Category Archives: Maritza Gordillo
Remembering 2011 and Looking Forward to 2012
By Maritza Gordillo It was not too long ago when I said I was ready to come back and work at the Women’s Center for the 2011 Fall semester. Time went by so quickly due to the fact that we … Continue reading
Nursing Mothers vs. The LSAT
By Maritza Gordillo As a college student, I know for a fact that many struggle when it comes to taking exams. Some get anxious, nervous, distracted, and even scared, but when the exam is over, you feel somewhat relieved until … Continue reading
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
By Maritza Gordillo 16 Day of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign arose from the first Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. The campaign starts on November 25th and runs through December 10th. The campaign’s dates are symbolic because November 25th … Continue reading
A Fun Way to Help Others
By Maritza Gordillo The Women’s Employment Network (WEN) was founded in 1986 with the goal and mission to help women raise their self-esteem and achieve economic independence through sustained employment. This non-profit organization helps women succeed by helping them find … Continue reading
Maritza Gordillo – Student Employee of the Month
The UMKC Women’s Center is happy to recognize Maritza Gordillo as our “Student Employee of the Month” for October. Maritza has been with the Women’s Center since January of this year and exhibits a strong commitment to our mission by … Continue reading
Quilts on the Quad
By Maritza Gordillo During the spring 2011 semester the Women’s Center with the collaboration of Nedra Bonds, the Arts Council of Metropolitan KC and the ArtsKC Fund brought together various workshops for those on campus and the community to come … Continue reading
Women’s Center Spring Semester 2011
By Maritza Gordillo WC Student Staff It feels great to say that spring semester is over and summer vacation begins, well, for most of us anyway. It has been four months since I joined the UMKC Women’s Center student staff … Continue reading
Movimiento Machista Colombiano (Male Chauvinist Colombian Movement)
By Maritza Gordillo A recent news report on the Spanish channel Univision focused on a group of Colombian men forming a movement called, Movimiento Machista Colombiano (Male Chauvinist Colombian Movement). The group’s founder, Beto Barreto, wanted to start this political … Continue reading
2011 Women of Color Leadership Conference
By Maritza Gordillo The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Division of Diversity, Access & Equity (DDAE) and the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management will host their 6th Annual Women of Color Leadership Conference (WOCLC) starting on Thursday, April 28th. … Continue reading
Starr Community Conversation: “Who Does She Think She Is?”
By Maritza Gordillo On Tuesday, March 22nd, I attended the Starr Community Conversation: Technology and Modern Families. This discussion was very interesting to me because it helped me understand that technology can be beneficial for balancing work/life if you know … Continue reading
