Women's Center
Fall 2024 Events
All WMC events are open to all & everyone is welcome!
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August Events
Affirmation Station! Bracelet Making with the WMC- Make, Wear & Share!
August 27, 11:00am-2:00pm, Centennial Plaza
Join the WMC in starting off your semester with positive encouragement and affirmations you can make, wear, and share! Connect with your new peers while browsing the WMC resources and events!
All materials provided
Craft Club- Debut Meeting!
August 29 , 11:00am-12:00pm, Womens Center (RUC 339)
Calling all crafters!
The Women's Center is debuting their new "Craft Club"! Aimed to give a dedicated time and space, once a month, for creative engagement, peer connection and collaboration. Much like our past "socials" but with a creative twist!
Many of us crafters, craft alone and maybe only at home. The WMC Craft Club is hoping to connect those people, while also being able to share and learn potential new skills! Bring your own project from home, or work on a semesterly group project. Secure storage available!
September Events
WMC Gallery Opening: Featuring Lillith Strider
September 5th, TIME TBD, Women's Center (RUC 339)
Celebrate the work of Lillith Strider, this semester's winner of the WMC Exhibition Award, with us at the opening of her exhibition.
Refreshments Provided
Craft Club: September Social
September 26, 11-12:00pm, WMC RUC 339
Aimed to give a dedicated time and space, once a month, for creative engagement, peer connection and collaboration. Much like our past "socials" but with a creative twist!
Many of us crafters, craft alone and maybe only at home. The WMC Craft Club is hoping to connect those people, while also being able to share and learn potential new skills! Bring your own project from home, or work on a semesterly group project. Secure storage available!
October Events
Wellness Series: Session One
Sexuality & Self Awareness: Knowledge is Power
Wednesday October 2, 4:00-5:30, Bell Hall 260
Yael is a published author, pleasure activist and currently in progress completing her Ph.D. in Women's Sexuality. Yael believes that sexual wellness and sexual liberation involve our WHOLE selves. See more about Yael and her mission on her website here!
Research Talk with Q&A
October 4, 11:00-12:00pm, Henderson Hall 205
Join WMC Director Helen Hunt as she listens and engages with Gonzalez about her research (topic above), book, and passion of creating a "Sex Positive You"!
Craft Club: October Social & Halloween Costume Contest!
October 31, 11:00-12:00pm, WMC (RUC 339)
Craft Club is aimed to give a dedicated time and space, once a month, for creative engagement, peer connection and collaboration. Much like our past "socials" but with a creative twist! Bring your own project from home, or work on a semesterly group project. Secure storage available!
This meeting will also be featuring a Halloween costume contest! Wear your best costume for a chance to win WMC swag!
November & December Events
Craft Club: November Social**
November 21, 11:00-12:00pm, WMC (RUC339)
**This meeting is not the last Thursday of the month to accomidate the Thanksgiving Holiday Break**
Craft Club is aimed to give a dedicated time and space, once a month, for creative engagement, peer connection and collaboration. Much like our past "socials" but with a creative twist! Bring your own project from home, or work on a semesterly group project. Secure storage available!
Wellness Series: Session Two
Healthy Relationships- Wich TNTECH Counselor Kimberly Germann
Wednesday November 06, 4:00-5:30pm, Tech Pride Room (RUC 101)
More information coming soon!
Period Poverty Kit Assembly & Drive
December 3, 11:00-1:00pm, Tech Pride Room (RUC 101)
Period poverty is prevalent all around us. Many people who menstruate struggle to afford period products during their monthly cycle. Here at the Women's Center, we recognize period poverty for what it is—a public health crisis. Join us in our fight against period poverty!
Last year, we were able to create over 440 period kits to donate locally. We plan to beat that number this year! Learn more on how to join the fight here!
Craft Club: Bonus Meeting
December 5, 11-12:00pm, WMC (RUC 339)
With our bonus meeting, show off your semester's hard work and tell all about your project or craft! As well as finalize our group project.
Craft Club is aimed to give a dedicated time and space, once a month, for creative engagement, peer connection and collaboration. Much like our past "socials" but with a creative twist! Bring your own project from home, or work on a semesterly group project. Secure storage available!
