The WRC at Æðµã´«Ã½ is a safe and empowering space where women-identifying students and their allies access programs, services, and resources through a feminist lens that promotes self-advocacy, well-being, leadership, and academic success. The WRC fosters belonging, equity, and community while supporting students in achieving their personal, educational, and professional goals.

The Women's Resource Center (WRC) aspires to cultivate a campus where every woman-identifying student is empowered to thrive, lead with confidence, and realize their full potential. Through fostering belonging, equity, wellness, and leadership, the WRC envisions a university community where all students are valued, supported, and equipped to create meaningful change within their communities and beyond.

1. Student Belonging & Connection
   Create welcoming spaces and meaningful opportunities that help women-identifying
   students build community, connect with campus, and thrive from their first day at
   Æðµã´«Ã½.
2. Holistic Wellness & Support
   Promote the emotional, physical, and social well-being of women-identifying students
   through wellness education, peer support, and collaborative programming.
3. Leadership & Professional Growth
   Empower women-identifying students to develop leadership skills, explore career
   opportunities, build professional networks, and celebrate their achievements

The WRC is a place to belong. Our safe space is designed to build community, whether you bring a friend or make a new one here. Settle into cozy chairs, share conversation, and recharge with access to nutritional snacks, a microwave, and a fridge. It’s a welcoming space to study, relax, or simply connect with others who value care, respect, and community.

The WRC is dedicated to supporting students’ well-being. We provide free access to menstrual products, safer sex supplies, and pregnancy tests, because no student should have to choose between their health and their education. By ensuring these essentials are available and stigma-free, we empower students to care for their bodies, protect their health, and focus on what matters most, their success!

Through support groups like Empower Hour, students have the opportunity to connect directly with Peer Wellness Advocates (PWA) from The Well’s Student Health, Counseling, & Wellness team. This peer-led model embraces a holistic approach to care addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of student well-being. By acknowledging the deep connection between mental health and overall wellness, these programs foster a supportive environment where students can build community, share experiences, and receive comprehensive support. Come chat with our PWA, during Empower Hour, every Monday through Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. You can simply stop by!

At the WRC, we believe every student deserves the tools and support to thrive. That’s why we offer personalized one-on-one academic advising to help you map your academic path, set meaningful goals, and access the resources you need. Connect with our integrated WRC advisor Darcy Davis! Whether you’re navigating challenging coursework, seeking clarity in your academic journey, or striving for excellence in a specific class, the WRC is here to champion your success every step of the way.

Advising Hours:

• Virtual Tuesdays and Thursdays (1–5 p.m.)

* When you make your appointment, scroll to the bottom of the services list and choose “Women’s Resource Advising.”

The WRC brings students together through powerful workshops and events that inspire, connection, celebration and leadership. From skill-building sessions and wellness workshops to cultural celebrations and advocacy initiatives, our programs are designed to educate, empower, and create community. Each event is an opportunity to learn something new, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen your voice as part of a more inclusive campus.

Be sure to follow our for upcoming events as we continue our program planning!

FALL 2026

Bagels & Belonging

Date: September 2nd
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Bagels & Belonging welcomes new and returning students to explore the Women’s Resource Center, meet WRC staff and peers, learn about campus resources and upcoming programs, and enjoy bagels in a welcoming environment centered on community and belonging. The WRC Open House welcomes new and returning students to explore the Women’s Resource Center, connect with staff and peers, learn about campus resources and upcoming programs, and enjoy bagels in a welcoming environment that fosters belonging and community during Welcome Week.

SPRING 2027

Bagels & Belonging

Date: January 26
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

The WRC Open House welcomes new and returning students to explore the Women’s Resource Center, connect with staff and peers, learn about campus resources and upcoming programs, and enjoy bagels in a welcoming environment that fosters belonging and community.

Flyer Coming Soon

FALL 2026

Beads of Belonging

Date: September 16
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

In celebration of National Multicultural Heritage Month, students will create personalized keychains, bag charms, and keepsakes that celebrate cultural identity and heritage while fostering creativity, connection, and belonging in partnership with the Multicultural Center and Cultural Academic Resource Center.

Raíces & Resilience

Date: September 30
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: El Centro Sern

In celebration of Latine Heritage Month, students will participate in pot painting and succulent planting while exploring resilience, cultural roots, well-being, and community in partnership with El Centro Serna.

Patch Your Pride

Date: October 7
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center & PRIDE Center

In celebration of Pride Week, students will customize tote bags with Pride, LGBTQ+, women’s empowerment, and identity-centered patches while celebrating identity, authenticity, self-expression, and belonging.

Wings of Possibility

Date: October 21
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

In celebration of Undocumented Student Success Week, students will create personalized butterfly resin keychains inspired by migration, transformation, resilience, and hope in partnership with the Undocumented Student Resource Center.

Pieces of Us

Date: November 4
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Students will paint and personalize puzzle pieces that reflect their identities and experiences while exploring belonging, connection, and the unique role each person contributes to the campus community.

Reflecting HER

Date: November 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Students will decorate personalized mirrors with affirmations, positive messages, and creative designs that encourage confidence, self-compassion, and positive self-talk.

A Season to Reflect

Date: December 2
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Students will paint and personalize ornaments while reflecting on gratitude, celebrating their accomplishments, and looking ahead to their hopes and intentions for the upcoming year.

SPRING 2027

Honoring HERitage

Date: February 3
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

In celebration of Black History Month, students will learn about the cultural significance and history of waist beads across the African diaspora while creating personalized pieces in partnership with the MLK Center.

Flyer: Coming Soon

HER Own Spin

Date: February 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Students will transform vinyl records into personalized works of art while taking a creative break and celebrating individuality and self-expression.

Styled by HER

Date: March 3
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

In celebration of Women’s History Month, students will personalize hairbrushes with charms, affirmations, and creative designs while exploring confidence, individuality, and self-care.

Bee-lieve in HER

Date: March 17
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

In celebration of Women’s History Month, students will create personalized affirmation bee hives filled with positive messages, encouragement, and self-care reminders that promote confidence and self-compassion.

Henna & Heritage

Date: April 7
Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: SWANA Center

In celebration of SWANA Heritage Month, students will learn about the cultural significance of henna while creating beginner-friendly designs and celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of Southwest Asia and North Africa.

Becoming HER

Date: April 21
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Students will create personalized vision boards centered on personal, academic, professional, and wellness goals while reflecting on who they are becoming and the future they want to create.

Leis & Legacy

Date: May 5
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: APIDA Center

In celebration of APIDA Heritage Month, students will create lei and haku lei crowns while learning about their cultural significance and celebrating culture, legacy, community, and belonging in partnership with the APIDA Center.

Empower Hour is a confidential, peer-led drop-in space facilitated by a Peer Wellness Advocate where students can connect and engage in conversations surrounding self-worth, healthy relationships, identity, mental health, and overall well-being.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

No appointment is required.

FALL 2026

Your Pain is Real

Date: September 17
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

A workshop focused on women’s wellness and health through a feminist lens.

Flyer Coming Soon

It’s Only Natural – Breastfeeding

Date: October 12
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

A workshop focused on women’s wellness and health through a feminist lens.

Flyer Coming Soon

The Invisible Caregiver

Date: November 19
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

A workshop focused on women’s wellness and health through a feminist lens.

Flyer Coming Soon

SPRING 2027

The Silent Killer – Protect Your Heart Health

Date: February 23
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

A workshop focused on women’s wellness and health through a feminist lens.

Flyer Coming Soon

More Than an Afterthought – 5 Discoveries

Date: March 18
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

A workshop focused on women’s wellness and health through a feminist lens.

Flyer Coming Soon

The Healing Power of Belonging

Date: April 19
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

A workshop focused on women’s wellness and health through a feminist lens.

Flyer Coming Soon

In partnership with Girls With Impact, the Career Accelerator Series is a FREE virtual professional development opportunity for Æðµã´«Ã½ students to strengthen their career readiness and leadership skills. Through the series, students will build practical professional skills, expand their networks, prepare for future career opportunities, and have the opportunity to earn a micro-credential.

Classes begin October 12. Students interested in participating must register before the program begins.

Program Start Date: October 12
Location: Online
Cost: FREE

Registration is required.

FALL 2026

Welcome Women of Sac State: Sisterhood & Scoops

Date: September 10
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Riverview Hall, Elderberry & Beetle Room, 1st Floor

Celebrate the start of the semester at Sisterhood & Scoops! This Welcome Women of Sac State event brings together women-identifying students with women leaders, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of ice cream, conversation, and connection. Whether students are looking to build their network, ask questions, or simply meet new people, there is a place for them here.

Welcome Women of Sac State: Sip & Paint

Date: September 24
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Riverview Hall, Elderberry & Beetle Room, 1st Floor

Grab a drink, pick up a paintbrush, and make your mark! Sip & Paint is a fun Welcome Women of Sac State event where women-identifying students can unwind, get creative, and connect with new friends in a welcoming and inclusive space.

Finals Week Fuel: Project Rebound x WRC

Date: May 13
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

A finals week drop-in hosted in partnership with Project Rebound where students can enjoy coffee and sweet treats, take a break from finals, and connect with community.

SPRING 2027

Resilience & Renewal Luncheon: Project Rebound x WRC

Date: April 6
Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

In collaboration with Project Rebound, the Resilience & Renewal Luncheon provides formerly justice-impacted women with an opportunity to gather for lunch, community, connection, and campus resources.

Flyer Coming Soon

Finals Week Fuel: Project Rebound x WRC

Date: May 13
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

A finals week drop-in hosted in partnership with Project Rebound where students can enjoy coffee and sweet treats, take a break from finals, and connect with community.

Sista Circle is a recurring program offered in partnership with the MLK Center that provides a supportive and welcoming space centered on the experiences, perspectives, and voices of Black women on campus. Through cultural programming, community-building activities, and meaningful conversations, Sista Circle fosters connection, belonging, personal growth, healthy relationships, and community.

FALL 2026

Sista Circle: Party Safety

Date: September 4
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Learn practical tips for staying safe while still having fun at parties, tailgates, and other social events. We’ll talk about safe drinking, hydration, transportation, consent, and looking out for your friends.

Sista’s Circle: Curls & Cardio

Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: The WELL

Come move your body, have fun, and connect with new friends! This beginner-friendly workout is all about wellness, confidence, and enjoying movement in a supportive community. No experience is needed.

Sista Circle: Nailed It

Date: November 13
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Take a break from the semester and enjoy an afternoon of nails, relaxation, and intentional self-care. We’ll reflect on ways to prioritize rest and wellness while creating space to connect with one another.

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Sista Circle: Lunch and Learn

Date: December 4
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Join us for lunch and a conversation with a special guest in the community as she shares her professional journey and lessons she’s learned along the way. We’ll leave plenty of space for questions, advice, and real conversation about navigating your own career.

Flyer Coming Soon

SPRING 2027

Sista Circle: Healthy Relationships 101

Date: February 26
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Let’s talk about what healthy relationships actually look like, from dating to friendships and everything in between. We’ll cover boundaries, communication, red flags, and building relationships rooted in care and respect.

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Sista Circle: Curl Academy

Date: March 19
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center

Come learn more about caring for, styling, and loving your natural hair. We’ll share tips, talk healthy hair practices, and celebrate all the curls, coils, and textures in the room.

Flyer Coming Soon

Celebrate Women’s History Month 2027 with the Women’s Resource Center through a month of community, wellness, leadership, creativity, recognition, and connection.

Strike A Pose: Women’s History Month Kick-Off Group Photo

Date: March 1
Time: 12:30 – 1 p.m.
Location: Library Quad

Join the Æðµã´«Ã½ community for the second annual Women’s History Month group photo as we come together to kick off a month celebrating women, community, and belonging.

Women Who Bloomed: WRC x CARC

Date: March 9
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Cottonwood Suite

In celebration of Women’s History Month, students are invited to create their own flower bouquets while connecting with community through a collaborative event hosted by the WRC and CARC.

Her Table: A Leaders Brunch

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Ballroom

A premier Women’s History Month leadership event that brings together women leaders, alumni, faculty, staff, and students for brunch, networking, mentorship, and conversations that inspire leadership, career development, and personal growth.

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Women of Influence Award Ceremony

Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: TBD

An annual recognition ceremony hosted in partnership with Housing that honors the outstanding achievements and leadership of women-identifying students, faculty, staff, and administrators who have made meaningful contributions to the Æðµã´«Ã½ community.

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Women's Empowerment Graduation

Date: To Be Announced
Time: To Be Announced
Location: To Be Announced

The Women's Resource Center invites graduating students to celebrate their achievements, resilience, and the incredible journeys that have brought them to this milestone.

Join us for a special Women's Empowerment Graduation Celebration honoring the strength, leadership, and accomplishments of our graduating Hornets. This celebration is an opportunity to reflect on your journey, recognize the community that has supported you, and step confidently into your next chapter.

WRC Graduation Stoles Are Now Available!

Celebrate your accomplishments and represent the Women's Resource Center at graduation! WRC graduation stoles are officially available for purchase through the ASI Student Shop.

The WRC recognizes that campus safety is essential to student well-being and success. We remain committed to listening to student concerns, sharing timely safety updates, and connecting our community to resources that promote awareness, prevention, and support. (By fostering dialogue and partnering with campus safety initiatives, we strive to ensure every student feels secure, informed, and empowered while on campus.)

Campus Blue Lights

Ever wondered what the Blue Light emergency phones do or how quickly help arrives? These stations are placed across campus to provide direct, immediate access to emergency assistance. With the push of a button, you’re connected to campus safety dispatch, and an officer is sent to your location right away.

Want to see how it works in action? Check out these videos to learn more about response times and the safety support available to you.

The WRC is part of the Cultural Academic Resource Centers (CARC) serving under the unit of Student Success & Academic Excellence (SSAE) within the Division of Student Affairs at Æðµã´«Ã½. CARC was created to bring together our campus’s cultural centers into a unified network that advances equity, student success, and community building. Through CARC, centers collaborate to provide academic support, cultural programming, leadership development, and spaces where students can feel a deep sense of belonging. This collective model strengthens advocacy, shares resources, and ensures that students see their identities reflected and celebrated across campus. As part of the CARC community, the WRC contributes to this mission by uplifting women’s voices and experiences while also working alongside partner centers to create inclusive, intersectional spaces that empower all students to thrive.

Æðµã´«Ã½ opens its first Women’s Resource Center, inspired and supported by the Women’s Studies Department. What began as a small, volunteer-led space with a feminist lending library quickly became a welcoming hub for conversation, connection, and advocacy.

The WRC expands its programming with workshops, support groups, and campus-wide advocacy. In 1981, it launched its first independent newsletter, Women’s Focus, amplifying women’s voices and feminist perspectives across campus. Women’s History Week grows into a dynamic tradition of lectures, panels, and celebrations of women authors and leaders.

Throughout the ’90s, the WRC strengthened its visibility on campus and in the community, collaborating with student groups and local organizations to address pressing issues facing women both on and off campus. The center becomes a recognized partner in advancing equity and inclusion.

As the WRC embraces digital outreach, launching new online platforms, it also deepens its intersectional lens. In 2007, the WRC joined with the Pride Center in the Multicultural Center, reflecting the evolving needs of students with diverse identities. By 2009, the centers moved into the University Union and launched the annual Women of Influence Awards, a tradition that continues today.

Under the organization of Coordinator Aisha Engle (2014–2022), the WRC flourishes hosting Take Back the Night, Denim Day, the SPEAK program, and bringing national leaders like Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, to campus.

The University Union expands, and the WRC gains its own dedicated space on the second floor. The new home provides room for students to study, gather, and access essential resources from feminist literature to pregnancy tests and safer sex supplies making the WRC a trusted space for wellness and community.

In 2023, the WRC launched its first Women’s Leadership Summit, connecting and inspiring a new generation of student leaders.

The WRC enters a new era of leadership and collaboration. With Cara Campbell (Director) and Nataly Andrade Domínguez (Assistant Program Coordinator) joining the team, the Center expands its vision and strengthens its student-centered mission. The WRC also becomes part of the Cultural Academic Resource Centers (CARC), uniting with partner centers to foster belonging, connection, and empowerment for Æðµã´«Ã½’s diverse student body.

When you to the Women's Resource Center, you invest directly in student success and well-being. Your support helps us provide academic support, leadership development, emergency resources, and a welcoming space for students to find community and care. Every gift, big or small, helps students learn, lead, and thrive.