University of Virginia Women's Center

07/19/2024

Rising fourth year English and Cognitive Science major Miriella Jiffar is preparing to serve as Iris Magazine's student editor in 2024-2025. Her writing life has already hit some high notes, like this recent experience she shared about seeing her work performed live nearly 3,000 miles from home. Read more: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/iris-story-comes-alive-stage

Photo courtesy of St. Mary's College of California's Performing Arts Department.

06/24/2024

This summer, with the support of our 2024 Beth Garrett Memorial Internship Scholarship, rising fourth-year Jackie Bond will intern at the European Institute of Women's Health, CLG in Dublin, Ireland. Jackie is also a Women's Center intern, having served on the Body Positive team this past year and writing for Iris Magazine this upcoming year. Read more about Jackie's internship here: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/womens-center-intern-spending-summer-ireland

06/04/2024

We're still reminiscing on our Graduation Open House event💭 We had a blast celebrating with our 2024 graduates! Congratulations again to you all!🎉

05/31/2024

👏🏽👏🏻👏🏿👏🏾 A powerful cohort that includes so many incredible women. Grateful for their impact and delighted to see them celebrating together this weekend!

It's almost time for our first weekend of Reunions 2024, and we can hardly wait!

Throwing it back to graduation day for the Class of 1974, the University of Virginia's first fully coeducated class. This weekend they'll mark 50 years since walking the Lawn! Follow along this weekend as we celebrate Reunions and the trailblazing women of 1974.

📸 Betty Shotton

05/15/2024

Cheers to our UVA Women’s Club friends - and many thanks for all of the ways you have supported the Women’s Center, helping us be a strong resource for the UVA community over the years!

The UVA Women’s Club is celebrating a big milestone. On Tuesday May 14, it honored the past and present of their members of 75 years.

04/30/2024

Thank you Leslie for making the Women's Center part of your University of Virginia years, giving a warm welcome to everyone visiting the center, and helping train other students to fill your shoes here after graduation! Looking forward to following your continued success!!

Leslie Oviedo shared a one-bedroom apartment with her mom in high school. After earning a full scholarship to UVA, she’s now headed to a Fortune Global 500 company.

04/24/2024

Join our team! We have a full-time opening at the Women's Center for a Communications Coordinator, an entry level role ideal for a recent or upcoming UVA graduate looking to make a difference while honing their skills in communications and advancement. Priority deadline of May 1. Click here for more information: https://virginia.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1706c76f22cf5adc6602c8f4d&id=ff70d07af6&e=4db1c6d1a7

04/23/2024

Our this week is Haley Johnston! Haley is a 4th year Body Positive Intern majoring in English. Learn more about Haley on our blog: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/student-spotlight-haley-johnston

04/21/2024

Join award-winning filmmaker and musician Nicholas Ma to discover how films help us imagine and explore new ways to connect with and understand each other. As part of his conversation with UVA’s Chief Creative Officer, Matt Weber, Ma will share clips of his work including an exclusive preview of the forthcoming release ‘Leap Of Faith” exploring how pastor’s from a diverse range of Christian faith perspectives seek to learn how to love and honor one another across deep differences.

Hosted by Sheri Winston, director for the Rotunda
This free, public conversation is a companion event to the April 21 Scoper Lecture in Christian Thought, Know Better: Deepening the Bonds of Communal Life, featuring NYT bestselling author and columnist David Brooks, with guest interviewer Melody Barnes, Executive Director of UVA’s Karsh Institute for Democracy.

Theological Horizons is thrilled to announce that renowned author and New York Times commentator David Brooks will deliver the 3rd annual Scoper Lecture in Christian Thought in Old Cabell Hall on April 21, 2024 at the University of Virginia: the anchor event of an in person and livestreamed communit...

04/19/2024

FASHION AS ART 2024

Date: 4/16-4/20

Launched in 2019, Fashion As Art is an annual event series engaging the community with art, fashion, and The Fralin. In partnership with the museum’s Volunteer Board, local businesses, and student groups, the events not only grow awareness of the museum’s mission and programming, but also showcase the depth and breadth of artists and designers from our area and beyond.

To highlight the Spring 2024 exhibitions at The Fralin Museum of Art, the Fashion As Art 2024 program seeks to grow awareness and appreciation for Indigenous artists and designers and their impact on the fashion world.

04/17/2024

Darlene Flynn, executive director of race and equity for the city of Oakland, CA, discusses the successful strategies she has adopted for developing and implementing policies in support of the creation of a more just and equitable city. In an interactive conversation, Flynn focuses on the common constraints and challenges that policymakers and practitioners face. What is the vision forward?

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/putting-equity-minded-policy-into-practice-tickets-863791322097

04/16/2024

We are proud to announce the selection of Chanel Craft Tanner as our next Director. Our historic Center’s connections across Grounds struck a chord with the higher ed leader and Crunk Feminist author who will return to Virginia in June.

04/12/2024

Our this week is Ella Powell! Ella is a 3rd year Iris Intern majoring in Media Studies. Learn more about Ella on our blog: (https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/student-spotlight-ella-powell "‌")

04/06/2024

Art Auction hosted by Sisters Peru Project!

Date/Time: April 7, 5-8PM
Location: Kardinal Hall

All proceeds will be donated to healthcare access in rural Peru.

To attend, fill out this form and reserve your ticket:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNQEywER-Yqsjj_kIHm8AVCtwFacFUGQzbFYOKI1dj2XDHOw/viewform?usp=send_form

Tickets can also be reserved at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sisters-project-peru-silent-art-auction-at-kardinal-hall-with-live-jazz-tickets-871043844587?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2024

Our this week is Riley Emick! Riley is a 4th year Legal Clinic Intern majoring in Sociology. Learn more about Riley on our blog:

https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/student-spotlight-riley-emick

04/02/2024

Our this week is Susannah Baker! Susannah is a 3rd year Iris Intern majoring in English. Learn more about Susannah on our blog: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/student-spotlight-susannah-baker

03/30/2024

🚨NEW blog post alert!!🚨— Learn more about the team behind the Women’s Center’s social media by reading about their favorite social media platforms!

Link to blog post:
https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/social-media-teams-favorite-social-media

03/28/2024

Our this week is Jackie Bond! Jackie is a 3rd year Body Positive Intern majoring in Government and Media Studies. Learn more about Jackie on our blog: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/student-spotlight-jackie-bond

03/26/2024

Our this week is Abba Kodiaga! Abba is a 2nd year MLP Intern majoring in Global Public Health. Learn more about Abba on our blog: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/student-spotlight-abba-kodiaga

03/20/2024

Join us for discussion + food with former UVA President and current George M. Kaufman Presidential Professor of Sociology Teresa Sullivan!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-chat-and-reception-with-professor-teresa-sullivan-tickets-860098918017?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/15/2024

This year is the 50th anniversary of the first fully coed class of undergraduates at UVA. Mark the occasion by making a gift to the Women’s Center or your favorite University Area, and receive a limited-edition hat! www.givecampus.com/campaigns/43925/donations/new?a=7604476&designation=maxineplatzerlynnwomenscenter&

03/14/2024

Join us to socialize over a French Fry Bar and learn about gender in Ancient Rome. Beware the Ides of March!

03/13/2024

Don’t miss out on our exciting Women’s History Month events and collaborations! Save this post to stay updated. 🌟

03/13/2024

The Women’s Center Internship has been extended until March 14th! Get those internships in, we would love to expand our teams! 😊

03/13/2024

Ready to do some Spring cleaning and refresh your wardrobe? Drop off your new or gently worn clothing during one of our donation days (March 14, 15, and 18). Then, come back on March 22 to join us and SWAP@UVA to find your new favorite outfit! All body types are welcome, and we encourage those with petite and plus size clothing to donate to help make this event truly inclusive! You do not have to donate clothing to participate on 3/22, but those who do donate will be invited to shop early on the day of the event.

03/05/2024

Happy Women’s History Month! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first fully coed class of undergraduates at UVA. Celebrate with a limited-edition hat by making a gift to the Women’s Center or your favorite University Area in honor of the trailblazing Class of 1974! www.givecampus.com/campaigns/43925/donations/new?a=7604476&designation=maxineplatzerlynnwomenscenter&

Photo courtesy of David M. Skinner, UVA Library Special Collections

02/29/2024

Our this week is Lindsey Smith! Lindsey is a 2nd year Iris Intern majoring in Sociology and Philosophy. Learn more about Lindsey on our blog: https://womenscenter.virginia.edu/student-spotlight-lindsey-smith

02/26/2024

Editors Genevieve Elise and Michelle Moon invite you to explore the 2024 SCPS Literary and Arts Online Journal, a compilation of prose, poetry and visual art created by SCPS students: https://bit.ly/4bHNgHq

02/25/2024

Paramount On Screen: Oscar-Nominated Short Films — Documentary!

Date/Time:
February 25, 2:00PM

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The Paramount Theater is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theater does not provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to fami...

02/24/2024

We love seeing ALL of the ways that current YWLP Big Sister Rachel shares her passion for encouraging younger students to engage and explore! Delighted to see her efforts featured here. 💙🧡

Can I change majors? What’s the best way to make new friends? Current Wahoos are here for the Class of 2028.