Category: Message from the Director

A Letter from the New Interim Director, Dr. Kelly Winfrey!

I am thrilled to serve as the interim director of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program. I’ve been affiliate faculty since I arrived at Iowa State in 2014, and I have admired the work of the WGS faculty and staff. Our program includes a diverse group of staff, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students who … Continue reading A Letter from the New Interim Director, Dr. Kelly Winfrey!

Message from the Director: December 2020

December 2020 Perseverance, struggle and hope are key themes that shaped our experiences this year as the university and society face unprecedented challenges. The global pandemic disrupted our lives and forced us to reshape our interactions with students and colleagues. Racial injustice took center stage as our country was confronted with the brutal treatment of Black people … Continue reading Message from the Director: December 2020