The following article from UVA Today has been re-printed with permission from the author.
In her 14 years at UVA, Kimberley Bassett has touched the lives of so many students, helping them to claim their place at the University of Virginia and welcoming them into the UVA community,” wrote Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center Director Abby Palko in an email.
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Each day I work with the brilliant women around me, I feel more secure in defining my womanhood and navigating the spaces that I am in.
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As Texas’ SB8 went into effect on September 1, 2021, Hurricane Ida continued to tear through the country, impacting both the Gulf region and the Northeast, and Western states and communities remained on high alert as they face record-setting wildfires. This temporal overlap must serve as a powerful reminder that barriers to well-being are intersectional – and they are intensifying.
Any change in life can cause stress, even a positive change. Whether you’re coming to UVA for the first time or returning to Grounds for your second, third, or fourth year, change can be stressful. Relationships are new or different, and you may find yourself in the middle of unfamiliar experiences and living spaces, all of which contribute to the excitement and challenge of adjusting to a new year. But any change presents a good opportunity for growth.
Crises of all kinds disproportionately impact the most vulnerable. And the well-being of women and children is tenuous at best in many places, especially where poverty is deepest. We at the Women’s Center are gravely concerned for those whose lives are threatened by the earthquake in Haiti and the political turmoil in Afghanistan. Closer to home, we know there are students who are worried about loved ones in Haiti and Afghanistan. We’re here to support you.
When my mom was a kid, a white boy had a crush on her. So, the KKK set a cross on fire in her...
“Motion Sickness” by Phoebe Brigers
I was going through some really bad Sad Girl...
When my mom was a kid, a white boy had a crush on her. So, the KKK set a cross on fire in her...
Peggy Shupnick, whose gifts of collaboration and mentorship led to her recently being named the winner of the 2020 Elizabeth Zintl Leadership Award, retired in April. (Photo courtesy of UVA School of Medicine)
The Women's Center Free Legal Clinic is staffed by local attorneys who offer pro bono legal counseling to Charlottesville community members and University employees. The Clinic is designed to provide general legal counseling and information about legal options.
An appointment is required. You can schedule an appointment one of three ways:
Take a break from studying and stop by the Women’s Center to spend some time with our therapy dog, Poe! Poe is a Goldendoodle, certified as a Canine Good Citizen and trained as a Psychiatric Service dog.
Things to know: Our front desk staff can help you find Poe when you arrive at the Women's Center. His Office Hours are usually in the Quiet Study Lounge on the center's lower level lounge. Please be mindful to keep your voices low as you pass by our counseling offices on your way to meet Poe. Thank you!
Take a break from studying and stop by the Women’s Center to spend some time with our therapy dog, Poe! Poe is a Goldendoodle, certified as a Canine Good Citizen and trained as a Psychiatric Service dog.
Things to know: Our front desk staff can help you find Poe when you arrive at the Women's Center. His Office Hours are usually in the Quiet Study Lounge on the center's lower level lounge. Please be mindful to keep your voices low as you pass by our counseling offices on your way to meet Poe. Thank you!
