All Women’s Center programs during the fall semester will be delivered remotely or in a no-contact way. Events will be listed on Roo Groups (https://roogroups.umkc.edu/organization/womenscenter), on this page (https://info.umkc.edu/womenc/), or on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pg/umkcwomenc/events/). Please check these pages often for the most up-to-date event details.
January 25 – 29
Women’s Center Welcome
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Check out our social media pages for welcome messages from our staff and get to know the people behind the programs at the Women’s Center.
Mondays this Semester
Motivational Mondays
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Join us on our social media pages every Monday this semester for a motivational message or activity to help kick off your week on a positive note.
February 1 – 12
Afro Femme
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Kick off Black History Month by educating yourself about Black Feminism. Check out our social media pages for information about Black Feminist who are leaders in gender rights and social justice.
February 5 – April 22
Rising Gardens: Freedom Garden Fridays
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Gardens remind us of our enduring connection to life, to each other, and to Earth, which compels us to do everything in our power to protect and nurture life and all that is sacred without doing harm. Join us on our social media pages on Fridays this semester as members of our staff members cultivate their own Freedom Garden in their homes through a simple process of growing sustainable food using common household items.
February 5, 12, 19, & 26: This month check out the start of our Freedom Garden and learn about food insecurity and food deserts and the existence and persistence of community gardens in low-income neighborhoods as a testament to the resilience of the Black and Brown communities who cultivate them.
February 8 – May 14
Healing Arts Corners at the Residence Halls
Locations:
Johnson Hall, 5000 Oak St.
Hospital Hill Apartments, 2401 Troost
Oak Street Residence Hall, 5051 Oak St.
Students in our residence halls are invited to stop by healing arts stations to take advantage of some self-guided “take and make” art activities for fun and for healing.
Saturday, February 13
Roo Up! With the Women’s Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Livestream: https://kcroos.com/watch/?Live=87&type=Live
It’s time to Roo Up! Women Up! and support women’s athletics at UMKC. Join us for “Galentine’s Day” on the livestream as KC Roos Women’s Basketball takes on Omaha. Post your photos on social media watching the game and tag the UMKC Women’s Center or use #UMKCWomensCenter and #RooUp, and you will be entered into a drawing to win a Women’s Center/KC Athletics prize bag. Also, check out the KC Roos calendar, https://kcroos.com/calendar, for the full schedule of KC Roos Women’s Sports this semester so you can show your support online, on campus, or in spirit!
Co-sponsored by KC Athletics
Wednesday, February 17
Breaking the Myth: Asian Americans and the Trouble with the “Model Minority” Stereotype
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join this discussion as we explore the origins of Asian-American stereotypes and break down the misconceptions that have perpetuated the “Model Minority” myth.
Co-sponsored by UMKC Multicultural Student Affairs
February 22 – 26
Every Body is Beautiful Week
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Check out our social media pages for information on eating disorders and body image and learn to appreciate how every body is beautiful.
February 22 – 26
Operation Beautiful Campaign
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Check out our social media pages to find out how you can participate in the Operation Beautiful campaign and help spread the message across campus and in your community that every body is beautiful.
Tuesdays & Thursdays in March
Women’s History Month Trivia
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
March is Women’s History Month. Check out our social media pages for trivia questions about Women’s History Month and this year’s national theme, “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” This is an extension of last year’s theme to recognize and honor the important roles of multicultural suffragists and voting rights activists. We refuse to allow their voices to be silenced, even by a pandemic. Prizes will be awarded to trivia contest winners.
Wednesday, March 3
Crafty Feminism: Letters to a Strong Woman
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
It is time to appreciate the strong women in our lives. Join us to write a letter to a woman you admire in your life. We will provide the stationery, pens, envelopes, stamps, and sample template for writing a heartfelt letter to the strong women in your life! Registration required. Register online: http://bit.ly/craftyletters
Fridays, March 5, 12, 19, & 26
Rising Gardens: Freedom Garden Fridays
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Join us on our social media pages this month and see the progress of our Freedom Gardens and learn about the contributions of women land workers and migrant workers who are least valued and protected and find out how you can uplift those doing this essential work.
Wednesday, March 17 – Tuesday, May 11
The Personal Universe
Location: https://www.facebook.com/50years50women
This virtual exhibition features ceramic artists who identify as women or non-binary from across the globe.
Co-sponsored by 50 Women: A Celebration of Women’s Contribution to Ceramics and Mansfield Ceramics
Friday, March 19 – Friday, April 16
Her Art: InterseXions & Identity
Location: InterUrban ArtHouse, 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS 66204
By appointment: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Virtual Exhibit: http://www.interurbanarthouse.org/
This exhibition features a diverse group of female-identified and non-binary artists whose works celebrate a world that is becoming more gender inclusive at a time when racism, sexism, and trans-phobia are still very much ingrained in our society. To view the exhibit in person, please schedule an appointment by contacting info@interurbanarthouse.org. Covid-19 safety protocols will be in place and must be strictly followed.
Co-sponsored by InterUrban ArtHouse
Wednesday, March 24
National Equal Pay Day
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Join us on this day to learn about the pay inequities women still face. This date symbolizes how far into 2021 some women must work to earn what men earned in 2020.
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women Kansas City Branch, and U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau
Wednesday, March 24
I Am Evidence Film Screening and Discussion
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join us for a free virtual showing of I Am Evidence, a documentary that examines the alarming number of untested rape kits in the United States, and a discussion after the film about the impact that sexual assault has on victims and the community.
Co-sponsored by UMKC RISE
Thursday, March 25
Community Conversation: InterseXions & Identity
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
In recent years, the letter “x” in words such as womxn and Latinx has emerged to create more gender inclusive language. While some have embraced this concept as progressive thinking, others have resisted the change, claiming it “erases” female identity. This discussion will address the issue from academic, social justice, and legal perspectives.
Registration required. Register online: http://bit.ly/ccidentity
Co-sponsored by InterUrban ArtHouse
Friday, March 26
Roo Up! With the Women’s Center
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Livestream: https://kcroos.com/watch/?Live=102&type=Live
It’s time to Roo Up! Women Up! and support women’s athletics at UMKC. Join us on the livestream as KC Roos Women’s Volleyball takes on Denver. Post your photos on social media watching the game and tag the UMKC Women’s Center or use #UMKCWomensCenter and #RooUp, and you will be entered into a drawing to win a Women’s Center/KC Athletics prize bag. Also, check out the KC Roos calendar, https://kcroos.com/calendar, for the full schedule of KC Roos Women’s Sports this semester so you can show your support online, on campus, or in spirit!
Co-sponsored by KC Athletics
April 1 – 30
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Check out our social media pages for information about gender-based sexual violence, how you can help prevent it, and resources available for survivors.
Thursday, April 8
Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Attend this FREE workshop and empower yourself with the skills to effectively negotiate your salary and become an agent of change in your community. Trained facilitators use an innovative curricula through the American Association of University Women’s Start Smart Program, grounded in the latest research that offers the best practices for navigating the complexities of job offers and promotion opportunities.
Registration required. Register online: http://bit.ly/startsmartaauw
Co-sponsored by The American Association of University Women
Friday, April 9
Roo Up! With the Women’s Center
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Livestream: https://kcroos.com/watch/?Live=117&type=Live
It’s time to Roo Up! Women Up! and support women’s athletics at UMKC. Join us on the livestream as KC Roos Women’s Soccer takes on Denver. Post your photos on social media watching the game and tag the UMKC Women’s Center or use #UMKCWomensCenter and #RooUp, and you will be entered into a drawing to win a Women’s Center/KC Athletics prize bag. Also, check out the KC Roos calendar, https://kcroos.com/calendar, for the full schedule of KC Roos Women’s Sports this semester so you can show your support online, on campus, or in spirit!
Co-sponsored by KC Athletics
Fridays, April 9, 16; and Thursday, April 22
Rising Gardens: Freedom Garden Fridays
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Join us on our social media pages this month and continue to watch the progress of our Freedom Gardens and learn about women who are leading the effort to combat climate change. Also, on Earth Day April 22, stop by the Women’s Center in 105 Haag Hall, and pick up a lettuce growing kit to start your own Freedom Garden.
Tuesday, April 13
MOCSA Trauma Informed Response Training
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join MOCSA and RISE to learn about supporting survivors of sexual abuse and assault through a trauma informed response. Register at https://bit.ly/3nPnWFH
Co-sponsored by MOCSA and UMKC RISE
Thursday, April 15
Meet Us On the Street
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Various Campus locations and Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Gender-based street harassment is a global problem and it has to stop! Join us on campus and on social media for a Global Day of Action and check out the chalked messages on sidewalks around the UMKC community declaring street harassment unacceptable. Share our social media posts or create your own messages and post them to your social media pages with the hashtags #StopStreetHarassment and #UMKCWomenCenter.
Wednesday, April 21
Crafty Feminism on the Go: Reclaiming Denim
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Women’s Center, 105 Haag Hall, 5120 Rockhill Rd.
Join us for artmaking and express your creativity and activism on denim. Pick up denim and art supplies at the Women’s Center and create statements about how sexual assault affects our community. Artwork will be used in Denim Day displays across campus. No art experience necessary. Contact umkc-womens-center@umkc.edu to participate.
Wednesday, April 28
Denim Day UMKC 2021
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Join this sexual violence prevention campaign and make a social statement by wearing jeans on this day as a visible means of protest against the myths surrounding sexual assault. Then share your photos wearing denim on social media using the hashtag #UMKCDenimDay21. Also check out our social media pages for information and activities you can do to support the Denim Day movement.
Wednesday, May 5
Shrink Your Stress during Stress Less Fest
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Social Media
Facebook: @umkcwomenc
Instagram: @umkcwomenc
Twitter: @UMKC_Womenc
Check out our social media pages for an art activity that will help you with some stress relief and self-care as you prepare for finals. No art experience necessary.
Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement