UIUC YWCA

12/04/2019

Come see us on the quad to get candy, laptop stickers, and learn about our RSO! ☃️🍬💜

10/07/2019

A late welcome back to campus as the weather gets chilly and we can officially say it’s fall!

04/29/2019

Hello everyone! Elections for the YWCA have been conducted and here are the results for the 2019-2020 academic year:

Co-President, Student Leadership Board Administrator: Maris Wszalek
Co-President, Director of Projects and Events: Kassidy Mahoney
Social Media Chair: Suchi Doshi
Blogger: Palak Patel

There are still positions on the leadership board available, as well as general club positions, so if you're interested email [email protected] for more information between now and the beginning of the fall semester!

04/18/2019

As a way to give back to our community, our RSO is raising money for Wesley Food Pantry to help combat food insecurity on campus! When surveyed, 20% of students responded that they were worried about being able to afford their next meal. Help us give back to this organization that serves about 1,800 individuals a month and ease the stress of your fellow students! Feel free to donate or forward the link below to friends or family, every dollar goes a long way!

https://www.gofundme.com/food-insecurity-fundraiser?pc=em_dn_contacts_r&rcid=r01-155544702775-3304a7ef9bc34eac&member=2071266

04/17/2019

We live in a world where the role of women is becoming more noticed appreciated. YWCA at the University of Illinois is aiming towards eliminating discrimination and inequality starting from our own campus. Help us make a difference by joining the YWCA exec board for 2019 - 2020! Not only will you be able to be a part of the movement, but you will also gain valuable leadership experience that will contribute towards building your résumé! Apply through the form below before Wednesday, 24th April!

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04/11/2019

Hello everyone!

If you or anyone you know is a student at the University of Illinois and has an interest in the empowerment of women and tackling social justice issues, then please apply to the YWCA Student Leadership Board by April 24th!

The YWCA has a rich history as one of the oldest organizations on campus (since 1873) and throughout the last 146 years the people at the YWCA have pushed for equity for all students at the University of Illinois.

For just a couple of examples of what the YWCA has done: By 1913 the YWCA established McKinley Hall as the first residence hall for women on campus. Today the YWCA at the University of Illinois focuses bringing awareness the vulnerabilities that incarcerated POC face as well as highlighting and honoring the female leaders of Champaign-Urbana.

The YWCA RSO seeks continue the YWCA’s mission by teaching people on campus the leadership skills that will help them thrive in their future careers and bringing awareness to the social and cultural issues that the members are passionate about year to year. We would love for you to join our team!

More information on how to apply and what positions are available can be found in the link below:
https://forms.gle/mFb27keq4aF21GYCA

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04/11/2019

Japanese-Belgian photographer Tetsuro Miyazaki’s ongoing project Hāfu2Hāfu, which documents the portraits and thoughts on identity of Japanese...

04/11/2019

04/05/2019

"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader." -- Margaret Fuller

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While A Mighty Girl's collection features thousands of girl-empowering books, we've discovered a number of titles are among the most beloved by our supporters -- to discover 50 of these enduring favorites for children and teens, check out our blog post, "Beloved Books: 50 Classic Mighty Girl Stories," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=18921

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03/29/2019

Hello everyone! Here's a reminder that we're hosting a Community Building Coffee Hour this Saturday and anyone is welcome to join! We hope to see you there.