Join us for a conversation facilitated by Ngozi Taffe – AVP for Global Affairs As we continue to build our community, we invite folx who identify as a women of color to join us for a conversation around recent events and continue to provide opportunities to empower one another. Contact Judy Lopez at judy@uconn.edu for […]
Author: Kathy Fischer
2020 Academic Achievement Awards and Scholarship Recipients
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Awards and the 100 Year of Women Scholarship! Check out these amazing women HERE.
Introducing Empower Hour, a Virtual Series to Stay Connected!
The Women’s Affinity Group would like to introduce Empower Hour, a weekly virtual series throughout the month of May to bring together women faculty and staff at UConn. As many of us are experiencing drastic changes to both our work and personal lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the goal of the Empower Hour series is […]
The Women’s Center is closed until further notice.
The Women’s Center will be closed until further notice. All staff are working remotely, and we will do our best to respond to you in a timely manner. Please note that voicemail will not be monitored during this time. If you are in need of support regarding a sexual assault, Sexual Assault Crisis Center of […]
LUNAFEST Tickets On Sale!
Wednesday, March 11 at 6pm, McHugh 102 LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women. This season’s program of seven selected films will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. Incredibly diverse in style and content, […]
Apply To Be A Body Project Facilitator!
Help promote positive body image in the UConn community!! The Body Project is a collaboration between the Women’s Center and Student Health and Wellness. This interactive program provides a forum for open and inclusive dialogue for women and girls to confront unrealistic beauty ideals and engages in the development of healthy body image. The […]
Women’s Affinity Group Event – Envision Your 2020
The start of a new year is always a good time to think about goals and dreams for the future. The Women’s Affinity Group invites you to join us in making your very own 2020 vision board (a visual tool used to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on a goal or goals) while enjoying […]
Volunteers Wanted for a Research Study
The Contradictions of Female Body Ideals (Body Image Workshops for Marginalized Communities)
Take Back The Night
Join us for an evening of empowerment and healing for survivors of sexual violence.
Women’s Advance Conference Registration Closes Friday, April 19.
Register today for the 27th Annual Women’s Advance, featuring Dr. Carol Gilligan! Visit our conference page for information and the link for registration.