SPRING 2025 Events
The Women's Center hosts a number of events during the semester. Registration for some events can be found on ENGAGE@KU, links will be included when available.
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BOXWOOD WINTER WELCOME Wednesday, February 5th - 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Boxwood House The campus community is invited to tour our centers, meet our staff, and see all we have to offer at this festive event. Join the Boxwood Staff for coffee, tea and cookies for this Pokemon Trading Card Social Event. |
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FEMINIST FRIDAY KICK OFF Friday, February 7th - 2 PM to 3 PM - at Boxwood House Join the women’s center staff to start your weekend right with fun and interactive crafts, journaling, and a variety of topics and activities with a feminist twist. Follow our Instagram for more: @womenscenterku |
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UJIMA CONFERENCE KEYNOTE and WOMEN'S CENTER SPEAKER Thursday, February 20th - 11:00 to 12 Noon - MSU 218 Shanita Hubbard: "My Destiny is To Be Forever Free: The Blueprint for Freedom" |
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International Women’s Day Pop Up Table Thursday, March 4th - 10:00 to 3:00 PM - MSU |
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FEMINIST FRIDAY Friday, March 7th - 2 PM to 3 PM - at Boxwood House Join the women’s center staff to start your weekend right with fun and interactive crafts, journaling, and a variety of topics and activities with a feminist twist. This week's Theme is "Flower Power and Feminism" Follow our Instagram for more: @womenscenterku |
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PHENOMENAL WOMEN AWARDS RECEPTION Thursday, March 13th - 11:00 to 3:00 PM - MSU 218 Honor that important, special KU woman in your life by completing this form with your information and why she/they deserve to be nominated and celebrated (250 words or less)! You can also upload one photo. You can submit up to 3 nominees by filling out this form: https://engage.kutztown.edu/submitter/form/start/665355 At this event, Your Nominee will receive an "award" with your nomination printed for them, enjoy entertainment from various artists, performers, and groups on campus- all celebrating women, a dessert reception, AND experience the most sought after traveling museum of it's kind that showcases rare and authentic artifacts of Black Women in History. Celebrate extraordinary women with live performances, a juried art exhibit, and the Women of Color Museum Exhibit & Reception! |
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The Boxwood Banter Podcaster, March edition: “The Power of Sisterhood” Thursday, March 27th, 11 a.m., MSU Starbucks lobby |
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FEMINIST FRIDAY Friday, March 28th - 2 PM to 3 PM - at Boxwood House Join the women’s center staff to start your weekend right with fun and interactive crafts, journaling, and a variety of topics and activities with a feminist twist. This week's Theme is "The Imposter Among Us" Follow our Instagram for more: @womenscenterku |
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CAPS FOR CHEMO Knitting Group Wednesdays at 1 PM at Boxwood House April 2, 9, 16, 23 |
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IT'S ON US - SPRING WEEK OF ACTION EVENTS - more info on Engage or follow Instagram @itsonuskutztown Pick Up A Passport at Any of Our Events or at Title IX Tuesdays Table! First 100 People to Complete a Passport will Receive a Birdie Personal Alarm System! Monday, April 7th 11:00 - 2:00 PM- It’s On Us Pledge Drive on the MSU Lawn - Take the Pledge and receive a free T-shirt ! Tuesday, April 8th 11:00 -12 noon - Green Dot Training, MSU 183 - 5:30 PM - Dinner and Documentary, featuring: “She Said”, MSU 223 - RSVP on Engage for free empanadas ! Wednesday, April 9th 12:00 - 1:00 PM- Empowering LGBTQIA2+ Survivors by Robin Gow, MSU 322 - RSVP on Engage for Lunch & Learn 1:00 - 4:00 PM -It’s On Us Pledge Drive Table in MSU - Pledge and receive a free T-shirt. Join us for pong with questions to answer on the cups ! 5:00 PM - One Love’s Escalation Workshop AF 102 - How to help a friend in an unhealthy relationship. Free pizza ! Thursday, April 10th 11:00 - 3:00 PM - The Clothesline Project- held in MSU 218 The Clothesline Project is a visual display of t-shirts made by a survivor of violence, by someone who has lost a loved one to violence, or those who support survivors. Survivor & Supporter T-shirt painting, Bracelet Making. 11:00 - 12 noon- Self-Care Activities and Healing from Trauma presentation by Safe Berks , MSU 223 6:00 PM- Take Back the Night MSU 218 - This event invites survivors to speak out and share their stories in a supportive, Title IX reporting exempt space. Dinner, Speak-Outs, Candle lighting and Campus March! Take Back the Night is a worldwide effort to combat sexual violence. Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sexual abuse come together to share their stories on this powerful night followed by a candlelight vigil and march around campus. The campus community is invited to support survivors and victims at this Title IX exempt event. Friday, April 11th 11am-2pm- Consent and Pledge Drive table in MSU by CUB - Stop by this table to learn about Consent F.R.I.E.S. and get your FREE Chic-Fil-A fries coupon!! |
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FEMINIST FRIDAY Friday, April 11th - 2 PM - at Boxwood House Join us on this Feminist Friday and allow your creativity to flow!. This week's Theme is "GET CRAFTY" Follow our Instagram for more: @womenscenterku |
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FEMINIST FUN NIGHT with FMLA Friday, April 18th - 5PM - at Boxwood House RSVP On Engage for Tacos & Tote Bags |
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The Boxwood Banter Podcaster, April edition Tues, April 22nd, 11 a.m., MSU Starbucks lobby |
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Earth Day Plant Bingo Tuesday, APR 22nd, 3-5 pm at St. Barnabas Church, 235 W Main St, Kutztown Entry: Bring a Period Product to support those in need. |
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FEMINIST FRIDAY Friday, April 25th - 2 PM to 3 PM - at Boxwood House Join the women’s center staff on this Earth Day. This week's Theme is "GIRLS FOR THE PLANET" Follow our Instagram for more: @womenscenterku |
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Be sure to check out our other fun events!
FMLA - Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Weekly Meeting
Tuesdays @ 11AM, Boxwood House
FMLA, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, is an activist group that focuses on issues such as self-empowerment, gender equality, freedom of choice, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.
IT'S ON US Club Weekly Meeting
Wednesdays @ 12 noon, Boxwood House
IT'S ON US is a student club for those interested in healthy relationships and sexual assault prevention. The club provides the campus with pledge drives, trainings, and informational tables.