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Through educational, social, and cultural programming, it seeks to promote women\u2019s self-determination and empowerment; awareness of women\u2019s rights and issues; redress of gender inequities; understanding among diverse students and of the intersectional experiences of different economic classes, sexes, races, nationalities and ethnicities, ages, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and gender identities; promotion of anti-racism, anti-classism, and body positivity; the bridging of theory into practice and action; and, the creation of a campus environment conducive to respectful interaction between people of all genders and backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to be woman-identified to go to WGRAC! We are a place of CHANGE\u2014creating positive social change on campus. We are a place of SAFETY\u2014a safe space for students seeking short-term counseling, referrals, or a place to hang out and schmooze. We are a place of FUN &#8211; a space to bring your creativity and energy. We are a place of INCLUSIVENESS\u2014everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n<p>The WGRAC Lounge and Library is a comfortable place to hang out and study, meet, watch TV or DVDs, read \u2019zines, and browse through the WGRAC collection of literature and non-fiction. WGRAC\u2019s library also contains our Feminist Archives with journals and magazines dating back to the 1960s, and a filing cabinet chock full of articles and papers related to gender, women, and sexuality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WGRAC Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m., Monday\u2013Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">WGRAC offices are located behind the Washington Room on the second floor of Mather Hall and is comprised of two rooms: a study\/lounge\/library area and an office.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">All are welcome to use the center for discussion, study, research, informal counseling, meetings, and interaction.\u00a0\u00a0The WGRAC lounge can also be reserved for classes or seminars.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">If we are not available or you need to reach us outside these hours please call 860-297-2408 or email <a href=\"mailto:Laura.lockwood@trincoll.edu\">laura.lockwood@trincoll.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check us out online!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Like us on Facebook!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2204029503\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trinity College Women &amp; Gender Resource Action Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Follow us on Instagram! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wgractrinity\/\">@wgractrinity<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Follow us on Twitter! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wgrac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@trinitywgrac<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Women &amp; Gender Resource Action Center (WGRAC) is a place of advocacy, support, and welcome for all members of the Trinity community. 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