The Women's Center
           West Chester University

Adale Sholock, Ph.D.
Lawrence Center 220
West Chester, PA 19383
610-436-2122
Fax: 610-436-3160
asholock@wcupa.edu

Welcome to the Women’s Center Club Page!

The Women’s Center Club is a group of individuals that are interested in learning more about issues concerning women. We discuss anything related to women and provide a safe space for all people.

We meet every Monday at 7:30 PM in the Women’s Center, which is located on the 2nd floor of Lawrence Hall. Men are welcome, too!

Take Back the Night 2009.
Picture courtesy of Amanda Warren

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2009. Picture courtesy of Jenn Halligan

The Vagina Monologues 2009. Picture courtesy of Rebekah Balmer


October-December Calendar:

All meetings take place in the Women’s Center at 7:30pm, unless otherwise stated.

Oct 5: National Coming Out Day

Dr. Liz Ruchti from the Theater department will come and discuss the history of the Coming Out movement. Discussion on labes - past and present - will follow.

Oct 12: No meeting, Fall Break :(

Oct 19: Love Your Body Day Prep

Come to the Women's Center Club and make life-sized paper cut-outs of your body. Your body is beautiful, flaws and all!

Oct 26: Feminist Sprituality
Explore feminist spirituality and celebrate a Wiccan Halloween with the Women's Center Club. Tarot card readings and holiday snacks provided!

Nov 2: Does Racism Still Exist?

Join the Women's Center Club and LASO as Dr. Chris Stangle from the Political Science department comes to speak about the Supreme Court justice confirmation process, and specifically how Sonia Sotomayor's recent confirmation process brought up questions about her qualifications due to her race and gender.

Nov 9: Speaking Up About Peer Sexual Harassment
Barb Schneller from the Office of Social Equity will come and discuss sexual harassment among peers.

Nov 16: Women in Leadership
Learn about the positions on the Women's Center Club executive board. Start planning now if you're planning on running for a position in the spring semester! Also, bring any ideas you have for meetings next semester.

Nov 23: Women's Studies Party

Join the Women's Center Club as we celebrate the Women's Studies program, and learn more about how easy it is to major or minor in Women's Studies!

Nov 30: Healthy Exercise Routines!

Cate DeSalvio will teach us healthy ways to exercise, eat, and stay fit as the holidays come closer.

Dec 7: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Meg Panichelli, Graduate Assistant at the Women's Center, will discuss her experiences with running a local feminist organization in Philadelphia that helps sex workers access safe health care, drug treatment, education, welfare, and legal services.

Dec 14: DIY Gifts!

Relax during finals week by making some cheap and easy ways to design holiday gifts for loved ones.


Our Mission Statement:

 

"The Women’s Center Club is a student organization that serves the student population as a support, discussion, action, and education organization. Our purpose is to inform the student population about women’s issues and other related topics."


2009-2010 Executive Board:

 

President: Jenn Halligan
Vice-President: Jamie Lissauer
Secretary: Kristine Paronto
Treasurer: Dani Taroff
Public Relations: Rebekah Balmer
Philanthrophy Chairwoman and HERstorian: Cate DeSalvio
SGA Representative: Nora McGinley-Hence

Contact Information:

 

Email: womenscenterclub@wcupa.edu
Phone: 610-436-2122

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns!

We are always looking for new ideas or meeting topics, so feel free to let us know if you have any.


The Women’s Center and the Women’s Center Club consider ourselves to be a “safe space”. This means that harassment and hurtful remarks of any kind will NOT be tolerated under any circumstances. The people who visit the Club or the Center may feel free to say whatever is bothering them with the safety of knowing that it will be respected. We are accepting of ALL people, no matter your gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.