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Our Space<\/h2>\n

With our space (Room C-220), we seek to cultivate a welcoming space rooted in practices of care, authenticity, and shared accountability \u2014 a place where all students feel comfortable being their whole selves. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Lounge<\/div>
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During open hours, Â鶹¹û¶³ students, staff, and faculty are welcome to stop by Room C-220 hang out, socialize, study, and\/or enjoy a hot beverage in the lounge area, which features comfortable seating for relaxing as well as a coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our space also includes a We Care Satellite Food Pantry<\/a> stocked with ready-to-eat items like microwave soups and meals, granola and\/or breakfast bars, and protein shakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Lending Library<\/div>
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The Women\u2019s Center offers a growing library containing over 200 books, including autobiographies, memoirs, biographies, fiction, and nonfiction. Our collection explores topics related to feminism, women, gender, and sexuality.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may use books from the collection while in the center or you may sign-up for a patron account and check them out for two weeks with the option to renew. Search our online catalog<\/a> and\/or visit us in Room C-220 <\/span>to peruse our shelves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Creativity Corner<\/div>
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Crafting is a feminist practice \u2014 an outlet for expression, care, and resistance. We offer supplies for creativity and relaxation, including:<\/p>\n

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  • Zine making materials (paper, pens, magazines, glue, staplers, etc.)<\/li>\n
  • Bracelet-making beads<\/li>\n
  • Collaging materials<\/li>\n
  • Coloring pages and art supplies<\/li>\n
  • Paint and brushes<\/li>\n
  • Air-dry clay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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