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Student Spotlight: Sophie Thionville

Being a Women’s Center intern constantly motivates me to seek equity and justice in all arenas. 

Student Spotlight: Birgitta Taylor-Lillquist

I love promoting events and content because the Women’s Center has content and events for people of all genders, and I want everyone at UVA to take advantage of our resources!

Student Spotlight: Zaira Khan

I’ve made such amazing friends who are strong and powerful. They have taught me to be strong like they are, even when I don’t feel like I can be.

Student Spotlight: Gabriella Schmidt

I love helping others who are new to the process and also coming up with creative ways to engage the Littles during group (especially now that we’re on Zoom). 

Student Spotlight: Habiba Elnagdy

Being surrounded by a group of strong, supportive, diverse women that share similar passions as me is constant motivation to be the best version of myself.

Staying Body Positive During the Holidays

We’re entering the last full week of classes in perhaps the weirdest and most stressful semester of our college careers! While going home for the next two months might be a relief for some, the holiday season can be stressful for many, including me.

January is Stalking Awareness Month

January is Stalking Awareness Month, in which across the United States people and organizations raise awareness about the prevalence of stalking. 

Student Spotlight: Alexis Gayle

To me, leadership means taking action wherever and whenever you see it is needed, as well as modeling a willingness to make mistakes and learn from them.

Student Spotlight: Abeba Amenshowa

It's easy to feel unheard around grounds so being part of a group where your work is acknowledged is really motivating.

Student Spotlight: Rachel Dadoo

Name: Rachel Dadoo
Major: Economics- Pre Comm track
Year: Second

1.    What brought you to the Women's Center?