Tuesday Talks
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 QTPOC of UCR student organization.
- Tuesday Talks are not open to students attending events for class credit.
Our Tuesday Talk discussion group topics sample:
Ace & Aro Talk
This supportive discussion group is recommended for asexual and aromantic people and their allies to explore the complexities and marginalization of these identities, and how they intersect with the rest of the LGBTQ spectrum.
Coming Out Stories
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people and their allies are invited to join a supportive discussion on "coming out." Share your story and listen to others'. Help us celebrate National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11)!
Deconstructing Gender
All are welcome to join a supportive discussion on how we deconstruct concepts around gender, explore ideas outside the gender binary, and how we create new language to describe our gender identity.
Faith Talk
This supportive discussion group is for LGBTQ 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.
Family Talk
This supportive discussion group is for LGBTQ people and their allies to share experiences around family and coming out, acceptance, and building better relationships.
Fluidity Talk
This supportive discussion group is for students to talk about the bisexual, pansexual, nonbinary, transgender, queer and questioning communities, or the need for any labels around sexual orientation or gender identity.
Let's Have a KiKi
This is a general discussion and open to all. Bring your questions; bring your concerns.
Let's Talk About Queering Relationships
This supportive discussion group is for LGBTQ people and their allies to share experiences around “queering” the spectrum of relationships we build and constructing healthier relationships.
Let's Talk About Sex
Students of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome to join us for a frank discussion about sex and sexuality.
LGBTQ Media Representation
All are welcome to join us for a discussion on how LGBTQ people are represented within television, social media, literature and other forms of major media.
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:
BlaqOUT
This discussion group is recommended 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.
Trans Group
This group is recommended for trans, nonbinary and gender-questioning students at UCR. Please contact us for more information including time and location.
You Belong at UCR
All programs, services, and events offered through Student Affairs are open to everyone, consistent with federal and state law and the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Whether you’re seeking support, joining a community, or participating in campus life, every effort is made to ensure your experience is inclusive, respectful, and accessible, regardless of background or identity.
To learn more, visit the UC Nondiscrimination Statement or the Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters.