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 Chicago 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 & Notes and Events
Oct
20
2026
Unleash the Power of Art
Tuesday, 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
207 Addams Hall
Oct
26
2026
From UT Austin to UIC: A Convening for Critical Gender, Race and Ethnic Studies
Monday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
153 BSB
Oct
26
2026
PERSIST(Σ): Rest as Resistance
Monday, 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
EIEP Lounge, 2260 SELE