ECSU Women's Center

A Center in the Arthur L. Johnson Unity Wing bringing awareness on social justice issues & gender-related topics through guest lectures & workshops.

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In current events we wanted to bring attention to Astronaut Christina Koch! Koch has recently landed back on earth after 328 days- completing the longest stay in space by a female! Koch has changed expectations by making a female in space not an exception! https://t.co/HqwxvqeK4Z

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Happy Friday everyone😊 check out our upcoming events for next week!!

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The New Britain Museum of American Art presents a year-long series exhibitions devoted exclusively to women artists worldwide. The exhibit strived to challenge underrepresentation and diversity in the art world. Artists featured include Kara Walker, Yoko Ono, and Carrie Mae Weems

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Today we are highlighting a few very talented, black artists. You can support these artists by buying their work and/or following them on social media!
#BlackoutTuesday

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Michaela DePrince is a Sierra-Leonean born American ballet dancer known for her upbringing in the ballet world. She studied ballet at a variety of schools. She wrote the publication of her memoir to raise awareness on opportunities for black women in the classic ballet world.#WCW

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Check out these amazing Black Musicians!! #BlackOutTuesday

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Checkout our Facebook post to learn more about proper mask wearing! https://t.co/AkAl0HTAsy

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Calling all first years (and everyone else too)! Check out this peer education program to learn all about life’s little (and large) challenges! Next workshop - February 9th at 6pm, all about culture, identity, and self humility. Link in bio to sign up!

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This weeks #WomencrushWednesday Dr. Hadiyah Green. Dr. Green is one of the first African American women in the nation to earn a Ph.D in physics. Dr. Green became the first person to cure cancer in mice using nanoparticles! Read more about it here! https://t.co/qmxRjPkcmp

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Check out our Instagram page to see highlights on some black-owned businesses! Feel free to check out their websites and products to learn more about what they're selling! @eastern_wc #BlackOutTuesday

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Due to the continuation of the storm, classes will be held remotely tomorrow, February 2nd, as well. Staff will work remotely. Stay safe!

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Calling all books worms, library lovers, and rabid readers! The Women’s Center is looking for a volunteer to help organize the Center library! Reach out to [email protected] if you’re interested or have questions!

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Welcome back! Come hang out with the Women’s Center, Pride Center, and Intercultural Center next week and get yourself a free cup of something hot and delicious!

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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." -- Anne Frank.

On #HolocaustRemembranceDay, let's echo her words and act against discrimination.

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Being anti-racist isn’t just about respecting and embracing other cultures. Check out this to do list for anti-racist practices! #blackouttuesday

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New year, new books! Check out these great stories by BOPOC authors!
#blackouttuesday

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Check out these guided meditations to help you reflect on yourself and your year. These meditations (link in bio!) are black led and created to address environmental and racial trauma. @LIVESTRONG_COM

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You can thank a woman for that coronavirus vaccine! Behind the coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech is the 40 years of research and work from Hungarian-born scientist Katalin Karikó. 🙌
https://t.co/may57qrKwA