Harpy*s Magazine Vol. II Issue I

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VOL. II ISSUE I

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contributor 3

Editors 4

Women*s Center 5-8

Coalition for Women Students 9-13

Cougar Safe Rides 14

Community, Equity, Social Justice 15-18

Thank You 19

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MEET THE WOMEN*S CENTER!

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CONTRIBUTOR

Kaitlin Srader Class of 2021 Double major in Sociology and Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor in Diversity in the Workplace 2020-2021 Chair for the Coalition for Women Students

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Clany Wauran

Social Media Student Coordinator ADVISORS

Amy Sharp Director

Jackie Sedano

Program Coordinator

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WOMEN*S CENTER MISSION Our mission is to engage with the multi-dimensional experiences of women, to challenge patterns of injustice for people of all genders, and to provide a welcoming and inclusive space.

We elevate all marginalized voices while prioritizing prerogatives to learn, organize, and support one another as peers and mentors. We foster a community dynamic both within and beyond the Women*s Center that is collaborative, creative, and inclusive.

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The Women*s Center welcomes all!

You don't need to identify as a woman to use our services or spaces!

WSU Students Feedback

Hey Cougs! What do you enjoy most about the W*C?

My favorite is seeing new faces in the center and getting to know them!

The staff is super welcoming, you can tell they also want to create meaningful bonds!

I appreciate and enjoy that I feel safe and validated as a Queer Student of Color in the W*C!

PASSIONATE ABOUT INTERSECTIONAL FEMINISM? LOOKING TO GAIN LEADERSHIP SKILLS?

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Coalition for Women Students EST. 1912 | 8 RSOS WE STRIVE TO PURSUE GENDER EQUALITY BY MEETING THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF WOMENIDENTIFYING STUDENTS AT WSU. WE DEVELOP LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EMPOWERING WOMEN OF COLOR. WE HOST EVENTS SUCH AS REELS WITH ALL THE FEELS, TAKE BACK THE NIGHT, AND MORE WITHIN THE REALM OF FEMINISM AND SOCIAL AND GENDER JUSTICE! Membership is open to all Washington State University students regardless of race, religion, sex, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or citizenship status.

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Association of Pacific and Asian Women EST. 1995 at WSU APAW is committed to bringing awareness and empowering Pacific and Asian women, and all students.

APAW wants to showcase the beauty and diverse cultures of Pacific and Asian women, while addressing issues and supporting women. APAW hosts the annual event called Building Bridges, a multicultural showcase, along with professional development and community service opportunities.

@apaw.wsu

@ApawWsu

Association of Pacific and Asian Women

Black Women's Caucus EST. 1995 at WSU

@wsubwc

@WSUBWC

BWC serves as a support system for African American Women on the WSU campus. Its main focus is to serve as an instrument through which African American women are able to express their concerns about issues they face globally as well as locally. BWC offers educative and activist based meetings and events, such as Hair Care and Love, Code Switching, and #BLM Support. BWC collaborates with other Black empowered student groups on campus like Black Men Making a Difference (BMMAD) and the Black Student Union (BSU).

FemScouts

EST. 2020 at WSU A FemScout takes part in a collection of activities to help strengthen their feminist tool kit while earning badges. The units are developed by the W*C and various departments within Student Affairs, especially CEIE that supports equity. You can be a FemScout per semester or for the individual units!

cws.rso@ wsu.edu

sophia.roemer@ wsu.edu

Mujeres Unidas EST. 1995 at WSU

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Mujeres Unidas

MU serves as support and enrichment for Chicana/Latina students at WSU. MU participates in hosting Semana de la Raza activities as well as wit ofrendas de Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead Altars) to honor those women who have passed away but left with us a rich legacy of wisdom. The different Latin backgrounds of its members is what make MU very enriched and exciting!

Native American Women's Association EST. 1993 at WSU

NAWA addreses the needs and concerns of Native American students at WSU,with a special emphasis on issues that affect Native American women. NAWA participates and hosts Native American Heritage Month activities in November, Pah-Pu-Loots Pow Wow, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Memorial.

@nawawsu

WSU Native American Women's Association

PERIOD EST. 2019 at WSU Period at WSU is joining the fight to end period poverty. PERIOD's mission is to celebrate @period.wsucougs menstruation and provide menstrual products to those in need through education, advocacy, and @PERIOD service. Activities hosted include Packing Parties, Menstrual Product WSUCOUGS Distribution Trips, and general meetings about period inequity.

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Queer Intersection Association EST. 2014 at WSU

QIA hosts an inclusive space to meet, connect, and create strong networks of support. QIA is committed to educating themselves continually and the surrounding community about the trials and victories of Queer People of Color at WSU. QIA advocates for the respect and celebration of the multiple, fluid, diverse, and interconnect identities of Queer BIPOC through storytelling, art, and media campaigns.

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Y W C A at W S U EST. 1895 at WSU

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YWCA of WSU

The YWCA at WSU is a member association of the national YWCA. YWCA coordinates the Clothesline Project in conjunction with National Week Without Violence to spread awareness and support for those who have been affected by violence. YWCA collaborates with various organizations and departments on campus as well as empowering on standing up against racism and hateful behaviors. YWCA builds leaders with compassion.

COMMUNITY | EQUITY | SOCIAL JUSTICE This Division of Student Affairs offers spaces focused on building Community, Equity, and Social Justice (CESJ).

Meet our amazing departments!

Access Center We provide accommodations and services to incoming and current WSU students registered with the campuses of Pullman, Global, Everett, Puyallup and Bremerton.

In collaboration with our partners in the CESJ area of Student Affairs, we work to promote disability and intersectionality awareness through system-wide culture and climate efforts.

African Amercian Student Center Our mission is to provide an environment that is conducive to inspired learning for all students at Washington State University through academic, sociocultural and career focused services.

Although our services are culturally unique to the Black community, it is our hope that all members of the university embrace our rich history, language and life style.

Asian-American & Pacific Islander Student Center We are committed to providing holistic services and programs to retain, develop and assist AAPI students in achieving their highest education potential.

We support the exploration, education, and celebration of the rich diversity and layered identities within Asian American & Pacific Islander communities

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Chicanx/Latinx Student Center Since the creation of the Chicanx Latinx Student Center (CLSC) in the early 1970’s the core mission has been to promote self-determination for Chicanx Latinx Students at Washington State University; this core mission has continued to be refined and shaped into what the center is today.

First@WSU WSU is a First-gen Forward Institution, recognized for its dedication to serving first generation college students.

First@WSU supports first-generation students’ sense of belonging, community, and involvement in campus life by fostering connections with peers, advisors, faculty, staff and alumni.

GIESORC The Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center serves and supports LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and alumnx throughout the WSU system by providing resources, fostering community building, and relevant initiatives. Additionally, we promote academic and personal growth, learning, and development for students

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Mentoring Programs During your first year at the University, experienced students will help you become more comfortable in your new surroundings. They’ll familiarize you with academic resources and get you connected socially and culturally.

Native American Programs Our offices work to increase Native American student recruitment and retention, and also coordinate with tribes to promote initiatives on campus that benefit Native students and encourage responsible research and interaction with tribes.

Office of Outreach & Education Essential to WSU's public, land-grant tradition of service to society, the mission of the Office of Outreach and Education is to promote, create, and sustain an inclusive campus and community environment through education. We're fostering collaborative partnerships, engaging cultural differences, promoting dialogue, advancing knowledge, and providing community spaces

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Social Justice Peer Educators The Social Justice Peer Educator Program began in August 2014 in an effort to increase Diversity Education’s engagement with students and to cultivate a more inclusive campus climate. The Social Justice Peer Educators Program consists of WSU undergraduate students who are hired as student staff within the Office of Outreach and Education.

Student Equity Services Student Equity Services seeks to facilitate the best undergraduate experience for multicultural, first generation, and other underrepresented students through the provision of culturally relevant services to enhance their learning and development and foster their successful transition, adjustment, persistence, achievement, and graduation.

Undocumented Initiatives Undocumented Initiatives creates an empowering, inclusive, equitable, and supportive culture for undocumented students at Washington State University.

If you are an undocumented student at WSU, we will provide you with services and resources that support your academic success, as well as your professional and leadership development. We serve current students across the WSU system.

CONTACT US

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509-335-6849 womens.center@wsu.edu

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