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Women's Center

Programs + Events

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Programs at the Women’s Resources Center

The Women's Resources Center hosts engaging educational programming on a wide variety of topics, frequently partnering with registered student organizations, campus units, and community organizations. Join us for free programs featuring speakers, performances, films, panels, and workshops on a variety of women’s and gender issues. We take a feminist and social justice activist approach to address issues affecting our campus and local community as well as the global community-at-large. WRC programs and services are open to all students regardless of race, gender, color, religion, sexual/affectional preference, age, ability, economic class, or any other identity.

Ongoing Events and Programs:

  • Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series every 2nd & 4th Monday
  • Welcome Week Events
  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)
  • Stalking Awareness Month (January)
  • Women’s History Month (March)
  • International Women’s Day
  • Strive Awards Celebration
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April)
  • Women's Career Institute
  • Ecofeminism Summit

Occassional Events and Programs:

  • Art Exhibitions @ the Women’s Center

Please explore our event pages for more detailed information. If you would like to get involved, we always welcome volunteers. If you have ideas for topics or activities you would like to see at the Women’s Resources Center, please contact womenscenter@illinois.edu. Women's Resources Center programs and services are open to all students. We make every effort to accommodate your needs (assistance with food and seating, large print programs, ASL interpreter, visual/audio assistance, etc.). Please contact us at (217) 333-3137 at your earliest convenience to let us know of how we can support your participation in our programs.


Request a Workshop


We provide workshops to registered student organizations, residence halls, sororities/fraternities, campus units, and community organizations. If your group or organization is interested in hosting a program, we can tailor one to your needs. Workshops & activities available on request by completing the request form.