Hochberg Women's Center
The Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women’s Center is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community of women at Bryant University by providing a forum for all students to discuss issues facing women, both on campus and in business and society.
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The Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women’s Center engages the campus community in meaningful discussions surrounding gender equity, women’s empowerment, gender, and sexuality.
The Hochberg Women’s Center is committed to enhancing the quality of life for women at Bryant University by providing a forum for all students to discuss issues facing women; both on campus and around the world.
The Women’s Center is the home of the Alliance for Women’s Awareness, a student organization, and violence prevention and advocacy services. As part of the PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the Hochberg Women’s Center works with the other centers comprising the PwC CDI to ensure an inclusive Bryant community.
Some examples:
- Women's HERstory Month
- Programs and events related to power-based personal violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking), body positivity, healthy sexuality, and intersectional feminism.
- Collaboration with faculty and student organizations to strengthen co-curricular education and foster Bryant’s student-centered learning environment
- Advocacy Helpline (401-258-4209) and on-campus advocates to provide guidance, support, and empowerment to students of all genders who are impacted by violence
- Trainings and workshops on issues related to gender equity, women’s empowerment, healthy relationships, and violence prevention
- A library of films, videos, and books on women's and gender issues
- Referrals to health and social agencies in Rhode Island
- Free safe sex materials for Bryant community members
- Pregnancy test and Plan B
- Menstrual hygiene products
Related Student Organizations
- Bryant’s Alliance for Women’s Awareness strives to provide opportunities for individuals of all genders to interact, promote awareness, and openly discuss topics of interest. Membership is open to all members of the Bryant community.
- Black Women's Blueprint provides inclusion and support to identifying women of the African Diaspora on campus through conferences, networking events, weekly meetings, and other mediums.