{"id":1197,"date":"2009-09-14T13:51:01","date_gmt":"2009-09-14T17:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:43:17","slug":"welcome-to-our-site","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Women&#8217;s Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/Womens-Center-Sign-1977-Cheif-Justice.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2254 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/Womens-Center-Sign-1977-Cheif-Justice-300x163.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/Womens-Center-Sign-1977-Cheif-Justice-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/Womens-Center-Sign-1977-Cheif-Justice-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/Womens-Center-Sign-1977-Cheif-Justice.png 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>WELCOME TO THE WOMEN\u2019S CENTER<\/h2>\n<h4>Empowering Through Education &amp; Advocacy<\/h4>\n<p>The Women\u2019s Center at Marshall was founded in 1976, inspired by the second-wave feminist movement. What began as a small initiative on the ground floor of Old Main has grown into a vital resource for our campus and broader community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/DSC05085-Enhanced-NR-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2237 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/DSC05085-Enhanced-NR-251x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/DSC05085-Enhanced-NR-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/wcenter\/files\/DSC05085-Enhanced-NR-856x1024.jpg 856w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>ADVOCACY. EDUCATION. SUPPORT.<\/h2>\n<p>We provide compassionate care, guidance, and essential resources for the Marshall community\u2014empowering individuals to navigate life\u2019s challenges with strength and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome All,<\/p>\n<p>Our staff is dedicated to providing resources, advocacy, and community for all, regardless of identity or lived experience. We believe every person deserves the opportunity to thrive both personally and professionally. We look forward to becoming part of your journey to success!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014Alissa Rookard, Coordinator<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/bookwithme\/user\/936811b161ab4ff4a22030d719aaa6fb@marshall.edu\/meetingtype\/9hsojIuqZk2dpOBJ0keKig2?anonymous&#038;ep=mlink\" target=\"_self\" class=\"button green \">\n\t\t<span>Meet with Alissa <\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact Us<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:wcenter@marshall.edu\">wcenter@marshall.edu <\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit us: Old Main 115<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hours: Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:30 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">Phone: 304-696-3338<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wheelchair-accessible space for meetings, studying, programs, and discussions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WELCOME TO THE WOMEN\u2019S CENTER Empowering Through Education &amp; Advocacy The Women\u2019s Center at Marshall was founded in 1976, inspired by the second-wave feminist movement. 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