Senior history major Erin Wilcox followed the story of the first YWCA student chapter in the country, founded right here at Illinois State.
Research resurfaced: Illinois State and the first YWCA student chapter in the country
Unit: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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.
Hilda Lloréns to deliver keynote address during Latinx Heritage Month
Dr. Hilda Lloréns, a distinguished cultural anthropologist and decolonial scholar, will deliver this year’s keynote address, “Ecological Knowledge and Sustainable Practices in Afro-Puerto Rico,” on Tuesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in Felmley Hall of Science Annex 133.
WGSS, Queer Coalition to host “Fighting Florida’s Stop WOKE Act” Zoom event
On Friday, October 6, at noon, faculty from the University of Central Florida will join ISU via Zoom for “Fighting Florida’s Stop WOKE Act,” a discussion on defending free speech and social justice in higher education through the opposition of Florida HB7. The event is free and open to the public.
Civil Service September Spotlight: Jamie Anderson
The Civil Service Council will feature a Civil Service employee at Illinois State University each month to highlight an exceptional colleague and the outstanding work being done on campus. This month, learn about and applaud Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program administrative aide Jamie Anderson.
CAS launches food drive for School Street Pantry
The College of Arts and Sciences will conduct a food drive to benefit the School Street Food Pantry, September 18-29. Collection boxes are available in the College office (141 Stevenson Hall) and in all school and department offices.
“From the Inside”: Sarah Eckstine photography exhibit opens in Rachel Cooper Gallery
Sarah Eckstine’s new photography exhibit “From the Inside” opens at the Rachel Cooper Gallery on September 5, and runs through December 11, 2023.
WGSS to host Welcome Party Thursday, August 31
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS) is hosting a Welcome Party on Thursday, August 31, at 5 p.m. for incoming students interested in learning more about the WGSS minor.
Call for stories: WGSS alumni needed
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program wants to recognize and celebrate its legacy: our alumni! We are seeking members of our Redbird family who want to share their college and post-graduation experiences with the incoming WGSS classes.
