Wake Forest For Women Partnership
8/24/2021 10:43:00 AM | General
In honor of 50 Years of Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics at Wake Forest presented by Blue Cross NC, Athletics is highlighting the WFU Women’s Center and its collaboration efforts to promote and empower women’s athletics.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- The calling of Pro Humanitate is to use our knowledge and truth to better the lives of people and unite our communities.
As director of athletics John Currie stated in the most recent From The Quad, at Wake Forest we are passionate about seeking knowledge, growth and understanding. The collaboration of the Wake Forest Women's Center and the celebration of 50 Years of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at Wake Forest, presented by Blue Cross NC is one way Athletics is honoring that Pro Humanitate calling.
"It's important that we recognize and celebrate the achievements and participation of women in athletics at Wake Forest," Associate AD Ashley Wechter said. "Just a couple of decades ago, there was a stark difference in female participation in sports from what we have today. Our partnership with the Women's Center helps to amplify our efforts and voice, and provides intentionality by experts who are passionate about seeing women thrive. The goal is to get all of campus out and supporting our women's sports this year and beyond."
In honor of the celebration,the Women's Center will be hosting four tailgates during the fall semester at different contests for the Wake Forest Athletics women's teams on campus. As Athletics continues the celebration of women's athletics all year long, there will be more tailgates put on by the Women's Center throughout the year. The current tailgate schedule is below:
"As a former female student-athlete at Wake Forest, and now Administrator, I am excited about the support we are offering our ladies," Wechter said. "This is going to be a special year with amplified efforts from tailgates to personal workshops, professional opportunities, and more, with our amazing partners at the Women's Center."
The Women's Center at Wake Forest University opened in January 2013 as part of Wake Forest's strategic plan for diversity and inclusion. Since opening, the Women's Center has worked to create strategic alignment across campus networks and partner offices to generate collaborative projects, in addition to developing signature initiatives. Moving out of the start-up phase, the Women's Center is focused on creating sustainable, measurable programs and services that support the mission of the Women's Center and Wake Forest University.
"The Women's Center is proud to support our women athletes through ongoing partnership with the Student Athlete Advisory Council and our Wake for Women initiative to recognize and amplify women's leadership on campus," Director of Wake Forest Women's Center Stephanie Trilling said.
Last year, the Women's Center reached 3,348 people through 109 trainings and events, and sponsored 10 student-led programs related to gender equity. Since 2015, they have increased their physical space and digital footprint 300% and secured more resources to support the work they are currently doing and hope to expand on in the future.
"In Fall 2020, the Wake for Women's group started as a forum for female student-athletes to have open dialogue and build a supportive community through monthly meetings, guest speaker presentations, and other fun activities," Student-Athlete Chair Rylee Kopchak said. "Our group partnered with the Women's Center and its amazing Director, Steph Trilling, to organize events and join their mission to empower female voices. Working with Steph to create this unique space for female athletes has been a true joy and her passion is contagious. We are excited to continue this group in 2021-22 and hope to bring special attention to the 50 years of women's athletics!"
The Winston-Salem and Wake Forest community can learn more about some of the Women's Center's signature offerings, including Women's History Month, LEAVEs peer educators, and our workshop offerings.
"With this year being the 50th Anniversary of Women's Athletics at Wake Forest, I could not think of a better time to recognize and celebrate our past, current, and future female student-athletes," Associate Head Coach for Track & Field / Cross Country Ashley Bastron said. "From the pioneers of Title IX to the game changers of today, I am grateful for the work that has been and continues to be done, to create an equitable environment for women in athletics. Equity in sport fosters an environment that allows everyone to succeed and provides our Wake Forest student-athletes with a world class athletic experience."
As director of athletics John Currie stated in the most recent From The Quad, at Wake Forest we are passionate about seeking knowledge, growth and understanding. The collaboration of the Wake Forest Women's Center and the celebration of 50 Years of Women's Intercollegiate Athletics at Wake Forest, presented by Blue Cross NC is one way Athletics is honoring that Pro Humanitate calling.
"It's important that we recognize and celebrate the achievements and participation of women in athletics at Wake Forest," Associate AD Ashley Wechter said. "Just a couple of decades ago, there was a stark difference in female participation in sports from what we have today. Our partnership with the Women's Center helps to amplify our efforts and voice, and provides intentionality by experts who are passionate about seeing women thrive. The goal is to get all of campus out and supporting our women's sports this year and beyond."
In honor of the celebration,the Women's Center will be hosting four tailgates during the fall semester at different contests for the Wake Forest Athletics women's teams on campus. As Athletics continues the celebration of women's athletics all year long, there will be more tailgates put on by the Women's Center throughout the year. The current tailgate schedule is below:
- Sept. 2 - Women's Soccer vs. Loyola at Spry Stadium
- Oct. 15 - Field Hockey vs. North Carolina at Kentner Stadium
- Oct. 27 - Cross Country at ACC Championships
- Nov. 12 - Volleyball vs. Virginia in Varsity Gym
"As a former female student-athlete at Wake Forest, and now Administrator, I am excited about the support we are offering our ladies," Wechter said. "This is going to be a special year with amplified efforts from tailgates to personal workshops, professional opportunities, and more, with our amazing partners at the Women's Center."
The Women's Center at Wake Forest University opened in January 2013 as part of Wake Forest's strategic plan for diversity and inclusion. Since opening, the Women's Center has worked to create strategic alignment across campus networks and partner offices to generate collaborative projects, in addition to developing signature initiatives. Moving out of the start-up phase, the Women's Center is focused on creating sustainable, measurable programs and services that support the mission of the Women's Center and Wake Forest University.
"The Women's Center is proud to support our women athletes through ongoing partnership with the Student Athlete Advisory Council and our Wake for Women initiative to recognize and amplify women's leadership on campus," Director of Wake Forest Women's Center Stephanie Trilling said.
Last year, the Women's Center reached 3,348 people through 109 trainings and events, and sponsored 10 student-led programs related to gender equity. Since 2015, they have increased their physical space and digital footprint 300% and secured more resources to support the work they are currently doing and hope to expand on in the future.
"In Fall 2020, the Wake for Women's group started as a forum for female student-athletes to have open dialogue and build a supportive community through monthly meetings, guest speaker presentations, and other fun activities," Student-Athlete Chair Rylee Kopchak said. "Our group partnered with the Women's Center and its amazing Director, Steph Trilling, to organize events and join their mission to empower female voices. Working with Steph to create this unique space for female athletes has been a true joy and her passion is contagious. We are excited to continue this group in 2021-22 and hope to bring special attention to the 50 years of women's athletics!"
The Winston-Salem and Wake Forest community can learn more about some of the Women's Center's signature offerings, including Women's History Month, LEAVEs peer educators, and our workshop offerings.
"With this year being the 50th Anniversary of Women's Athletics at Wake Forest, I could not think of a better time to recognize and celebrate our past, current, and future female student-athletes," Associate Head Coach for Track & Field / Cross Country Ashley Bastron said. "From the pioneers of Title IX to the game changers of today, I am grateful for the work that has been and continues to be done, to create an equitable environment for women in athletics. Equity in sport fosters an environment that allows everyone to succeed and provides our Wake Forest student-athletes with a world class athletic experience."
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