Welcome to the Women’s Center! We strive to create an educational and professional environment that supports women and promotes gender equality. We provide many professional development and leadership opportunities for students, faculty, and staff. Feel free to drop in to Benson 314 to learn more.
Upcoming Women's Center Events
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December 2, 2020 | 3:00 pm
Online via ZoomGendered and racial expectations shape our daily norms and practices and perpetuate systems of bias and inequality in the workplace. ...
“The Women's Center at WFU gathers women from every corner of campus for mutual support and critical engagement with women's issues. WFU is a more innovative institution and a stronger community thanks to the Women's Center.” Faculty: Dr. Katherine Shaner, Assistant Professor of New Testament, School of Divinity
Friday mood 🤩 we hope you all have a great weekend and safe travels 🤍 #friyay #sleepy
Today’s #wcw is Deb Haaland from the Laguna Pueblo tribe! She is currently a US Representative from New Mexico, and she was one of the first Native American women to serve in Congress! Deb speaks out on environmental issues and on behalf of Native Americans all over the country. We can’t wait to see what she accomplishes for our country in the future! #girlpower #feminism #nativeamericanheritagemonth #lagunapueblo
#MissingitMonday !!! This was a photo of our staff members, Olivia and Imani, during the DXP Big Tent event last year! We miss seeing all of you in the center every day 💛💙💜 #womenscenter #feminism
Join us for the final session in the Finding Your Way series, Navigating the Interview. Come learn strategy and practice your interview skills to secure that next job or internship. Register via the link.tr.ee link in our bio.
Today’s mood is #Phoebe 🍿 We know it’s been a stressful week for all of you, so don’t forget to practice self-love today, and don’t stress if you don’t have your “pla.” #friday #selflove #loveyourself
Our (belated) #wcw is the beautiful Maria Tallchief for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth !!! She was considered America’s first major prima ballerina, as well as the first Native American to hold this title. She revolutionized ballet, and she did so with grace. We thank her for the huge steps she made in the industry and the Native American community! #mariatallchief #ballet #feminism
Come join us under Davis Tent for community and self care ❤️ 🌈 We’ll be here until 5pm! @lgbtqatwfu @wfuchaplains
Join the Women’s Center LEAVEs for a discussion on personal experiences with feminism. This program is open to folks who are just beginning to think about what feminism could mean to you. This will be an interactive space to discuss the topic in a judgement free zone. Expand your network and come connect with others on a deeper level. Register on the link/corq
The Women’s Center will be closed on November 3rd, 2020. If you are able to vote, we encourage you to do so and exercise your rights! We know that this is a deeply emotional time for many of you, and we are here to support the community. Please feel free to reach out to us for support! #electionday #womenscenter #govote
Daily reminder 😌 #friyay
Today’s #wcw is Marsha P Johnson! Marsha was a transgender and civil rights activist, and she influenced so much in the LGBTQ+ community. We remember her fondly for #lgbtawarenessmonth 🏳️🌈 who would you like to see next as a #wcw?? Let us know in the comments!! #feminism #lgbtpride #marshapjohnson
Friday mood 😴 take some time for yourself today to relax and enjoy the little things!! #feministfriday
Due to the recent shift to Code Orange at Wake, the Women’s Center will be virtual from October 22nd to November 1st. If you need to contact us, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Steph or Erin! We know this is a difficult time for all of you, so please know that we are here for each of you and we support you. Together we will get through this virus one step at a time 🤍 go to https://ourwayforward.wfu.edu to find out more #womenscenter #beatthevirus
Today’s #wcw for #lgbtqpridemonth is the beautiful Christine Jorgensen! Christine was a trans woman and one of the first transgender celebrities in the US. She was an actress as well as an inspiration to lgbtq+ members across the nation. We remember her fondly and the huge breakthroughs she made in the entertainment industry. #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtpride #christinejorgensen
Join us Wednesday October 21st at 5pm for Narrowing the Search. This second workshop in the Finding Your Way series focuses on how to conduct informational interviews to find the right company fit. We will also discuss pivot strategies for changing industries or becoming an entrepreneur. The Women’s Center and the @wfuopcd can’t wait to see you there. Register on the link/Corq.
#professionaldevelopment
Join us tonight for a discussion on issues that matter most to families and care workers in our community. This event is partnership with @deacsdecide and @communitywfu Use the linktree in our bio to register!
Daily reminder 💫 #friday
Our #wcw to kick off #LGBTHistoryMonth and end to #HispanicHeritageMonth is the amazing Sylvia Rivera!! She was a gay liberation and transgender rights activist and made major steps for the LGBTQ+ community. Her bravery has impacted society majorly today and we owe her so much!! #feminism #transrights
What a beautiful day to Wake Up with the Women’s Center! Thank you Deanna and @wfucampusrec for leading us through body empowerment yoga and reminding us that we are all connected. #WFU #dvam2020 #dvam
Join us for in-person yoga tomorrow at Water Tower field at 10am! The Women’s Center has partnered with the Safe Office to offer Body Empowerment Yoga in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month. Space is limited. Register on the link. #yoga #bodyempowerment #safeoffice