Welcome!
The Women’s Leadership and Resource Center (WLRC) is a Center for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC) and serves faculty, staff, and students across all of UIC’s Chicago campuses (East, West, Law, UI Health).
Our mission:
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Increase awareness of and affirm the diverse needs of woman-identified persons in higher education.
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Provide opportunities to learn about the histories of and contemporary issues in feminist movements, activism, and scholarship, especially as they relate to white supremacy, ableism, heterosexism, transphobia, wealth inequality, et al.
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Promote gender equity, anti-violence, inclusion, and social justice on campus and in the larger society and world.
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
The center’s Campus Advocacy Network (CAN) program provides
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Advocacy confidential crisis support and advocacy for survivors of any gender/sexual/racial identity or university status who have experienced gender-based violence
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Education educational programs, training, campaigns, activism, internships, and community-building
News & Notes and Events
Nov
2
2026
Flames Pantry Holiday Donation Drive
Monday 2nd, 10:00 am–Friday 13th, 4:00 pm
1700 SSB
Nov
12
2026
Feminist Jeopardy!
Thursday, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
1700 SSB
Nov
18
2026
HEALS: Healing through the Holidays (for undergraduate students)
Wednesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm
1700 SSB & Zoom
Nov
19
2026
Queer Stories: Trans Day of Remembrance
Thursday, 1:30 pm–3:30 pm
207 Addams Hall
