Take Back the Night offers survivors of sexual violence, allies, families, and members of the community a supportive space to tell our stories and speak out against sexual harassment and violence.
Unit: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Meet new Social Work Professor Amy Wright
Meet Amy Wright, who comes to the School of Social Work as our new faculty member.
Fall film series explores intersection of customs, people, cultures
The Fall 2018 Ethnographic Film Series will sweep from India’s most holy city to armed conflicts in Colombia; delve into New York City’s LGBTQ kiki culture, and examine the battle for the streets of Ferguson, Missouri.
Jessica Lynn to bring message of transgender acceptance, September 26
Transgender advocate and activist Jessica Lynn will bring her message of acceptance for gender non-conforming people to Illinois State University.
You Are Not Alone exhibit at Rachel Cooper
The exhibit reflects students’ frank conversations about everything from family and health to social pressures.
Fiscal planning for college women, September 17
Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) will present the workshop Fiscal Planning for Women at 7 p.m. Monday, September 17, in Schroeder Hall, room 236.
Shirley Steinberg to speak on supporting youth, September 4
Shirley Steinberg, a research professor of critical youth studies at the University of Calgary, will lead a conversation about youth and the challenges of intergenerational communication and relationships.
Doris M. Houston named interim director of the School of Social Work
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gregory Simpson has named Doris M. Houston, Ph.D., as interim director of the School of Social Work at Illinois State University.
An invitation to celebrate Dean Greg Simpson
A retirement reception for Dean Gregory Simpson will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Circus Room of the Bone Student Center.
Ambassador for the #BlackLivesMatter Network to address Women and Gender Studies conference
Janaya Khan, international ambassador for the #BlackLivesMatter Network, will be the keynote speaker for the 23rd annual Women’s and Gender Studies Symposium.