Co-ordinator: Nanako Furuyama
The Women's Resource Centre provides a safe and supportive place to advance women's equality and build community where all experiences are valued, and everyone is offered the resources necessary to make informed choices. The WRC strives to create a more inclusive campus environment where each individual's agency and voice are nurtured to contribute to the collective spirit of a community where citizenship and leadership is made possible for all, regardless of gender. We celebrate diversity based on – but not limited to – gender, ethnicity, race, class, ability age and sexual orientation and we believe that the key to achieving empowerment is through the cycle of reflection and action, creating positive social change. The WRC uses three pillars of work to achieve our goals: Wellness, Leadership, and Diversity.
Programs and services at the WRC include:
Student Services:
- Peer Support (peer to peer counselling on a diversity of issues)
- Meaningful volunteer opportunities, training and recognition
- Training and certificates in Leadership, Wellness and Diversity
- Workshops (health and wellness, global and cultural issues, etc.)
- Online Resource Database (with hundreds of resources accessible through the WRC website)
- Social Gatherings (knitting circles, craft groups, movie nights – all free of charge)
- The WRC Awards - To celebrate women's Wisdom, Resilience and Compassion by identifying and honouring an alumna and a female University of Calgary student
- Special Events - December 6th Memorial: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, International Women's Day Celebration
Facilities:
- Lounge
- Study Space
- Resource Library
- Club and group meeting space
- Quiet meeting space for women experiencing challenging situations
Telephone: 403.220.8551
Fax: 403.210.7970
Email: women@ucalgary.ca
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/women/
Location: MacEwan Student Centre 482
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Student Services