Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Center
Getting Involved
- GLBTIQQ Symposium - the Annual URI Symposium on GLBTIQQ issues. The Spring of 2010 will be the occasion of our 16th symposium to be held from April 5'th - 10th, 2010. Many opportunities exist for student, faculty, staff, and community involvement. To volunteer, call 401-874-2894. Visit the Symposium Website: 16th Annual URI Symposium on GLBTIQQ Issues
- Provincetown Trip - GLBT Center's Annual Trip to Provincetown. Join in the fun. Don't miss this fabulous Fall event! Plan ahead for next year and come to P-Town in October 2010.
- Conversation Groups - Facilitated conversation groups are held every week throughout the academic year, on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. in Adams Hall, Room 111 (GLBT Center). Groups are always open to all University students and interested people over the age of 18.
Conversation groups engage a range of topics which encourage discussion in a safe and friendly environment. Participants are also invited to initiate discussion about topics they believe to be of interest and importance. - Film Series - The Out and Proud Film Series features selections highlighting GLBTIQQ people and perspectives. The films are selected by students and Center staff with the intent to inform, illuminate, create dialogue, and entertain. Films are presented in the GLBT Center according to the posted schedule. All films are free and open to everyone. For a list of movies for Spring Semester 2009, please visit our Film Series Calendar page.
- Gay Bingo - Gay Bingo is a fund-raising social sponsored by AIDS Project Rhode Island in support of people living with HIV/AIDS. The third Thursday of each month during the academic year, students and others carpool from the GLBT Center to attend this lively evening of fun. For more specific information check out AIDS Project Rhode Island's website.
Top 100
Thanks to the work of the URI GLBT Center, the University of Rhode Island was named in The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students!
