WRC Calendar - Spring 2013

Hot Topic Tuesdays 

January 29

February 12

March 26

April 16

All Hot Topic Themes, Times, and Locations:  TBD

Join the Women’s Resource Center for engaging dialogue on hot-button topics while addressing a variety of issues important and relevant to students, such as healthy behavior, leadership development, women in STEM, social justice, and responsibility/roles. For location information, contact the Women’s Resource Center at 815-753-0320.  

One Voice: A Program of Expression - Against Sexual Assault, Domestic/Dating Violence and Stalking

January 31

Holmes Student Center, Diversions Lounge

7:00–9:00 p.m.

In recognition of January as Stalking Awareness Month, Victim Advocacy Services will be facilitating an awareness program called One Voice. Student organizations and departments will have the opportunity to express and show how and why you say “no” to sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking at NIU. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to safety on our campus and in the community, as well as show support for those who are survivors. In One Voice speak out against sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking on campus!  For more information, contact Kelly Phelan, VAS Graduate Assistant, at kphelan1@niu.edu or at the Women's Resource Center at 815-753-0320.

February 26

Holmes Student Center, Capitol Room

4:00-6:00 p.m.

Each semester women across campus run for positions in elected office on campus.  Join the Women’s Resource Center as we rally with these students who are seeking leadership roles here at NIU.  This is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your support for women in leadership roles on campus; a time for you to encourage, empower, and support those who are looking to advocate for your needs on campus; and a time for women Huskies to rally together in leadership. There will be opportunities for making buttons, posters, and banners, plus networking and more. For more information, or to learn how you can collaborate with the Women’s Resource Center Rally Night, contact the Women’s Resource Center at 815-753-0320.

Clothing EXPO: Giving Clothes for Students’ Success!

February 12

Holmes Student Center, Gallery Lounge

3:00-5:00 p.m.

In collaboration with supporting NIU departments, the WRC accepts donations of gently used women’s and men’s clothing from faculty, staff,  students, and community members to provide students with free, every-day wear and professional business attire.  This event is for all NIU students!  Attendees must be current NIU students, and present their NIU Student ID, to enter the event. If you would like to have a clothing drop box at your location, please contact the Women’s Resource Center at 753-0320.

Drop-off locations:  Campus Recreation; Career Services, Campus Life Building; Student Involvement & Leadership Development Office, Campus Life Building; Counseling & Student Development Center, Campus Life Building; Campus Child Care; Women’s Resource Center; Women’s Studies, Reavis Hall 103; Communications Department, Watson Hall 217; Parking Services; and the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Altgeld 208.

Fashion Show: Own It!  Embrace Your Beauty

February 28

Holmes Student Center, Duke Ellington Ballroom

Doors open:  6:30 p.m. Program begins: 7:00 p.m.

Please join the campus community in celebrating ‘every body’ in promoting positive body image and raising the awareness of eating disorders through the 2^nd annual Own It! Embrace Your Beauty Fashion Show.  We want you to embrace your body, love who you are, and Own It!  Join us for an evening of music, dance, and fashion as we celebrate and promote positive body image! Our community partner, Kohls in DeKalb, will be sponoring the clothes for the show! If you or your department would like to have a display table to promote healthy body image and support the efforts af raising awareness for eating disorders, please contact the Women’s Resource Center at 815-753-0320.

WRC Women’s History Month Display: Women of NIU Making an Impact

March 4-7

Holmes Student Center, Gallery Lounge

Doors open: 11a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for viewing

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Women’s Resource Center is recognizing the women of NIU and the contributions they have made locally, statewide, and nationally. Join us in our efforts as we display the Women of NIU, current and alum, who are impacting the world –  ranging from the world of art to the industry of STEM. We are looking to honor these women through art and informational displays. Daily guest presenters will be scheduled during the viewing hours; come be inspired and witness how women have made an impact. If you are  interested in sharing how a woman of NIU has  made an impact on you or your department, please contact the Women’s Resource Center at 815-753-0320. 

Rock Against Rape

April 4

Holmes Student Center, Diversions Lounge

8:00-11:00 p.m.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which means it’s time for the 4^th annual Rock Against Rape event!  Victim Advocacy Services and Women’s Resource Center, in collaboration with supporting NIU offices and NIU/community bands, are enhancing awareness of sexual assault by hosting a concert that inspires and rocks against sexual assault.  Come enjoy great music by socially conscious musicians, and support a good cause! Learn how campus and local advocates stand against sexual assault, and find out the many ways you can take a stand as well. We are accepting old cell phones and cell-phone equipment for donation to the national headquarters for rape crisis centers.  Stand with us and Rock Against Rape! If you or your department would like to perform for the event, please contact Kelly Phelan, V.A.S. Graduate Assistant, at 815-753-8034.

Project Prom      

April 1-30

Women’s Resource Center

8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m. weekdays

Did your prom or formal dress only get one wear? Did you only wear that tie or tuxedo once? Well here’s your chance to give that glamorous gown another use and put that dancing tuxedo suit out on the dance floor again! We want to be sure that every girl has a chance to go to prom in a dress that makes her feel beautiful, and that every guy has a suit that stands out in a crowd-- and you can help by donating your old prom dress or tuxedo/suit or tie! The Women’s Resource Center will accept gently used prom, formal, or wedding style dresses and suits from now until April.  These items will be available for students to choose from during the month of April. If you have donations you would like to bring, please stop in at the Women’s Resource Center.

HopeLine®  Project

January-April

Victim Advocacy Services and the Women’s Resource Center are supporting Verizon Wireless in its efforts to empower survivors of domestic violence. HopeLine® by Verizon puts the nation’s most reliable network to work in our community by turning no-longer-used cell phones into support for domestic violence victims and survivors. A cell phone can serve as a vital link to emergency or support services in a time of crisis or as a reliable, safe connection to employers, family, and friends as survivors rebuild their lives.  Please drop off your old cell phones, batteries, and/or chargers at the Women’s Resource Center during business hours, or call the Women’s Resource Center at 815-753-0320.  Every Friday will be a pick-up day across campus.