The UC Women’s Center is now accepting nominations for the 2019 C-Ring Women’s Leadership Award. The award – a 10-karat gold ring – represents a legacy of University of Cincinnati undergraduate women who exemplify advocacy for women and girls, a commitment to the university and the community, and academic excellence.
To be eligible for this award, the student must graduate between August 2018 and May 2019 with a 3.2 GPA and demonstrate a record of advocacy on behalf of women and girls. Faculty, staff, and students may submit nominations via CampusLINK by December 21. The UC Women’s Center will celebrate all nominated women and their nominators at a January reception. Finalists and their nominators will be recognized at the annual UC Women’s Center Award Ceremony on March 29, 2019.
Students do not have to be nominated to apply. For more information and to access the application, visit CampusLINK. Applications and letters of support are due. February 4. Questions can be directed to UC Women’s Center Director Angie Fitzpatrick.
Our one-day conference will focus on Black feminist activism, leadership, and research. At the 3rd Annual Black Feminist Symposium, we want to uplift, amplify, historicize, and recognize all Black women* (cis, trans, & non-binary) who are showing up for The Black Feminist Symposium is back! thereal time revolution. Black women continue to show up and show out, creating new forms of everyday activism and movements. In the streets, at the voting booths, in ongoing cultural work through art and writing, and in the halls of Congress, Black women are, as Representative Gwen Moore says, getting “stuff done.” This year's theme is The Revolution in Real Time and our primary goal for this event is to provide students, faculty, staff, and the greater Cincinnati community with an opportunity to engage with each other about race, gender, and the diverse meanings of black womanhood, feminism, and social movements through individual presentations, panel discussions, think tanks, creative workshops and more. Save the Date for Friday, February 22nd!
To Present:
Please submit the following information by Friday, January 18, 2019using the submission form at: https://campuslink.uc.edu/submitter/form/start/231919 Individual Presentations, Think Tanks, Panel Discussions, and Creative Workshops
Let's Talk
Every Thursday, 10 am - 12 pm UC Women's Center, 571 Steger Student Life Center Meet with a clinician from UC's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for a free and confidential 15-20 minute conversation. No appointment needed! For more information, email womens.center@uc.edu
What's Happening
with Our Campus Partners
The Student Wellness Center is excited to announce the Beartcats Recovery Support Meeting! These meetings will be open to all UC students who identify as being in recovery and will incorporate a variety of recovery models to support students’ recovery experience while they are here at UC. The meetings for the fall semester are December 2nd and 9th from 4-5:30 pm in McMicken Hall Rm. 211. These meetings will be held weekly in the Spring semester starting January 20th. All meetings will have free coffee and candy.
Support Groups for All Survivors of Gender Based Violence
Confidential, open and ongoing support group For more information, text or call Nora McVey @ 513-431-3807
or Susan Pelle @ 513-431-1563
Call for submission
StickyFloor is a website that addresses workplace harassment by promoting community, education, and female empowerment. Women have the opportunity to submit their stories of harassment, their questions, and/or advice for other women. The site also has information on reporting, legal resources, and additional feminist content to create a well-rounded approach to addressing harassment. Take a moment to submit some content by visiting www.stickyfloorproject.com
What's Happening in Cincinnati
Brief Summary of Position Topic: construction and representation of gay men's identities Duties: organizing and transcribing data Preferred: Sociology or other social science majors; knowledge of gay culture Hours: Nov. 26, 2018-Feb 1, 2019; at least 5 hours/week (up to 50 hours) Pay: $10/hour (up to $500) Apply: Email Kyle Shupe (shupekn@mail.uc.edu) by Friday, Nov. 23. Include 1-page resume and/or 1-page letter of interest; include 2 to 3 professional references
Questions? Email Kyle Shupe (shupekn@mail.uc.edu)
Breastfeeding positively impacts the life course of both maternal and child health including the reduction of infant mortality, yet inequities in breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity persist, particularly in the African American, Appalachian, and rural populations. This year’s statewide conference, TAKING ACTION FOR EQUITY, a preconference to the Ohio Infant Mortality Summit, will provide plenary sessions and interactive workshops from successful leaders across the continuum, to provide participants with action tools to take back to their community.
Where to Get Warm While Power is Out
Hamilton, OH – While Duke Energy crews are working diligently to restore power to Hamilton County communities affected by the recent ice storm, residents may be in need of a warm place to go until power is back on. If you are currently without power in your home, consider visiting a restaurant, shopping mall, community center, or your local library to get warm. For those in need of a warm place to go, please be aware that all City of Cincinnati Recreation Centershave been opened as warming centers during normal business hours. You can find your local recreation center here: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/facilities1/recreation-centers/. For information about an open warming center in your community, please contact your local municipal leaders, fire or police departments. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is also welcoming those who are without power, encouraging residents to visit their local library branch for warmth. To find your nearest library location and for hours of operation, please visit: https://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/info/hours.asp.
We are always here for you at the UC Women's Center. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of women by facilitating action, promoting intersectional justice, and fostering connections for all students.
Visit us in 571 Steger to hang out in our lounge, check out our library, and snag some free snacks!
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