History books often highlight prominent historical figures, yet ordinary individuals can also make an extraordinary impact that shapes the course of history. Dr. Kyle Ciani’s HIS 262: History of Women in the United States class is centered around this premise.
Unit: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Save the Date for ReggieCon Live! April 27-30, 2024
ReggieCon LIVE! 2024: Ruins, Reflections, Creations, and Dreams will be held from Saturday, April 27 to Tuesday, April 30, at Bone Student Center, University Galleries, and other locations across the Illinois State University campus.
Milner Library celebrates the women of Illinois State Normal University
March is Women’s History Month, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program. To commemorate, this is the first in a series of articles honoring the women of Illinois State Normal University.
Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to explore asexuality in media
Are you unclear about what Asexuality is? Do you want to find out about ace representation in past and contemporary media? Join Queer Coalition and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies for the final Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn of the semester on April 4 to enhance your understanding of this often misunderstood sexual orientation and investigate how popular culture contributes to and confounds acephobia.
“Queer & Trans on Campus” photography exhibit by Dr. Ela Przybyło opening in Rachel Cooper Gallery
Dr. Ela Przybyło’s black and white photography exhibit “Queer & Trans on Campus” opens at Rachel Cooper Art Gallery on February 15 and runs through August 1, 2024.
Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to explore the life, loves and literature of Mercedes de Acosta
Join Queer Coalition and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies on Wednesday, February 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century writer Mercedes de Acosta. This most recent iteration of the ongoing Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn series will be held in Milner Library Room 213C.
Call for papers for 27th annual WGSS Student Research Symposium
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program is currently accepting submissions for its 27th annual WGSS Student Research Symposium.
Research resurfaced: Illinois State and the first YWCA student chapter in the country
Senior history major Erin Wilcox followed the story of the first YWCA student chapter in the country, founded right here at Illinois State.
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies staff share research at NWSA
From Thursday, October 25 to Sunday, October 29, Dr. Jacklyn Weier and Xan Daggett represented Illinois State’s WGSS program at the annual National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) conference in Baltimore.
Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to survey recent transgender legislation
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Queer Coalition, Illinois State’s LGBTQIA+ graduate student, staff, and faculty affinity group, are teaming up with the Dean of Students Office to provide a survey of recent anti-trans legislation and its potential impact on ISU students led by Brigid Aslin and Students’ Attorney Samantha Vazquez.