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E.V.E. (Empowering Women Everyday) Program
It is important to recognize that violence occurs across all walks of life. It is an issue that will affect us all directly and/or indirectly. The E.V.E. program’s goal is to provide up-to-date resources and referrals on domestic violence. One of E.V.E.’s major events is Take Back the Night - a March and Rally to End Violence Against Women. The WRC looks to be a safe place to speak up and out about Domestic Violence.
Balance Program
The Balance program is designed to equip female students with resources to create and maintain balance in work, life, school, and family. The goals of Balance are to enhance the quality of life for female students, to ensure up-to-date information and resources are readily accessible, and to provide a support network. The WRC will achieve these goals through stress management, journal writing, time management, exercise through walking for causes, and other self-care techniques.
Let's Talk: Women Connecting
Women juggle many roles and responsibilities and most time are limited in self-care. Let’s Talk: Women Connecting is a new program that offers a venue for women to dialog. Twice a month, the WRC will be open from 6:00 - 7:30 pm for women to come and engage in dialog with one another. In this informal setting, we hope that conversations about life issues and challenges personally and professionally will be fostered. Our goal is to expose women to community resources and promote networking opportunities. All are welcome and light refreshments will be available.
Transitions Mentoring Program for Returning Students
The Transitions Program is open to female returning undergraduate, transfer and graduate students ages 25 + in their first semester at UM-Dearborn. Students will be matched with faculty/staff mentors and will attend a day-long kickoff event at the beginning of the semester. Mentors and mentees will be encouraged to keep in contact via email and phone as well as attend optional campus events as a group.
FALL SEMESTER SIGNATURE EVENTS
Charity Walks. Each fall, the WRC participates as a team with other members of the UM-Dearborn community in AIDS Walk Detroit held in Royal Oak in September and the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Belle Isle in October.
Take Back the Night. A March and Rally to End Violence Against Women. Every October, students, staff and faculty take back the night by marching and chanting across campus. The evening ends with a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of all types of violence.
WRC Scholarship Workshops. In these workshops, usually conducted in October, students learn about financial aid and scholarships for current students and get tips on writing an attention-getting application and essay.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Luncheon. World Aids Day is December 1st. Each year the WRC hosts the HIV/AIDS Awareness Luncheon on this day to encourage the campus community to get educated about HIV/AIDS. Join us as we get educated on the real facts, find out how to get tested, and listen to the life story of a young person living with HIV.
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