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In response to the results of the 2016 spring semester internal review of women’s programming, the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) want to say thank you for your feedback and participation. As such, we invite all students, faculty, administrators and staff to participate in our new, engaging and inclusive opportunities where we utilize a gender...

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center is looking for clothing for their Annual Clothing Expo event and will accept donations until Monday, Sept. 26th. The Annual Clothing Expo will be on Thursday, Sept. 29, in the Holmes Student Center’s Regency room from 1–3 p.m. They are looking for new and gently used clothing that ranges...

NIU’s seventh annual Lavender Graduation will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Sky Room of the Holmes Student Center. Honoring students with diverse sexual and gender identities, this ceremony celebrates the achievements and persistence of individuals graduating in December 2015, May 2016 and August 2016. Graduates will receive rainbow...

NIU’s Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) seek assistance with reviewing its women’s programming. To begin the process, GSRC staff members are distributing a quick survey asking for input from the entire campus. Constructive feedback, information and supportive suggestions for potential GSRC women’s programming/services and partnerships that will benefit current and future women students of...

NIU’s Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) has planned several events in celebration of 2016 LGBTQIA Awareness Month. Unless noted, all events are free and open to the public. The GSRC is located at 105 Normal Road, in the Arndt house. For more information, or to request accommodations, call (815) 753-GSRC (4772). Transgender Day of...

NIU’s 22nd annual Pride Dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, in the Chandelier Room of Adams Hall. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. Attire for the evening is business professional/casual. The dinner celebrates students, faculty and staff and features the presentation of the Eychaner Award along with...

The Gender & Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) is honoring NIU women in celebration of Women’s History Month. Reflecting on the rich history of NIU, from humble beginnings in 1895, the GSRC wants to thank all the NIU women for their 121 years of strength, resilience, provision, support, teachings, research, leadership, guidance, development, community building and...

NIU‘s Gender & Sexuality Resource Center will host a daylong institute Tuesday, March 8, presented by eight students who attended the National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2016 Creating Change conference. Financial support for their attendance was provided by the GSRC; the Student Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee; and Prism. At the conference, students attended daylong...

J Mase III, a black/trans/queer poet based in New York City, will visit the NIU campus to deliver a spoken word performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Cavan Auditorium of Gabel Hall. As an educator, he has worked with thousands of community members in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada...

NIU’s Gender & Sexuality Resource Center has two events planned in November just for men. A Men’s Health Symposium, scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Glass Gallery Lounge of the Holmes Student Center, will provide tips and information on physical and psychological wellness. Men also can learn about healthy sexual...

NIU’s Gender & Sexuality Resource Center is planning several events in October to celebrate LGBTQIA History Month. For more information about any event, call (815) 753-4772 or email gsrc@niu.edu. Whose Story? The Impact of Privilege in Queer History Wednesday, Oct. 7 Join the GSRC and special guests to discuss what is known about the modern...

NIU’s Gender & Sexuality Resource Center will host a Welcome Back BBQ and ice cream social from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Arndt House on the corner of Normal Road and Lincoln Highway. Experience the GSRC, where all are welcome. Enjoy free food, meet friends and learn about ways to get...