Tag: LWGRC

News

MC Achieves Menstrual Equity Breakthrough

by Jilleen Barrett & Jessica McKenzie, Asst. A&E Editor & Asst. Features Editor Menstrual products are now available in fifteen bathrooms on Manhattan College’s campus. Since Oct. 2018, there has been a tremendous effort to improve menstrual equity in the MC community. As spring semester begins, these products have been made available to the student body. Kaylyn Atkins, senior political science and international studies major and … Continue reading MC Achieves Menstrual Equity Breakthrough

The Quadrangle
Arts & Entertainment

LWGRC Spotlights Student Artwork

The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center (LWGRC) has been siding with students since the day it arrived on campus.  The center is home to many student-run initiatives and is an active partner of several student clubs on campus. However, the advocacy of the LWGRC takes more than one form.  In addition to student-run initiatives, the Center is also home to many pieces of student … Continue reading LWGRC Spotlights Student Artwork

The Quadrangle
Features

Fr. James Martin Joins LWGRC to “Agitate the Charism” at MC

by Rose Brennan & C. Garrett Keidel, A&E Editor & Sports Editor Fresh off of his trip to the Vatican to speak with Pope Francis regarding LGBTQ issues, Fr. James Martin stopped by Manhattan College for a Q and A with the community on Monday, Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. The event, titled “A Conversation with Fr. James Martin on the LGBTQ+ Community and the Catholic Church,” was … Continue reading Fr. James Martin Joins LWGRC to “Agitate the Charism” at MC

The Quadrangle
Features, Lecture Series

MC Lecture Series Presents: Rachael Denhollander and Her Journey to Exposing Larry Nassar

by Gillian Puma & Jilleen Barrett, Staff Writers On Thursday, Oct. 10, students and faculty gathered in Kelly 5A to hear attorney and advocate Rachael Denhollander share her journey on exposing former Michigan University and USA Gymnastics national team doctor, Larry Nassar. The event was held through Student Engagement and co-sponsored by the Lasallian Women & Gender Resource Center, Office of Diversity, Equity & Title IX, and … Continue reading MC Lecture Series Presents: Rachael Denhollander and Her Journey to Exposing Larry Nassar

The Quadrangle
Features

LWGRC Holds “Nomination Night” for Student Leaders

by Lauren Schuster, Social Media Editor On the evening of International Women’s Day in the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center (LWGRC), a group of students gathered to attend a “Nomination Night,” during which their work on campus promoting intersectional feminism and activism would be acknowledged and celebrated by the center’s staff. The event was organized and hosted by the center’s graduate assistant, Jo-Ann Mullooly and … Continue reading LWGRC Holds “Nomination Night” for Student Leaders

The Quadrangle
Features

LWGRC Spotlights Martha Joy Rose and Motherhood Exhibit

by Shannon Gleba & Samantha Walla, Staff Writer & Production Editor Sociology professor Martha Joy Rose has been a major proponent for the sociological study of families and motherhood on Manhattan College’s campus for a number of years, and has been able to educate many students through her organization and conference. In 2003, Rose came into contact with the study of motherhood at academic conferences while creating … Continue reading LWGRC Spotlights Martha Joy Rose and Motherhood Exhibit

The Quadrangle1 Comment
Campus Life, News

Women and Gender Resource Center Ribbon-Cutting

by Taylor Brethauer & Samantha Walla, Editor in Chief & Production Editor The Women and Gender Resource Center opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12 p.m. in Kelly Commons 3C on Friday, Oct. 19. The entirety of Friday consisted of events hosted and sponsored by the new center. The events of the day included a Keynote delivered by Kerry Brodie of Emma’s Torch and Student … Continue reading Women and Gender Resource Center Ribbon-Cutting

The Quadrangle
Features

The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center Discusses the #MeToo Movement

by Madyson Johnson & Samantha Walla Staff Writer & Asst. Production Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Women and Gender Studies faculty teamed up with the Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center to host a panel on the discussion of sexual assault since the #MeToo movement started a year ago. Professors Jordan Pascoe, Jolie Terrazas and Nefertiti Takla talked about their views and experiences with sexual assault, and … Continue reading The Lasallian Women and Gender Resource Center Discusses the #MeToo Movement

The Quadrangle