of the GSC
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Hello friends! We hope that you’re having a positive semester. The GSC has been buzzing with new students, classroom engagement visits, new projects in the works with support from interns, Lavender Graduation preparations,…

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