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Clothes at the Swap

Out with the old, in with the new: the UMKC Women’s Center Clothing Swap’s spring return

Lilah Manning, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025

  The UMKC Women’s Center hosted its Spring Clothing Swap on April 16, offering students the chance to trade in their old clothes for new ones, without price tags.    Held in a small room at the back of the Women’s Center, the space was filled with tables piled high...

The Women's Center staff in front of their library.

Women’s Center hosts Crafty Feminism Social Hour with inspiring activities, highlighting campus connection

Sofia Stewart, Staff Writer
October 31, 2024

    The Women’s Center at UMKC hosted an event called Crafty Feminism Social Hour on Oct. 19 to provide students a place to relax while raising awareness for domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.    Attendees were able to color on glass...

The newly renovated 2024 Women's Center.

Women’s Center unveils renovations and emphasizes inclusivity

Lucas Campbell and Joey Valenti
September 5, 2024

  With the start of the 2024 fall semester, the Women’s Center has a brand new look and new events on the horizon.    The group has made strides over the last year with over 67 events planned and executed with the goal ll to raise awareness and create a sense of safety...

A student testing out the colors.

UMKC’s Women’s Center Brightens Campus with Spring Clothes Swap and Color Analysis Event

Amina Shaw, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024

  It was all giggles in the Women’s Center last Tuesday afternoon during their Spring Clothes Swap and Color Analysis event.   Students and staff bantered over whether participants were “warm spring" or “cool summer.” The backroom overflowed with donated clothing...

The time capsule.

Work-Study Student Recreates Time Capsule Project

Elyse Bredfeldt, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024

  The Women’s Center collected items through the month of March meant to represent aspects of the lives of women in 2024.    The inspiration for this project came following the death of their founding director, Ruth Margolin last October. Chelsie Duckworth, the senior...

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