EmpowerHer Week 2025

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EmpowerHer Week 2025

Monday, February 17th- Thursday February 20th


EmpowerHer Week is designed to bring awareness to ethical issues affecting women across disciplines. Co-hosted by the College of Arts and Humanities, College of Social, Behavioral and Health Sciences, the Rutland Institute for Ethics and CHANGE, this weeklong celebration hopes to empower women with the tools to be advocates for change. 

We are partnering with Jasmine Road, South Carolina's first two-year residential program for adult women survivors of human trafficking, prostitution, and addiction to host this week. We will be collecting donations thorughout the week for residents working with the organization. 

The following donations are welcome at all events:

  • Forever Stamps
  • Razors
  • Face Wash
  • Toilet paper
  • Printer Paper
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Swiffer Wet Jet Pads
  • Gift Cards to Walmart, Spinx, Target, TJ Maxx, Publix
Mon. February 17th

 EmpowerHer Week

 Ethical Art Competition

Submit Artwork Here

 

Tues. February 18th

 One Game at A Time

3:30-5:30 pm @ Hendrix Student Center Peebles Room

Register Here

 

Wed. February 19th

Why Afro-Feminism Matters: Western Privilege, Intersectionality, and the Global South

5:30-7:00 pm @ Vickery 100 & Online

Register Here

Thurs. February 20th

GatHER: Reflections on Women Empowerment & Ethics

6:00-8:00 pm @ Hendrix Student Center Peebles Room

Register Here

 


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