Rainbow CIRCLE
CIRCLE and the Q Center are co-launching the Rainbow CIRCLE program (Previously “International Pride”), dedicated to supporting international students who are queer and questioning. When it comes to sexual and gender orientations, identities, and expressions, students who identify with nationalities and cultures beyond the U.S. can have vastly different ways of exploring, navigating, and understanding their queer and questioning identities.
With this in mind, Rainbow CIRCLE aims to:
- Promote and maintain safety as students explore their queer and questioning identities, especially UW international students and students who might not be familiar with the U.S. context. In this context, safety is defined as mental, physical, cultural, legal, and medical safety.
- Build community and connections around the intersection of students holding a) international backgrounds and b) queer and questioning identities
Winter 2026 Events
Starting Winter quarter 2026, we will be hosting monthly events for Rainbow CIRCLE participants and friends to hang out, build community, and share resources.
Rainbow CIRCLE Winter 2026 Schedule
| Event | Location | Time |
| Rainbow CIRCLE Meet & Greet | Schmitz Hall 250 | 3:30-5 p.m. |
| Event | Location | Time |
| TBD | TBD | 3:30-5 p.m. |
| Event | Location | Time |
| TBD | TBD | 3:30-5 p.m. |
You can also find all other Q Center events from here: