By Ann Varner Martha Coffin Pelham Wright was one of five women who planned the first women’s right convention and presided over numerous women’s rights and anti-slavery conventions (womenshistory.org). She is known for her contributions…
By Brittany Soto Hi, I’m Brittany! I’m currently in my senior year here at UMKC and I’m about to receive my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology this spring. I transferred to…
By Thea Voutiritsas We’re just one week away from our first Healing Arts Workshop! Join us on Wednesday, January 27th for art-making activities designed to transform and empower you. We will be in the Miller…
By Torshawna Griffin Hi, my name is Torshawna Griffin. I am a second year student studying Mechanical Engineering. I chose UMKC because of the prestigious engineering community and the distance from home, not too far…
Hello! Howdy! Hey! Hi! My name’s Morgan Paul and I’m a new addition to the Women’s Center! I am a first year student at UMKC and I chose to come to here because I knew that…
Hi! My name is Anna-Maria Kretzer, and I am a new intern here at the Women’s Center. I am a graduate student studying art history with the intent of becoming a curator. I will be…
Attention UMKC students! The Women’s Center has 2 work-study positions open this spring. If you have a passion for women’s advocacy and want to work with an awesome staff, please consider applying for these positions. We…
She Said: by Patsy Campos I have to admit that when I think of the term “feminist” I do not automatically think of men. However, I would love to see more men advocating for gender…
The UMKC Women’s Center is beginning Volunteer Fridays this summer. We need volunteers to help staff our front desk on Fridays from 9am to 3pm. There is no experience necessary, just a great attitude and…
“So why is there only a women’s center and not a men’s center?” “How can a man benefit from a women’s center?” These are just a couple questions the Women’s Center staff at UMKC receives from men who…