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Women's Resource Center
The Women's Resource Center offers sponsors activities
like the "Take Back the Night" march against violence.
Women's Resource Center
Student Affairs
University Center, Room 125
(559) 278-4435
FRANCINE OPUTA, Coordinator
http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/
The Center. The Women's Resource Center provides services to enhance
the learning and working experiences of women in the university community.
The center provides a supportive environment for interaction and self-discovery
through a wide range of campus activities.
The center provides services to the full spectrum of university women. Men
are encouraged to participate in the center's activities, to support organizational
goals, and to promote among their peers recognition of sexism, racism, and
other forms of discrimination against women.
The center is inclusive of all women on campus regardless of age, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, or disability. The center's staff members seek to provide
a haven against the intolerance and negative stereotyping that are abundant
in society and also to offer a place for a diverse interchange of ideas
and experiences, which is the basis for a positive academic setting.
Services. The center provides a place where women can share with
one another, learn in a collaborative rather than competitive fashion, and
seek growth promoting experiences.
Internships and volunteer opportunities are available for interested students.
Course credits are possible.
Support and discussion groups are offered on a variety of issues including,
but not limited to, current women's issues, single parents, body image,
sexual abuse, lesbian support, and support for women of color.
Peer counseling and referral services are available to women who are coping
with personal transitions, crises, or any other life experiences for which
they need non-judgmental guidance and support.
Allies Network. The purpose of the Allies Network is to develop,
train, and maintain a membership of Fresno State faculty and staff allies
to support and affirm lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students on
the Fresno State campus. Call the Women's Resource Center for more information.
Funding is by the USU Diversity Awareness Program.
Training. Training is offered for individuals who are interested
in leading support groups or providing peer counseling to other students.
The center also offers joint training with the local rape crisis center
for those interested in becoming advocates for victims of sexual assault.
Special projects that fit the mission of the center are available. Input
from the university community on special programs is welcomed. The center
provides a variety of intellectual, cultural, social, artistic, recreational
and personal growth activities for women. The activities celebrate the multicultural
composition of our community and promote healthy lifestyles and nonviolent
relationships. In collaboration with other campus women's groups, the Women's
Resource Center works each year on Women's Herstory Month and End Violence
Against Women Week.
If you would like more information about the many opportunities for women,
visit the Women's Resource Center or call (559) 278-4435.
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