Groups

Campus, Community, and Student Groups affiliated with the Women’s Center

ATHENA:  An association supporting the interests of faculty and professional women at the University of Idaho. Athena provides a means for professional women to become acquainted with each other and to share mutual interests, activities and concerns, particularly as they relate to academic/administrative responsibilities; provides a structure by which professional women, as a group, can consider issues and make recommendations to bodies such as the University Administration, the Faculty Council and its committees, and the Women’s Center; furthers the growth and effectiveness of university women through professional programs; and supports the educational efforts of women through stipends and/or scholarships. For more information, please contact Debbie Storrs, Athena President, or visit the Athena Website.

FEMINIST ALLIANCE: A social activist group dedicated to the fight for equality of all genders. As a group, we also stand up for the rights of LGBTQ, multicultural, and other minority individuals. If you believe in equity for all persons, this is the club for you! NOTE: This group is currently inactive. If you are interested in reviving it, please email advisor Heather Shea Gasser for more information.

GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE (GSA): The mission of the Gay Straight Alliance is to promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all people. The GSA strives to encourage individual growth and understanding by improving visibility and providing support for queer people and allies. Weekly meetings: Wednesdays at 8:15 pm in the Student Diversity Center. E-mail GSA for more information.

LGBT COMING OUT/BEING OUT SUPPORT GROUP:
Weekly meetings: Mondays at 5:00-6:30 pm in the Counseling & Testing Center, located in the Continuing Education Building, Room 306. E-mail  for more information.

MOSCOW WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE: A giving circle is comprised of individuals who come together, combine donations in a shared fund, decide collectively where to give the money, and learn about their community and philanthropy. We are a group of local women who care deeply about Moscow, Idaho, and are committed to making it a wonderful place to live. By pooling our money, we fund grassroots efforts that improve life for residents of our community and Latah County, address local environmental concerns, and enhance community resources. For more information, please email  or visit the Giving Circle website.  

OXFAM CLUB AT THE U OF I: We are one of the 15 affiliates in the confederation of Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. Together with individuals and local groups in more than 90 countries, Oxfam saves lives, helps people overcome poverty, and fights for social justice. Our vision: A just world without poverty. Our mission: To create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice. Weekly meetings: Sociology & Anthropology Dept., Room 115. Contact us by emailing the group or email Toluwani Adekunle, and Ana Reed,  or call 208-885-6735.

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS: The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. Founded in 1950, SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, outreach and advocacy activities, and much more. For more information, email president Christina Jordan.

VOX: Voices for Planned Parenthood: We exist to educate the university community about reproductive health and rights, to translate increased awareness into pro-choice activism on campus, and serve as a coalition partner to state, national, and international reproductive rights efforts. Weekly meetings: Tuesdays at 4:00 pm in the Wellspring Room, Idaho Commons. Contact president Dorothy Chorlton,  or staff advisor Jane Lear, for more information. 

VETERANS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO: We promote the well-being and ensures the welfare of student veterans as they transition from military to civilian life while seeking a college degree. Veterans at the University of Idaho aims to recognize veterans as unique students, and to provide them with beneficial resources, information, support, and social opportunities. Bi-monthly meetings—Tuesdays in the Wellspring Room, Idaho Commons. Monthly social—Fridays, Mingles Bar, downtown Moscow. Contact Dawn Trottier, for more information.

WOMEN'S OUTDOOR PROGRAMS: We organize a variety of cooperative women-only outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, camping, kayaking, rafting, skiing, snowshoeing, and more! We’re looking for adventurous-minded women who love the outdoors to join our group. If you’d like to try new outdoor activities at your own pace, in a relaxed atmosphere, with lots of support and encouragement, this group is for you! For more information, please contact coordinator TJ Beezley. Also, every Wednesday night from 9:00-11:00 pm is Women’s Climbing Night at the Student Recreation Center Climbing Center, 208-885-6810.