PSU Women's Resource Center

10/02/2024

Will be tabling at party in the park today! Come find us. We have a comment on this post to enter our raffle giveaway. Winner will be selected at the end of today.

10/01/2024

Welcome back to campus!
We’re open Mon-Fri from 9-5. We are on the 4th floor of Smith, right next to the Basic Needs Hub!
Come lounge in a Covid-conscious space, study, make friends, drink coffee, grab menstrual supplies, read a zine, make a zine, and otherwise build your feminist community!

09/10/2024

09/07/2024

Hi feminist friends! The WRC lounge drop-in space will be closed next week. We will still be available by appointment. Email us at [email protected]

Book a confidential advocacy appointment at psuwrc.youcanbook.me (link in bio)

07/16/2024

Are you looking for a student job on campus for the upcoming year? The Women’s Resource Center is hiring for various different positions within our team for this upcoming school year! 🌈🌟

Deadline to apply is August 16th @ 11:59pm ✨

Email our assistant director, Carrie, at [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Image Descriptions

Slide 1: Yellow background. Dark yellow polka dots are depicted on the left and right side. Dark pink stars are depicted on the left and right side. Bold pink text at the top reads “We are Hiring”. Lighter pink text below reads “Open Positions”. Green text below is divided into two sections “Programming” and “Resource Support”. Green text below “Programming” reads in bullet point fashion, “Feminist Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, Feminist of Color Community Coordinator, Trans Women Community Coordinator, Political Education and Action Coordinator”. Below this, text reads “$18.20 per hour for 10 hours a week, Federal work study eligible but not required.” Green text below “Resource Support” reads “Welcome Desk Staff, $17.50 per hour for 5.5 hours a week”.
There is a darker yellow cloud outline on the right side with pink text that reads “Deadline to apply: August 16th at 11:59pm”. Bottom left has green text that reads “Check out the next slide to see how to apply”.

Slide 2: Yellow background. Dark yellow polka dots are depicted on the left and right side. Dark pink stars are depicted on the left and right side. Pink text located at the top reads “To Apply”. Green text below is separated into two sections “Programming” and “Resource Support”. Green text below “Programming” reads, in bullet point fashion, “Check out the job descriptions at bit.ly/2425WRCJobs, Apply at bit.ly/2425WRCProgramming, Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]”. “Green text below “Resource Support” reads “Check out job descriptions at bit.ly/2425WRCJobs, Apply at bit.ly/2425WRCWD, Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]”.
There is a darker yellow cloud outline oat the bottom of the slide with pink text that reads “Deadline to apply: August 16th at 11:59pm”.

06/12/2024

❕Closure Announcement ❕The WRC will be closed beginning tomorrow (06/13) for a renovation project!

Confidential Advocates are available for remote appointments.
To book one go to: psuwrc.youcanbook.me

For other WRC-related matters, please email [email protected]

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image descriptions:
White background. Two stacked rounded rectangular cards depicted in the center. The one on the bottom is lime green and the one on top is light purple. Black cursive text at the top reads “Closure Announcement.” The text below reads what is stated in caption. An orange star is depicted in the top right corner and an orange flower in the bottom left corner.

06/07/2024

This event is organized by PSU social work students. The WRC will be bringing chairs and some cushions for folks who can’t bring their own. Free Palestine!

05/20/2024

NEW RESCHEDULED DATE: 🏳️‍⚧️🍿💖🎥🏳️‍⚧️

Join us this Friday, May 24th for a night of celebrating trans experiences through film with our 5th annual Big Trans Movie Night screening of “Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria.” There will be plenty of popcorn, snacks, and beverages! 🍿

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Image descriptions, continued in the comments:
Slide 1: Purple background. White film strips are depicted on the left and right sides. Bold white text at the top reads “Presented by the WRC Trans Women Community Project, Big Trans Movie Night.” Light purple text below reads “Friday, May 24th from 6:30-8pm, 5th Ave Cinema | 510 SW Hall St.” Imagery at the bottom depicts a person from the film cover, it is a black and grey image with show hair, fist raised, wearing a dress and a white fur coat. Bottom left corner has the following logos: WRC, QRC, 5th Avenue Cinema

Slide two: Same color background, one film strip depicted on left side. White text reads the invitation celebrating trans experiences written in the caption. Purple text below reads “Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton’s Cafeteria.” Smaller white text below reads “Free popcorn, drinks, and lots of snacks! For accommodations requests, email [email protected]. In partnership with the QRC and 5th Avenue Cinema.”

05/16/2024

We are excited to share this digital zine about zines made by one of our talented student staff! If you’re new to zines, click the link in our bio for videos on their history. Swing by the WRC to grab a printed copy! ✨

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Image descriptions, continued in comments:
Slide 1: Light green background. WRC logo in the top left. A painted illustration of an orange flower with green stem and leaves is on the bottom left corner. A painted illustration of a green flower with orange highlights is in the top right corner. Dark green bolded text in the bottom right corner reads “a lil zine about zines SAAM 2024.”
Slide 2: white background. green text at the top reads, “what is a zine?” Black smaller text underneath reads, “Zines have been around for a long time! They are usually self-published and printed in small batches. Historically, zines have served as an alternative to mainstream media/ publishing. Zines are frequently used as a medium for social and political activism and for sharing underrepresented and marginalized stories and narratives.” Painted illustration of two orange flowers are depicted at the bottom.

05/15/2024

We are excited to share this digital zine about zines made by one of our talented student staff! If you’re new to zines, click the link in our bio for videos on their history. You can swing by the WRC during our open hours to look at a printed copy! ✨ 📝

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Image descriptions (continued in comments):
Slide 1: Light green background. WRC logo in the top left. A painted illustration of an orange flower with green stem and leaves is on the bottom left corner. A painted illustration of a green flower with orange highlights is in the top right corner. Dark green bolded text in the bottom right corner reads “a lil zine about zines SAAM 2024.”

Slide 2: white background. green text at the top reads, “what is a zine?” Black smaller text underneath reads, “Zines have been around for a long time! They are usually self-published and printed in small batches. Historically, zines have served as an alternative to mainstream media/ publishing. Zines are frequently used as a medium for social and political activism and for sharing underrepresented and marginalized stories and narratives.” Painted illustration of two orange flowers are depicted at the bottom.

05/10/2024

The WRC affirms the right of ALL STUDENTS regardless of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion to access the Sexual and Relationship Violence Response program. We are a survivor-centered place for support. All WRC professional employees are confidential advocates who support students in their self-identified needs.

To schedule an appointment with a confidential advocate, go to psuwrc.youcanbook.me or call 503.894.7982

05/08/2024

CONTENT WARNING: The statement that follows describes police brutality and sexual violence perpetrated by police.

You can read the full statement and access the references within by clicking the link in our bio.

Image description:
Grainy black background. An off-white square outline is depicted on each slide. The text within reads the content warning and statement found in the comments and in the document linked in our bio.