January is coming to an end and the Spring semester is in full swing. To supplement all the learning that our students will be doing this semester, The Women’s Center has a host of events…
Over the past few weeks, due to her recent passing, Dr. Mary Daly has made headlines once again. Across the web and on the airwaves, reactions about the controversial feminist have been as mixed as…
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and I just started working at the Women’s Center. I’m really excited about working here and being a part of all the events that are coming up! I transferred…
Last night, Kate Clinton performed in UMKC’s Pierson Auditorium. Co-sponsored by Willow Productions and the Women’s Center, the event drew more than 300 people to campus. The publicity for this event described Kate as a “faith-based, tax-paying,…
I am currently a mentor in the Starr Women Leadership Program (SWLP) and I am really enjoying it. Through this program (which is collaboration between the UMKC Women’s Center and the Women’s Council) I have…
…it benefits both women and children. A recent article regarding women’s rights and global issues concluded that healthy, educated and empowered women have healthy, educated and confident daughters and sons. Gender equality will not only…
January is stalking awareness month. Stalking is a serious crime that anyone can fall victim to. Late last fall, ESPN reporter Erin Andrews became the victim of an obsessed fan’s terrifying actions. According to a…
While checking out a recent blog at Gloria Feldt’s website , I came across a short entry about a new film by Theresa Shechter on the subject of virginity called How to Lose Your Virginity.…
During the month of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the UMKC Women’s Center will be selling raffle tickets to benefit the UMKC Violence Prevention & Response Project. Tickets will be $1 each or six for $5and…