About GRC

Mission Statement

Guided by the University’s Mission, the Gender Relations Center reflects a deep commitment to the dignity of every person. We foster a community of belonging through interpersonal dialogue and holistic student formation that honors the intersectional identities of our students. Our educational and social programming creates spaces where students live authentically, build relationships, and recognize their sacred and God-given dignity.

The GRC Logo

The Gender Relations Center logo incorporates the triquetra, or Celtic Trinity knot as a symbol of our mission. Traditionally, the knot represents the Blessed Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We also see the three parts of the knot representing the Holy Cross vision to educate students in mind, body, and spirit. The GRC adds another layer of meaning to this tripartite symbol by seeking to guide students as they develop healthy relationships with God, self, and others. By integrating all three types of relationships in our lives, we are better able to become people of faith, hope, and love.