Women’s & Gender Center

We are a comfortable, inclusive, and fun place for students to hang out, meet new friends, and have good conversation. Students of all gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome to call this place home, and we hope you will! We also facilitate educational and supportive programming around our three major themes.

The WGC is a space for everyone.

We provide specific support for students whose gender identities and sexual orientations are traditionally marginalized in our culture–thus focusing on female-identified, transgender, gender-nonconforming, and LGBTQ+ identified students.

Cisgender men are encouraged to be a part of the center as advocates, allies, activists, friends, and supporters. We welcome discussions and opinions, and we do not tolerate bigotry, racism, or hate of any kind. We strive to meet people where they are, encouraging healthy, inclusive, and friendly language and behavior.

Three Educational Themes

Empowerment & Leadership Development

We host programming that aims to empower women and celebrate their accomplishments. We help women on our campus nurture confidence, bravery, and self advocacy skills.

Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation

Serving as an inclusive and comforting space for Champlain’s LGBTQ+ community, the Women’s & Gender Center provides a platform for discussions and support.

Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention

The Women’s & Gender Center is committed to educating the community about bystander intervention, sexual violence prevention, and survivor resources.

The Community Space

The Women’s & Gender Center is a bright, vibrant, inclusive space for Champlain College students to gather, enjoy each other’s company, and learn.

Learn More!

Come Visit Us!

We are located in Skiff Annex, Room 102. The Women’s & Gender Center is open to all students providing a comfortable and inviting space for advocates, allies, activists, friends, and supporters!

Upcoming WGC Events

Bagel Friday
September 25 @ 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Women’s Empowerment Retreat
October 2 to October 4
Bagel Friday
October 2 @ 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

More Upcoming WGC Events

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WGC Pride Parade student group photo with a Champlain College banner

julia blanding cheers a cup of tea with chauncey

four students smile with paintbrushes in hand as they paint an intersex flag crosswalk on campus, with blue skies behind them

Space & Events Photos

students marching in the pride parade sporting Champlain Include, pride flags, and WGC. — Another great photo of students taking part in the Burlington Pride Parade!

seven students hold framed certificates in front of a projector screen reading "lavender graduation sunday, april 30, 2023" — The WGC hosts a Lavender Graduation in May to celebrate graduating students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

two trays of rainbow bagels sit on a table in the women's and gender center — Every Friday, the WGC hosts Bagel Friday! Students get to enjoy free bagels (including rainbow “gaygels”) and be in community together.

sign that reads "together we are strong" — Students created a sign that reads “Together, we are strong” to display at a WGC community event.

For me, the Women’s and Gender Center is a safe place to ask questions and make mistakes. It is also the place I go on campus to be more productive and socialize with others.

Ileigh Aube ‘24

Identity-Based Student Groups

Include+

Diversity & Inclusion, Social

Include+ hosts weekly gatherings for LGBTQ+ students and allies to come hang out, and monthly educational events to improve our understanding of LGBTQ+ topics.

Include+

Type	Diversity & Inclusion Social
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Charles Ward, Club Head Reece Hoskyns, Club Leader Ann McMullen , Club Leader Juliana Burch, Faculty Advisor Alex Martin, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Charles Ward
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Instagram Discord X

Description

Include+ hosts weekly gatherings for LGBTQ+ students and allies to come hang out, and monthly educational events to improve our understanding of LGBTQ+ topics (as well as possibly some additional activities on top of that). This club provides a safe, welcoming space for any student involved in the queer community. Some activities we have done at club meetings in the past include video games, board games, chess, PowerPoint presentation nights, pizza parties, and nail painting.

Womxn in Tech club at the activity fair outside of IDX

Womxn in Technology

Academic, Diversity & Inclusion, Social

Womxn in Technology offers a supportive space for students who are considered minorities in the tech field and focuses on fostering a diverse community full of learning and hands-on experiences.

Womxn in Technology

Type	Academic Diversity & Inclusion Social
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Savannah Ciak, President Lily Pouliot, Vice President Sierra Blume, Game Representative Genesis Bautista Sanchez, Underclassmen Representative Hannelore Sanokklis, Marketing Lead Melanie Brown, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Savannah Ciak
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	X Instagram Discord

Description

The Womxn in Technology Club offers a safe and supportive space for students who are considered minorities in the field of technology. While the club mainly focuses on the experiences of students who are minorities in regard to gender (female-identifying and gender non-conforming), all students are welcome. Diverse experiences and perspectives are what our club is all about! Join us for a mix of community building and technical nights, where we invite guest speakers, talk about different technologies folks are interested in, and do hands-on educational activities and labs.

Stiller Women in Business

Academic, Social

Stiller Women in Business is a group of students who are committed to giving women and other marginalized communities within the business world a safe space to hang out and hold discussions.

Stiller Women in Business

Type	Academic Social
Semester	Fall Semester Spring Semester
Officers	Grace Berry, President Laurel Papera, Social Media Manager Jennifer Vincent, Faculty Advisor
Primary Contact	Grace Berry
Email	Email Us
Connect Online	Instagram

Description

Stiller Women in Business is a group of students who are committed to giving women and other marginalized communities within the business world a safe space to hang out and talk about classes and other activities on campus. You do not have to be female identifying or a business major to participate in the club. Our goal is to explore, transform, and ignite the business world, and this starts with us. Through the combined efforts of its members and leaders in the business community, SWIB strengthens their professional expertise to positively impact their careers and society.

Our Mission:

To Explore, Transform, & Ignite the Nature of Women in Business, Now and in the future.

What We Do!

Meetings | Networking Events | Skills Panels/Workshops | Mentor Program | Partnership Events with Speaking from Experience, WEI & More!

Why We Do It!

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Women’s & Gender Center

Location

Skiff Annex, Room 102
163 S Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05401

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
10 AM–3 PM

Contact Us

Additional Resources

Two students hang out in the Women's and Gender Center, seated below a Rosie the Riveter sign.

WGC Resources

The Women’s and Gender Center has put together a list of on-campus and off-campus resources for the Champlain community to reference.

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Office of Diversity & Inclusion

The ODI is a resource for all Champlain students looking to take an active role in creating a safe and inclusive campus.

Title IX Office

The Title IX Office seeks to maintain a safe learning and working environment, and oversees reports of sexual misconduct and Title IX violations. Check out their list of community resources.