Pride Month

Office of Civil Rights & Title IX Events 

Jayhawk Coffee Break 

Date: June 2nd, 2026 

Time: 8:30-9:30 A.M.  

Location: School of Nursing 1^st Floor Walkway 

Join us for coffee or tea, learn more about upcoming Pride Month events, and connect with members of PRISM, a LGBTQIA+ affinity group for KU Medical Center employees and students focused on belonging, allyship, and community-building, and the Pride Month Planning Committee. No registration is required.  

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas-sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX by May 26^th, 2026, at belonging-kumc@kumc.edu. 

Community Tabling, Film Screening, & Panel Discussion 

Date: June 11th, 2026 

Time: 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. 

Locations:  

In recognition of Pride Month, the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX will host a multi-part program, “Looking Back, Moving Forward: The Legacy of AIDS in Kansas City,” examining the history and lasting impact of HIV/AIDS in the region. The program will begin in Kansas City with tabling opportunities to connect with local community organizations, followed by screenings of AIDS in KC: The History of HIV/AIDS in Kansas City on both the Kansas City and Wichita campuses. Following the film screening, a hybrid panel discussion will take place in Kansas City and will feature filmmaker Sandy Woodson, along with medical providers and scholarly experts. The panel will be livestreamed at the Wichita campus and available via Zoom for additional attendees. Panelists will reflect on how lessons from this history continue to inform clinical practice, research, and patient-centered care today. Join us for an engaging learning experience that highlights the importance of collaboration, education, and compassionate care in building healthy and vibrant communities. Refreshments will be provided. Open to all KU and KU Medical Center students, learners, staff, faculty, and affiliates. 

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas-sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX by June 4^th, 2026, at belonging-kumc@kumc.edu. 

Community Events 

PRISM Book Club 

Date: June 11^th, 2026 

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. 

Location: Virtual 

Join PRISM for a quarterly book club focused on literature at the intersection of healthcare and LGBTQIA2S+ communities. The selected book, Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health, explores health challenges across the lifespan and offers perspectives that challenge traditional approaches to care delivery.   

E-books are available through the KU and KU Medical Center libraries, with additional access through local libraries. Participants who need assistance accessing materials are encouraged to reach out. Registration is required to receive meeting details.