WGRC Hosts First-Ever Gender Affirming Clothing Drive

WGRC interns Elliot Babilonia (left) and Andy Ortiz (right).@MU_WGRC / INSTAGRAM Mary Haley, Marketing Chair & Asst. Features Editor In the pursuit to support gender diversity, Manhattan University’s Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) hosted their very first transgender clothing drive on MU’s annual Wellness Day.  This particular clothing drive went further than just providing students with clothing. Andy Ortiz and Elliot Babilonia, two interns … Continue reading WGRC Hosts First-Ever Gender Affirming Clothing Drive

Manhattan University Holds Resource Fair to Help Support Underrepresented Communities

Ashley Karlosky (pictured on right) and Sadie Fox have their booth set up to represent the Rainbow Jaspers and educate students on resources within the organization. LAILI SHAHRESTANI / THE QUADRANGLE Laili Shahrestani, Features Editor Manhattan University held a resource fair on Feb. 11, featuring booths from various clubs and organizations from both on and off campus, all aimed toward providing resources and opportunities for … Continue reading Manhattan University Holds Resource Fair to Help Support Underrepresented Communities

The WGRC Research and Mentorship Program Awarded $10,000 Grant

Students and faculty standing for a photo at the firstResearch and Mentorship Program cohort meeting.@MC_WGRC / INSTAGRAM By Isaiah Rosario, Sports Editor The Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) Research and Mentorship Program was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). This grant allows female-identifying students and faculty to engage and research topics related to gender and sexuality justice.  … Continue reading The WGRC Research and Mentorship Program Awarded $10,000 Grant

The WGRC Celebrates Black History Month

Tyla Boone, Andy Ortiz and Elena WilloughbyLEYLA MERCADO/THE QUADRANGLE By Leyla Mercado, Staff Writer Black History Month at the Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC) has become a time to not only share black voices but to embark on a series of events that allows them to do so continuously.  Although the WGRC intends to make sure minority voices are heard all year round, the … Continue reading The WGRC Celebrates Black History Month

Students Push for Accessibility Awareness on Manhattan College Campus

The Counseling Center on the fifth floor of Miguel hall welcomes and supports students who are struggling. MANHATTAN.EDU/COURTESY By Mary Haley, Asst. Social Media Editor Manhattan College students are pushing for wider representation and awareness for students with disabilities after an open discussion hosted by the Women and Gender Resource Center (WGRC). The discussion was held by MC students Emmett Ortiz and Brina Boyum, who … Continue reading Students Push for Accessibility Awareness on Manhattan College Campus

WGRC Announces Rebecca Kern-Stone as New Faculty Director 

Rebecca Kern-Stone, Ph.D., has taught courses across the communication and women and gender studies majors throughout the past fifteen years. MANHATTAN.EDU/ COURTESY By Jocelyn Visnov, Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Kern-Stone, Ph.D., has recently stepped into the role of faculty director at the Women and Gender Center (WGRC), taking her talents up the hill from Leo Hall to the Kelly Commons.  Kern, a 15-year-member of the communication department, … Continue reading WGRC Announces Rebecca Kern-Stone as New Faculty Director 

WGRC Hosts After Hours Program and Discusses Dating at a PWI

Students meeting at the WGRC for After Hours program. REBECCA KRANICH/THE QUADRANGLE By Rebecca Kranich, Social Media Editor On Thursday afternoon, Zoe DeFazio, Ciara Dalton and Gabriela Sandoval hosted After Hours: Dating at a PWI as a person of color. This session concerned romance at a predominately white institution, or PWI. The After Hours program is an expansion of the Love in the Dark Series, … Continue reading WGRC Hosts After Hours Program and Discusses Dating at a PWI