We strive to create a community which celebrates women’s diversity and strengths and supports the rights of all people regardless of gender identity. The Women’s Center works to break down gender stereotypes and to address institutional sexism, racism, and other forms of oppression.

Our objective is to get people thinking about how gender matters at the University of Connecticut and to work to make the campus and the world a safe and supportive place for women. We sponsor educational programs throughout the year to get people thinking about women’s issues, such as health, education, politics, and gender-based violence. Since just about everything is a “women’s issue”, we get to cover a lot of ground with our films, speakers, discussion groups, and arts events. Check out our web site for a current list of the things we have planned for this year.

ANYONE! We provide services to students, staff, faculty, and people from the surrounding community. All of our programs and services are free.

YES! Many of the programs we hold are of interest to people of various gender identities. They work at the Center, volunteer in our Violence Against Women Prevention Program, attend our programs, participate in the Men’s Project, as well as on our Advisory Board. To reach the goal of gender equity, we need everyone to work on “women’s issues.”

“Having problems” can be sort of code words for the serious, and often stigmatizing, issues of sexual assault, relationship violence, sexual harassment, and discrimination*. We do provide short term crisis intervention and referrals to individuals dealing with these issues. Any of these situations can make a person’s life much more complicated. Sometimes having someone to talk things out with and to identify all of the potential resources available can help. However, the Center is also a place to find people who care about women’s issues and to celebrate the accomplishments of women, both on and off campus. It is also a dynamic, energy filled space reflected in the community of people, from a variety of backgrounds, disciplines, and roles, who choose the Center as a place on campus to invest their time and energy.

Just because you’re interested is reason enough. When you come to visit you will see we have space where people can study, watch TV, share a meal or just hang out and chat. The program room, multipurpose room, and our confeJust because you’re interested is reason enough. When you come to visit you will see we have space where people can study, watch TV, share a meal or just hang out and chat. The program room, multipurpose room, and our conference room are available for reservation to student groups, staff and faculty who need a place to hold their meetings or smaller events.rence room are available for reservation to student groups, staff and faculty who need a place to hold their meetings or smaller events.

There are a number of different ways for people to be active at the Center.

• The easiest is to attend one of our events! It’s a great way to meet new people, find out what’s going on, both on campus and in the world, and to learn something new.
• Besides attending our events, you can join the student staff at the Center. We have paid positions and offer internships and volunteer opportunities.
• Participate on one of the committees of our Advisory Board which include: the Women’s Advance Planning Committee, the 100 Years of Women Scholarship, and Fundraising.
• Join one of our groups which include: Between Women, Greeks Against Sexual Assault (GASA) and the Men's Project.
• And finally, just stop by and check us out!

In the Student Union on the 4th Floor in front of AsACC & PRLACC.

• Email us at womenscenter@uconn.edu
• Follow us on Instagram at @uconnwomenscenter for updates!
• Or, sign up for the Women's Center weekly email that includes information about upcoming Women’s Center events , events both on and off campus related to women’s issues, announcements, and national/international news about women.  You will also receive our newsletter, Voices, which comes out twice a semester. You can sign up on the front page of our website.