Who Are We?
We are a cultural center serving the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual + students, faculty, and staff. Through the production, curation, and preservation of intersectional LGBTQIA+ culture we aim to provide critical thinking, learning, and action on campus and beyond.
Our work includes:
Cultural Programming:
- Cultural & Academic Public Lectures
- Artistic Exhibitions & Showcases
- Oral History Archiving
Engaged Learning:
- Speakers Bureau
- Internships
- Classroom Dialogues & Lectures
- Collaborative Research Projects
Advocacy:
- Policy Guidance
- Campus Representation
- Consultation on LGBTQIA+ Issues
Community Building:
- Connecting Students, Faculty, & Staff On-Campus
- Creating Chicago LGBTQIA+ Community Partnerships
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Our Center
The Gender and Sexuality Center is one of the seven Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change at UIC housed under the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Engagement.
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Other Cultural Centers