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There is a place at UAF where women can gather for lively discussion or quiet contemplation. The Women's Center was originally established on a volunteer basis in 1994, and offers a forum for experiences that help women transform themselves and society. Its educational programs seek to link the individual woman's personal creativity to a life lived in community and reflect the diverse views of women in all walks of life. The Center provides support, advocacy, and the opportunity to transform concerns into action. It serves as an advocate for gender equity throughout the university and encourages inquiry into gender issues by all. Men are welcome in the Center, and welcome to participate and become involved. The center's programs are about women, but relevant to everyone. It is our mission to provide a strong informational network for all members of our community.

Mission Statement

The UAF Women's Center exists for providing resources and support as women empower themselves and one another in their pursuit of individual and collective goals. The Center strives to create an atmosphere in which all people are free to affirm and celebrate their differences, including but not limited to differences of gender, race, sexual orientation, class, age, and religion. In accordance with UAF's Mission Statement and Strategic Plan, the Women's Center exists to educate the community about gender-related issues and thus strives to transform any discriminatory institutional structures and practices. The Center provides services to, and participates in the education of UAF students, faculty, staff, and women in the Fairbanks community. To fulfill this mission, the Women's Center will provide adequate space and programs to aid and enhance the growth of women throughout the university; advocate for the removal of barriers that inhibit the full participation of women in the community; promote nonoppresive attitudes and behaviors in all individuals; and enrich the campus by providing an interdisciplinary forum for women's cultural, spiritual, aesthetic, intellectual and social lives.