Women's Center at Virginia Tech

VT Women Connect/Women's Center/VA Network SHOE DRIVE
September 23 through October 3, 2024
Blacksburg Drop-off Location: Women's Center (206 Washington Street)
Drop-off Box on side porch
Roanoke Drop-off Location: Riverside 4 Reception Desk

At the 2024 ACE Virginia Network's Women of Color conference, themed "Walking in Her Shoes: Understanding the Challenges of Women of Color in Higher Education and Creating Environments Where All Succeed,"  the Network issued a call to action for conference attendees to unite in a collective effort to support those who may be facing hardships and hosted a shoe donation drive.

VT Women Connect (Blacksburg and Roanoke) and the Women's Center are continuing this effort by hosting a shoe drive for the VT community. We invite you to bring gently used or new shoes to the drop-off locations, which will be collected and donated to women in need through the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Action Alliance. Your simple act of generosity can provide comfort, dignity, and practical assistance to those who may be navigating challenging circumstances.

Book Club at the WC
every other Tuesday, beginning September 24, 2024
5-6PM
Women's Center Lower-Level (206 Washington Street)

The book is Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD. Please register ahead of time. If you have questions, please contact Emma Stubbe.

Women in the Workplace: "Hidden Figures"
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
5:30-8:30PM
Black Cultural Center
Co-sponsored with the Black Cultural Center and Ebony Women of Empowerment

Join us for a viewing of the film Hidden Figures, followed by a discussion about marginalization, intersectionality, and actions of solidarity. Snacks will be provided. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome!

Together We Empower
Thursday, October 3, 2024
11:00AM-2:30PM
Library Plaza
Co-sponsored with the CARES Program, SARA, the PRIDE Center, Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley, VT Equity & Accessibilty

Spreading home. Building community. Raising awareness. Join us as we raise awareness of domestic and relationship violence resources and build a supportive community!

AdvanceVT/Women's Center Leadership Lunch
Monday, October 28, 2024
12:00-1:30PM
The Inn at Virginia Tech, Latham Ballroom
Registration required no later than Friday, October 18

AdvanceVT, the Women’s Center, and VT Women Connect will host the Virginia Tech Women’s Caucus to talk about their mission and goals, as well as offices and organizations at the university dedicated to supporting women faculty and staff. The event will include an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about issues – both new and ongoing – impacting our work and wellbeing.

The leadership lunch series was launched by AdvanceVT in the early 2000s to support and uplift women in faculty positions, and has grown over the years to include all professional women at the university in leadership positions or aspiring leaders. 

Drop-In Hours at the Women's Center
Wednesdays @ 2-4PM
206 Washington Street
Back Entrance

Looking for a quiet place to study or hang out? Check out the Women's Center Lower-Level! We have a library, light refreshments, comfortable seating, tables to set up your computer, and more. We will also have programs and activities to enjoy. We are building the fall schedule in real time, so check back often!

Kids' Night Out
Thursdays @ 6:30-8:00PM
Women's Center
206 Washington Street

An evening of fun, free childcare for kids age 2 (potty trained) to 10. We have toys, games, activities, snacks, and sitters with lots of energy. Get some classwork done, meet with friends, or just take some time for yourself! Bookmark the Women's Center homepage for weekly sign-up links. Email jmelts@vt.edu with any questions. Check back soon for the Fall 2024 semester schedule.