Place
A women-centered place to read a book, talk with a friend, find a valuable resource, request help, hold special events and programs, or meet with small groups.
Calls and visits--the heart of the Women's Center
A single mother calling to find out if there are support groups in the area.
A student coming in to talk about a friend who was raped.
Non-traditional students seeking information on re-entry into the educational system, asking "Where do I begin?"
A student needing a place to study.
A female student experiencing depression and anxiety over sex discrimination in a traditionally all-male field of study.
A new community member seeking a support network.
A faculty member wanting to help a student who is a victim of violence.
A student wanting information on gay/lesbian social an support organizations in the area.
A female community member needing help getting out of the abusive relationship she is in, and wondering where to go.
A student wondering how to recognize an abusive relationship.
A female student/ faculty/ staff member experiencing sex discrimination and harassment from male colleagues.
Links
University of Alaska Fairbanks www.uaf.edu
Women's Studies Program www.uaf.edu/women/
Alaska Women's Network www.alaskawomensnetwork.org
Other University Women's Centers www.uic.edu/depts/owa/womens_centers.html
Planned Parenthood www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/
RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) www.rainn.org
Joyful Heart Foundation
www.joyfulheartfoundation.org
National Women's Political Caucus www.nwpc.org
Feminist.com www.feminist.com
Equal rights protection at UAF (Office of Equal Opportunity) www.uaf.edu/cdc
