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A reflection from student staff member, Sheila, about the work that creates empathy. As a social work major, I spend a lot of time thinking about empathy. Social work is a profession centered...
May 29, 2018
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12:00 PM
“As you journey through life, choose your destinations well, but do not hurry there. You will arrive soon enough. Wander the back roads and forgotten paths, keeping your destination in your...
May 22, 2018
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9:32 AM
A blog written by student staff member Sydney about her journey with understanding bodily boundaries, consent, and the perpetuation of rape culture in society. Including tips about consent in...
April 26, 2018
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1:32 PM
Student staff member, Samiksha Manjani, takes a deeper look at the impact of makeup microaggressions. I normally hate getting ready to go out with girls; or well, I hate putting on my makeup in...
March 27, 2018
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6:37 PM
A critical look at the #MeToo movement and its limitations by student staff member, Sydney. Trigger Warning: This blog deals with Harvey Weinstein, Dr. Luke, and sexual violence/harassment;...
February 19, 2018
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8:39 AM
A blog post written by student staff member, Sydney. It’s official! The Women’s Center has a new ongoing event starting this spring semester. What is it you ask? Pop Culture Pop Ups!...
January 22, 2018
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1:42 PM
On the eve of UMBC’s undergraduate commencement, we are thinking of all the graduating seniors out there who finally made it the finish line. Congrats! We’re especially proud of the graduating...
December 20, 2017
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12:14 PM
A reflection by student staff member, Sydney, about her experiences with body image, working out, and how these things connect with her feminism and self love. Trigger Warning: This blog deals...
November 21, 2017
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9:00 AM
Student staff member Sydney has had a rocky relationship with math throughout her life. As a graduate student in the Applied Sociology program at UMBC she began to rethink her relationship with...
October 10, 2017
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11:21 AM
This past April was our most powerful yet. In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Women’s Center coordinated the annual Take Back the Night event, which 265 UMBC community members...
May 19, 2017
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3:04 PM