*Unless otherwise indicated, the sites below were created and are maintained by Davidson students and/or their advisors, to whom questions regarding the sites should be directed. Bodies United for Fitness The pourpose of Bodies United for Fitness is to help further proper physical fitness at Davidson through encouragement and accountability. For more information contact Stephen Pierce. Changing Minds The primary goal of CM is to offer information and support regarding mental disorders on campus. For more information contact Ericka Solis. Davidson Women's Committee The purpose and aim of the Davidson Women's Committee is to raise awareness about the needs and concerns of women on campus, as well as to educate the general Davidson College community about women's issues locally and globally. We desire to plan programming addressing all aspects of female mental and physical health. To this end we coordinate student/faculty/staff luncheons every semester, bring in guest lecturers, and arrange round-table discussions. In addition, annually we have a Walk to Stop Domestic Violence and a theatrical production, which highlights women's issues. Our committee is constantly creating new events to address the current issues facing Davidson women. The DWC also cosponsors many events. Almost all of our events are open to all and we are committed to fostering an open dialogue on campus surrounding all gender and sexual issues. For more information contact Jenny Estill. First Responders The purpose of the First Responders is to provide students, faculty, and staff with free, confidential 24-hour services regarding the issues of sexual assault and rape. Our services range from providing hotline numbers and website information to counseling survivors, friends, and family to providing transportation to local area hospitals for rape kits. The Rape Awareness Committee also runs a confidential, 24 hour, student-run hotline, First Responders. First Responders volunteers are trained to respond to calls regarding rape and sexual assault. Advisor: Georgia Ringle, Health Educator. For more information contact Ineke Stegger. Fly (For Loving Yourself) The organization's mission is to raise awareness of eating disorders and disordered eating, while promoting positive body image and self-esteem. Ultimately, our goal is to prevent and eliminate eating disorders. For more information contact Jacqui Logan. Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) aims to enhance Davidson College's understanding of issues related to sexuality. The GSA represents those members of the Davidson College community who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) as well as straight allies. Those involved include students, faculty, and staff. The GSA advocates for increasing awareness and acceptance of GLBTQ issues in all aspects of campus life. The GSA also works to provide a safe and supportive environment for all GLBTQ members of the Davidson College community so that all may feel as comfortable as possible in their respective sexualities. Finally, the GSA aspires to be entirely reflective of and responsive to the range of needs and identities in Davidson College's queer community. For more information contact Courtney Melvin. Gluten-free Support Group (GSG) The GSG helps Davidson students with gluten intolerances maintain a healthy diet on campus, through awareness of on-campus options, meetings with gluten-free food, cooking/baking sessions, trips to restaurants, etc. For more information contact Jadry Gruen. L.E.A.D. Empowering Latino women in Mecklenburg County to enter the workforce by providing them with assessments of their resources, helping them with interviewing skills, and providing them with buisiness attire. For more information contact Jessica Gallegos. Rape Awareness Committee (RAC) Davidson College’s Rape Awareness Committee (RAC) seeks to engage the Davidson community in informed discussion about issues of rape and sexual assault on Davidson’s campus and throughout the world. Some of RAC’s projects include bringing speakers and sexual-assault-prevention programs to campus and organizing the annual Take Back the Night event. RAC also runs a confidential, 24-hour, student-run hotline, First Responders. First Responders volunteers are trained to respond to calls regarding rape and sexual assault. For more information contact Lindsey Martinor Georgia Ringle, Health Educator. Red Cross Club The Red Cross Club’s principle goal is to help the community achieve a better understanding of health and safety. This is done by cooperating with the local Red Cross Chapters on a variety of healthcare projects and aid as well as creating a more specialized group of Red Cross volunteers through certification courses. For more information contact Maureen Wright. Room in the Inn Room in the Inn serves to bring homeless neighbors from Charlotte to Davidson during the coldest months of the year. While here, they are fed and given a place to sleep, shower, and do laundry. Homelessness in Charlotte is a problem with a solution, but until steps are taken to remedy the causes of the situation, Room in the Inn is here to help alleviate some of its symptoms. For more information contact Jacquie Morges. Sistahs of Essence To provide a support system to all women especially women of color. Sistah's of Essence seeks to provide an encouraging and productive outlet for women through organized social and cultural development and community service. For more information contact Imani Bowen. Timmy Foundation To build healthy futures worldwide, one child at a time. We accomplish this by strengthening community-based health and education initiatives and by empowering young people to share their energy and compassion. For more information contact Kevin Mangum. Return to Student Activities
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