womens and gender studies News Archive
Faculty of Arts
Perry named CHRR Director
June 15, 2020 —
Historian Dr. Adele Perry has been appointed director of the Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) effective July 1, 2020. She takes over from founding director and law professor Karen Busby.
Free public lecture ‘Closing the Door: Complaint as Diversity Work’
September 26, 2019 —
Sara Ahmed, a feminist writer and independent scholar who works at the intersection of feminist, queer and race studies, will deliver a free public lecture on Oct. 2.
Faculty of Arts
Arts undergrads gather to share research
April 12, 2019 —
On March 28, 2019, 24 Arts undergraduate students proudly presented their research projects at the 7th annual Arts Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Faculty of Arts
SHE group gets glimpse of life as U of M student
March 17, 2019 —
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program in the Faculty of Arts hosted a group of students from R. D. Parker Collegiate on March 1, 2019. Women’s and Gender Studies major Morgan Hanson-Oliveira acted as their guide and takes us through their campus visit.
The Conversation: The enduring contributions of African American women writers
February 22, 2019 —
These women have completed the groundwork — and hard work — of envisioning a more just, inclusive society going forward.
Faculty of Arts
New Faculty in Arts
October 5, 2018 —
The Faculty of Arts welcomes several new members of faculty with appointments beginning July 1, 2018.
Faculty of Arts
Catalyzing Change
March 28, 2018 —
10 years and still going, the Feminist and Queer Review (FAQ) is moving toward publishing another issue.
Being the change they want to see
March 12, 2018 —
Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship recipients named
Globe and Mail: How the death of Colten Boushie allowed a myth to be told in court
February 14, 2018 —
U of M professors dissect a story, told since settler's days, that was recast in court