History

Brief Historical Timeline of the GSC

1993, Students petition for an office for gay, lesbian and bisexual students, faculty, and staff.
1994-1995, The Office of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Concerns opens at UIC.
1998, The Office name evolves to include the T for transgender.
2002, Safe Zone program launches at UIC
2006, The Advocate magazine names UIC one of the queer-friendliest campuses in the country.
2007, UIC celebrates the first Lavender Graduation in Chicago.
2007, The Office’s name changes to Gender and Sexuality Center.
2009, Gender neutral bathroom opens in BSB.
2012, The Center spaces are renovated for increased public programming.
2013, Campus Pride and the Huffington Post name UIC one of the Top 25 LGBTQ-friendliest campuses in the country.
2014, Trans* inclusive health care becomes available to UIC students.