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Eco Activism Beyond Earth Day
By Trinity Jones April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the day marked to honor Earth. Although Earth Day is just one day a year, activism for the planet continues year-round. Dr. Danielle Wirth had shown activism beyond the designated day for honoring the planet we live on. Dr. Wirth participated in a … Continue reading Eco Activism Beyond Earth Day
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Amanda Arp named WGS Grad Student Scholarship Recipient for 2020-2021
Congratulations to PhD student Amanda Arp! She has been selected by the WGS Scholarship Committee to receive the 2020-2021 WGS Grad Student Scholarship. Arp is a PhD student in Rhetoric and Professional Communication and a WGS Grad Minor. “As I began taking Women and Gender Studies classes, I felt drawn to how many feminists view … Continue reading Amanda Arp named WGS Grad Student Scholarship Recipient for 2020-2021
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March 31st is Equal Pay Day in 2020
March 31st is Equal Pay Day, a day that was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) in 1996 to raise public awareness of the wage gap between women and men. Women are paid less than men in nearly every occupation. Although women make up almost half of the workforce and receive more … Continue reading March 31st is Equal Pay Day in 2020
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#EachforEqual Women’s History Day Event
By Trinity Jones On Saturday, March 7th, Ames Public Library hosted an event in celebration of International Women’s Day, with a reflection of this year’s theme #EachforEqual. In association with Iowa State’s Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Theatre Department, the event included performances and discussions in regard to gender equity. To start the program, … Continue reading #EachforEqual Women’s History Day Event
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Happy Women’s History Month from WGS!
By Trinity Jones March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the existence and accomplishments of women. Women have played essential roles in history, from activism to the arts, to groundbreaking scientific discoveries women have and will continue to be there. Here are ten women who have done just that: Marsha P. Johnson … Continue reading Happy Women’s History Month from WGS!
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Message from the Director: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
March 24, 2020 Greetings from the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and our new (virtual) lives at Iowa State University. This message is to reach out and check in about developments and updates that affect all of us. The impacts of COVID-19 are widespread and very dynamic. In teaching, faculty are now working remotely to … Continue reading Message from the Director: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond