University of Virginia Women's Center

10/25/2024

Our this week is Elisabeth Doty, a Gender Equity Team intern. Elisabeth is a fourth-year majoring in Environmental Science and Public Policy. When asked about a woman who inspires her, Elisabeth said “My mother, because of her perseverance and strength throughout her life and career and in raising me and my siblings.” Thank you for all the work you do, Elisabeth! ✨ Read more about Elisabeth at the link in our bio!

10/11/2024

Our for the week is Miriella Jiffar! Miriella is a 4th year double major in English and Cognitive Science. She is also a part of the Iris Magazine Team! When asked about a woman that inspires her, Miriella said, “Toni Morrison, because of her literary brilliance!” Thank you for your work, Miriella!

10/05/2024

We loved honoring the trailblazing women who paved the way at UVA. Their legacy inspires us to continue breaking barriers and shaping the future! Thank you Class of ‘74! 💙🧡

10/04/2024

Our for the week is Haley Barrett! Haley is a 4th year double major in Political & Social Thought and Foreign Affairs. She is also a part of the Legal Clinic Team! When asked about a woman that inspires her, Haley said, “My mom. She is truly the most compassionate and resilient woman that I know. I hope to be half the woman she is.” Thank you for your work, Haley!

08/27/2024

Join us in celebrating Chanel’s 1st first day of school at ! Welcome, 🧡💙

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 "‌")