By: Bekkah West, Social Work Major & WGEC Intern, Psychology Minor Growing up, I did not understand the gravity of how symbols of hate could tangibly impact a person; how they justify...
December 15, 2025
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-By Amy Taylor, Social Work/Music Major Humans are wired for belonging. We crave connection, shared purpose, and safety within groups. But not every group that promises community delivers it....
December 11, 2025
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Get ready for Critical Social Justice: Ignite with our What You Need to Know series. Written by Kaleigh Mrowka, Assistant Director for Residential Education, and Lauren Mauriello, Assistant...
October 16, 2018
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Get ready for Critical Social Justice: Ignite with our What You Need to Know series. Written by Alexia Petasis. Activism can be defined as a “practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action...
October 10, 2018
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A reflection from student staff member, Sheila, about why finding and fostering community is important on a college campus. What does perfect community look like? Let’s be honest. We might...
March 13, 2018
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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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A reflection by Michael Jalloh-Jamboria, Women’s Center student staff member Saturday, February 12th was the 59th Grammy awards show. The show featured many musical performances and winners,...
March 6, 2017
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A sampling of “what’s next” from UMBC community members, curated by Jess Myers, Women’s Center Director Last week, I shared some of my hopes and desired outcomes from the Women’s March on...
January 27, 2017
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A reflection from Jess Myers, Women’s Center director Last weekend, I finally decided I would go to the Women’s March on Washington. I’ve been to marches in the past. I drove 18 hours from...
January 18, 2017
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Tonight our partners in Student Affairs are hosting Critical Interactions, an interactive program where students will join INTERACT Program peer facilitators to explore how they each make meaning...
October 24, 2016
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