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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies turns 50

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty and staff attend the program's annual fall retreat, 2023. A group of people posed in front of trees and a bench outside of Stevenson Hall.

This year, ISU’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary.

WGSS launches Hatch campaign to coincide with 50th anniversary celebration

WGSS faculty, staff, and students pose around a 50th anniversary cake.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Illinois State University.

History makers: Students research 1977 National Women’s Conference delegates

Three women attending the National Women's Conference in 1977. They are wearing matching shirts and holding onto a torch.

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.

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

A black and white vintage photo of students in a library.

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

Graphic of asexual pride flag (purple, white, gray, and black stripes). Cartoon faces are superimposed on the flag.

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

A black and white photo of a white nonbinary person, Dr. Derek Sparby, in front of a fence.

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

A panel of students (Xan Daggett, Kate Fortner, and Courtney Smith) with moderator Dr. Dawn Beichner-Thomas at the 26th 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

Erin Wilcox stands in the Bone Student Center Plaza.

Senior history major Erin Wilcox followed the story of the first YWCA student chapter in the country, founded right here at Illinois State.