The Rainbow Center (RC) will present the current best practices to support LGBTQIA+ students in higher education settings. Topics discussed include SOGI(E) definitions, pronoun usage, chosen names and supporting research. The RC will also give an overview of current Gender Inclusive Initiatives. Participants will have a chance to engage in discussion and ask questions. The Graduate School will share information on pronoun visibility in GradSlate, how to use this information in relation to admissions and recruitment, and best practices for admission/welcome letters.

FACILITATORS:

• Kelsey O’Neil, Director, Rainbow Center
• Ian Shick, Assistant Director, Rainbow Center
• Meg Buckley, Director of Graduate Admissions, The Graduate School
• Lisa Pane, Director of CRM & Data Management, The Graduate School

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Interested in doing research over the summer but don’t know where to start? Join us in this workshop to learn about how to find summer research opportunities and UConn and beyond.

International Students - Do you have concerns about how the recent U.S. election will impact you and your experience at UConn?  Join other international students in a supportive community to listen to each other and to learn how the CISS will serve as a resource to you now and in the future. 

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Come join the Rainbow Center and @uconn_nacp in celebrating Native American Heritage Month by watching the movie Wildhood (2021)!This coming-of-age film centers two Native brothers on a journey to reconnect with family as one of them discovers their queer identity. There will also be free food and drinks served! Content warnings include sex & nudity, violence & gore, profanity, alcohol, drugs & smoking.