Events, FREE, Take Back the Night

Take Back The Night 2023

Full Moon with silhouette of a hummingbird and lavender.

Image with adjacent text alternative.

The Women’s Center is beyond excited to invite you to join in-person at our annual Take Back the Night Rally, March and Speak Out Against Sexual and Domestic Violence on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 starting at 6pm in the EMU Amphitheater!

💖✨

TBTN is a yearly international protest founded in 1976 which seeks to raise awareness about the realities of sexual and domestic violence on campus and in the community, both for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and those who want to support and bear witness in solidarity.

💖✨

TBTN is a survivor-centered event that begins with a Rally in the EMU Amphitheater at 6pm, continues at 7pm as a newly-routed March through the streets of Eugene to symbolize reclaiming people’s safety on public streets at night – and ends this year back on campus for a Speak Out on the Knight Library South Lawn.

💖✨

The Speak Out will be student-led (with non-university affiliated licensed mental health providers available nearby for confidential assistance) during which survivors can share personal stories of how sexual and domestic violence has impacted their lives. Snacks, beverages and blankets will be provided. *We ask that no UO Professional Staff or Media be present during this portion of the event to provide a sacred space for students to have dialogue circles of peer to peer support.*

💖✨
Our theme for this year’s event is rising up against the endless attacks on bodily autonomy taking place sociopolitically and socioculturally, addressing the oppressive realities of the prison industrial complex, as well as centering marginalized communities too often left out of essential dialogue about sexual and domestic violence – despite being disproportionately impacted by these systems of oppression. As always, the Women’s Center is committed to providing this essential event to support survivors, educate the community and prevent future harm.

PEOPLE UNITE! TAKE BACK THE NIGHT!

💖✨
Art by Savannah Zerbel.

Book Aid, Essential Needs

Book Aid Spring ’23 Term

 

stylized book, 'Funds are Limited; apply ASAP, by April 6 at the latest', apply: blogs.uoregon.edu/women'

The Book Aid program is offered to UO students at the beginning of fall, winter **SPRING**terms. The UO Women’s Center sets aside part of our budget to buy – and loan out – a textbook that will help students get through the upcoming term. We believe that students should not have to choose between purchasing required texts and basic daily needs, like enough food to eat, or safe housing.

It is intended to help those with financial difficulties and other hardships which make it difficult to attain the necessary resources for success within this system of higher education. For the qualified students who apply, we try to help on a ‘first-come-first-serve’ basis. It is suggested that the textbooks you request total under $50 because of our limited funds.

To clarify, the book aid program is a resource where we purchase textbooks for current UO students, and lend the textbooks for the term. The expectation is that the student will return the textbook by finals week of the term, unless other arrangements are made.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED., as our budgeted funds are now all committed to students who have applied.  If you have already applied, We will contact you via email by Thursday, April 6, 2023, to confirm if we are able to purchase any textbooks for you.  Sometimes we are also able to help you find free electronic versions of your textbooks, to help you manage your scarce fund$, and stretch our budget to help as many students as possible.

 

The mission of the UO Women’s Center is to advocate for the best educational and working environment for women and people of all genders at the University of Oregon. The book aid program is just one of the many resources we provide, and promote.

Click here for more textbook resources.

Events, FREE, Free Food, International Student, Racial Justice

“Black Girl From Eugene” Podcast Host Ayisha Elliott!

Photo of Speaker Ayisha Elliott in a red blouse/dress, arms crossed with her face leaning on her upraised hand facing the text about the event, with a bright orange background, Aqua and Black text, and a black hummingbird facing a lavender flower.

-Art by Savannah Zerbel

In honor of International Women’s Day, the UO Women’s Center proudly presents our annual Lyllye B. Parker Black, Indigenous and Women of Color Speaker Series featuring Ayisha Elliott of “Black Girl From Eugene” Podcast!

The Lyllye B. Parker Women of Color Speaker Series, named after longtime local advocate for Students of Color, Ms. Lyllye B. Parker, hosts a keynote speaker who addresses the intersections of racism, sexism and other systems of oppression Black, Indigenous and Women of Color face on individual, institutional and societal levels.

This event will include both a global and local perspective on privilege and oppression, beginning with education by WC International Student Coordinator Meghna Jain and move into a Fireside Chat with three generations of Black Women: Ayisha Elliott, WC Racial Justice Coordinator Danaya Lowe and Ms. Lyllye B. Parker herself!

Please join us on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in the EMU Ballroom from 6-8pm.

 Free. Open to the Public. International Dinner Provided. First come first served. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Please contact DiversityWC@gmail.com for more information.

Uncategorized

Domestic Violence Awareness Toiletry Drive

Join the Women’s Center in our annual Domestic Violence Awareness Toiletry Drive supporting Hope & Safety Alliance, First Place Family Center, and HIV Alliance.  

WAYS TO DONATE:

Bring items to the Women’s Center Table on November 15, 16, and 17, 2022, 11 am-1 pm, outside by the EMU Fishbowl. 

Bring your items by the Women’s Center (EMU 012) during regular business hours through December 02.  

Donation Suggestions:   

Bandages  

  • Body Lotion 
  • Deodorant
  • Diapers
  • Hair Products
  • Hand Soap
  • Makeup 
  • Mouthwash and Dental Floss
  • Pads and Tampons
  • Razors and Shaving Cream
  • Sanitizer
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Soap and Body Wash
  • Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
  • Travel Sized Items
  • Wipes

 

*High demand for fragrance-free toiletries 

We appreciate any assistance you can provide to support survivors of dating and domestic violence in our community! 

 

Uncategorized

The Women’s Center will be CLOSED

on Friday, October 28, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
for a Staff  Meeting.

We will be open again from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Please take so much care!

For 24/7 confidential support and resources about sexual violence, please call 541.346.SAFE or visit SAFE.uoregon.edu.
You can make an appointment to talk to professional confidential support staff who are part of the Dean of Students Care and Advocacy Program.

‘If there is an emergency, call. If you’re not sure, call.  We are dedicated to making sure you have the support and resources you need to have an exceptional college experience at the UO. Wherever you are in your college career or whatever challenges you are facing, we are here to help.’

 

 

A safe and affirming evironment for people of all genders at the University of Oregon.

UO Women's Center