About Venue
The Women's Center provides services in three main areas: Programs & Events, Information & Referrals, and Meeting Space.
Programs & Events: The staff and volunteers of the Women’s Center plan many programs throughout the year. The Women’s Center is the central planner for the Louisiana Women's Summit, the Gender on Film series, Women’s History Month which includes the annual Women in the Arts night, the Women's Networking and Business Etiquette Dinner, and Community Service Project. To connect campus with the community, the Women’s Center is a co-sponsor of community events such as the Take Back the Night march and the WE>START (Women Experiencing Success Through Academics, Resources, and Training) program.
Information & Referrals: The Women’s Center is a conduit to connect students, faculty, staff, and community members with the information that they need to make educated choices in their lives. Answering questions ranging from where to get a pregnancy test to starting a women-owned business, the Center’s staff is able to refer callers and walk-ins about a variety of campus and community organizations that fit their needs. The Center maintains an online resource directory and the Women’s Center Director is also trained as a Sexual Assault Victim's Advocate (SAVA) and a Safe Space Host in order to better serve students.
Gathering Space: The Center offers a living room, conference room, library, family resource room, and ; for more information about the physical space, take our virtual tour. The facility is open for students, staff, faculty, and community to gather, study, and relax.
