The Women's Center: A moment...

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

A moment...

I would just like to take this opportunity to express my sadness about Maine and the temporary defeat of marriage equality. I’m simply disheartened…

It’s not over…we’ll keep fighting.

Please attend the Garden State Equality emergency meeting if you are able.

Wednesday, November 4th, all at 7:00 pm:
Regional ramp-ups across North Jersey
Free pizza and soda at every location

Jersey City: Temple Beth-El, 2419 Kennedy Boulevard
Co-presented by JCLGO, Hudson Diversity Action Council,
Hudson Pride Connections

Madison: Drew University, University Center, Room UC 107
Co-presented by Gay Activist Alliance in Morris County,
Drew University Alliance, FDU Straight and Gay Allies

Maplewood: Woman’s Club of Maplewood, 60 Woodland Road
Co-presented by Rainbow Families of Maplewood/South Orange

Montclair: Garden State Equality headquarters, 500 Bloomfield Avenue
Co-presented by BlueWave NJ, Montclair Democratic Committee, Blue Jersey,

Essex DFA, New Jersey Citizen Action, First Congregational Church,
Bnai Keshet, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair

Newark: Liberation in Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 11 Halsey Street
Co-presented by Liberation in Truth UFC Social Justice Center,
Episcopal Diocese of Newark, ACLU-NJ, Newark Pride Alliance,
Newark Essex Pride Alliance

Ridgewood: Christ Church, 105 Cottage Place
Co-presented by Bergen PFLAG, Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry,
Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry

Thursday, November 5th, all at 7:00 pm:

Regional ramp-ups across Central and South Jersey

Free pizza and soda at every location

Asbury Park: Trinity Church, 503 Asbury Avenue
Co-presented by Monmouth DFA, Ocean Grove United,
Jersey Shore Q Spot, Jersey Shore PFLAG

Collingswood: Garden State Equality office, 583 Haddon Avenue
Co-presented by PFLAG Philadelphia-South Jersey, Out in the Neighborhood,
Rutgers-Camden Outlaws, Rutgers-Camden Democrats, Equality Forum,
Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry, William Way Community Center

Hillsborough: Temple Beth-El, 67 US Highway 206
Co-presented by DFA Somerset, HiTOPS, GLSEN Central New Jersey

New Brunswick: Christ Church, 5 Paterson Street
Co-presented by New Jersey Citizen Action,
Unity Fellowship Church New Brunswick,
Lutheran Office of Governmental Ministry

Westfield: Temple Emanu-El, 756 Broad Street
Co-presented by Temple Emanu-El,
Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry

Seriously, We need a fucking revolution.

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Resource Collection

The Women's Center offers a library collection of extensive material concerning Women's Studies and multicultural literature, including books, reports, fact sheets, articles, videos and a variety of pamphlets. We can provide individualized assistance on research projects. Books are available for a two-week check out period.

Crisis Intervention Counseling

The Women's Center provides confidential counseling for anyone in need of assistance with a crisis, problem, or issue. The staff members are available to listen and discuss any concerns you may have. We are here to identify options and provide any information or referrals you may need.

Safer Sex Supplies

The Women's Center sells safer sex supplies to promote responsible intimacy. We sell assorted condoms for 10¢, lubricant packets for 10¢, and dental dams for 25¢ each! The condoms and dental dams are available in a variety of flavors including strawberry, banana, mint and vanilla.

Advocacy

The Women’s Center Coordinator serves as an advocate for all students, faculty, and staff in regard to discrimination, harassment, assault, or violence. The Coordinator provides confidential assistance and supports all individuals in filing a complaint or utilizing the college judicial/grievance system.

Educational Programs

The Women's Center organizes workshops and hosts speakers to enrich your college experience. We sponsor educational campaigns on a variety of issues such as body image, relationship violence, and more. We also offer assistance to RAs and all student clubs and organizations in designing programs, and sponsor special events for Women Studies minors. Let us know what programs you would like to see, or better yet, let us help you plan one!

Queer Peer Services Coordinator

The Queer Peer Services Coordinator is a staff member who provides peer counseling and advocacy for students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transsexual as well as students who may be questioning and/or struggling with their sexual identity. Other services include a resource collection on LGBT issues and educational programs on sexual identity.

Men's Outreach Coordinator

The Men's Outreach Coordinator (MOC) works with men on campus about issues such as sexual assault and violence prevention, the meaning of masculinity, healthy relationships, gender stereotypes, and media images through group and individual settings.

Club Meeting Place

There are many clubs and organizations that meet in the Women’s Center, including Ramapo Pride (a Gay/Straight Alliance), Feminists United, Ramapo Students Against the War, Catholic Women at Ramapo, and the Body Image Support Group. Come in to find out this semester’s meeting days and times!