The Ballard Institute Presents ‘Women In Puppetry’ Forum 9/13

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Kathleen Holgerson

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Women’s Center Open House

Posted on August 12, 2018August 22, 2018 by Kathy Fischer

Join on Saturday, August 25 from 4pm-6pm! Stop by the Women’s Center to see all that we do and ways you can get involved! Free ice cream from The Dairy Bar will be provided. Learn more about: Volunteer Opportunities Upcoming Events Women in STEM (WiS) Mentoring Program Violence Against Women Prevention Program (VAWPP) The Men’s […]

Women’s Center May 2018 Newsletter

Posted on June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 by Kathy Fischer

We are pleased to share with you our May 2018 edition of Voices, the University of Connecticut Women’s Center’s newsletter. As we close out this academic year and transition to the summer break, we hope you will take a few minutes to read through our last edition until the Fall. Highlights include overviews of some […]

University Lactation Policy – Room Listing Updates

Posted on June 4, 2018June 6, 2018 by Kathleen Holgerson

The University adopted a Lactation Policy made effective on 12/20/2016. This new policy reinforces the University’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for employees and students who are breastfeeding. The policy enables employees and students to express milk in a private place, have reasonable break time and a location within five minutes of their work […]

Hub for Women in STEM

Posted on June 4, 2018June 6, 2018 by Kathleen Holgerson

The UConn Persistence of Women in STEM Committee is pleased to announce the launch of UConn’s first ever Women in STEM hub, UCSTEMinist, geared specifically towards the unique needs of women pursuing STEM degrees and careers. Majoring in STEM can be both challenging and rewarding. As a woman pursuing a STEM degree, it may feel […]

Outstanding Senior Women Academic Achievement Awards

Posted on May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 by Kathleen Holgerson

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 […]

UConn Women’s Advance

Posted on April 4, 2018November 28, 2018 by Kathy Fischer

Registration is now open for the 2018 UConn Women’s Advance Conference. The 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 […]

The Women’s Center is hiring for 2018-19

Posted on April 3, 2018April 3, 2019 by Kathleen Holgerson

The Women’s Center is hiring for the following positions for the 2019-20 academic year: Between Women Facilitator – Job ID 9233 Committee Co-Chair – Job ID 8348 Graphics Specialist – JobID 9891 Greeks Against Sexual Assault (GASA) Facilitator – JobID 9228 In-Power Support Group Facilitator – JobID 9892 Men’s Project Facilitator – JobID 9236 Newsletter […]

LUNAFEST 2018

Posted on March 8, 2018November 28, 2018 by Kathy Fischer

LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women, and an annual fundraiser for the Women’s Center. This season’s program of six 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 […]