Links for BGSU Organizations

NARAL Pro-Choice
BGSU The purpose of the group is to support and protect, as a fundamental right and value, a woman's freedom to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive choices by building a strong pro-choice presence on campus, educating and encouraging dialogue in the campus community and advocating for privacy rights and expanded reproductive health choices on campus and in the community.
( http://www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/naral/)

BGSU Women's Center
The Women's Center at BGSU provides resources, support, and advocacy for women as they pursue their individual and collective goals; to enrich the University community by providing a forum for women's cultural, intellectual, social, aesthetic, and spiritual lives; to make manifest the University's commitment to maintaining a campus climate in which women receive equal access, just treatment, and opportunities to utilize their talents to their fullest and most meaningful extent.
(http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/women/)

VISION
VISION is the student organization concerned with Gay, Lesbian, bisexual, and supportive straight issues. The purpose of VISION is to combat misinformation and discrimination as well as to provide services and activities for the Gay and supportive communities at BGSU.
(http://www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/vision/)

Women in Communications
Women In Communications is an organization dedicated to providing a national network of communication professionals. BGSU's Chapter is closely associated with the Toledo Professional Chapter. Membership means your entrance into a local, state and national network of students and professionals in all aspects of the communication industry.
(http://www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/wici/)

World Student Association
The World Student Association is an organization whose intention is to promote cultural awareness among the students and community of Bowling Green. We plan activities and events that involve all students, international and national, so that a cultural exchange may take place.
(http://www.bgsu.edu/studentlife/organizations/wsa/)

CASO
CASO is the Coalition Against Sexual Offenses. This coalition shall serve to advise Bowling Green State University's President, Vice President for Student Affairs and other relevant groups on the prevention of, and response to, sexual offenses. This organization is comprised of students, staff, faculty and community members who work to increase awareness regarding sexual assault/offenses as well as provide prevention tips, programs, activities and resources for assistance, using a variety of delivery systems.
(http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/health/wellness/caso.html)

University Women
Formally, the objectives of the University Women shall be to encourage a friendly and cooperative spirit within its diversified membership and to foster a continuing interest in the University.
(http://www.bgsu.edu/organizations/univ-women/)

 

Other Links of Interest

Artemis' list of Women's Studies Resources on the Web: Explore the pages of all online Women's Studies programs/departments & more. (http://www.artemisguide.com/)

Feminist Theory Website: Information on 30 fields, 70 countries, 40 feminists. (http://www.cddc.vt.edu/feminism/)

National Center for Curriculum Transformation Resources on Women: This group is committed to acquiring and distributing "resources for creating a more inclusive curriculum in higher and secondary education." They have an extensive publication list, a National Committee of Curriculum Consultants, Consulting Scholars, resources, and a forum. (http://pages.towson.edu/ncctrw/)

List of gender-related e-forums: An award-winning list maintained assiduously by Joan Korenman.
(http://www-unix.umbc.edu/~korenman/wmst/forums.html)

NOW (National Organization of Women): It's time for a little cybergrassroots organizing, ladies. Good information source on current topics & legislation. (http://www.now.org/)

The Feminist Majority Foundation: Huge, extensively linked. (http://www.feminist.org/)

NARAL Pro-Choice America: For more than 30 years, NARAL Pro-Choice America has been the nation's leading advocate for privacy and a woman's right to choose. (http://www.naral.org/)

Feminists for Life: Established in 1972, Feminists for Life of America "recognizes that abortion is a reflection that our society has failed to meet the needs of women." (http://www.feministsforlife.org/)

Guttmacher Institute: The Guttmacher Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis and public education. (http://www.guttmacher.org/)

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): A comprehensive collection and distribution center for information, research and emerging policy on sexual violence intervention and prevention. The NSVRC provides an extensive on-line library and customized technical assistance, as well as, coordinates National Sexual Assault Awareness Month initiatives. (http://www.nsvrc.org/)

Women's eNews: The definitive source of substantive news--unavailable anywhere else--covering issues of particular concern to women and providing women's perspectives on public policy. It enhances women's ability to define their own lives and to participate fully in every sector of human endeavor. (http://www.womensenews.org/)

Women's Policy, Inc. (WPI): Champions the interests of women throughout the country on the most significant social, economic, and health issues across the public policy spectrum. (http://www.womenspolicy.org/)

The Echo website: A women-owned and operated Internet provider based in NYC. Has reputation as one of the most women-friendly places on the net. (http://mosaic.echonyc.com/)

World Health Organization - The Department of Gender, Women and Health: Brings attention to the ways in which social and biological differences between women and men affect health and the steps needed to achieve health equity.
(http://www.who.int/gender/en/)

VOX at Ohio State University: Exists to educate the university community about reproductive health and rights, to translate increased awareness into pro-choice activism on campus, and to serve as a coalition partner to state, national, and international reproductive rights efforts. (http://vox.org.ohio-state.edu/index.html)

National Women's Studies Association (NWSA): Has "a vision of a world in which all persons can develop to their fullest potential and be free from all the ideologies and structures that consciously and unconsciously oppress and exploit some for the advantage of others. To this end, this organization is committed to support and promote feminist teaching, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels. Integral to this commitment is understanding the political ramifications in our teaching, research and service." (http://www.nwsa.org/)

The National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: One of the leading organizations for equity issues in sports, champions equal funding, quality, and respect for girls' and women's sports.
(http://www.aahperd.org/nagws/template.cfm?template=main.html)

Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID): To connect, inform and mobilize people and organizations committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women's human rights. (http://www.awid.org/)

National Museum of Women in the Arts: The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. (http://www.nmwa.org/)

National Women's History Museum: Founded in 1996, the National Women's History Museum is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution dedicated to revealing, presenting, and celebrating the rich and diverse history of women's contributions that have shaped American culture and society. The Museum will be established in Washington, D.C., where the world's most prominent museums and monuments are located. (http://www.nwhm.org/)

AAUW: The American Association of University Women is a national organization that promotes education and equity for all women and girls. Our commitment to these issues is reflected in our public policy efforts, programs, and diversity initiatives. (http://www.aauw.org/)

 

Updated 07/19/2006