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Gender and Sexuality Center

Spring 2022 GSC Spaces Capacity & Hours Heading link

The GSC community lounge and flex space are now open!

GSC staff members can also be reached via email, staff emails available through the GSC Staff page under About.

University Related COVID Updates

  • Space Operating Hours

    May 9 – 13, 2022

    Monday, May 9: Remote
    Tuesday, May 10: Remote
    Wednesday, May 11: Remote
    Thursday, May 12: Remote
    Friday, May 13: Remote

    *Remote Hours: Contact GSC staff members via email. Staff emails available through the GSC Staff page under About.

  • Welcome! We're glad you're here.

    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.

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GSC Hiring: Assistant Director for Civic Engagement
Friday, May 13, 2022
Deadline to apply is Monday, June 6, 2022.
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GSC Statement: Elise Malary
Thursday, April 28, 2022
April 29, 2022 Dear UIC community, As the academic year comes to a close, there is a lot to be grateful for: classes wrapping up, graduation, and the beginning of summer. This time…
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UIC Chancellor's Committee on the Status of LGBTQ People Statement: Elise Malary
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Original Message Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 via CCSLGBTQP Listserv by Committee Member Em Rabelais
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Lavender Graduation 2022 Keynote Speaker
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
We are extremely excited to announce that the 2022 UIC Lavender Graduation keynote speaker will be Dr. liz anh thomson!
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GSC 2020 - 2021 Annual Report
Monday, September 27, 2021
The Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) is proud to announce the release of our 2020 – 2021 Annual Report. It details the exciting events and programs we were proud to be a part…
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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.

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LGBTQ Students and the Liberation of College Campuses
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
We hope you can take a moment to read the fabulous piece written by UIC faculty member Jennie Brier entitled “LGBTQ Students and the Liberation of College Campuses.” The GSC is honored to…
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UIC Engages Families of LGBTQ Students
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Check out this article featuring GSC Director JT Turner and Dr. Jennifer Brier, professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and History, talk about the GSC’s Family Acceptance Project: “UIC Engages Families with LGBTQ…