Tag: women’s center

Tonewall gives political acapella performance

In partnership with the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services, the Berrie Center welcomed Tonewall, the queer a capella band from the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, on Dec. 1. Tonewall presented a performance titled “Standing Room Only,” which is not only a fun concert, but also a call to […]

Pridefest inspires with drag and inclusivity

Ramapo hosted its fifth annual Pridefest on Oct. 12 in the Grove in honor of Queer and Trans History Month. The event – hosted by the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services – included various information tables, games, food, music and a performance by New York-based drag queen Marilyn Monhoe.  The […]

Women’s Center hosts talk on abortion access

Photo courtesy of Lunar Caustic, Flickr On Wednesday evening, the Women’s Center sponsored a “When People Can’t Have Abortions” discussion covering the lack of abortion access across the nation. Nat Dahl, the Women’s Outreach Coordinator opened the discussion by introducing Dr. Amanda Roberti who presented a “My Choice Series” PowerPoint […]

Herstory month creates platform to get involved

Photo by Hope Patti Women have played an integral role in shaping history, but many of their contributions go unnoticed. From history textbooks that often represent a white male’s narrative, to the lack of diversity seen throughout the country’s presidents, the United States has not always fostered inclusivity. While the […]

Ramapo men share experience with No Shave November

Photo courtesy of Nov Ty Konzak, Flickr During the month of November, the Women’s Center sponsored “No Shave November” in order to raise awareness for men’s health and prostate cancer. On Thursday in the Alumni Lounges, men’s outreach coordinator Adam Choinski, presented the closing for No Shave November. Five Ramapo […]

Professors discuss future of women’s studies minor

The women’s and gender studies minor is a valuable asset for students looking to gain an insight of the implications gender has had and continues to have on society. The field of women’s and gender studies, though, is perpetually growing. Its progressive nature, therefore, has led conveners of the minor […]