Queer studies continues to grow at ISU

Tom Gerschick

WGS 392: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Queer (LGBTQ) Studies & Theory is a course that explores how queer theory relates to a variety of academic disciplines and areas of life.

The evolution of Safe Zone

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Since 1999, the Safe Zone program has worked to create a more inclusive environment at Illinois State by educating faculty and staff on issues that face lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students.

Annual Charity Drag Show March 29

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Tickets are on sale now for the 16th annual Charity Drag Show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, in Braden Auditorium of the Bone Student Center.

Safe Zone orientation Feb. 27

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A Safe Zone orientation session for faculty, staff and students will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Student Services Building, room 314. Safe Zone provides faculty, staff and students the opportunity to participate in a two-hour orientation dedicated to educating participants on current issues and creating  safe spaces on

Social work student receives prestigious Acorn scholarship

Master of Social Work student Marcellus Rose.

Master of Social Work student Marcellus Rose received one of the 2013 Acorn Equality Fund scholarship designed to provide academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered students; their allies; or the children of gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered parents.