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    WGSS Resource Center

    The WGSS Resource Center provides a meeting place for individual or group studying, a 1,500+ volume library, computers, printing services, food and beverages, and a safe space for students to meet and hang out. The WGSS Resource Center is located on the 2nd floor of Rachel Cooper Hall, in Room 234.

  • Students observe artwork in the Rachel Cooper Gallery.

    Rachel Cooper Gallery Features Student Artists

    Since 2008, the WGSS Program has offered ISU Fine Arts students opportunities to exhibit their work in our small gallery setting. Students interested in curating both individual and group shows must apply for these opportunities in advance. Applications can be found here .

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Research resurfaced: Illinois State and the first YWCA student chapter in the country

Senior history major Erin Wilcox followed the story of the first YWCA student chapter in the country, founded right here at Illinois State.  

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Dr. Jacklyn Weier and Xan Daggett pose with their presentation "(Re)Building Engagement: Post-COVID Strategic Planning in WGSS" at NWSA.

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies staff share research at NWSA
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Queer Talks Lunch ‘n’ Learn to survey recent transgender legislation
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Hilda Lloréns to deliver keynote address during Latinx Heritage Month
Mar1
Career Readiness Week: Be Your Own Advocate3/1/24 at 12:00 PMvirtual
Apr12
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 27th Annual Student Research Symposium4/12/24 at 9:00 AMBone Student Center

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