NIU Gender and Sexuality Resource Center

09/30/2026

Calling all Alumni and Friends! There is still time to register for one of our favorite homecoming traditions on Tuesday October 6, 6-7pm! Use the link below! https://calendar.niu.edu/event/lgbtq-alumni-and-friends-homecoming-social?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=NIU+Events+Calendar

Alumni and Friends: the 7th Annual LGBTQ+ Alumni and Friends virtual homecoming social is back on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6-7pm. One of our favorite homecoming traditions, we offer a virtual time to re-connect and hear updates from the LGBTQ+ and ally NIU community! All alumni and friends are welcome to support this event, and must register to attend. Link in comments.

09/22/2026

Alumni and Friends: the 7th Annual LGBTQ+ Alumni and Friends virtual homecoming social is back on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6-7pm. One of our favorite homecoming traditions, we offer a virtual time to re-connect and hear updates from the LGBTQ+ and ally NIU community! All alumni and friends are welcome to support this event, and must register to attend. Link in comments.

09/21/2026

Check out our ✨new✨ and returning LGBTQ+ Huskie Pride Merch drop! (https://huskielbgtqpride.itemorder.com/shop/home/ for these and more styles.)

Details about the pieces:

1-✨New✨ shirt, vintage style. Each color option has the same base cream color with different sleeve stripe color (red or black).

2-A brand ✨new✨ design, Rainbow NIU letters, either outlined in the NIU red or white, depending on the crewneck color.

3-Our first-ever piece of LGBTQ+ Huskie Pride Merch now in three colors: black, red, or gray. This is a classic t-shirt with the classic rainbow huskie design.

4-A baseball style cap in either black-gray or blue garment dye!

5-For fall, Alumni merch is back! This is our classic t-shirt (in red or black).

6-Who doesn't love a tote bag?! This one come in three colors: red, white or black.

7-An Alumni fave! This Alumni long sleeve has glitter text, and comes in two colors (red and black)!

As always, 10% of all sales go to benefit student LGBTQ+ educational and support Initiatives at NIU.

06/24/2026

Huskie LGBTQ+ Pride Merch is back! Find the store link below for new colors on classic items, and fresh takes on some favorites!

We 🤎🖤❤️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🐾 your support, especially since 10% of all sales benefit student LGBTQ+ educational and support initiatives. Go Huskies!

https://huskielbgtqpride.itemorder.com/shop/home

06/22/2026

We ❤️🖤🤎🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 your support, Huskies! 🐾

Year-round, NIU's campus community contributes to care, support, and belonging of LGBTQ+ Huskies and their allies. The "NIU Celebrates Pride!" event celebrated the collective good work happening on our campus!

06/11/2026

We are honored to highlight Northern Illinois University's 30th Annual Pride Awards. For three decades, we have recognized the achievements of individuals on and off our campus who promote inclusion and excellence within the LGBTQ+ community at NIU and beyond.

Sponsored jointly by Prism, the Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, and the Presidential Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, awards given include the Eychaner student and faculty/staff/alumni awards and recognition of student leadership.

04/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who shared our story, supported us, and donated this Huskies United!

We are thrilled to share we reached and surpassed our goal--ending with 12 donations from 11 donors! We raised $1,625 towards student leadership initiatives at the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center!

Also! We're excited to reveal to you our date for our annual Homecoming Virtual Social: Tuesday, 10/6/26! More details forthcoming.

Thank you again and GO HUSKIES!

04/02/2026

LGBTQ+ Ally Training has been a cornerstone of the resource center since 1998, continues to be a highly sought after training for our campus community, and a is beacon of inclusive excellence at NIU. More recently, members of NIU's LGBTQ+ Speakers Bureau have provided voice to the student experience and importance of allies in the training.

is Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2, noon-noon. For 24 hours, Huskie Nation will rise to the challenge to unite around the mission, vision and values of NIU, creating impact and forging opportunities for current and future students.

https://www.givecampus.com/s/nudo3o

04/02/2026

Thank you to our generous donors and all who have spread the word! Please help us get over the finish line. Only TWO donations needed to reach our goal--we're almost there!

Your donations help us continue to be able to support students and foster leadership, helping NIU's campus community and student body. As we take time to celebrate almost reaching our goal we hope you share our story and last call for donations during .

https://www.givecampus.com/s/nudo3o

04/01/2026

Your donations help students connect with the GSRC and develop a sense of belonging at NIU. When students feel like they belong, they are empowered to use their voice and lead. We support student organizations, the LGBTQ+ Floor, women and gender programs, and more as we work collaboratively with organizations and departments across campus.

is Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2, noon-noon. For 24 hours, Huskie Nation will rise to the challenge to unite around the mission, vision and values of NIU, creating impact and forging opportunities for current and future students.

https://www.givecampus.com/s/nudo3o