2025 Women's History Month Call for Programs

Women's History Month (WHM) is on the horizon! We take the month of March to highlight the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership.

From classrooms to boardrooms, and from grassroots movements to global initiatives, women educators and leaders have played a pivotal role in nurturing minds and inspiring transformative action.

We look forward to seeing how you plan to uplift inspirational women across generations. Submit your program by noon, Monday, February 3rd, 2025 to have it added to the campus printed WHM calendar.

Programs do not have to be in alignment with the national theme, but it is encouraged.

Link in our bio by visiting tinyurl.com/WHM25.

Women's Center Intern Hiring

2025-2026 Women’s Center Intern Applications open Monday, Nov. 25th!

Position descriptions and info. session information is on the WC website women.ucsd.edu.

There will be two WC specific information sessions offered for interested candidates. A recording will be shared after the virtual December session.

January’s session will be held at the WC.

Links to the info sessions can also be accessed in our bio via the LinkTree.

Applications close Tuesday, January 21st at 11:59pm PST, 2025.

For questions or accommodations please email haksamit@ucsd.edu

Feminist Film Club: Writing With Fire

Wednesday l January 8 l 5:30 PM l Women's Center

Join us at the WC, on January 8th, at 5:30PM, for our first Feminist Film Club of Winter Quarter!

We will be watching “Writing with Fire,” a documentary exploring India’s only all-women newspaper. These fearless and adaptive Dalit journalists work to make their voices heard, redefining traditional notions of power.

We hope you can join us as we will be discussing gender, classism, journalism, and power dynamics in relation to this incredible documentary.



Please be advised that this film contains content that may be upsetting for viewers, including stories of gender-based violence, rape, and murder.

Gender Bite:

Fighting Fast Fashion

Monday l January 13 l 4- 5 PM l Women's Center

Join us for the first Gender Bite of the quarter, Fighting Fast Fashion, on Monday, January 13th, from 4pm - 5pm, at the Women's Center!

We’ll be discussing fast fashion, the pressure to keep up with clothing trends, rampant consumerism, and rapidly shifting beauty standards.

We will also discuss how to incorporate slow fashion into our lives and highlight affordable, sustainable places to shop! Light snacks will be provided!

Women’s Center Graduate Sunset Cafe

Tuesdays l 4-5 PM l Women’s Center

(Beginning Tuesday, January 14th)

Take a breather from the grad school hustle at the Women’s Center!

Enjoy a cozy space with coffee, snacks, and good vibes—perfect for recharging, relaxing, or tackling your to-do list. Swing by to socialize with other graduate students, de-stress, and re-energize. Every Tuesday, from 4pm - 5pm, at the Women’s Center, beginning Tuesday, January 14th

Winter 2025

Gender Bite Calendar

Our Gender Bites series continues this Winter quarter covering topics ranging from fast fashion to Taylor Swift.

Join us for a new topic every other Monday, from 4-5PM, at the Women's Center starting Monday, January 13th-Week 2.

Light refreshments will be provided.

STEMinist Network

The STEMinist Network is a drop-in program that creates opportunities for gender marginalized undergraduate students in STEM to connect and build community within the larger context of STEM as a male dominated field.

We focus on gender and science, community building, and professional development. We use the term “gender marginalized” to recognize the impact of sexism on many communities including, but not limited to, transgender women, cisgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals, and gender non-conforming individuals.

Register in our LinkTree or on our website.

Working Moms of 0-5 Year Olds Group

Wednesday l December 11 l 1:30-2:30 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/82035703829 



Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UC San Diego working moms.



Parenting post-pandemic may still feel like unfamiliar territory for us all, especially for those who were pregnant or gave birth while working remotely, not to mention the difficulty balancing roles amid a variety of stressors. Parenting is never easy, but this is unprecedented. You are not alone!

This support group is in collaboration with the Women’s Center and facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time remote working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff mothers of any age, partnered or single.



Feel free to eat lunch, nurse or be a mom during the discussion.

Subscribe to, or unsubscribe from, the ucsdmoms-l list here



Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu

Working Parents of Teens Support Group

Date: Thursday l January 9 l 1-2 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/81090977661

Calling all parents of teens! Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UC San Diego parents.

This support group is in collaboration with the Women’s Center and facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of teens ages 12 and up.



We acknowledge that developmental levels vary. Please join this group or any of the other support groups as you feel appropriate based on you/your child’s needs.

Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group

Date: Wednesday l January 15 l 12-1 PM

Location: Zoom Meeting

https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/86957940529

Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UCSD remote working parents.

Parenting post-pandemic may still feel like unfamiliar territory for us all, especially returning to work & school after a year+ of remote learning and various hybrid schedules, not to mention the difficulty balancing roles amid a variety of stressors. Parenting is never easy, but this is unprecedented. You are not alone!

This support group is in collaboration with the Women’s Center and facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time remote working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff parents of any age, partnered or single.

Feel free to eat lunch or parent as needed during the discussion.

Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu

Working Moms of 0-5 Year Olds Group

Wednesday l January 22 l 1:30-2:30 PM

On Zoom: https://uchealth.zoom.us/j/82035703829 



Please join us for a supportive discussion and an opportunity to connect with other UC San Diego working moms.



Parenting post-pandemic may still feel like unfamiliar territory for us all, especially for those who were pregnant or gave birth while working remotely, not to mention the difficulty balancing roles amid a variety of stressors. Parenting is never easy, but this is unprecedented. You are not alone!

This support group is in collaboration with the Women’s Center and facilitated by Izabel Caetano Francy, LCSW, a Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) licensed clinician, who is also a full-time remote working parent.

Open to all UC San Diego campus Faculty and Staff mothers of any age, partnered or single.



Feel free to eat lunch, nurse or be a mom during the discussion.

Subscribe to, or unsubscribe from, the ucsdmoms-l list here



Questions? Please contact Izabel C. Francy at icfrancy@ucsd.edu

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