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The Women's Center (WC) fosters a space of belonging through affirming and honoring the experiences of women and supporting justice and equity for all. Using an intersectional framework, we facilitate community partnerships, an ongoing calendar of programs, crisis services, and resources all designed to effectively champion gender equity and combat gender-based violence. The Women’s Center is part of the Arthur L. Johnson Unity Wing, which also includes the Pride Center and Intercultural Center.

intercultural center

Intercultural Center

The Intercultural Center provides services that embrace and celebrate cultures and identities in support of cultural awareness and inclusion at Eastern. Intercultural Center
Pride Center

Pride Center

The Pride Center is a campus resource for LGBTQ+ issues where community members can safely explore their identities such as race, class, a/gender, and a/sexuality. Pride Center
Cultural Celebrations

Cultural Celebrations

Speakers, performances and other celebrations promote awareness, engagement, inclusion, healthy lifestyle choices and cultural sensitivity, while supporting students’ personal growth and enrichment. Cultural Celebrations
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In the News

Aclaimed author and activist Homeira Qaderi discusses living as a woman in Afghanistan

Homeira Qaderi shares story of resistance

November 19, 2025

The Women’s and Gender Studies program at Eastern hosted a conversation with award-winning Afghan writer and women’s rights advocate Homeira Qaderi on Nov. 12 at Webb Hall. Qaderi discussed resilience, loss, and the realities of being a woman under Taliban rule and shared how storytelling allowed her to show resistance against her oppressors.

HerFest

HERfest celebrates womanhood

 October 14, 2025

Students gathered at the Student Center Betty Tipton Room on Oct. 8 to celebrate womanhood and community. Hosted by the Women’s Center at Eastern, HERfest included activities and food by various women-owned businesses and performances by on- and off-campus organizations.

Author and survivor Sarah Gallardo

Students advocate for relationship-violence survivors

 April 17, 2025

Faculty, students, community partners, and advocates gathered at the Student Center on April 9 to be part of Eastern's annual “Take Back the Night” event. Organized by the Women’s Center and SAIV-RT (Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence Response Team), the event was dedicated to raising awareness of sexual and interpersonal violence and standing in solidarity with survivors.

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