Women's and Gender Studies

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HIST 291 (Title IX Turns 50)

Learn about the landmark legislation co-authored by Patsy Mink who attended UNL in 1947, and Birch Bayh. You’ll conduct research in partnership with public Title IX programming and learn about the history of education, employment law, and gender equality in higher-ed & K-12 settings.

 
Jack Halberstam, professor of gender studies and English at Columbia University
Jack Halberstam, professor of gender studies and English at Columbia University

Lecture to explore themes of dereliction in LGBTQ+ photographic archive

Jack Halberstam, professor of gender studies and English and director of the Institute for Research on Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Columbia University, will deliver the lecture “An Aesthetics of Collapse” at the Sheldon Museum of Art on Thursday, October 21, at 5:30 pm. Continue reading…

More details at: https://sheldonartmuseum.org/events/%E2%80%9Can-aesthetics-of-collapse%E2%80%9D-a-lecture-by-jack-halberstam
 

First Gen Career Meet Up

First GenOct. 21st from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in East Campus Union in the Great Plains Room
•What Is a Career Meet-Up? It’s a relaxed, low-pressure opportunity to connect with and learn from professionals in fields of interest where First Gen students can gain insight on those career fields.

 

In Memoriam of Karen Dunning

Karen DunningKaren’s generous donations supported many student scholarships and helped sponsor speakers for our program. She was deeply committed to issues of gender justice and was a great advocate for women’s issues on and beyond our campus. Continue reading…

 

Gain Experience

Gain ExperienceEach week I will highlight experiences like internships, research, education abroad, leadership and service that you can take part of to further develop your skills and knowledge outside the classroom. Let your curiosity move you! Continue reading…

 
Originally published October 18, 2021 - Submit an Item