UMD's Women's Resource & Action Center - WRAC

The Women's Resource and Action Center is a student-run, student-oriented organization providing students with opportunities to enrich their educational experience. GOALS: - To empower students, staff, and faculty both on campus and in the community - To provide education and co-curricular services to all UMD students, staff, and faculty - To maintain networks with women's organizations and services in the region -To provide information and referral services to all UMD students, staff, and faculty PROGRAMS & SERVICES: (Available to all genders) - Drop-in center - Campus outreach and educational services for classes or student groups - Library with extensive subject files for academic or personal purposes - Events and programs and events including: * Take Back the Night * Clothesline Project * Women's History Month * Mock Rape Trial * International Women's Day - Nursing Parents Room * KSC 260 * Library 143 WRAC interns have completed the 40+ hour PAVSA Sexual Assault Advocacy training. They serve as confidential advocates on campus during office hours and on Monday and Thursday nights from 6-9 PM. WRAC is always collecting used cell phones for women who need an emergency line and clothing to donate to the Program of Promise for youth in need. Volunteer Opportunities: You can be an important part of the Women's Resource and Action Center as an intern or volunteer. - Work towards social change - Develop your talents and leadership skills - Meet other women and men committed to gender equity Check out our Resource Library! Catalog can be found here: http://www.librarything.com/lib/wrac