Lesbian and Queer Women's Week to shine light on issues faced by LGBT women
By Hardika Singh | Mar. 6, 2019A week-long celebration of lesbian and queer women.
WOMENS ISSUES
OU Women’s Center hires first assistant director
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 21, 2019MaryKathyrine Tran is the new assistant director for the Women’s Center, and she’s hitting the ground running.
Arts-based workshop to educate on racial and ethnic disparities in women’s health care
By Baylee DeMuth | Feb. 19, 2019“Weaving Our Stories” will give participants a look into maternal problems many minority women are faced with in their everyday lives.
Susan B. Anthony Day honors legacy of women’s suffrage leader
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 14, 2019But problematic elements of her legacy are sometimes forgotten.
Nelsonville club for young women to address the STEM gender gap through computer coding club
By Riley Runnells | Jan. 23, 2019The national organization Girls Who Code is starting a chapter at the Nelsonville Public Library for third- through fifth-grade girls.
Workshop to teach how to avoid using gendered language in writing letters of recommendation
By Baylee DeMuth | Jan. 16, 2019A workshop hosted Thursday by the Women’s Center and the Career and Leadership Development Center will break down how participants can better support the ones they are recommending.
Limited Access: The complexity of women's health care in Ohio
By Logan Moore | Nov. 27, 2018Politics, geography and religion all factor into access to women’s health care in Ohio.
Some women are turning to 'hypnobirthing,' a holistic method for giving birth
By Baylee DeMuth | Nov. 4, 2018Women hypnotize themselves during childbirth to reduce discomfort and fear while giving birth.
Women’s Center to hold salary negotiation workshop
By Megan Gordin | Nov. 4, 2018The Women’s Center will hold the Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop to teach students the skills they need to negotiate their fist salaries.
Love Yourself Week to honor inner beauty with activities and visit from #WhyIStayed creator
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 21, 2018Beverly Gooden will visit campus and speak on domestic violence survivors’ rights.
Calliope Feminist Choir conveys message of justice for women through song
By Baylee DeMuth | Sep. 18, 2018Calliope Feminist Choir strives for inclusivity within its group and sings about the issues important to women.
Poetry event aims to create conversation on gender and inclusion
By Hardika Singh | Sep. 10, 2018The event, hosted by Jackie O's, will provide a platform to discuss gender roles and more.
'What Were You Wearing?' panel discusses welcome week house banners and fighting rape culture
By Baylee DeMuth | Sep. 6, 2018Experts from a range of fields discussed and answered questions about the 'What Were You Wearing?' exhibit Wednesday night.
Shuri from 'Black Panther' is getting her own comic book
By Hardika Singh | Aug. 30, 2018The new comic centered around a woman of color highlights the importance of representation.
OU Women’s and LGBT centers to keep popular programs, add new events
By Meghan Morris | Aug. 23, 2018The centers will keep some popular discussion series and have new art exhibits and programming planned.
OU alumni publish research on sexual harassment in the workplace
By George Shillcock | July 29, 2018Study says insecurity plays a role in why men in positions of power sexually harass others.
Annual Unity Walk celebrates all forms of diversity
By Meghan Morris | Mar. 26, 2018Participants spoke about their personal experiences identifying with different races at Ohio University and how they’ve received great opportunities.
Hundreds take part in Athens women's march
By Ashton Nichols | Jan. 20, 2018About 300 people marched at the event.
Here are the key takeaways from the Diversity and Inclusion report
By Lauren Fisher | Jan. 15, 2018Faculty diversity is on the rise, according to new statistics.
OU evaluating the Office for Diversity and Inclusion before vice president search
By Sarah M. Penix | Nov. 14, 2017The Office of Multicultural Student Access and Retention has about 5.75 employees for every 1,500 students.
