Tuesday Talks 

 
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TALK IT OUT AT TUESDAY TALKS

Ask questions, share your thoughts, explore ideas, find support and grow. Since 1998, we have hosted Tuesday Talks in our center each Tuesday at 5 p.m. Each week features a unique discussion group comprised of UCR students and facilitated by LGBT Resource Center staff. Topics and groups vary week-to-week. All are welcome to come.

PLEASE NOTE
  • The center will be closed on Tuesday evenings to all but those participating in Tuesday Talks.
  • Tuesday Talks are staff-facilitated discussion groups, not student-led organizations. For example, the QPOC Tuesday Talk group is not the same thing as the QPOC of UCR student organization.
  • Let’s Talk About Sex is the only Tuesday Talk you may attend for class credit.
Our Tuesday Talk discussion group rotation includes:

BlaqOUT

This discussion group is for same-gender-loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning students who identify as Black/African-American or of African descent. The group offers a space to come together and discuss community and life issues as well as shared experiences.
 
See our calendar for upcoming BlaqOUT discussions.
 
For more information, please contact Toi Thibodeaux at toi.thibodeaux@ucr.edu or 951-827-2267.

Fluidity

This group is for those who want to talk about the genderqueer, bisexual, pansexual, trangender, queer and questioning communities, as well as whether or not any labels connected to sexual orientation or gender identity are necessary.

See our calendar for upcoming Fluidity Tuesday Talks.

Grrrl Talk

This group is for lesbian, bisexual, and questioning women and their allies.

See our calendar for upcoming Grrr Talks.

Guy Talk

This group is for gay, bisexual, and questioning men and their allies.

See our calendar for upcoming Guy Talks.

Let's Talk About Sex!

This group is pretty self-explanatory! Students of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome to join for a frank discussion about sex and sexuality.

See our calendar for upcoming Let's Talk About Sex! Tuesday Talks.

QPOC

This group is for self-identified queer people of color. Its participants explore multiple identities and the intersections of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender.

See our calendar for upcoming QPOC Tuesday Talks.

Special Tuesday Talks

Special Tuesday Talk topics that stand out from our normal rotation. These include:

Coming Out Stories

We kick off the program for the year with this theme as part of our Fall Welcome Events lineup. This special night of sharing also celebrates National Coming Out Day.

Faith Talk

This supportive discussion group is for LGBT, queer, and questioning students to explore their experiences with faith, spirituality, and organized religion. Please respect this meeting as a safe space for members of the LGBTQ community.

 See our calendar for upcoming Faith Talks.

Family Talk

This group is for LGBT and queer students and their allies to share experiences connected to family. This might include coming out, acceptance and/or building better relationships.

See our calendar for upcoming Family Talks.
Additional Discussion Groups

Tuesday isn’t the only day you can talk and get support! We also have several other supportive discussion groups throughout the week. These include:

DOWNEtime

This group is for those who identify as Asian Pacific Islander and out/downe or questioning. The group creates a supportive environment where members can discuss identity and culture, meet new friends, and learn more about resources.

See our calendar for upcoming DOWNEtime sessions.

For more information, please contact Billy Caganap or Esther Kim at Asian Pacific Student Programs (951-827-7272).

LGBT Grad Student Hours

Our center’s meeting room is reserved biweekly each quarter to provide a space for graduate students to make connections, kick back over good eats, and share resources. Sometimes food will be provided, but just in case, we recommend bringing snacks.

See our calendar for upcoming grad student hours.

Sarah's Open Session (SOS)

Several times throughout each quarter, SOS gives students an opportunity to spend time in the LGBTRC with UCR's student affairs case manager, Sarah. This is a chance to discuss what is on your mind, ask all types of questions and especially get information about campus resources.

See our calendar for upcoming sessions.

Sex Talk with Devon (STD)

Every other Thursday, from 2-3 p.m. in the LGBTRC, UCR Sexual Health Educator Devon is available to chat about whatever is on your mind regarding your sexual health. Students can stop by to talk, find out more about UCR’s sexual health resources, and/or pick up safer sex supplies like condoms and dental dams.

See our calendar for upcoming STD sessions and feel free to email Devon at devon.sakamoto@ucr.edu if you have questions.

Trans Group

This group is for trans, genderqueer and gender-questioning people at UCR. Please contact us for more information including time and location.

More Information

General Campus Information

University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521
 Tel: (951) 827-1012

Department Information

LGBT Resource Center
245 Costo Hall

Tel: (951) 827-2267
Fax: (951) 827-6413
E-mail: out@ucr.edu

Related Links

UCR LGBT Resource Center is part of UC Riverside's family of ethnic and gender programs. As the 6th most diverse university in the nation (U.S. News and World Report), UC Riverside encourages an atmosphere of respect and celebration of ethnic, gender, and cultural differences. We unite as a community to promote academic and social success for everyone.