Category: News & Events

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Ecofeminism: When Feminism and Ecology Intersect

By Trinity Jones   For many years it has been established that the Earth is suffering, and there has been a call for solutions. One of the approaches is Ecofeminism, which is defined as “[A] movement or theory that applies feminist principles and ideas to ecological issues.” WGS 320 or “Ecofeminism,” taught by Dr. Danielle … Continue reading Ecofeminism: When Feminism and Ecology Intersect

Dr. Michaela Hoffelmeyer Presentation

https://vimeo.com/user42671352/review/370122592/c79522103d On November 5, 2019, Iowa State alum Michaela Hoffelmeyer (’17 global resource systems and agriculture and society) was back on campus to discuss her research about the barriers and opportunities queer farmers face as they maintain viable farms. Hoffelmeyer is a Ph.D. student at Pennsylvania State University studying rural sociology. If you weren’t able … Continue reading Dr. Michaela Hoffelmeyer Presentation

Tribute to Linda Rouch Galyon, Former Chair of Women’s Studies at ISU

Several people have been instrumental in making Women’s Studies at Iowa State University a success. Dr. Linda Rouch Galyon was one of them. This tribute recognizes the life and legacy of Linda Galyon as a dedicated leader of the Women’s Studies Program from its origins in the 1970s to the 1990s when it became a … Continue reading Tribute to Linda Rouch Galyon, Former Chair of Women’s Studies at ISU

Dr. Rita Mookerjee Performs at the Monday Monologues

By Trinity Jones   Listen to the audio here: https://iastate.box.com/s/tkpavcxemsbpv6deusnsy6fjt4ni5bke   On October 14, people gathered in the Grant Wood Foyer of Parks Library, finding seats and talking with friends excited to hear Dr. Rita Mookerjee perform in the Monday Monologues series. After an introduction, Mookerjee wasted no time for the listeners to get comfortable … Continue reading Dr. Rita Mookerjee Performs at the Monday Monologues

Gender Neutral Terminology to Start Using

By Trinity Jones   The language we use is full of gender binary grammar and phrases and although it has been normalized in society, it is important to recognize how exclusive it is. Gender doesn’t fit into two categories and the language we use needs to reflect that and include people of all gender identities.  … Continue reading Gender Neutral Terminology to Start Using

Q/A Poetry dedicates entire issue to the poetry of Dr. Rita Mookerjee

Masculinity and Vulnerability in Fraternities

By Trinity Jones   In August, the FarmHouse Fraternity had their retreat to kick off the beginning of the semester. One of the events they decided to include was a talk on masculinity and vulnerability.  “There is no secret behind what the general public thinks of fraternity life. I think most people assume the type … Continue reading Masculinity and Vulnerability in Fraternities

Fall 2019 Newsletter

Welcome to Dr. Rita Mookerjee!

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Iowa State is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Rita Mookerjee to our core faculty! Rita (she/her/hers) joins us as a recent graduate of the English Department at Florida State University. Her specialization is contemporary literature of the Caribbean with a focus on gender and food studies. … Continue reading Welcome to Dr. Rita Mookerjee!