Events
Upcoming Events
Monday, 3/31/2025, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) community for this year's Yulee Lecture.
Ecofeminism and Social Justice
Wednesday, 4/9/2025, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
This student-led discussion will focus on issues on ecofeminism and social justice.
The Art of Weaving: Making and Unmaking Gender at the Loom
Thursday, 4/17/2025, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
WGSS faculty member, Professor Shweta Krishnan, will share her current research on the art of weaving.
Immigration & Migration Studies 2025 Symposium
Friday, 4/25/2025, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Graduating students will present their research related to the micro-minor courses.
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Past Events
Seeing, Sensing, Feeling: Representing Puta Life
Wednesday, 3/26/2025, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Juana María Rodríguez's talk will explore how different genres of representation shape the life stories we consume.
WGSS Presentation and Publishing Panel
Thursday, 2/27/2025, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
A panel for MA students on tips for submitting papers and abstracts for conference presentations, academic publishing, publishing on policy, etc.
What Heels Chicana/o/x/e Masculinity?
Thursday, 2/27/2025, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
A talk with Professor Francisco Galarte, exploring topics in sexuality, gender, and identity relating on masculine, Chicano fashion.
International Feminist Solidarity
Wednesday, 2/5/2025, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Student-led discussion on International Feminist Solidarity.
Ukrainian Feminisms, Resistance, and Psychologies of National Decolonization
Tuesday, 11/19/2024, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Professor Oksana Yakushko will present on her research concerning Ukrainian history of feminist and gender-based traditions of resistance.
Abolitionism, Revolution, and Afro-Feminism in Practice
Tuesday, 10/29/2024, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
An informal discussion of abolitionism, revolution, and Afro-feminism, both as theoretical concepts and as daily practices.
Fighting for Change in Iran, Woman-Life, Freedom Philosophy against political Islam
Thursday, 10/17/2024, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dr. Fariba Parsa will talk about her newest book, "Fighting for Change in Iran, Woman-Life, Freedom Philosophy against political Islam."
The Art and Ethics of Disability Culture
The Art and Ethics of Disability Culture from Sophocles to Scott
Tuesday, 10/8/2024, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This presentation considers the cultural and ethical work of representation, focusing on the history of disability culture, art, and ethics.
Lesser of Two Evils: A(nother) Candid Conversation on the Election
Monday, 9/23/2024, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join in on this student-led discussion on the upcoming presidential US election.
Monday, 9/9/2024, 3:45pm - 5:00pm
A social event to meet and greet your fellow WGSS faculty and peers!