History and Mission of the Women's Resource Center

The Women's Resource Center was established in 1978 with the goal of helping to create a campus climate that affirms female students and enhances their intellectual and social development. This is accomplished through campus programming and resource sharing including referrals to resources both on and off campus.

The Women's Resource Center aims to provide valuable information and resources for men and women on a wide range of women's issues. The center caters to all ideologies and does not present just on religious or political view. Our aim is to provide a safe place on campus for women and men in the community to discuss women's issues and utilize resources about those issues.

Mission Statement

The Mission of The Women's Resource Center at Denison University seeks to foster a campus community in which all members uphold the value of living and working in a safe, supportive, and mutually respectful environment.

Using a feminist model as the foundation for education, equality, and empowerment for the students, faculty, and staff of Denison,  the center provides meeting space, a resource library, peer support as well as campus programming around issues related to gender.

The Women's Resource Center strives to affirm the multi-faceted identity of individuals and women, while also raising awareness of issues including but not limited to gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, national origin, women's health, reproduction, gendered violence and violence against women are the intersections of these and other issues. 

The Women's Resource Center will partner with academic departments, offices, and student organizations to enhance the experience of the campus community.

Resources Available

The center offers many different types of resources. Some of our resources include:

  • Books that deal with topics such as rape, sexual assault, and female empowerment.
  • Magazines such as The Advocate, Health and Fitness and Ms.
  • Pamphlets concerning issues of stress management, dating and abuse.
  • Movies that cover issues such as rape and other current women's issues.

The center is also a great place of groups to meet in at night. We offer comfortable couches and chairs that are great for meetings and studying.

Programs Offered

The center holds a weekly multicultural groups open to all students. It's a chance for students to talk openly about what is going on in their lives and get advice from other students.

The center also co-sponsors events such as Love Your Body Day, the Vagina Monologues, and the annual Take Back the Night march.

The center coordinates programs on stress, body image and diet, relationship issues and drug use throughout the year.

Contact Information

  • Location: Knapp Hall, 1st Floor
  • Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 12:30-4:30 p.m .
  • Phone: (740) 587-6696
  • E-Mail:wrc@denison.edu

You may also contact the following students for help or with questions: