gender-violence-and-social-change
November 27, 2017
November 14, 2017
Nicky Demitry, Women's Center intern with the Social Media Marketing Team, sat down with Claire Poumerol and Jaqui Arechiga to talk about the culture and community of the University Salsa Club and their inspiration for an all-female dance. Read this excerpt from her interview as they explore how Salsa Club balances the sensuality of dance with consent and safety, and how it promotes body positivity and confidence.
You can find the full interview over at Iris Magazine.
October 13, 2017
To the Alumni of the University of Virginia
We write to you as alumni with a message and a request that we hope you will support.
The last several years have seen thousands of students launch and fulfill dreams at the University, much as we did. Yet there has also been a significant amount of turmoil. Many of us scattered around the country and the world have watched and read about the cultural and historical issues that are challenging students and the larger community of Charlottesville, Virginia. One of these issues is sexual violence -- which no one condones.
September 06, 2017
As Director of the Gender Violence and Social Change Program at UVA’s Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center, Claire has long been a leader in gender justice advocacy. As determined as she is caring, Claire inspires us all in the Women's Center with her ability to see what's needed and to make it happen. If only Walt Disney had taken her advice when she wrote him a letter at age ten...for that story and more, read on.
Tell us about your greatest triumph or challenge at UVA.
August 07, 2017
May 03, 2017
Hard work paid off for our Gender Violence and Social Change team with the very first Survivor Support Network Training - Student Edition.
March 21, 2017
Get to know Gender Violence & Social Change intern, Carrie Bohmer!
Year: 4th
Major: Psychology and Women, Gender, and , Sexuality
Hometown: Richmond, VA
1. Why are you passionate about your program at the Women's Center?
March 14, 2017
Get to know Gender Violence & Social Change intern, Meghan Grumbling-McKenna!
Year: 3rd
Major: American Government and Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Hometown: Smithfield, Virginia
1. Why are you passionate about your program at the Women's Center?
September 14, 2016
Get to know Gender Violence and Social Change intern, Triston Smith!
Year: 2nd
Major: WGS and either Neuroscience or Cognitive Science
Hometown: Kesyville, VA
February 24, 2016
Get to know Gender Violence and Social Change intern, Mary Stoney!
What do you miss the most about your hometown when you're at UVA?
I definitely miss movie nights with my family and dogs the most. My brother, sister and I usually end up having to sit on the floor because our dogs are such princesses that they have to have the whole couch.