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- CT AAUW Leadership Positions OpenThe Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of University Women is seeking applications for leadership positions. To learn more about AAUW Connecticut, visit the website here. For descriptions of the leadership positions available, click here. To apply, click here.Posted on September 19, 2024
- Reproductive Justice – Health, Rights, & Social JusticeReproductive justice is a feminist framework, developed by women of color, that center’s the needs of the most marginalized and affirms our human right to bodily autonomy and to live healthy lives with access to the necessary physical, mental, political, economic, social, and sexual resources for the well-being of all people. The three core values […]Posted on March 4, 2024
- Revolutionary Love: The Call of Our Times with Valarie KaurJoin us for an evening with Valarie Kaur, civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, and author of the #1 LA Times Bestseller SEE NO STRANGER. Valarie has led visionary campaigns, including the Revolutionary Love Project, to tell untold stories and change policy on issues ranging from hate crimes to digital freedom. Book sale and […]Posted on February 26, 2024
- Call for Proposals – Women’s Advance ConferenceThe UConn Women’s Advance Conference is a professional development opportunity for women staff, graduate students and faculty at all levels of the University that is designed to expand skills, increase knowledge, and enhance networks to promote a more inclusive and supportive working and learning environment. The UConn Women’s Advance Conference Planning Committee is […]Posted on February 21, 2024
- 100 Years Of Women Scholarship – Applications OpenThe 100 Years of Women Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 to honor a current matriculated UConn student and/or a high school senior planning to enroll in the University of Connecticut who, as a role model or advocate, has advanced the role and contributions of women in society. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time […]Posted on February 15, 2024
- One LoveThe Women’s Center’s Violence Against Women Prevention Program (VAWPP) is excited to offer the One Love program about intimate partner violence prevention. Two peer facilitators will present the workshop using the film MVP from the One Love foundation. MVP is a film focusing on how healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors can influence our romantic relationships, […]Posted on March 15, 2023
Upcoming Events
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Oct
23
LECTURE: Women’s Health in Latine & Afro-American Communities 2:30pm
LECTURE: Women’s Health in Latine & Afro-American Communities
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
02:30 PM
Student Union
Lecture: Women’s Health in Latine & Afro-American Communities with Dr. Martas, OB/GYN
Dr. Yvette Martas is an obstetrician-gynecologist in Willimantic, CT. She is a first-generation Puerto Rican from the South Bronx and has been in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 30 years. After graduating from Yale and receiving her medical education from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she trained in OB-GYN at NYU-Bellevue.
Dr. Martas will be teaching in the spring semester. Are you interested in women’s health? Come learn more about the course topic and her work in Willimantic and beyond. Dr. Martas will address health care issues and disparities experienced by women in the Latine and Afro American communities. Women in these communities experience less access to health care and a higher burden of diseases when compared to those of the white community.
LLAS 3998/WGSS 3998/AFRA 3898, spring course meets from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm on Wednesdays and has no prerequisites.
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Oct
24
Rethinking Retirement: Navigating the Longevity Economy 12:00pm
Rethinking Retirement: Navigating the Longevity Economy
Thursday, October 24th, 2024
12:00 PM
Women’s Center
Are you an experienced professional beginning to think about what retirement might look like for you? Do you have a retirement plan in place, and are curious whether there is anything new or different you should be thinking about? Learn about some of the latest longevity trends and get guidance to prepare for an uncertain future with financial confidence.
This workshop will be presented by UConn alumna Caroline Wetzel. Caroline is a Fiduciary Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor who has advised hundreds of clients over time how to use their wealth wisely as they age.
You can register for this workshop here.
Feel free to bring your lunch!
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Nov
19
Financial Fundamentals for Working Women 12:00pm
Financial Fundamentals for Working Women
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
12:00 PM
Women’s Center
Are you a professional woman, eager for your money work as strategically and efficiently as you? Learn financial planning strategies that all women need to know. You’ll understand why it’s so important to think “beyond today’s budget” and come away with practical tips that you can use to set yourself up for financial success over time.
This workshop will be presented by UConn alumna Caroline Wetzel. Caroline is a Fiduciary Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor who has advised hundreds of clients over time how to use their wealth wisely as they age.
You can register for this workshop here.
Feel free to bring your lunch!
Summer 2024 Hours
Monday & Friday (Virtual)
9am - 5pm
Tuesday - Thursday (In-Person)
9am - 5pm
Saturday-Sunday
Closed