We understand that the events of the past week have been stressful for many, traumatic for some, and challenging for all. Please know that there is support available to you. The Women's Center wants you to know that if you or someone you know has experienced any form of gender-based violence and is looking for support and advocacy services, please contact us, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, at wcsupport@vt.edu or call us at 540-231-7806. We are your Women's Center and are here to support you. Also, below are links to some of our upcoming programs and groups to provide support and foster connection and well-being.
Beyond the Women's Center, there are resources available to students, faculty and staff at Virginia Tech. Below you will find contact information for some of those resources.

  • Women's Resource Center of the NRV's 24-hour hotline: 540-639-1123
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Hokie Wellness: 540-231-2233 | Email: hokiewellness@vt.edu
  • Cultural and Community Centers: 540-231-8584 | Email: vtccc@vt.edu
  • Housing and Residence Life: 540-231-6205 | Email: housing@vt.edu
  • Cook Counseling Center: 540-231-6557
  • Dean of Students Office: 540-231-3787 | Email: dean.students@vt.edu
  • Virginia Tech Police Department: 540-231-6411 x1
Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Alford Shastry, Assistant Director for Advocacy Services at the WC!
In this leadership role, Shannon (she/her/hers) is responsible for overseeing WC advocacy and support services; providing direct services to VT faculty, staff and students; training allied professionals; and supporting educational and outreach efforts related to power-based violence.
Shannon has over a decade of experience in higher education serving in various roles. She recently earned an Ed.D in Educational Leadership with a concentration in higher education from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Congratulations, Dr. Shastry!
March is Women's Month
This year's theme is The First 100 Years of Women at Virginia Tech! Learn more about Virginia Tech's Women's Month celebration here. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday, February 11th. So that gives you a little bit more time to submit your program proposal by clicking here. The Women’s Month 2022: The First 100 Years of Women at Virginia Tech calendar will be distributed widely throughout the university, surrounding communities, and online digitally.

Calling All Students: Help Shape the Future Work of the Women's Center
As the Women's Center takes the next steps in our external racial equity review and strategic planning process, we want to hear from our VT students. What are your thoughts and reactions to the work we have been doing so far? How can we best serve all students? What is on your mind that can help us do better and be better? Sessions will be held virtually and WC giveaways will be sent to participants following each session. For more information about the session leader, Chimi Boyd Keyes, and our external review to date, please visit here.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Virginia Tech's Black History Month
Celebration of the African Diaspora
is February 1-28, 2022.
The full calendar of programs and events can be found here.
"Navigating Free Speech and Civil Discourse" is part of Virginia Tech's
Principles of Community Week in March. Also, nominations are
open for the Principles of Community Awards. For information
on eligibility, nomination information, and criteria, click here.
Please join us for FUN AND FREE CHILDCARE at the Women’s Center
every Thursday from 6:30-8pm. Kids will enjoy games, snacks,
toys (and maybe a movie!). The women of Chi Delta Alpha
Sorority serve as sitters and they are excited to meet your kids!
Questions? Contact Jessie Meltsner.

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Stay connected!