Welcome!
The Women’s Leadership and Resource Center (WLRC) is a Center for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) and serves faculty, staff, and students across all of UIC’s campuses (East, West, Law, UI Health).
Our mission:
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Increase awareness of and affirm the diverse needs of woman-identified persons in higher education.
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Provide opportunities to learn about the histories of and contemporary issues in feminist movements, activism, and scholarship, especially as they relate to white supremacy, ableism, heterosexism, transphobia, wealth inequality, et al.
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Promote gender equity, anti-violence, inclusion, and social justice on campus and in the larger society and world.
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
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Advocacy confidential crisis support and advocacy for survivors of any gender/sexual/racial identity or university status who have experienced gender-based violence
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Education educational programs, training, campaigns, activism, internships, and community-building
News & Events
Oct
23
2025
Winter Coat Donation Drive
10/23/25, 10:00 am–11/28/25, 4:00 pm
1700 SSB
Nov
12
2025
Body Size & Health: Conversation and Collaging Exploring the Health and Bodies of Black Women and Femmes
Wednesday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
1700 SSB
Nov
13
2025
HEALS: Surviving & Thriving through the Holidays
Thursday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
1700 SSB & Zoom
Nov
24
2025
PERSIST(Σ): End of Semester Celebration: Creative Coping
Monday, 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
