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An Empowering Space for Connection, Leadership, and Wellness
The Women’s Center at Ursuline College honors the legacy of our historically women-focused institution by empowering and advocating for women. We provide support, education, and community creating a space where every voice is heard, valued, and celebrated.
To learn more about the Center and connect with available resources and opportunities, please stop by Pilla 212 or email womenscenter@ursuline.edu.
Lactation and Wellness space
Student Research Grants
Little Free Pantry outside of Pilla (extension locations in Pilla 212 and the 3rd floor hallway of Parker Hannifan).
Student Lounge in Pilla 212 with a microwave, sink, refrigerator, computer, and couch, Voices of Women’s Leadership Library
Mental Health Trainings
Wellness Workshops
Self Defense Workshops
Lactation Space
Sponsorship to professional conferences: "Next Generation of Women" Conference sponsored by the ENGAGE organization.
Reset and Recenter in Nature Retreat
Research Grants
Professional Development Grants
The Women's Center offers students a wide array of support, including wellness initiatives, fitness opportunities, lactation accommodations, professional development programs, outdoor relaxation activities, research funding, and events promoting awareness and community engagement.
Love Your Body Week (the first week of November)
The Student Art Showcase in collaboration with the Wasmer Gallery Director is a celebration of student’s artistic expression held during Women’s History Month.
Thanks-a-Brunch: Brunch for Seniors to honor a woman who supported them on their college journey. Held in March during Women’s History Month
GRAD-i-tude Week (Graduate Student Appreciation Week celebrated the first week of April).
Women’s History Month Events
The Women's Center hosts a series of annual events aimed at fostering awareness, celebration, and community engagement. These events include showcases of student artwork, campaigns to raise awareness about issues such as sexual assault and domestic violence, weeks dedicated to expressing gratitude and recognition for specific groups like graduate students, celebrations of women's achievements and contributions throughout history, and initiatives focused on promoting health and wellness, such as heart health and breast health awareness campaigns.
Mental Health Trainings
Lactation space
Parenting Den
Writing Exchange
Professional Development Offerings
Faculty and staff can access a range of support and resources at the Women's Center, including mental health training, lactation accommodations, strategies for managing workload, parenting support, writing feedback, encouragement for self-care, and educational workshops.
Stress Less Fest with Counseling Services
Little Free Pantry with the Biology Department
Clothesline Project with Jewish Family Services Associations
National Girls and Women in Sports Day with Athletics
Coming Out Day Awareness with PRIDE organization and Chi Sigma Iota
Collaborative events at the Women's Center bring together diverse resources and organizations to address community needs. These events include stress reduction initiatives, support for those in need through projects like the Little Free Pantry, awareness campaigns like the Clothesline Project which empower survivors, and initiatives promoting body positivity and self-care such as Love Your Body Week.
