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Kent State Women’s Empowerment Conference participants “squirrel squat” for a group photo on Saturday, March 18, 2017.

Women’s Empowerment Conference sparks discussion, inspires women

Lyric Aquino March 18, 2017

The Women's Empowerment Conference, sponsored by the Panhellenic Council, rocked Kent State on Saturday in Bowman Hall.The event focused on empowering and inspiring women while engaging them in discussions...

Jan Radar and Diana Ryman, attendees of the Women's Center's Quilling Workshop, put their skills to work during the event on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017. 

Women’s Center holds quilling workshop and Native American discussion

Lyric Aquino February 8, 2017

In a meeting room within Kent State's Women's Center, 10 women gathered to discuss their affiliations with Native American heritage and learn how to quill — a type of paper rolling craft where folded...

Former Kent State and Bowling Green president Carol Cartwright gives her keynote presentation on “Anniversary Reflections” at the Mothers, Mentors, and Muses Scholarship Fundraiser on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Former KSU president Carol Cartwright speaks at Women’s Center event

Alexandra Seibt March 8, 2016

Kent State's first female president, Carol Cartwright, returned to Kent State to speak at Mothers, Mentors & Muses: the seventh-annual Women’s Center Scholarship Fundraiser, hosted by the Women’s...

Kent State celebrates Women’s History Month

Nicholas Garisto February 29, 2016

Kent State’s Women’s Center, alongside other campus organizations, are holding events throughout the month to explore the history and impact of women at Kent State as well as the world at large.These...

Women’s Center hosts bra recycling drive

Erin Zaranec November 3, 2015

The Office of Sustainability and the Women’s Center are hosting a bra recycling drive through Nov. 6.Bras can be donated in varying conditions. Those in good condition will be donated to local charities,...

Theo Russell, sophomore global health major, enjoys a night with friends at the Kent State Ice Rink during the first late night skate of the semester on Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015.

Late Night Skate supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Samantha Nonno October 8, 2015

The Kent State Ice Arena held a Late Night Skate on Wednesday to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Erika Gallion, a graduate student interning at the Women’s Center, said the Ice Arena contacted...

Women’s center offers mammograms for breast cancer awareness month

Shane Beneke September 30, 2015

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is also the most common cancer amongst older women.Today marks the first day of October, which is National Breast...

Campus event raises awareness for sexual violence on campus

Mariell Zambelli April 23, 2015

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Walk a Mile in Their Shoes benefit set for Tuesday

Sabrina Scott April 13, 2015

The Sexual and Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) and the Women’s Center will be hosting their annual benefit walk, now called “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” to be more gender inclusive,...

“Mothers, Mentors and Muses” honors inspirational female faculty

Payton Moore March 10, 2015

Fifty-five female staff and faculty members received honorary recognition Tuesday in the Student Center Ballroom for the 6th annual “Mothers, Mentors and Muses.”Formerly known as the “Memories of...

Women in Leadership Symposium to explore spiritual activism

Nick Boone February 13, 2015

The Women’s Center and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host their second annual Women in Leadership Symposium on Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the quiet study area in the first...

Courtesy of The American Heart Association

As American Heart Month, February celebrates love and heart health

McKenzie Jean-Philippe February 4, 2015

The month of February is widely known to be a time of love. Hundreds of dollars are spent on flowers, chocolates and romantic dates to celebrate Valentine’s Day.However, focusing on a different matter...