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Upcoming Events

  1. 9/20 oSTEM organization group meeting (at SU Mall/Lawn)

    oSTEM organization group meeting (at SU Mall/Lawn)

    Monday, September 20th, 2021

    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rainbow Center, Student Union 403

    oSTEM organization group meeting (at SU Mall/Lawn)
    Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national student society, dedicated to increasing the participation of people who identify with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, intersex, or ally (LGBTQ+) communities in disciplines related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). The primary function of oSTEM is to educate and foster leadership among STEM students from LGBTQ+ communities.

    oSTEM has chapters from over 50 universities in the US. Some goals of oSTEM are:

    (a) To serve and affirm people who identify as LGBTQ+.

    (b) To promote the participation from and development of LGBTQ+ communities in STEM disciplines.

    (c) To educate and develop students of STEM disciplines, preparing them for graduation.

    (d) To support and contribute to the dynamic network sustained by oSTEM Incorporated.

    (e) To provide education, outreach, and professional resources to local high schools when appropriate.

    (f) To actively recruit and address the needs of diverse LGBTQ+ groups within the University community, inclusive of those who are historically underrepresented with regards to gender, gender identity or expression, and ethnic background.

    For a more information, click on the link: http://www.ostem.org/.

    Join in the weekly meetings held at the Rainbow Center, SU403, outside (weather permitting), and digitally.

    Sept 20: oSTEM will meet on the SU Mall (lawn)

    Sept 27: oSTEM will meet digitally at its oSTEM UConn channel at DISCORD

    Follow on Instagram: @uconnostem

    Contact at: uconnostem@gmail.com

    Contact Information: https://uconntact.uconn.edu/organization/oSTEM

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  2. 9/22 Música de Latinoamérica

    Música de Latinoamérica

    Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021

    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

    Hartford Campus
    Virtual via Zoom

    Música de Latinoamérica
    Join us for a night with the Cortés-Chávez Duo to hear the traditional beautiful sounds of the rich cultures of Latin America! Learn more about the influence of the sounds and instruments and how music identifies these communities around the world.

    Register at http://s.uconn.edu/sswhhm

    Contact Information: milagros.marrero-johnson@uconn.edu

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  3. 9/23 RC Public Relations/Social Media Team Meeting (a closed work-related event)

    RC Public Relations/Social Media Team Meeting (a closed work-related event)

    Thursday, September 23rd, 2021

    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rainbow Center, Student Union 403

    RC PR/SM Team Meeting - closed event

    This event is for a team of student employees at the Rainbow Center and its not intended for the public.

    Contact Information: rainbowcenter@uconn.edu

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  4. 9/23 RC Major Programs Team Meeting (a closed work-related event)

    RC Major Programs Team Meeting (a closed work-related event)

    Thursday, September 23rd, 2021

    06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Student Union 403

    RC Major Programs Team Meeting - closed event

    This event is for a team of student employees at the Rainbow Center and its not intended for the public.

    Contact Information: rainbowcenter@uconn.edu

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  5. 9/27 Free & Private Rapid HIV Test/HepC Test @ The RC

    Free & Private Rapid HIV Test/HepC Test @ The RC

    Monday, September 27th, 2021

    04:00 PM - 07:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rainbow Center; Student Union 403

    Free & Private Rapid HIV Test/HepC Test @ The RC
    The Rainbow Center is a UConn/Storrs campus spot to get a free and private Rapid HIV test and a HepC test which allows for results to be known within the half-hour, made possible with the generous support of the Risk Reduction Outreach program of Perception Programs, Inc., of Willimantic (http://www.perceptionprogram.org).

    This test is free of charge and open to all, however there are approximately TEN spots available per day of testing! No appointments will be taken due to the need for privacy. Arrive early because testing is first come, first served. Numbers will be given out to individuals and people need to wait in the office. If a person leaves the office and their number is called, we can substitute another person at our discretion. If a person misses their opportunity to get tested because they need to leave, they can be tested on another day that we offer the testing.

    The Rainbow Center is located in room 403 of the Student Union.

    Test dates during the Fall 2021 semester are as follows:

    Monday, September 27 @ 4:00pm – 7:00pm
    Wednesday, October 6 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
    Monday, October 18 @ 4:00pm – 7:00pm
    Wednesday, November 3 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm
    Monday, November 15 @ 4:00pm – 7:00pm
    Wednesday, December 1 @ 10:00am – 1:00pm

    One may always obtain free, rapid, and private HIV tests and Hepatitis C (HCV) tests through the Risk Reduction Outreach Program, a component of Perception Programs, Inc., which provides services to Windham and Tolland Counties. Its office is located at 90 South Park Street (use Young Street entrance) in Willimantic. The phone number is 860-450-7128.

    Also, there is free HIV testing at your local Department of Health and other organizations. Consult http://www.hivtest.org for more test sites in your area.

    Admission Fee: Free but limited slots available; first come, first served

    Contact Information: rainbowcenter@uconn.edu

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  6. 9/27 oSTEM organization group meeting (at DISCORD channel)

    oSTEM organization group meeting (at DISCORD channel)

    Monday, September 27th, 2021

    06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rainbow Center, Student Union 403

    oSTEM organization group meeting (at DISCORD channel)
    Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (oSTEM) is a national student society, dedicated to increasing the participation of people who identify with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, intersex, or ally (LGBTQ+) communities in disciplines related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). The primary function of oSTEM is to educate and foster leadership among STEM students from LGBTQ+ communities.

    oSTEM has chapters from over 50 universities in the US. Some goals of oSTEM are:

    (a) To serve and affirm people who identify as LGBTQ+.

    (b) To promote the participation from and development of LGBTQ+ communities in STEM disciplines.

    (c) To educate and develop students of STEM disciplines, preparing them for graduation.

    (d) To support and contribute to the dynamic network sustained by oSTEM Incorporated.

    (e) To provide education, outreach, and professional resources to local high schools when appropriate.

    (f) To actively recruit and address the needs of diverse LGBTQ+ groups within the University community, inclusive of those who are historically underrepresented with regards to gender, gender identity or expression, and ethnic background.

    For a more information, click on the link: http://www.ostem.org/.

    Join in the weekly meetings held at the Rainbow Center, SU403, outside (weather permitting), and digitally.

    Sept 20: oSTEM will meet on the SU Mall (lawn)

    Sept 27: oSTEM will meet digitally at its oSTEM UConn channel at DISCORD

    Follow on Instagram: @uconnostem

    Contact at: uconnostem@gmail.com

    Contact Information: https://uconntact.uconn.edu/organization/oSTEM

    More
  7. 9/30 Lecture: Why We’re Fighting for Sports

    Lecture: Why We’re Fighting for Sports

    Thursday, September 30th, 2021

    12:30 PM - 01:45 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rainbow Center; Student Union 403

    Lecture: Why We’re Fighting for Sports
    The Out to Lunch Gender, Sexuality, and Community is a weekly academic lecture and discussion series with guest scholars and community activists from various disciplines examining a variety of topics related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexuality. Each semester offers a broad sampling of the areas.

    Today's lecture is entitled, "Why We’re Fighting for Sports" and will be presented by Katie Barnes (they/them/theirs).

    Synopsis: The 2021 legislative session saw more bills filed that target the transgender community than ever before, and in many states, sports drove that conversation. This presentation will delve into this specific issue, pulling back the layers of what the legislation actually says, who it affects, and why it matters for athletes and non-athletes alike.

    Biography: Katie Barnes (they/them/theirs) is a feature writer at ESPN, covering culture, LGBTQ issues, racial justice, women’s basketball, collegiate softball and women’s combat sports. Their articles on high school transgender athletes have earned them two GLAAD Award nominations. They were also a producer on the 30 for 30 short Mack Wrestles. Barnes holds a B.A. in History, Russian Studies and American Studies from St. Olaf College, and an M.S. in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Miami University (OH). They were the 2017 NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Journalist of the year.

    The lectures are open to all to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunches.

    Contact Information: rainbowcenter@uconn.edu

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  8. 9/30 RC Public Relations/Social Media Team Meeting (a closed work-related event)

    RC Public Relations/Social Media Team Meeting (a closed work-related event)

    Thursday, September 30th, 2021

    04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    Rainbow Center, Student Union 403

    RC PR/SM Team Meeting - closed event

    This event is for a team of student employees at the Rainbow Center and its not intended for the public.

    Contact Information: rainbowcenter@uconn.edu

    More

Contact Us

Phone: 860.486.2422

Email: diversity@uconn.edu

Address:

University of Connecticut | Storrs Campus
343 Mansfield Road, Unit 1278
311 Budds Building (3rd Floor)
Storrs, CT 06269-1278

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