News & Notes

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Thinking about violence and solidarity

Thanks to everyone who came to our Fall Open House! We look forward to seeing you again at our various events. If you weren’t able to attend, there are plenty ...

Welcome to fall 2022 and a new academic year! Whether you are returning to UIC or are brand new to the campus, we look forward to being in conversation with you over the year.

Welcome to Fall Semester!

Welcome to fall 2022 and a new academic year! Whether you are returning to UIC or are brand new to the campus, we look forward to being in conversation with you over the . . .

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New Address & Fall Updates

  We’ve moved! Please visit us at our new address: 1700 Student Services Building, 1200 W. Harrison. This fall, the center will be open Monday through Friday, 10am – 4pm. The campus has…

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On this day

On this day, Friday, June 26, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision to terminate U.S. women’s constitutional right to an abortion. The implications of this decision are far-reaching...

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Here and Now

So much has happened in the past month that has made many of us cry, feel furious or afraid, venture into despair, but also become radicalized as we try to figure out how to move on from here.

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Ending the semester on a mixed note

At the end of another academic year, we are ending on a mixed note, especially concerning our students. We have plenty to celebrate. Many families were able to join in recognition of the hard-won academic success of their kin...

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We have work to do

On Monday night, I watched my Twitter feed transform from a steady stream of commentary about Met Gala outfits, to shock and anger about the contents of the draft of Supreme Court Justice Alito’s opinion that was leaked to the media.

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Rejecting silence

In the report dated March 17, 2022, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois stated the following: “Upon consideration of the record from the hearing and the extensive materials submitted prior thereto … it is the decision of the Board...

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Updated Masking Policy

  To stand in solidarity with those who may be immunocompromised; to continue to keep staff, students, and guests healthy; and to continue to keep our space available to students, masks will still…

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We're Hiring!

Education and Outreach Specialist, Campus Advocacy Network The Campus Advocacy Network, a program of the Women’s Leadership and Resource Center, seeks a full-time professional to develop, promote, and administer educational workshops and trainings…