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Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Center

Getting Involved

  • LGBTIQQ Symposium - the Annual URI Symposium on LGBTIQQ issues. The Spring of 2011 will be the occasion of our 17th symposium to be held from April 5'th - 10th, 2011. Many opportunities exist for student, faculty, staff, and community involvement. To volunteer, call 401-874-2894. Visit the Symposium Web site.

  • 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.
  • LGBTQ Center Program Proposal Form - Want to offer an event to the URI community? Partner with the GLBT Center by filling out this form and propose your event.

  • Film Series - The Out and Proud Film Series features selections highlighting LGBTIQQ 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 LGBT Center according to the posted schedule. All films are free and open to the public. For more info on our movie nights please visit our Events Page.

  • Provincetown Trip - LGBT Center's Annual Trip to Provincetown. Join in the fun. Don't miss this fabulous Fall event that happens every September!

  • 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 LGBT Center to attend this lively evening of fun. For more specific information check out AIDS Project Rhode Island's website.

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