The University of Connecticut’s Women’s Center is pleased to announce the granting of the 100 Years of Women Scholarship Award for the twenty-seventh year. The 100 Years of Women Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 to honor a current matriculated UConn undergraduate or graduate student or a high school senior planning to enroll in 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 […]
Women’s Advance Conference – Call for Proposals
UConn staff, faculty and community professionals are invited to submit proposals that cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to communication skills, cultural competency, negotiation skills, organizational time-savers, professional networking, leadership development, workplace climate, navigating the tenure process, global engagement and work/life flexibility. Selection Criteria Sessions should provide in-depth information, practical […]
Volunteers Wanted for a Research Study
The Contradictions of Female Body Ideals (Body Image Workshops for Marginalized Communities)
Student Health Adjustment and Relationship Experiences (SHARE) Study
The Student Health Adjustment and Relationship Experiences (SHARE) Study aims to evaluate undergraduate students’ perceptions of campus life and experiences with relationships. There are two surveys – one for undergraduate students and one for staff and faculty. Participants have the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. For more information and links […]
2019 Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Awards
The Provost’s Office, UConn Alumni, and the Women’s Center annually sponsor the Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony, which recognizes women undergraduate and graduate students who have excelled academically within each school/college and demonstrated high achievement in research and service to the University community. The program also celebrates the recipients of the 100 Years […]
Inviting applications for our Women’s Center Assistant position
Under the direction of the Women’s Center Director, this position coordinates the overall office management and complex support for one of five University cultural centers. The department addresses private, controversial, and highly sensitive data related to gender equity issues, coupled with the requirement to coordinate multiple projects with accuracy and short timelines. Requires a high […]
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.
Tarana Burke – Founder of The ‘me too.’ Movement
April 10, 2019 at 7pm at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Tarana Burke is a civil rights activist who was the original founder of the “me too.” Movement, which she started in 2006. It later became a global phenomenon that raised awareness about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault in society in 2017. […]