For the last five years, Walk Up Watterson has been a staple in the University Housing Services community.
Walk Up Watterson: A tradition that walks on
Unit: Queer Coalition
Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to explore asexuality in media
Are you unclear about what Asexuality is? Do you want to find out about ace representation in past and contemporary media? Join Queer Coalition and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies for the final Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn of the semester on April 4 to enhance your understanding of this often misunderstood sexual orientation and investigate how popular culture contributes to and confounds acephobia.
Queer Coalition to hold third annual Transgender Day of Visibility Sashay, March 29
Queer Coalition—a faculty, staff, and graduate student affinity group at Illinois State University—will celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility on Friday, March 29, with a sashay around campus.
Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to explore the life, loves and literature of Mercedes de Acosta
Join Queer Coalition and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies on Wednesday, February 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century writer Mercedes de Acosta. This most recent iteration of the ongoing Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn series will be held in Milner Library Room 213C.
Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to survey recent transgender legislation
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Queer Coalition, Illinois State’s LGBTQIA+ graduate student, staff, and faculty affinity group, are teaming up with the Dean of Students Office to provide a survey of recent anti-trans legislation and its potential impact on ISU students led by Brigid Aslin and Students’ Attorney Samantha Vazquez.
WGSS, Queer Coalition to host “Fighting Florida’s Stop WOKE Act” Zoom event
On Friday, October 6, at noon, faculty from the University of Central Florida will join ISU via Zoom for “Fighting Florida’s Stop WOKE Act,” a discussion on defending free speech and social justice in higher education through the opposition of Florida HB7. The event is free and open to the public.
Civil Service September Spotlight: Jamie Anderson
The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program administrative aide Jamie Anderson.
Queer Coalition to host event welcoming members back to campus August 25
Queer Coalition, Illinois State University’s sponsored LGBTQIA2S+ staff, graduate student, and faculty affinity group, will gather at The Coffeehouse (114 E. Beaufort St., Normal) on August 25, to welcome new and returning members to campus.
Queer Coalition creates impactful legacy
Established by a group of Illinois State University faculty and staff as a support system for the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Queer Coalition (QC) stands as an emblem of inclusion and unity on the University’s campus.
Queer Coalition to hold Pride Picnic June 17
Queer Coalition, a sponsored faculty, graduate student, and staff affinity group of Illinois State University, will hold a catered picnic at Anderson Park in Normal on Saturday, June 17, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
