Safer sex supplies are now available outside of the Rainbow Center's front door.
  • Oct
    12
    PRIDE Support Group
    Arjona Building
    4:00 PM

    Group therapy provides clinical support to foster healing for students managing mental health concerns while supporting their academic success. Facilitated by Mental Health providers, groups are designed to promote emotional well-being and increase connection and belonging.

    To join any group therapy session, please call SHaW at 860-486-4700.

    More info about SHaW’s Group Sessions.

  • Oct
    14
    Pronouns and You: Why Pronouns Matter on UConn Stamford’s Campus
    UConn Stamford Building (Stamford)
    11:00 AM

    The Rainbow Center director will host a presentation about pronouns and why they matter at UConn Stamford from 11am-12pm. After the presentation, there will be a meet and greet for students/staff/faculty with light refreshments from 12-1pm.

  • Oct
    14
    Law Fair at UConn
    Student Union Ballroom
    12:00 PM

    https://prelaw.uconn.edu/lawfair/

  • Oct
    14
    Free STI Testing
    Hilda May Williams Building
    1:00 PM

    SHaW is hosting free STI testing and treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
    It’s quick, easy, and judgment-free!

    Schedule your appointment: myhealth.uconn.edu (Online scheduling will open one week prior to the events.)

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Phone: 860-486-5821
rainbowcenter@uconn.edu
Address: 2110 Hillside Road, Unit 3096
Student Union 403
Storrs, CT 06269

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Welcome to LGBTQ+ History Month

A blue widescreen poster is shown. On the left side is text that reads "The Rainbow Center Presents: LGBTQ+ History Month, If you require accommodations, please scan the QR Code." On the left side is a list of events held throughout the month, which can be read in the text box below this image.

 

 

Welcome to LGBTQ+ History Month, 2026. We hope you will join us for a month of education, community, and resources here at the Rainbow Center.

See below for the list of events:

  • Events occurring weekly throughout October:
    • PRIDE Support Group | Mondays, 4- 5 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
    • Yuri on Ice & She-Ra Watch Party | Wednesdays, 4-5 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
    • Let’s Talk with Dr. Daveon | Thursdays, 1:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • POC Table Talk with PRLACC | Sept. 30th 5-7 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • HIV/HepC Testing | Oct. 8th 10 AM – 2 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Sapphic Speed Dating with the Women’s Center | Oct. 8th, 6:30-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Out-to-Lunch Lecture: Dr. Meg Paceley | Oct. 9th, 12:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Stamford Staff Training with Kelsey O’Neil | Oct. 14th, All Day | The Space, DWTN 219
  • Out to Lunch Lecture: Sherenté Mishitashin Harris with NACP | Oct. 16, 12:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Spooky Night Social with the IRIS Mentoring Program | Oct. 23rd, 5-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • HIV/HepC Testing | Oct. 23rd 4-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Carabiner Building | Oct. 26th, 5:30-8 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Out to Lunch Lecture: Avery Irons | Oct. 28th, 12:15-2:15 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Dean of Students Drop-In Hours | Oct. 28th, 4-6 PM | Rainbow Center, SU 403
  • Trick or Treat at the Student Union | Oct. 30th, All Day | Student Union

If you are in need of accommodations for any events, please fill out our request form here.