Location and hours

The Women's Center is located in the Benton Annex, the blue house in between Valley Library and Benton Hall.  Click here for a campus map.

When classes are in session we are open 9 am to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 am to 5 pm Friday.

During Winter and Spring breaks we are closed. 

Reserve the Center

WC Offline

The WC facility is currently OFFLINE until further notice. Therefore, we will not be able to accept any reservation requests at this time. We apologize in advance and we keep you all updated if anything changes. In the meantime, please direct any and all reservation questions/requests to Mr. Jason Dorsette (Associate Director of Diversity Development).

The Women's Center can be reserved for club meetings, staff events, study sessions, film showings, etc.  

History of the OSU Women's Centerbuilding

The Oregon State University Women's Center, established in 1973, offers learning experiences that help women transform themselves and society. Its educational programs reflect the diverse views of women from all walks of life.
The center provides advocacy, support, programs, resources and opportunities to translate concerns into action.

Since the early 1970s, universities throughout the U.S. have opened Centers to respond to inequities experienced by women both in-and outside the classroom.

A large body of research has clearly documented sex discrimination in educational institutions. Addressing issues of widespread violence against women, particularly acquaintance rape, is another reason women's centers exist on university campuses.

The Center has space for meetings, study, programs and discussion, with an approximate capacity of 60-70. It serves as a resource and information clearinghouse and offers advocacy, support, and other services to women and men, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

The Center is staffed by the Executive Director, a part-time graduate assistant, and a number of student coordinators, interns, and volunteers. Additionally, the work of the Women's Center is guided by an Advisory Committee comprised of students, faculty, staff, and community members. Please use the links to the left to learn more about our staff and Advisory Committee, as well as how to receive regular updates on Center programs and initiatives, to reserve our space for a class or meeting, or to ask a question via email.

Please come visit - we look forward to welcoming and serving you!