Upcoming 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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September 1st 4pm-7pm Boxwood House |
Women's Center & LGBTQ+ Resource Center OPEN HOUSE! Join us at our new location, the Boxwood House, for a "welcome" and "welcome back" open house! The campus community is invited to tour our centers, meet our staff, and see all we have to offer. |
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Tuesday, September 7th 11am-12pm Boxwood House |
1st FMLA Meeting FMLA, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, is an activist group which focuses on issues such as self-empowerment, gender equality, freedom of choice, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. FMLA meets every Tuesday at 11am. |
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Tuesday, September 7th 3pm-4pm Boxwood House |
Get to Know "It's On Us" Come and meet the Kutztown It's On Us Chapter, learn about what we do, and find out how you can get involved to help stop sexual assault and make KU a safer campus. |
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September 13th-24th The Brass Rail Gallery, MSU |
The "What Were You Wearing" Project This project is a visual display of survivor's descriptions of what they were wearing when they experienced sexual violence. The installation asks viewers to consider the amount of self-blame that results from the question: |
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Tuesday, September 14th 11am-12pm Contact us for Zoom ID |
A Virtual Conversation with PA State Representative Brian Sims FMLA will be hosting Brian Sims during a general board meeting to hear about HB300, the PA Fairness Act. If passed. it "would prohibit discrimination against an individual based on their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression in the commonwealth, providing a long-overdue update to Pennsylvania's law." Rep. Sims will be answering student questions and having a conversation related to the bill's topic. |
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Friday, October 1st 11am-5pm Keynote 11am in MSU 218 Visit our webpage for more info, registration on Engage |
5th Annual GSM - Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference Keynote: Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins Writer and Social Justice Educator focused on Gender, Race, & Media. Dr. Higgins is a speaker, writer, and social justice educator who focuses on issues related to gender, race, and media. Dr. Higgins is committed to using their voice to highlight and bring focus to the issues that affect both the Black and LGBTQ communities at both a local and national level. They aspire to be an example to those who seek to change the way we discuss the Black, queer experience. |
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Thursday, October 21st 7pm MSU 218 |
Carve Out Hope Join us for pumpkin carving and information about early breast cancer detection. This event is co-sponsored by FMLA, Association for Women in Mathematics, and the KU Health and Wellness Center. |
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Saturday, October 23rd 1-4:30pm MSU 218 Register here |
Elect Her #ElectHer is a one-day nonpartisan training for women on how to run for student government & political office. The Career Center, Student Involvement Office, Vote Everywhere, FMLA, and the Women's Center are joining together to host this event. |
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Week of October 25th-30th Individual events listed below |
It's On Us Fall Week of Action The KU student chapter of It's On Us is planning and implementing events throughout the week to shine a light on the issues of sexual harassment/assault and dating violence. |
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Week of October 25th-30th Old Main Concourse |
The Safe Berks Silent Witness Project The Silent Witness Project is a visual monument to the Berks County lives lost to domestic violence. Each red silhouette wears a shield that describes their tragic death. This takes place in October, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. |
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Monday, October 25th 4-5:30pm AF 102 |
Bystander Intervention Workshop As part of the Fall Week of Action, It's On Us is presenting a workshop on bystander intervention. This session will take a look at why people don't speak up in certain situations and provide tools and techniques that train people to be active bystanders. |
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Wednesday, October 27th 4-5:30pm AF 203 |
The Escalation Workshop The Escalation Workshop, created by the One Love Foundation, is a powerful film-based discussion that opens people's eyes to the warning signs of relationship abuse. Includes 40 minute film and discussion. |
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Wednesday, October 27th 7pm-9pm MCC Unity Room |
Coffee House & Open Mic Night Join us for a night of poetry, spoken word, and sharing stories while relaxing and enjoying coffee and treats. |
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Thursday, October 28th 12pm-2pm Boxwood House |
Creativity and Self-Care with Victoria from Safe Berks Enjoy some crafts and stress-reducing activities with Victoria from Safe Berks! |
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Thursday, October 28th 7pm MSU 218 |
Rocky Horror Picture Show Viewing Party Join FMLA and Allies for a screening of the iconic, original Rocky Horror Picture Show! Get in the spirit and come dressed in costume - either Rocky Horror themed or just your Halloween costume! Prop bags are first come, first served. |
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Saturday, October 30th 11am-2pm Boxwood House |
Homecoming Alumni Open House We are excited to welcome alumni to the Boxwood House to tour our new space, share memories, and enjoy good food and good conversation with current students and staff. |
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Wednesday, November 10th 6:30pm MSU Alumni Auditorium |
Indigenous Film Screening: River of Silence "After the mysterious murder of her daughter, Helen Wolf sets out to find answers. Instead, the killer finds her" (IMDB, 2017). Based on a true story and the cases of missing and murdered Indigenous Women throughout the world. Join us for this screening, light refreshments, and Indigenous created prizes! |
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Sunday, December 5th 12pm-3pm Boxwood House |
Lavender Graduation Join us to celebrate the graduating students from the LGBTQA+ Resource Center and the Women's Center, as well as our graduates from FMLA and Allies. There will be food, music, and tons of fun! Help us celebrate our students and send them off from Kutztown into the world! If you have been involved in either of the centers or the clubs, please reach out to lgbtqresourcecenter@kutztown.edu or womenscenter@kutztown.edu so we can honor you! |
Be sure to check out our other fun events!
Feminist Fridays
Fridays @ 1:30-2:30pm - Boxwood House
Every Friday of the semester, the women's center staff and FMLA team up to bring fun and engaging discussions and activities with a fun feminist twist.
October 1st - Join the Feminist Fridays crew at the Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference!
October 8th - Crafts and Board Games
October 22nd - Women in Leadership
October 29th - Day of Service with Multicultural Center and Safe Berks
November 5th - How to Empower and Uplift
November 12th - Self-Esteem
November 19th - Self-Care
December 3rd - Feminist Friday Wrap-Up!
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance
Thursdays @ 11am, Boxwood House
FMLA, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, is an activist group which focuses on issues such as self-empowerment, gender equality, freedom of choice, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.