Jane Kopas Women's Center Celebrates 25 Years

On March 2, the University celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Jane Kopas Women’s Center at a luncheon held on campus.

The University of Scranton celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Jane Kopas Women’s Center at a luncheon held on campus in March. From left are: Anitra McShea, Ph.D., associate vice president for student life; Robert W. Davis Jr., Ed.D., vice president for student life; Maria R. Marinucci, director of the Cross Cultural Centers; University graduate Amy McKiernan, program speaker; University alumna and current graduate student Megan Barr, program speaker; Lauren S. Rivera, J.D., assistant vice president for student life and dean of students; Gerianne Barber, director of the Counselor Training Center and recipient of the Legacy Award; and Jean Wahl Harris, Ph. D., professor of political science and director of thewomen’s and gender studies program, who served as the keynote speaker.
The University of Scranton celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Jane Kopas Women’s Center at a luncheon held on campus in March. From left are: Anitra McShea, Ph.D., associate vice president for student life; Robert W. Davis Jr., Ed.D., vice president for student life; Maria R. Marinucci, director of the Cross Cultural Centers; University graduate Amy McKiernan, program speaker; University alumna and current graduate student Megan Barr, program speaker; Lauren S. Rivera, J.D., assistant vice president for student life and dean of students; Gerianne Barber, director of the Counselor Training Center and recipient of the Legacy Award; and Jean Wahl Harris, Ph. D., professor of political science and director of thewomen’s and gender studies program, who served as the keynote speaker.

On March 2, the University celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Jane Kopas Women’s Center at a luncheon held on campus. The Women’s Center at the University was established in 1994 to provide a campus forum for exploring women’s issues and to address concerns of gender equality and justice.

In 2001, the Campus Women’s Center was renamed after theology and religious studies professor M. Jane Kopas, Ph.D., to recognize her numerous and diverse contributions to improving the status of women on campus and in the greater Scranton community. The Center continues to focus on advancing gender equity through education, awareness, and advocacy.

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