Tag: women’s center

Yolo Akili Robinson Speaks About LGBT Violence

Photo by Hope Patti Yolo Akili Robinson was invited on Monday by the College's Women's Center and Ramapo Pride to give a presentation in Friends Hall on various forms of violence that are less known to the public and which occur within LGBTQ communities. Robinson led an informative, interactive and […]

Event Links Mental Health and Act of Coming Out

Photo by Pauline Park The correlation between mental health and the act of coming “out of the closet” was discussed on Thursday at an event hosted by the Active Minds club and the Women’s Center. The event started off with the students getting to know each other. Sophomore Grace Maute, […]

Student Roundtable Celebrates Bisexuality

Photo by Carlie Viemann Celebrate Bisexuality Day is observed on Sept. 23 by members of the bisexual community and their supporters. It is a day to recognize and celebrate all facets of bisexuality: its history, community and culture. In honor of the day, the Women's Center hosted a roundtable discussion […]

Bi-weekly Meetings Set to Prompt Discussions on Race

Photo by Steve Fallon A small group of about 20 students from different races, religions and backgrounds sat down for an hour-long open discussion on Monday about their personal experiences with race – from growing up in different neighborhoods, to their experiences here at Ramapo. This was the first of […]

Students Rally against Sexual Violence

Students shared their personal experiences with sexual and domestic violence in a silent, confidential room and after voiced their concerns towards the issue in a lively march around campus. Ramapo held is third annual Take Back the Night last Thursday. “It's basically an event that has two parts,” said Kevin […]

Spirit Day Showcases Students’ Anti-bullying Messages

Photo by Nick D'Ambrosia Students left various messages including, "Be Strong," "You are beautiful and worthy" and "Someone is always here to listen," all scribed in purple marker in the Student Center during last Thursday’s Spirit Day event. Co-sponsored by the Women’s Center and the “You’re Not Alone” Anti-Bullying Club, the […]

Men Walk in ‘Her Shoes’ to Combat Sexual Violence

Walk A MilePhotos by Steve Falloncameramake NIKON CORPORATIONheight 427orientation 1camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop CS6 originaldate 10/14/2014 6:15:05 PMwidth 640cameramodel NIKON D5100cameramake NIKON CORPORATIONheight 427orientation 1camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop CS6 originaldate 10/14/2014 6:51:43 AMwidth 640cameramodel NIKON D3100cameramake NIKON CORPORATIONheight 427orientation 1camerasoftware Adobe Photoshop CS6 originaldate 10/14/2014 6:30:09 PMwidth 640cameramodel NIKON D5100cameramake NIKON CORPORATIONheight […]