West Chester University, Center for Women and Gender Equity

West Chester University, Center for Women and Gender Equity Since 1974, we have been serving as advocates for gender equity issues in collaboration with the West Chester University of Pennsylvania campus community.

Since 1974, we have been celebrating, honoring, and empowering our campus community. We do this through a diverse range of educational programs, resources, and advocacy for all people. The Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) is a confidential resource where you can report incidents of s*xual misconduct (dating/domestic violence, s*xual assault, stalking, and harassment). We will provide you

the support and resources you need to take your next steps. Our mission is accomplished through:

-Educational programs that address a wide range of social justice issues that affect the success, well-being, and empowerment of women.

-Special events, workshops, and trainings that promote awareness of the ways in which gender bias intersects with racism, classism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression.

-Leadership opportunities that build confidence and provide skills to enhance the personal and professional growth of women. Coordinating campus wide violence prevention initiatives, including programming designed to engage men as allies in violence prevention.

-Building allies and partners-in-movement through programming focused on healthier forms of masculinity and the ways in which gender impacts our everyday lives.

-Confidential support and referrals for students experiencing s*xual misconduct.

-Information and referrals about issues that disproportionately impact women.

-Advocating for systemic changes that support women and historically marginalized groups.

Our next spotlighted returner is Parker! Parker is a fourth year majoring in Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies. ...
09/04/2026

Our next spotlighted returner is Parker! Parker is a fourth year majoring in Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies. Parker has been with CWGE for 3 years! They love all things green and bugs. Welcome back for another great semester Parker!

[Image Description: A one-slide post with a cream-and-purple gradient background. At the top of the slide, in white and purple bubble lettering, it reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights." Below that is a large polaroid-style picture frame. In the frame is a picture of Parker, a white masc looking person with green glasses. Wearing a flannel and a tank top. In the bottom left corner of the polaroid are two stickers. One is a teal circle with a dragonfly inside of it. Layered below it is a purple oval with the text "Peer Educator" inside. At the bottom right of the polaroid are Parker's name and pronouns in purple, bubble lettering. Surrounding the slide are cartoon drawings of bugs.]

Coming up next in our pro-staff line up is Lindsey, Director of CWGE. Lindsey has been with CWGE since 2020 and is a fie...
09/03/2026

Coming up next in our pro-staff line up is Lindsey, Director of CWGE. Lindsey has been with CWGE since 2020 and is a fierce advocate for the Center and it's mission! She is passionate about our parenting student work, and developing the CWGE staff into amazing professionals! Thankful for all you do for CWGE Lindsey!

[Image Description: A one-slide post with a cream-and-purple gradient background. At the top of the slide, in white and purple bubble lettering, it reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights." Below that is a large polaroid-style picture frame. In the frame is a picture of Lindsey, A white woman with dark brown hair is speaking into a microphone while wearing a white floral dress. A gold G box is in the foreground for Graduation. In the bottom left corner of the polaroid are two stickers. One is a teal circle with books inside of it. Layered below it is a purple oval with the text "Director" inside. At the bottom right of the polaroid are Lindsey's name and pronouns in purple, bubble lettering. Surrounding the slide are white and purple sparkles, teal squiggly lines, and outlines of children and books.]

Next up..... NICO! Nico is a second-year Music Education and Vocal Performance double major. This is his first semester ...
09/03/2026

Next up..... NICO! Nico is a second-year Music Education and Vocal Performance double major. This is his first semester as a peer ed at CWGE. Nico loves reading, opera, and cats! Nico, welcome to the team!

[Image Description: A one-slide post with a cream-and-purple gradient background. At the top of the slide, in white and purple bubble lettering, it reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights." Below that is a large polaroid-style picture frame. In the frame is a picture of Nico, a white man with a short, brown and blonde mullet. He is wearing a brown, blue, and tan vintage polo. The photo is taken in a mirror and you can see his phone in the reflection. In the bottom left corner of the polaroid are two stickers. One is a teal circle with cats and a music note inside of it. Layered below it is a purple oval with the text "Peer Educator" inside. At the bottom right of the polaroid are Nico's name and pronouns in purple, bubble lettering. Surrounding the slide are white and purple sparkles with teal squiggly lines]

Returner alert! Next up we have Coleman. Coleman is a second year peer educator. Coleman is a Communication Studies majo...
09/02/2026

Returner alert! Next up we have Coleman. Coleman is a second year peer educator. Coleman is a Communication Studies major and a part of the class of 2028. Coleman loves our OAP Collab and Pokemon! We are so lucky to have you back Coleman!

[Image Description: A one-slide post with a cream-and-purple gradient background. At the top of the slide, in white and purple bubble lettering, it reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights." Below that is a large polaroid-style picture frame. In the frame is a picture of Coleman, A white person with light brown hair sits at a cafe table wearing a black bandana and a navy blue shirt, holding a glass of water. Below is a teal circle with a blue and orange pokemon inside of it. Layered below it is a purple oval with the text "Peer Educator" inside. At the bottom right of the polaroid is Coleman's name stacked above a smiley face in purple, bubble lettering. Surrounding the slide are white and purple sparkles, teal squiggly lines, and outlines of vinyls and carabiners.]

In the first of our pro-staff, we have CWGE Associate Director Kalyani (they/them). Kalyani oversees our peer education ...
09/01/2026

In the first of our pro-staff, we have CWGE Associate Director Kalyani (they/them). Kalyani oversees our peer education team as well as efforts to enhance the communities of care model at CWGE. They oversee one of our signature programs: Community Care Out There, a collaboration with Outdoor Adventure Pursuits. We are looking forward to another great semester with you Kalyani!

[Image Description: A one-slide post with a cream-and-purple gradient background. At the top of the slide, in white and purple bubble lettering, it reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights." Below that is a large polaroid-style picture frame. In the frame is a photo of Kalyani smiling at the camera, standing on the beach in front of a lake with mountains in the background. Kalyani is a person of color wearing a black jacket, blue pants, boots, and a hiking pack. Below is a teal circle with a one eyed black cat laying on books notes inside of it. Layered below it is a purple oval with the text "Associate Director" inside. At the bottom right of the polaroid are Kalyani's name and pronouns in purple, bubble lettering. Surrounding the slide are white and purple sparkles, teal squiggly lines, and a line style bike.]

Another returner is on deck! Rebecca (she/they), is a 4th-year Music Education major with a concentration in voice here ...
09/01/2026

Another returner is on deck! Rebecca (she/they), is a 4th-year Music Education major with a concentration in voice here at WCU. This will be my second year as a Peer Educator at CWGE! Rebecca runs our book club, and we are so excited to have them back for another semester!

[Image Description: A one-slide post with a cream-and-purple gradient background. At the top of the slide, in white and purple bubble lettering, it reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights." Below that is a large polaroid-style picture frame. In the frame is a picture of Rebecca, a white person with medium-length brown hair. They are wearing white pants and a navy blue tank top with white embroidery. They are standing on a brick path in front of trees. In the bottom left corner of the polaroid are two stickers. One is a teal circle with music notes inside of it. Layered below it is a purple oval with the text "Peer Educator" inside. At the bottom right of the polaroid are Rebecca's name and pronouns in purple, bubble lettering. Surrounding the slide are white and purple sparkles, teal squiggly lines, and outlines of dragonflies and books.]

Join us in welcoming back senior peer educator Morgan! Morgan is a second year peer educator majoring in political scien...
08/31/2026

Join us in welcoming back senior peer educator Morgan! Morgan is a second year peer educator majoring in political science. She is graduating in December and is passionate about feminism and gender equity. So glad you're back Morgan!

[Image Description: A single slide post with a purple and orange gradient background. The upper left corner reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights". The white polaroid frame in the center has a picture of Morgan, a white femme person with medium-length brown hair is smiling to the camera. They are wearing a yellow dress and holding a yellow cake. There is greenery in the background as they stand in front of plants and trees.. Next to it is a spiky purple bubble that says "Peer Educator". A blue circle is displayed above the bubble and has a cartoon drawing of a smiling sun. In the bottom right is a black cat cartoon. Scattered around are hand dawn cups of coffee in periwinkle.]

New school year alert! With the new year comes new Staff Spotlights! Join CWGE in welcoming new peer ed Val to the team!...
08/31/2026

New school year alert! With the new year comes new Staff Spotlights! Join CWGE in welcoming new peer ed Val to the team! Val is a junior year Psychology major with a minor in Women & Gender Studies. She enjoys Magic The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, and community work!

Image Description: A single slide post with a purple and orange gradient background. The upper left corner reads "Fall 2026 CWGE Staff Highlights". The white polaroid frame in the center has a picture of Val, a white woman with brown hair wearing a blue jean-style jacket holding a portable cd player and wearing a brightly colored face-mask. Next to it is a spiky purple bubble that says "Peer Educator". A white circle is displayed above the bubble and around Val's photo are black flowers, a dice, and other photos of significance to her.]

It's that time of the year! Join us on September 2 from 7-9 for Sexy Bingo! This is not your family night bingo. This ev...
08/27/2026

It's that time of the year! Join us on September 2 from 7-9 for Sexy Bingo! This is not your family night bingo. This event is a high energy s*xual health education based activity. Sexy Bingo provides you with the opportunity to talk about s*x, anatomy, autonomy, and practices in a shame-free space. Bring your friends, and register on RamConnect!

September 2nd, 2026
7:00PM-9:00PM
Sykes Ballroom

[Image Description: A one-slide post with a half gray and half blue background. A pink bingo board and a white bingo board are in the center of the slide with white, red, and blue game balls surrounding the boards. At the top is the title "Sexy Bingo" with two spiky text bubbles on the side of each word. The bubble on the left of "Bingo" says "7-9 PM" and the bubble on the right of "Sexy" says "Sept 2". Below the bingo boards is "Location: Sykes Ballroom; Register on RamConnect". On the bottom left corner is the CWGE logo.]

CWGE and OAP are proud to present: Community Care Out There. Open to all current WCU students, this four day/3 night tri...
08/27/2026

CWGE and OAP are proud to present: Community Care Out There. Open to all current WCU students, this four day/3 night trip ventures to Adirondack Park, NY, for a weekend of hiking and community. We'll leave campus around midday on Thursday 9/17 and return in the evening on Sunday 9/20. Registration includes transportation, lodging, and meals (Thursday dinner thru Sunday breakfast). We'll have hike options for a range of abilities and skill levels, plus workshops on community care, hike planning, and camping basics. A detailed packing list will be shared ahead of time, and we'll have a pre-trip meeting to connect as a group and answer questions before heading north. A detailed packing list will also be shared ahead of time. This trip is open to all current WCU students and will center the experiences of women, femme, nonbinary, and trans folks.

[IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A set of 3 slides featuring a background image of wooded mountains in autumnal colors, under a clear blue sky. Text on the slides outlines information included in the caption for the Community Care Out There trip on Sept. 17-20 in Adirondack Park, NY.]

Address

214 Lawrence Hall
West Chester, PA
19383

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(610) 436-2122

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