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Women's Center at Virginia Tech

In the spring of 2024, we mark our 30th anniversary! Founded in 1994, we serve the Virginia Tech community in creating an affirming and supportive environment through advocacy and education in order to advance gender equity.

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Women's Center

Resources for Working Parents

It is now easy to submit a request directly to join the working parents listserv. Approvals generally happen within 2 business days. There is also a working parents Facebook page, with lots of information, resources, and updates. Connecting with other working parents makes everything just a little bit easier!

Request for Information

Request information about Women's Center programs, engagement opportunities, and more.

Initiatives to support you

As a unit of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, the Women's Center functions in a number of areas.

Events & Programs

Book Club at the WC
every other Tuesday, beginning September 24, 2024
5-6PM
Women's Center Lower-Level (206 Washington Street)

The book is Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, PhD. Please register ahead of time. If you have questions, please contact Emma Stubbe.

Drop-In Hours at the Women's Center
Wednesdays @ 2-4PM
206 Washington Street
Back Entrance

Looking for a quiet place to study or hang out? Check out the Women's Center Lower-Level! We have a library, light refreshments, comfortable seating, tables to set up your computer, and more. We will also have programs and activities to enjoy. We are building the fall schedule in real time, so check back often!

Kids' Night Out
Thursdays @ 6:30-8:00PM
Women's Center
206 Washington Street

An evening of fun, free childcare for kids age 2 (potty trained) to 10. We have toys, games, activities, snacks, and sitters with lots of energy. Get some classwork done, meet with friends, or just take some time for yourself! Bookmark the Women's Center homepage for weekly sign-up links. Email jmelts@vt.edu with any questions. 

Kids' Night Out will resume after Thanksgiving break. See you in December!

Women's Center Resources

We're Social!

Did you know?

There are 24 dedicated lactation spaces on campus.