Events

The LGBTQA Office sponsors a variety of programs throughout the year, including annual observances, educational programs, social events, speakers, film screenings and lunch discussions open to U of I students, faculty and staff, as well as interested community members.

Allies are welcomed and encouraged to attend any event.

Save the Dates

• LGBTQA History Month - October
  A celebration and teaching of LGBTQA history coinciding with National Coming Out Day Oct. 11
• Transgender Awareness Week - November
  Celebrates the lives of transgender people on campus with a week of programming concentrating on transgender issues.
• World AIDS Day - December
  An opportunity to unite worldwide in the fight against HIV, show support for those living with HIV and commemorate people who have died from AIDS-related illness.
• National Day of Silence - April
  Students across the country take some form of a vow of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti-LGBTQA bullying and harassment in schools.
• Lavender Graduation - April 
  To celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of graduating LGBTQA and ally students.