Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies – Page 9

Publications Unit welcomes Feral Feminisms editor Dr. Ela Przybylo, February 21

Dr. Ela Przybylo standing in front of wooden fence

Dr. Ela Przybylo, assistant professor in the Department of English and core faculty in the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Illinois State University, will present “Publishing as Worldmaking: Why and How to Start a Badass Feminist Journal,” which will be followed by an in-depth Q&A. The event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Friday, February 21, at the Publications Unit at Illinois State University in Williams Hall Annex.

Hit the Wall immerses audience in iconic Stonewall riots, February 14-22

Single spotlight on a theatre stage lighting rig

Illinois State University’s School of Theatre and Dance will bring to life the days before the Stonewall riots—and smash the myths surrounding it—with the play Hit the Wall.

Exhibit explores performers of color in U.S. circus

woman singing under a spotlight in front of two people dancing

An art exhibit by Radiance Campbell featuring photographs of performers of color in a modern U.S. circus will be on display at Illinois State University’s Rachel Cooper Gallery beginning February 25.

FLAME seeking works for The Monologues

vintage theatre spot light on black curtain with smoke

Illinois State University’s student group Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower (FLAME) is sending out a call for pieces for a performance of The Monologues.

The Alchemy of Black Women in Folklore: Nancy Tolson talk, March 30

Dr. Nancy Tolson will discuss the cultural, social, political, and historical images of black women characters found in folklore.

Seven receive 2020 Alumni Awards

The Alumni Association recognized seven individuals and their outstanding achievements and contributions.

Historical connections between parents, social reformers focus of book by Kyle Ciani

Kyle Ciani’s new book, Choosing to Care: A Century of Childcare and Social Reform in San Diego, 1850-1950, looks at the history of childcare through a new lens.

Women in Music course looks to disturbers of tradition

In the class MUS 356.02 Women in Music, students will explore how the roles of gender, race, class, and sexuality inform society’s reception of artists, especially those who disturb tradition.

Radiance J. Campbell receives Lincoln Laureate award

Radiance Campbell receives Lincoln Laureate award

Radiance Campbell was recently named an outstanding college student by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois.

Attend a free screening of On the Basis of Sex, October 9

Photo from film being shown at Normal Theater.

Illinois State University faculty, staff, students, and members of the Bloomington-Normal community are invited to attend a free showing of On the Basis of Sex at the Normal Theater on Wednesday, October 9. The movie begins at 7 p.m.