Stories From 2020

Apr 17, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

Protecting Community Spaces in a Virtual World

We’d like to share a few of the ways we are working to curate inclusive and equitable virtual spaces where participants feel seen, heard and valued during COVID-19.

Apr 17, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

A Survivor Toolkit for Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis

Students who have been impacted by IPV must often navigate unprecedented changes and obstacles in the midst of COVID-19.

Apr 17, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

COVID-19’s Unique Impacts on Survivors of Interpersonal Violence

Five weeks into social distancing, we have all felt a multitude of emotions as we make our way through the experience of the collective trauma of COVID-19.

Apr 17, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

COVID-19 Impacts First-Generation Students

Changes to everyday life as a result of the virus have impacted students everywhere, but for first-generation students, many face added obstacles.

Apr 16, 2020

Make Sure Your Virtual Learning is Accessible

Accommodations for persons with disabilities using teleconferencing tools may take different forms from in-person learning.

Apr 16, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

Reporting Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence During COVID-19

We are available to help students and employees experiencing sexual harassment, sexual violence, stalking, relationship/interpersonal violence or related concerns.

Apr 3, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

NC State Fosters Community Spirit Online

Campus life and activities that NC State’s students, faculty and staff enjoyed have been put on hold.

Apr 3, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

Tracing the History of Take Back the Night at NC State

Every April, the Women’s Center and its partners observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), part of a national effort to bring attention to the issue of sexual violence.

Apr 3, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

“Chinese” Virus is a Racist Take — Here’s Why

The “Chinese" virus remark by Donald Trump in a press conference in March brewed increasing amounts of racism and hate crime in America.

Apr 3, 2020  |  Diversity Digest

Register for the Virtual Gender and Equity Research Symposium

The Women’s Center will offer its annual Gender and Equity Research Symposium (GERS) as a virtual symposium this year on Thursday, Apr. 9.