Glow Centre for Sexual & Gender Diversity

Glow Centre for Sexual & Gender Diversity Room 3103, Student Life Centre The Glow Centre is a Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) student-run service at the University of Waterloo.

We offer many services to the 2SLGBTQ+ including peer support, a resource library, a social space, educational awareness campaigns, and special events. We offer a positive and welcoming environment to everyone regardless of sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity. Our services are primarily targeted towards the campus community, but we make every effort to include the communit

y at large when possible. We also encourage all students to be active in the 2SLGBTQ+ KW community! The city is full of resources and events, many of which you can find by searching through the Rainbow Directory, a resource compiled by Spectrum (see link below). http://ourspectrum.com/resources/rainbow-directory/

Today is Trans Day of Visibility, so here's a reminder that we have always existed and will continue to do so.๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ...
03/31/2026

Today is Trans Day of Visibility, so here's a reminder that we have always existed and will continue to do so.
๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

03/19/2026

Mood because the Lavender Ball is TOMORROW! Are you as excited as Tom the Lizard? ๐Ÿคฉ

Grab your friends and join Glow for a celebration you will NOT want to miss ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ƒโœจ

๐Ÿ”— Tickets still available โ€“ secure yours before itโ€™s too late!

03/17/2026

The Lavender Ball is happening THIS FRIDAY! ๐Ÿ’œ

Join Glow for a Starry Night to remember filled with music, food, drinks, and good vibes โœจ

๐Ÿ”— Link in bio to secure your ticket!

๐ŸŽจโœจ Glow Pronoun Pin Contest is almost LIVE, Waterloo! โœจ๐ŸŽจ Got a design idea that slays and says something? ๐Ÿ‘€ this is your...
02/26/2026

๐ŸŽจโœจ Glow Pronoun Pin Contest is almost LIVE, Waterloo! โœจ๐ŸŽจ

Got a design idea that slays and says something? ๐Ÿ‘€ this is your sign.

Weโ€™re calling all creatives to design inclusive pronoun pins that reflect the real diversity of our campus ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ—“ Opens: March 2 (12:00 AM EDT)
โณ Deadline: March 16 (11:59 PM EDT)
๐Ÿ† Winner announced: March 23
๐ŸŽ Grand Prize: $50 gift card of your choice

2SLGBTQIA+ students and allies โ€” turn your art into impact ๐ŸŒˆ

๐Ÿ”— Link in bio for details + how to submit.

Contest runs March 2โ€“16, 2026. Not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.

๐Ÿ’œ Lavender Ball is Glowโ€™s party where you can shine, dance your heart out โ€” and do it with your friends!ย Step into your ...
02/25/2026

๐Ÿ’œ Lavender Ball is Glowโ€™s party where you can shine, dance your heart out โ€” and do it with your friends!
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Step into your Starry Night:
๐ŸŒŒ Glittering lights + dreamy vibes
๐ŸŽถ Music that keeps you moving
๐Ÿด Complimentary bites + sips
๐Ÿค Meet new friends and make memories
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๐Ÿ“ SLC Black & Gold
๐Ÿ“… Friday, March 20, 2026
โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM
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Open to all undergrads (plus 1 guest per ticket).
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Spots are limited โ€” โœจ grab your ticket, bring your crew, and get ready to glow together!

GLOW is turning 55 and weโ€™re making it a whole vibe ๐Ÿ’…๐ŸŒˆย UW fam, pull up to the Glow Centre (SLC 3103) on March 8, 2026 fo...
02/24/2026

GLOW is turning 55 and weโ€™re making it a whole vibe ๐Ÿ’…๐ŸŒˆ
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UW fam, pull up to the Glow Centre (SLC 3103) on March 8, 2026 for a free, drop-in celebration.
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โœจ Featuring:
๐ŸŽค Special guest: GLOW founder Jim Parrott
๐Ÿงƒ Refreshmentsย 
๐ŸŽถ Music, mingling, & networking
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๐ŸŒˆโœจ Bring your friends and letโ€™s celebrate 55 years and letโ€™s GLOW together ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ”— Learn more at https://wusa.ca/event/55-anniversary-celebration/

Happy Valentineโ€™s Day from the Glow Centre to you ๐Ÿฉท
02/13/2026

Happy Valentineโ€™s Day from the Glow Centre to you ๐Ÿฉท

๐ŸŒˆ The Glow Center's speed friending event is happening tomorrow from 2-5 in The Glow Center ๐ŸŒˆJoin us from 2-5 to build c...
02/12/2026

๐ŸŒˆ The Glow Center's speed friending event is happening tomorrow from 2-5 in The Glow Center ๐ŸŒˆ

Join us from 2-5 to build community, and make new connections!

๐Ÿ“ SLC 3103
๐Ÿ•œ 2-5pm
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday February 13th

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธYour vote shapes our services! From peer support to social events, the students leaders that you elect this term help ...
02/03/2026

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธYour vote shapes our services!

From peer support to social events, the students leaders that you elect this term help guide what matters most to you!

Head to ๐Ÿ‘‰ vote.wusa.ca ๐Ÿ‘ˆ and make your vote count!

On May 17, we unite to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.The 2024 theme, โ€˜No ...
05/17/2024

On May 17, we unite to recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
The 2024 theme, โ€˜No one left behind: equality, freedom, and justice for all,โ€™ serves as a compelling call to fight for and honour the strides made in 2SLGBTQIA+ rights worldwide.

The application deadline for Spring 2024 volunteers has been extended until May 17th! Apply at the link in our bio!     ...
05/15/2024

The application deadline for Spring 2024 volunteers has been extended until May 17th! Apply at the link in our bio!

The Glow Centre is excited to announce that we will be participating in the Toronto Pride Parade on June 30th, 2024! Be ...
05/13/2024

The Glow Centre is excited to announce that we will be participating in the Toronto Pride Parade on June 30th, 2024!

Be on the lookout for further announcements and tickets!

Address

200 University Avenue W
Waterloo, ON
N2L3G1

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15198884567

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Glow is a WUSA student-run service at the University of Waterloo. We offer many services to the q***r and trans community including peer support, a resource library, a social space, educational awareness campaigns, and special events. We offer a positive and welcoming environment to everyone regardless of sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity. Our services are primarily targeted towards the campus community, but we make every effort to include the community at large when possible. We also encourage all students to be active in the q***r & trans KW community! The city is full of resources and events, many of which you can find by searching through the Rainbow Directory, a resource compiled by Spectrum (see link below). http://ourspectrum.com/resources/rainbow-directory/