Affinity Groups
Queer Talk
Queer Talk is a bi-weekly conversation and community space to explore topics that are at the heart of the LGBTQ+ experience. It is meant to be a place to build new connections, deepen relationships, and foster community based in authenticity and realness.
Spring 2026 Sessions:
- February 3rd: Cultivating Queer Community
- February 10th: Intergenerational Discussion: Being Queer in the Workplace
- February 24th: Open Forum Discussion
- March 18th: Romantic Relationships & Sexual Health
- March 31st: Intergenerational Discussion
- April 14th: Queerness in Media
- April 28th: Intergenerational Discussion
All sessions take place from 5pm6:30pm in the Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE). Dinner is provided.
Questions about Queer Talk?
Please contact Pat Cassidy (he/him), Director of LGBTQ+ Student Services, at pjcassidy@loyola.edu
In, Out, & In Between
Whether you are out, questioning, or not even sure, this group is for LGBTQPIA+ and same-gender-attracted students of all backgrounds to confidentially discuss and explore aspects of gender identity and sexual orientation in a safe space. The group is support-based and is designed to encourage open discussion about gender, sexuality, religion and spirituality, coming out, relationships, family, community, and other areas of your life that may be difficult to discuss elsewhere.
Goals of This Group
- Engage in conversation about stigmatized topics
- Decrease marginalization
- Be a place to find help and support
- Provide space to explore identity
- Be a space to connect with peers who share similar identities
Join the Group
Interested in learning more about IOIB? Contact the Counseling Center at 410-617-2273 or stop by their office in Humanities 150.