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Women's Center at UMBC All are welcome as long as they respect women. Their experiences. Their stories. Their potential.

Meet the WGEC 2026-2027 Staff!!
10/16/2026

Meet the WGEC 2026-2027 Staff!!

We are so excited to continue Between Femmes for the fall semester! Between Femmes is a discussion group that centers ar...
10/15/2026

We are so excited to continue Between Femmes for the fall semester! Between Femmes is a discussion group that centers around the experiences and life stories of women and feminine identifying students who identify in the LGBTQIA+ spectrum! It is also open to allies, regardless of s*x, gender, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

This group centers the experiences of q***r identifying women and femmes; we request that students do not use this space for class research or interviews.

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

Please join us for our next Women of Color Collective (WOCC) discussion, “Obsession: Fetishization or Genuineness?”Join ...
10/15/2026

Please join us for our next Women of Color Collective (WOCC) discussion, “Obsession: Fetishization or Genuineness?”

Join us on Tuesday, October 20th, from 1:30–2:30 PM in the Women’s, Gender, & Equity Center Lounge as we explore the difference between genuine attraction, admiration, and fetishization. Together, we’ll discuss how race, culture, and identity shape our experiences with relationships, attraction, and the way others perceive us.

WOCC meets biweekly on Tuesdays from 1:30–2:30 PM throughout the Fall semester. For reminders and updates about upcoming discussions, follow us on myUMBC and Instagram!

All self-identified women and femmes of color, including students, staff, and faculty, are welcome to share their stories and learn from others’ experiences. This discussion-based program follows the WGEC’s Brave Space model, creating a welcoming and thoughtful environment for conversations about the intersections of gender and race.

In accordance with UMBC’s Non-Discrimination Policy, this program is open to all individuals regardless of s*x, gender, race, ethnicity, or national origin. We ask that participants respect the purpose of this space and refrain from using discussions for class research or interviews.

Every Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm, UMBC community members are invited to connect with the confidential off-campus resource...
10/15/2026

Every Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm, UMBC community members are invited to connect with the confidential off-campus resource TurnAround who will hold walk-in hours in the Women’s, Gender, and Equity Center. No appointment necessary.

TurnAround serves individuals impacted by intimate partner violence, s*xual violence, and stalking. Services include advocacy, case management, trauma therapy, shelter, and community education. Individual and group counseling are available by appointment. For more information about TurnAround, visit their website: turnaroundinc.org/

TurnAround’s 24/7 Helpline: 443-279-0379

Please join us for our discussion group! We will be diving into Code-Switching: Which Version of Me Are You Getting?WOCC...
10/05/2026

Please join us for our discussion group! We will be diving into Code-Switching: Which Version of Me Are You Getting?

WOCC will take place in the Women’s, Gender, & Equity Center Lounge biweekly on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm throughout the Fall semester. If you would like to receive reminders and details about the meetings, please follow our myUMBC and Instagram!

All self-identified women and femme of color students, staff, and faculty are welcome to share their stories and learn about others’ experiences at Women of Color Collective. This discussion-based program follows the WGEC’s Brave Space model to provide a welcoming and thoughtful environment for engaging in conversations focused on the intersections of gender and race.

This discussion group is open to all individuals regardless of their s*x, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We also request that students do not use this space for class research or interviews.

Day 5 of our Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight✨: Julia Alvarez, a Dominican American novelist, poet, and essayist whose ...
09/26/2026

Day 5 of our Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight✨: Julia Alvarez, a Dominican American novelist, poet, and essayist whose work explores culture, identity, immigration, and the experiences of living between two worlds.

✨Day 4 of our Hispanic HeritageMonth Highlight✨: Sylvia Rivera, a Puerto Rican-Venezuelan gay and transgender rights act...
09/24/2026

✨Day 4 of our Hispanic Heritage
Month Highlight✨: Sylvia Rivera, a Puerto Rican-Venezuelan gay and transgender rights activist.

Stay tuned to learn more about their stories and the legacies they have created! 💫

✨Day 2 of our Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight✨: X Gonzalez, a Cuban-American gun control activist Stay tuned to learn ...
09/22/2026

✨Day 2 of our Hispanic Heritage Month Highlight✨:
X Gonzalez, a Cuban-American gun control activist

Stay tuned to learn more about their stories and the legacies they have created!💫

Please join us for our discussion group! We will be diving into cultural appropriation vs. appreciation seen on media to...
09/17/2026

Please join us for our discussion group! We will be diving into cultural appropriation vs. appreciation seen on media today.

WOCC will take place in the Women’s, Gender, & Equity Center Lounge biweekly on Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm throughout the Fall semester. If you would like to receive reminders and details about the meetings, please follow our myUMBC and Instagram!

All self-identified women and femme of color students, staff, and faculty are welcome to share their stories and learn about others’ experiences at Women of Color Collective. This discussion-based program follows the WGEC’s Brave Space model to provide a welcoming and thoughtful environment for engaging in conversations focused on the intersections of gender and race.

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This discussion group is open to all individuals regardless of their s*x, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University’s nondiscrimination policy. We also request that students do not use this space for class research or interviews.

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. If you have difficulties accessing any of the materials on our site or any of our events or discussions, please contact us so that we can provide an alternative format and/or remedy any accessibility challenges. For questions or for accessibility requests, contact us at [email protected]

Come join the WGEC in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!!! There will be traditional Hispanic games, fun crafts, candi...
09/16/2026

Come join the WGEC in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!!!

There will be traditional Hispanic games, fun crafts, candies, and much more!! Playing in the background will also be an informative slideshow presentation highlighting the cultural attire/fashion in Latin/Hispanic countries.

The Women's, Gender, and Equity center is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

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