Women's and Gender Studies

Dr. Darcie Davis-Gage, School of Applied Human Sciences, will present “Women and Group Counseling:  A Unique Connection.” The Women’s & Gender Studies Program sponsors the Current Research on Women Forum Series. Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to gather for informal presentation and discussion. Bring your lunch!

Dr. Susan Hill, Philosophy & World Religions, will present “Gluttons and Fat Bodies:  Gendered Representations from the Ancient Western World.” The Women’s & Gender Studies Program sponsors the Current Research on Women Forum Series. Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are invited to gather for informal presentation and discussion. Bring your lunch!

Dr. Gail Dines, anti-pornography activist, lecturer and author will discuss the inner working of the porn industry, including the creation of media images of gender, sex and sexuality, and how such imagery contributes to violence against women. Dr. Dines' discussion is free and open to the public. No one under 18 admitted to presentation. This event is co-sponsored by Women’s & Gender Studies and the YWCA of Blackhawk County. It is funded in part by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Executive Vice President & Provost's Office; Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare; College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences; College of Education; Violence Intervention Services; Dean of Students Office; and Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminology.

Campus and community members are invited to the 6th annual Safe Date Tailgate for a free pre-Homecoming game barbeque lunch, exciting raffles and giveaways. The Safe Date Tailgate raises awareness about domestic violence by providing resources to students and the community about healthy relationships as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This event is sponsored by Women’s and Gender Studies, Violence Intervention Services, Feminist Action League, SAVE Forum Actors, UNI Athletics, Seeds of Hope, University Book and Supply and the Gilbertville Locker. 

Dr. Elizabeth Lefler, Psychology, will present “Gender Differences in Psychopathology.” The Women’s & Gender Studies Program sponsors the Current Research on Women Forum Series. Faculty, staff, students and members of the community are invited to gather for informal presentation and discussion. Bring your lunch!