A BIG THANK YOU to all who have engaged with us in the Women's Center this year. We are hoping to get your feedback about your experience with our space and programming. Please complete our survey at tinyurl.com/WC25survey by 11:59pm PST, 6/8/25, to be selected as a winner* for one of our Summer Relax and Reflect bags. The winner will be contacted by email Monday, June 9th, to pick up their prize at the WC.


*Winner must be a current UCSD student, faculty, or staff member to win."


Women's Center Featured Event

Women's Center Programs

Untouchability, Caste, Saviourism, and Dalit Feminism - A Short Film

Date: May 27th at 5PM

Location: UCSD Women's Center


What does "untouchability" mean? Interested in learning about caste and casteism at UCSD and beyond? Join us for a short film screening featuring a series of interviews with UCSD students of various caste backgrounds as we discuss how to confront caste. This project is one of the Women's Center intern's Gender Action Projects, titled: Untouchability, Caste, Saviourism, and Dalit Feminism (UCSD).


There will be a giveaway to raffle a copy of "The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition" and refreshments will be provided. The screening will be followed by a group discussion on Dalit feminism and casteism at UCSD.

Students with Dependents & Women's Center Connections Group

Wednesday, May 28, 11:30 AM

Women's Center


Are you a student parent or caregiver? Join us to meet others navigating academics and caring for loved ones in this facilitated discussion group, led by Students with Dependents Coordinator, Laurie Magulac. Snacks and information on resources will be provided.


Please e-mail Laurie at lmagulac@ucsd.edu to RSVP

Gender Bite 14: The Summer I Turned Feminist

 

Summer is almost here! 🌊 Whether you’re Team Jeremiah, Team Conrad, or Team Belly, prepare for your Cousins Beach summer with the Women’s Center on Monday, June 2, from 3:30 - 4:30pm, for our last Gender Bite of the year! 🐚👙


We’ll be having a critical discussion of The Summer I Turned Pretty show and having a raffle for a themed tote bag. Light refreshments will be provided!


Self-Care Bingo with Dr. Roselee

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2:30-4 PM @ Women's Center

Connect with peers and join us for self-care bingo. We will have self-care bingo cards and snacks!

Finals Study Jam

Finals Season is upon us and the Women’s Center welcomes you to join our Spring Finals Study Jam. From 10am-10pm, Monday, June 9th, our space will be open for YOU!


Feel free to swing by to say hello, grab some goodies from our Finals Survival Stashes, engage in our mindfulness or activity rooms, or just have a quiet place to study.

Women's Center Staff and Faculty Programs

Menopause Support Groups for Staff & Faculty


Let’s Talk About Menopause! Zoom Meeting

Wednesday, May 21, 12-1 PM

Location: Zoom - Registration is required


Let's Talk About Menopause In-person Discussion Group

Thursday, May 29th, 12-1 PM

Location: Women’s Center Conference Room

Registration is required

Parent Support Groups

(All on Zoom)


Working Moms of 0-5 Year Olds Group

Wednesday l May 28 l 1:30-2:30 PM


Working Parents of Elementary and Middle Schoolers Support Group

Wednesday l June 4 l 12-1 PM


Working Parents of Teens

Support Group

Thursday l June 12 l 1-2 PM



May is Mental Health Month



Check out the Calendar of Events

at UC San Diego!

UC San Diego Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

& Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month in May


Jewish American Heritage Month


Event Calendar

Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month


 Event Calendar

UC San Diego Campus Community Centers

Event Listings




Community Classifieds

De-Stress at the Library: Journal Decorating with

May 27, 2025, 1:00 PM

Geisel Library, Classroom 1

 

https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/events/de-stress-journaling-spring-2025/

 

Finals De-Stress Activity Series: Spring 2025

Jun 09, 2025, 2:00 PM, Geisel Library, outside Classroom 1

 

Finals got you feeling the pressure? Step away from the study grind and take a well-deserved break with the Finals De-Stress Activity Series at UC San Diego Library!

Monday, June 9 – DIY Zen Gardens

Tuesday, June 10 – LEGO Building

Wednesday, June 11 – Yarn Shape Crafts

We’ll have all the supplies you need plus light refreshments and plenty of good vibes.

https://library.ucsd.edu/news-events/finals-de-stress-series-spring-2025/


Guiding Principles of the

UC San Diego Women's Center

We embrace the multiple FACES of our community and our work is grounded in the following principles: Feminism, Awareness, Community, Empowerment and Social Justice.

Read more about F.A.C.E.S.

Thank you for reading the Women's Center E-Weekly. We value your time and appreciate hearing from you.


Please feel free to contact us with comments, thoughts, ideas, suggestions or concerns.


Email: women@ucsd.edu

Website: https://women.ucsd.edu


Women's Center Community Space Hours

Monday-Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Fridays: 10 AM - 3 PM


Women's Center Early Closures - May 2025

Closing at 4 PM, on 5/29, for Feminist Film Club

Women's Center staff are available Monday-Friday during the University’s operational hours.

Contact us at women@ucsd.edu if you need assistance.