FALL 2025 Events
The Women's Center hosts a number of events during the semester. Registration for some events can be found on ENGAGE@KU, links will be included when available.
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CRAFTING & COOKIES - Freshmen Welcome Event FRIDAY - August 22nd - 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM at Boxwood House We are excited to welcome the new students to KU! Come hang out at our crafting and cookies event. Come join us to relax, chill and craft with beads at Boxwood! |
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BELONGING BASH - Fall Open House Event THURSDAY - August 28th - 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Boxwood House Join us for a fun and lively welcome week event! Tour the house, find out how you can get involved in our clubs, and enjoy some free KONA ICE, crafts & giveaways. |
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TISH NORMAN - IT'S ON US Keynote Speaker WEDNESDAY - September 10th - 6:00 PM - in Rickenbach RLC 135 Auditorium This keynote challenges traditional notions of “fitting in” and emphasizes taking personal responsibility for creating environments where everyone truly feels they belong. Or should we? Led by a certified DEI master trainer, participants will explore various dimensions of identity, bias, stereotypes, acceptance, and prejudice by examining practical strategies for fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces. |
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R.A.D. RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE CLASSES MONDAY - Sept 16 - 6:00 PM - Old Main Room 22A TUESDAY - Sept 17 - 6:00 PM - Old Main Georgian Room THURSDAY - Sept 19th - 6:00 PM - Old Main Georgian Room Classes Provided by Public Safety and Police Services Sign Up via email to dsantos@kutztown.edu or phone 610-683-4860 Must attend all three nights to complete the RAD Program Free to female Students, Faculty and Staff. Inquiries about RAD for Men, see email above |
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AUTUMN AWARE FAIR THURSDAY, September 18th - 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM - MSU 218 Join us for this fun and festive resource fair and gain the tools to have a successful and safe semester! This event is brought to you by the Student Success Center, It's On Us and the McFarland Student Union. Get your "Aware Bear" Passport and earn stamps at each table visited and you can enter to win a raffle basket. Meet our university and downtown police officers too. Enjoy coffee, pastries, music, and lots of giveaways! |
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FEMINIST FRIDAYS Friday, Sept 5, Sept 19, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Dec 5 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - at Boxwood House Join the women’s center staff to start your weekend right with fun and interactive crafts, journaling, and a variety of topics and activities with a feminist twist. Follow our Instagram for more: @womenscenterku |
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Scrap and Yap Thursdays - October 16, October 30, November 13, December 4th 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Boxwood House Come over for this social hang out time and make collages about your KU memories (while spilling the tea of course!)
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The Safe Berks Silent Witness Project Week of October 27th - November 1st - in the Old Main Concourse To bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we host this visual monument to the Berks County lives lost to domestic violence over the years. This is created and supported by Safe Berks, a county resource agency
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IT’S ON US – Fall Week of Action Week of October 27th - November 1st This week of action is all about providing opportunities for students to engage with content around SA prevention & healthy relationships! Mon Oct 27 1-3pm Red Flags & Green Flags MSU lawn Tues Oct 28 11am-3pm Pretzels & Pledges MSU Table D Tues Oct 28 6-8pm Dinner & Documentary MSU 250 Wed Oct 29 6pm Speaker, James Wilkerson, J.D., "The Intricacies of Collegiate Sexual Misconduct" in Schaeffer Auditorium Thurs Oct 30 4pm Take Back the Night: Survivor Self-Care at Boxwood Fri Oct 31 7pm Bonfire & Smores at the German Cultural Heritage Center (Behind the Rugby field) Week Of Action Spotlight: Dr. James Wilkerson – “The Intricacies of Collegiate Sexual Misconduct” This presentation takes a deep dive into what sexual assault looks like in college, allowing student to learn what to call the things they encounter. Areas covered include how the law includes fear as an element of rape, the role drugs and alcohol play in rape/sodomy (depending on state law) and how “innocent” actions can be viewed as sexual abuse/misconduct.
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Gratitude Day Tuesday, November 18th - 11 AM to 3 PM at Boxwood House Save the date for a day of self-reflection on what matters most and giving thanks and appreciation to ourselves and others. |
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Lavender Graduation Sunday, December 7th - 12 Noon at Boxwood House A celebration for all graduating students who participate in LGBTQ+ and Women’s Center’s organizations. Opportunity to recognize the achievements of our seniors and celebrate together. RSVP on Engage.
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Be sure to check out our other fun events!
FMLA - Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Weekly Meeting
Tuesdays @ 11AM, Boxwood House
FMLA, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, is an activist group that focuses on issues such as self-empowerment, gender equality, freedom of choice, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.
IT'S ON US Club Weekly Meeting
IT'S ON US is a student club for those interested in healthy relationships and sexual assault prevention. The club provides the campus with pledge drives, trainings, and informational tables. Follow our instagram @itsonuskutztown for meeting times.