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Grad Women

Welcome, graduate students!

The WCC is your space! We want you to make use of the center and help us make it the epicenter of a welcoming and vibrant feminist  community. This space is open during business hours for any kind of dropping in and hanging out—we often have snacks, and there's a computer cluster available for your use. You can also reserve the space for meetings, study groups, or office hours.

The WCC is dedicated to meeting the needs of all feminists at Stanford, and we host a variety of programs specifically designed for graduate feminists. Events include:

  • Presentations on feminist research and activism
  • Dissertation and oral presentation seminars
  • Wellness workshops
  • Networking mixers
  • Pertinent discussions, e.g., women of color in academia, stress and time management, work/life balance
  • Social events: lunches, happy hours, dinners and more!

Your Grad Coordinators

Have an idea for an event you'd like to see at the WCC, or just want to know more?

Contact your Graduate Coordinators, Vanessa Seals and Valerie Troutman! We're happy to chat and eager to help. Feel free to stop by the WCC during our "office hours" Thursdays from 1-3pm.

If you would like to reserve the main lounge or conference room, please contact us at wccstaff@gmail.com.

Mailing Lists

To keep up to date with the latest events and programs for graduate women, sign up for our grad-specific mailing list:

Graduate Women's Network An email list for all graduate women and feminists used to announce WCC events for graduate women as well as relevant programs, opportunities and events from across campus. 

Grad Women of Color An email list to share events and resources on and off campus for graduate women of color. 

 

2015-16 Grad Women Events

Winter Quarter

Fem Fondue Winter Welcome Event - Thur, Jan 7, 7-9pm

Join us for our Fem Fondue welcome event! Come and meet feminist graduate students of all genders and identities over delicious chocolate and cheese fondue. We will provide all the items you can dip, along with wine, beer, and some delicious non-alcoholic beverages. 

  

Grad Women of Color Discussion Group: Self-Care Happy Hour - Thur, Jan 14, 6-7:30pm

Join us for dinner and drinks where we will discuss the importance of self-care and share tips and strategies to stay balanced while working hard!

 RSVP here!

Grad Women of Color Discussion Group: Conquering the Impostor Syndrome - Thur, Feb 4, 5:30-7pm

Anika Green, Assistant Vice Provost for Graduate Education, will join us for dinner to discuss ways we can counter the impostor syndrome on a daily basis with our language, posture, and attitude. 

 RSVP here!

Grad Women of Color Discussion Group: Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions - Thur, Feb 25, 6-7:30pm

Dr. Meag-gan Walters from CAPS will lead a discussion about the types of microaggressions we face on a daily basis and how to respond to them. There will, as always, be dinner. 

 
 RSVP here!

Fall Quarter

Fem Fondue Welcome Event - Tues, Sept 22, 7-9pm

Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd from 7-9pm for our Fem Fondue welcome event! Come and meet feminist graduate students of all genders and identities over delicious choclate, caramel, and cheese fondue. We will provide all the items you can dip, along with wine, beer, and some delicious non-alcoholic beverages. 

  

Grad Women of Color Discussion Group - Wed, Oct 21, 5:30-7pm

Join us for the first Grad Women of Color Discussion Group of the academic year! There is no topic, no agenda, no expectation--just food, drinks, and conversation.

  

Relationships Discussion: Navigating Graduate School and Beyond - Wed, Nov 4th, 5-7pm

All are welcome to join in the discussion around partnership and making career and life decisions, while being intentional about potential gender bias. We plan to chat about being supportive, navigating compromises and figuring out the ever-so-difficult "two-body problem"

Read about the discussion on our Femtastic Blog here! 

Grad Women of Color Discussion Group - Thurs, Nov 12, 6-7:30pm

Join us for the second Grad Women of Color Discussion Group of the academic year! There is no topic, no agenda, no expectation--just food, drinks, and conversation.