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UMBC’s Take Back the Night 2016 Roundup
UMBC’s Take Back The Night took place this past Thursday, April 14th. It was a very powerful evening, featuring a survivor speak-out, a march against sexual violence, and recuperating  with...
April 18, 2016 · 2:10 PM
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More Than a Band-Aid: LGBTQ Health Inequity
A reflection by Shira Devorah, Women’s Center Student Staff  Going to the doctor is never fun; most people dread pesky checkups getting in the way of their day. While medical appointments can...
April 11, 2016 · 3:37 PM
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A Feminist, Who Knew?
A post written by Women’s Center student staff member, Carrie Cleveland I have never been one to label myself a feminist. I think it is because what comes into my mind when I think of feminism...
March 1, 2016 · 9:15 AM
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You Are Valid: Women Students with Mental Illness
 by Shira Devorah, student staff at the Women’s Center (she/her)  Every student has their personal struggles that make being in college difficult – responsibilities and personal needs to attend...
February 18, 2016 · 12:39 PM
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Speak: Knowing a Survivor Without Knowing Their Story
A post written by Women’s Center Director,  Jess Myers *Content Note: Sexual Violence* 44% of victims of sexual violence are under age 18 Approximately 4/5 of rapes were committed by...
February 2, 2016 · 3:56 PM
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I Loved You Once – Reflections from NCCWSL on Authenticity and Leadership
The following post are reflections from rising-sophomore Nitya Kumaran who represented UMBC at this year’s National Conference for College Women Leaders (NCCWSL). When Nitya found herself in my...
July 13, 2015 · 9:38 AM
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On The Anniversary of the Campus Childcare Closing
I’m writing and posting this reflection on the first year “anniversary” of the closing of childcare center on UMBC’s campus. That was a painful and stressful time on campus for many families and...
September 18, 2014 · 9:07 AM