Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Education and Support Services

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
Education and Support Services (LGBTESS)

The mission of LGBTESS is to promote a safe, equitable, accessible, and affirming campus for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, aromantic, and agender (2SLGBTQIA3+) students at the University of Oregon through resource navigation, education, community building, and event implementation.

Lavender Graduation Celebration 2025

Saturday, June 14 | 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | EMU Ballroom

Doors open and food served at 10:30 a.m. Program begins at 11:00 a.m.

Graduating 2SLGBTQIA3+ students who wish to be honored at the celebration should respond by end of day on May 19, 2025. Open to all graduating students.

Connect with LGBT+ Education and Support Services

SJ Wilhelm

SJ

Program Director, LGBT Education and Support Services

To schedule a meeting with SJ, please email sjwil@uoregon.edu.

Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Located in Oregon Hall, Suite 380

 


Students gather in the LGBTQA3 Alliance Student Office

Visit the LGBTQA3 Alliance Student Office

Hours dependent on staff availability

Events

Apr 23
Lundquist LinQ Drop-in Advising 2:00 p.m.

An in-person drop-in advising opportunity for majors or minors in the Lundquist College of Business, tailored towards LGBTQIA+ students. Available weeks 2 through 6 and 9 through...
Lundquist LinQ Drop-in Advising
April 9–June 11
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Peterson Hall 201

An in-person drop-in advising opportunity for majors or minors in the Lundquist College of Business, tailored towards LGBTQIA+ students. Available weeks 2 through 6 and 9 through 11. 

Apr 29
Queer and Trans Yoga with Avery 7:30 p.m.

Join LGBTESS and UO Student Recreation for Queer and Trans Yoga with Avery (for free) on Tuesday, April 29th from 7:30-8:30pm in the Student Rec Center, Studio 71. Come breathe,...
Queer and Trans Yoga with Avery
April 29
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Student Recreation Center (SRC) Studio 71

Join LGBTESS and UO Student Recreation for Queer and Trans Yoga with Avery (for free) on Tuesday, April 29th from 7:30-8:30pm in the Student Rec Center, Studio 71. Come breathe, stretch, decompress, and embody your body as a way to feel the refreshing ALIVEness of your unapologetic authenticity.  Mats will be available for use. Open to all students.   For accessibility needs or questions, please contact sjwil@uoregon.edu.

Apr 30
Queerly Beloved 2:30 p.m.

Ready to fall for your next favorite read? Join the LGBTESS on April 30th, from 2:30-4:30 in EMU 104, for a mystery date with a book! 💌 📖✨ The LGBTESS has handpicked 20+...
Queerly Beloved
April 30
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Coquille Room

Ready to fall for your next favorite read? Join the LGBTESS on April 30th, from 2:30-4:30 in EMU 104, for a mystery date with a book! 💌 📖✨ The LGBTESS has handpicked 20+ books by queer authors for queer readers; from sci-fi to non-fiction - we got you. Join us for some coffee, pastries, and good vibes! 🌟 📍 EMU 104 (Coquille) 📅 April 30 🕝 2:30–4:30 PM ☕ Coffee, lemonade, and pastries included

May 8
Graduate Research Forum 4:00 p.m.

The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a celebration of the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the...
Graduate Research Forum
May 8
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Ford Alumni Center

The Division of Graduate Studies invites you to a celebration of the research, scholarship, and creative expressions of UO graduate students. The forum regularly showcases the work of more than 100 students representing more than 35 disciplines. Join us for the popular poster and networking session !

To participate, all graduate-level students are invited to submit a proposal by April 16, 2025. All accepted posters will be judged. Posters are categorized by field; first place in each category will win $300.

For more information, go to https://graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/forum

May 14
OUT and About: Navigating LGBTQIA+ Experiences Abroad noon

Join Global Education Oregon for an interactive conversation with LGBTQIA+ GEO alumni about their experiences abroad! From discovering queer-friendly destinations to overcoming...
OUT and About: Navigating LGBTQIA+ Experiences Abroad
May 14
noon
Condon Hall 201

Join Global Education Oregon for an interactive conversation with LGBTQIA+ GEO alumni about their experiences abroad! From discovering queer-friendly destinations to overcoming cultural barriers, our panelists will share their adventures, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're dreaming of your next international escapade or gearing up for your own study abroad adventure, this lively discussion promises to inspire, inform, and celebrate the diverse experiences of LGBTQIA+ students exploring the world. 

Interested in attending or unable to attend but still want the workshop materials? Please fill out the RSVP form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1fe3d0c4e0df4efd8c868d2d71dc5942

This workshop is part of GEO’s Spring Workshop Series. To check out all of the spring workshops, visit our webpage: https://geo.uoregon.edu/pre-departure-workshops 

May 15
Transgressors Reception 5:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate Transgressors, an exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art.  The first hour is...
Transgressors Reception
May 15
5:00–7:30 p.m.
Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Join us as we celebrate Transgressors, an exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art. 

The first hour is reserved for museum members and invited guests; at 6:00 p.m. everyone is invited. Light appetizers and refreshments will be available, as well as a cash bar. 

Artists: a.c. ramírez de arellaño  |  Evan Benally Atwood  |  Geo Soctomah Neptune   |  Jeffrey Gibson  |  Lehuauakea  |  Qahir-beejee Peco  |  Roin Morigeau  | Steph Littlebird  |  Walter Scott 

Curated by Anthony Hudson and Felix Furby 

Sponsored by Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, and New Expressive Work. 

Jun 4
CSWS Noon Talk: Rhiannon Lindgren noon

Save the date! This year's CSWS Jane Grant Dissertation Fellow winner Rhiannon Lindgren discusses her project, "Revolutionary Love and Reproductive Struggles: Feminist...
CSWS Noon Talk: Rhiannon Lindgren
June 4
noon
Hendricks Hall 330

Save the date! This year's CSWS Jane Grant Dissertation Fellow winner Rhiannon Lindgren discusses her project, "Revolutionary Love and Reproductive Struggles: Feminist Politics of Care for the Queer Future." Lindgren is a philosophy PhD candidate at the University of Oregon.

Navigate Campus

We are committed to creating an equitable and accessible environment for students, whether that be via all-gender and gender-expansive housing options, name change processes, or all-gender restrooms.

 


 

Connect with Resources

Resources for 2SLGBTQIA3+ students encourage holistic well-being and academic success through mental, medical, and community care. Scholarships and other financial assistance are based on need and/or merit. Students are also invited to apply for LGBTESS-sponsored conferences. In addition to our programs and services, there are off-campus organizations dedicated to advocating and resourcing 2SLGBTQIA3+ folks.

 


 

Build Community

Our student-driven outreach teams celebrate, educate, empower, and support 2SLGBTQIA3+ students. Whether organizing events, developing new initiatives, or collaborating with campus organizations, one of the priorities of the LGBTESS staff is to support students in fostering community.

 


 

Support 2SLGBTQIA3+ Students

Effectively supporting 2SLGBTQIA3+ students is an on-going process which requires self-awareness, knowledge, and skills. LGBTESS hosts Queer+ Accomplice Coalition (QAC) training once a term to jump-start faculty and staff in this process and provides resources to support continued learning and advocacy practices.