Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to survey recent transgender legislation

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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.

Civil Service September Spotlight: Jamie Anderson

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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 creates impactful legacy

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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 members and their loved ones pose for a group photo in front of the gazebo in Anderson Park in June 2022.

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.

2023 WGSS Student Research Symposium, April 27

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Keynote scholar Kate Manne will present “He Said, She Listened: On Epistemic Entitlement, Mansplaining, and Gaslighting” at the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Student Research Symposium.