Alene Moris Women’s Center

Alene Moris Women’s Center

Educating for Life and Leadership

The UW Alene Moris Women’s Center is a catalyst for change. We disrupt cycles of oppression and break down gender-based barriers through transformational education programs, leadership development, and advocacy for girls, women, and people of all gender identities. We believe women’s rights are human rights. Programs and services are open to all students, staff, faculty and community members.

Leadership development

We provide access to resources and opportunities that promote gender equity and amplify historically marginalized voices in addressing the issues that impact them and their communities.

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Tools for success

We emphasize supporting students who are first-generation to higher education, returning or non-traditional students, and aspiring leaders on their career paths.

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Education and advocacy

We build towards a more just and equitable society with programs globally recognized for their success.

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Dr. Sutapa Basu, Women's Center Executive Director

Message from the director

The Women’s Center welcomes people of all ages and identities. It has a vital mission to build a culture of gender equity on our campus, in our community, and around the world. The center’s programs and services promote access to excellence and inspire students and community members to achieve their educational and life aspirations. Read More

I want there to be a place in the world where people can engage in one another’s differences in a way that is redemptive, full of hope and possibility. —bell hooks

The History of the UW Alene Moris Women's Center

The Women’s Center is housed in historic Cunningham Hall and operationally with the College of Arts and Sciences. Since its inception over 100 years ago, the Women’s Center has served the community in a multitude of ways –- including acting as meeting place for the suffragists who fought for women’s right to vote in our state.


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News and events

Upcoming activities and news from the UW Alene Moris Women's Center.


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Contact

Cunningham Hall, 4101 George Washington Lane, Seattle, WA 98195
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | womens@uw.edu | Phone: 206-685-1090 | Fax: 206-685-4490 | Subscribe to our Newsletter