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What is the mission of the Women’s Center?

The Women’s Center at UMBC advances gender equity from an intersectional feminist perspective through co-curricular programming, support services, and advocacy for marginalized individuals and communities. We prioritize critical social justice as our community value, with a deliberate focus on women, gender, anti-racism, and feminism.

All are welcome as long as they respect women. Their experiences. Their stories. Their potential.

During the fall and spring semesters, the Women’s Center lounge is open Monday – Thursday from 9:30am – 5pm and closed on Fridays. Our space is open during these times for community members to spend time in our lounge, attend events, or meet with our staff. Staff are available for meetings and engagements outside of these hours by appointment.

Staff are also available to provide support and services virtually. We encourage campus community members seeking virtual services to contact us through email at womenscenter@umbc.edu or via phone at 410-455-2714. Staff will generally be most available between the hours of 10am-4pm. We appreciate your patience in our response to your email or returning your phone call.

Fall & Spring Semester Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:30am – 5pm

Friday: Closed

Summer & Winter Hours: 

Tuesday – Thursday: 10am-3pm

Monday & Friday: Closed

Hours may vary during summer and winter breaks. Please call ahead to verify availability.

The Maxine Tracy Wellness Room is our lactation room, prayer/meditation, and wellness space. Community members can make reservations or come in to use the space as needed. If you need access to the lactation room when the Center is closed but The Commons is open, please be in touch with Women’s Center staff so we can accommodate you. Email us at womenscenter@umbc.edu or call us at 410-455-2714.

 

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. If you have difficulties accessing any of the materials on our site, please contact us so that we can provide an alternative format and remedy any accessibility challenges.

 

Ferguson: Community Safe Spaces

Opportunities for intentional healing and supportive spaces

The Women’s Center and Student Life’s Mosaic Center will be hosting several designated safe space sessions to talk about the recent events in Ferguson. These are not intended to be open...

Posted: August 20, 2014, 4:28 PM

Rebuilding Manhood Appplications Now Available for Fall 2014

Rolling Admissions....Deadline: September 10th

Rebuilding Manhood Applications are now available!  What do you enjoy about being a man? What do you wish was different? What does it mean to be a man? When and how did you learn to become a...

Posted: July 31, 2014, 3:23 PM

Returning Women Students Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program

A Women's Center Program for Undergrad Women 25 and Older

The Women's Center is excited to expand our Returning Women Students Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program which was in its pilot year last fall.  This program connects newer returning* women...

Posted: July 8, 2014, 12:15 PM