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The Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center
1301 Jayhawk Boulevard
Room 400 Kansas Union
Lawrence, KS 66045-7548
p (785) 864-3552
f (785) 864-4595
etwrc@ku.edu

Programs on Gender
Want to know more about how gender affects your college experience and life choices? Want to gain skills and information to get a leading edge and enhance your success on campus and beyond? Check out our program schedule for our current offerings.

The ETWRC also provides workshops and trainings on gender-related topics for student organizations, classes and groups. Topics available include:

  • assertiveness
  • sexual violence and safety
  • healthy relationships
  • body image
  • women and the media
  • speaking to be heard in the classroom
  • women's emotional toolkit

Interested in having us speak on gender issues to your group or class? Click here to fill out a program request.

EmPower Self-Defense

This course takes a holistic approach to self-defense, emphasizing both physical and psychological strategies. The workshop is designed to improve your awareness, personal safety, and self-confidence. Each session is presented by professional martial artists from Premier Martial Arts. No prior martial arts experiences required. Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. To register please contact the ETWRC: 864-3600 or e-mail etwrc@ku.edu.

*All sessions meet at the Ambler Student Recreation & Fitness Center

Saturday, August 29th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 12th, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 3rd, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

"From the Inside Out" Body Image Peer Education Program

Trained student volunteers facilitate interactive, activity-based discussion on issues related to media images, gender stereotypes, self-esteem and their effect on body image, which can contribute to low self-esteem, unhealthy choices, health concerns and disordered eating. This program is sponsored by the ETWRC in collaboration with Watkins Wellness Center and Counseling and Psychological Services. Contact the ETWRC for more information: 864-3600 or e-mail etwrc@ku.edu.
Undergraduates in a teaching and leadership class discuss work produced by elementary school students.

Leadership Training

The ETWRC provides programs, information, resources and assistance to help women students develop their leadership skills and potential. Check out the annual half-day Women's Leadership Conference, held in the Kansas Union, that is designed to help women eliminate personal barriers, acquire skills, and network with student, staff and faculty leaders on campus. Contact the ETWRC for more information: 864-3600 or e-mail etwrc@ku.edu.
Color guard member in stands, Memorial Stadium

Personal Concerns

Have a concern? Need some assistance? Not sure where to turn? The ETWRC has trained staff members that can assist you in discussing options and identifying resources available to you.Contact the ETWRC for more information: 864-3600 or e-mail etwrc@ku.edu.
Reading Room, Spencer Research Library

Books and Periodicals

Doing research for a class on gender-related issues? Looking for materials on women's issues, eating disorders, relationships or other issues for your own information? The ETWRC has a collection of books and materials on current issues related to women and gender. Books are housed in the Wheat Room in the Student Involvement & Leadership Center, where students can browse through materials or do research. Click here for a list of resources.
Strong Hall

Financial Aid Information

Up-to-date financial aid information, resouces and materials that are of particular interest to women are available, including the especially useful resource, The Directory of Financial Aid for Women. Click here for more financial aid resources.
Strong Hall

KU Women 4 KU Women Fund

This fund, created by the Women Philanthropists for KU, provides one-time assistance for KU full-time senior or graduate-level women students with an emergency or urgent need (non-medical) to help them achieve their goals and pursue their life/career path. Specific needs may include assistance with book expenses, leadership conference fees, graduate exam application fees, and job interview costs. Click here for the application.
East entrance, KU Edwards Campus, Overland Park

Career Information
The Center has a collection of materials related to women and careers that are available for use in the Wheat Room. Programs on a range of issues related to women and careers are offered on a regular basis in collaboration with other campus offices.

Students out of class, Wescoe Beach
Student Involvment Opportunities
The ETWRC has a variety of opportunities for students who are interested in becoming involved in the Center.

GET INVOLVED at ETWRC!

Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Meeting times: Tuesdays throughout the semester, 5:30 p.m
Meeting Location:., Alcove D, Kansas Union.
1st meeting - TBA.
www.ku.edu/~kucsw
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