Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Fall 2016 Newsletter now available

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Monday, February 27, 2017

Florence Bird Lecture

Florence Bird Lecture - Women's and Gender Studies Our 2017 speakers are Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Geraldine King, and Lee Maracle in conversation: Storytelling, Feminism, and Resistance. March 7, 2017, 2017 Dunton Tower, 1:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Women’s and Gender Studies at Carleton University.  Everyone... More

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Two New Instructor Positions Available for the 2017-18 academic year

You may find the advertisement under Employment Opportunities on our... More

Friday, January 6, 2017

Adjunct Professor Betty-Anne Daviss interviewed on the show White Coat, Black Art with Dr. Brian Goldman

In November, registered midwife and clinical investigator, Adjunct Professor in Women's and Gender Studies, Betty-Anne Daviss, was interviewed on the show White Coat, Black Art.  The issue addressed was the importance of continuing to do normal vaginal births rather than cesarean sections for breech birth (when the baby's bottom is coming first... More

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Emily’s Blog – Don’t Get Me Wrong…

Emily Coppella I had always considered myself a shy person, but not in a self-deprecating way. “Emily is so shy, I wish she would contribute more in class,” was a remark regularly conveyed to my parents when they spoke with my high school teachers. I accepted the label of being a “shy person” nonchalantly,... More

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Feminist Futures Lecture

Dr. Benjamin Woo of Journalism and Communications will speak on: Angry Young Nerds: Geek Culture and Toxic Masculinities.  November 29, 2016 1:00-2:20 Room... More

Monday, October 17, 2016

Gringo Gulch: Sex, Tourism, and Social Mobility in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Tourist Brochure by Nick Ward The term “pura vida” is a colloquialism unique to Costa Rica. The direct translation of pura vida is “pure life,” and it is meant to express a national ethos of eternal optimism. Costa Ricans use pura vida as a means to say hello, goodbye, thank you and... More

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Book Launch – Gringo Gulch: Sex, Tourism, and Social Mobility in Costa Rica, Dr. Megan Rivers-Moore

Join Dr. Megan Rivers-Moore, Assistant Professor, Women and Gender Studies, at SAW Gallery on October 21, 2016 for her book launch of Gringo Gulch: Sex, Tourism, and Social Mobility in Costa Rica. When: October 21, 2016 from 7-11pm Where: SAW Gallery, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa   From the University of Chicago Press: The story of sex... More

Friday, September 9, 2016

First Feminist Future Lecture of the 2016-17 academic year!

Please join us to hear Dr. Marie-Eve Carrier-Moisan speak on "When Sex Tourism Goes 'Graphic". This is the first of the Feminist Future Lecture Series held on select Tuesdays in the fall and winter terms. For more details... More

Friday, September 9, 2016

Guest Lecturer Midori Nishiura

Please join us to hear Midori Nishiura speak on the topic: "Women in the Workplace Over Three Decades - what must be done for changes in Japan". The talk will take place in 2017 Dunton Tower on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 1-2:30pm Everyone is welcome. For more information please... More

Monday, August 15, 2016

Sexual Violence on Campus

Contract Instructor, Dr. Tuulia Law, will be talking about her Sexual Violence on Campus class (WGST 4812C) this coming Wednesday on CKCU, as co-host for the day on The Passionate Friar.  It can be heard live at 93.1FM in Ottawa-Gatineau and surrounding regions, streaming live at ckcufm.com (just click on the Listen Live link on the show's... More

Friday, August 12, 2016

Why are clowns so scary?

Adjunct Professor of Women's and Gender Studies, Dr. Aalya Ahmad, speaks to CBC news.  Read the article here:... More

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Dr. Ummni Khan appointed to the Joint Chair in Women’s Studies at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to announce that Professor Ummni Khan has been named to the Joint Chair in Women’s Studies at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa.  We congratulate Ummni Khan and are convinced that she will develop a research program and an array of academic activities that will be... More

Friday, June 10, 2016

WGST Librarian’s Blog

Janet Hempstead is the Women and Gender Studies Librarian here at Carleton University. Her blog communicates library-related information of interest to students and faculty in the Pauline Jewett Institute of Women’s and Gender Studies. Her blog can be found here or on the menu column under “Resources and... More

Monday, June 6, 2016

Alumna Patricia Baxter’s article in GUTS Magazine

Patricia Baxter (2015), an alumna of Carleton's Women's and Gender Studies program has recently published an article entitled "Autistic Futures" in GUTS magazine!  Her article can be accessed here.  Join us in congratulating Patricia on a wonderful... More

Monday, June 6, 2016

Winter 2016 Newsletter Now Available!

You may read the latest newsletter here!... More

Thursday, June 2, 2016

MA student Mengchao Li’s Interview

MA student, Mengchao (Eva) Li, is interviewed in Carleton Now.  You can find the interview on her research topic here:... More

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

There is still room to register in our Introductory course WGST 1808 this summer (May 2-August 16)! It is being offered Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm, taught by our wonderful Contract Instructor Emma Lind, and is worth 1.0 credits!  A great 'reach-ahead' or possible elective for the Humanities breadth area! Need more info? ... More

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Final Research Presentation

MA student Kristine Harwood will give her final research presentation as part of the Collaborative African Studies MA.  She will speak on - Is Feminism 'un-African'? Rethinking the "African" Anti-Feminist Woman.  She is one of three presenters who will talk between 12:30 and 1:15pm on Tuesday, April 12 in the Humanities Lounge, 303 Paterson... More

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Learn About Gender and Sexual Identities – Intro to Women’s and Gender Studies

Take an interesting class this summer! WGST 1808 is an interdisciplinary course designed to familiarize students with key issues in Women’s and Gender Studies from a range of perspectives advanced by a variety of scholars. Students will consider traditional and emerging concepts and structures that influence gender and sexual identities,... More

Monday, April 4, 2016

Free Play: Trans-Script

Wednesday April 6 at 8:30 pm in Roosters, 4th Floor UniCentre Faith and Arts Ottawa in partnership with the Gender & Sexuality Resource Centre presents Trans-Script in a special performance (Free Admission/pay-what-you-can) to be followed by a talkback session with the actors, director and audience, moderated by Tom Sherwood.   Sherwood,... More

Friday, April 1, 2016

The Enigma of a Violent Woman – Book Announcement

A new publication by Jennifer Kilty of the University of Ottawa and Sylvie Frigon, the Joint Chair in Women's Studies at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa will be released later this month entitled "The Enigma of a Violent Woman: A Critical Examination of the Case of Karla Homolka".   Karla Homolka has proven to be... More

Friday, April 1, 2016

MA Student Fa’Ttima Omran to present at UnDisciplined 2016

Ms. Fa'Ttima Omran will present a paper on “Crip Resistance” Spoken word, Acessibility and the Exploration from Desexualization to Expressive Agency at the UnDisciplined 2016 Conference at Queen's University, Saturday April 2, 2016.  For more information:... More

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

***SUMMER 2016 Courses Offered***

The following courses will be offered this summer.  High School students are welcome to "reach ahead" and take our Introductory Course, WGST 1808A once registered as a Special Student. Early & Late Summer: WGST 1808 [1.0 credit]:  Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Overview of the major issues in women’s and gender studies.... More

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

CI Opportunities for Fall/Winter 2016-17 NOW AVAILABLE

We have now advertised our employment opportunities for the 2016-17 Fall/Winter calendar year. You may find these here;... More

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Outstanding TA Awards

Among our many talented TA's, three students have been nominated for the Outstanding TA Awards.  Congratulations go to: Saher Ahmed, Matthew Conte and AnaLori Smith!  Good... More

Friday, February 12, 2016

2016 Carleton University Teaching Awards call for nominations

Are you interested in pursuing a 2016 Carleton University Teaching Award? Or do you know an outstanding educator who deserves recognition? Get your nomination or application in before the deadline on April 17. There are four awards currently open for nominations: Provost’s Fellowship in Teaching Award This award recognizes faculty and contract... More

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Joint Chair Event “Theatre in Prison: The great escape beyond the walls”

Theatre. Prison. An impossible alliance? The first evokes expression and liberty. The second confinement and limitation. Testimonials and professional experiences with other professionals in Canada and elsewhere will be used to discuss the question of theatre in prison. In this presentation, we will address various issues related to theatre in/and... More

Friday, February 5, 2016

Blog by PJIWGS’s Librarian

Janet Hempstead is the Women and Gender Studies Librarian here at Carleton University. Her blog communicates library-related information of interest to students and faculty in the Pauline Jewett Institute of Women’s and Gender Studies. Her blog can be found here or on the menu column under "News and... More

Thursday, February 4, 2016

2016 Florence Bird speaker: Ivan Coyote!

They will be speaking on Monday, March 7th at 1:00pm in 303 Paterson Hall. Everyone is welcome! Photo credit: Jourdan... More

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Sexual Assault Awareness Week – February 8-12, 2016

The Sexual Assault Awareness week is hosted by Carleton University's Sexual Assault Support Services in partnership with CUSA and Carleton's clubs and societies. Workshops and activities will start on Monday, February 8, 2016, and will run throughout the week. Find out more information at Equity Services, on their Facebook page, Twitter page,... More

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Laura Horak’s “Girls Will Be Boys”

Note: Professor Laura Horak will host a screening and book party for Girls Will Be Boys: Cross-dressed Women, Lesbians, and American Cinema 1908-1934, at SAW Video Media Art Centre on April 8th. Film Studies Professor Laura Horak begins her new book ‘Girls Will Be Boys’ with a richly detailed description of a scene from Morocco... More

Monday, February 1, 2016

From Stones to Guns: On Embracing Anger, Love and Humour

Professor Grace Adeniyi Ogunyankin I’ve come to realize that there are three pre-requisites for my mental well-being: anger, love and humour. Yet, these three things are more elusive than you would imagine. I’ve been told not to express my anger, “you don’t want to be that angry black woman”. It’s hard to love those... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

#ItsNeverOkay: Let’s Stop Sexual Harassment

There are no grey areas when it comes to sexual violence or harassment. Whether it’s unwanted touching, inappropriate comments or the expectation of sex. We know it happens every day and it’s never okay. The Government of Ontario has launched a campaign to bring awareness to sexual harassment and sexual violence. For more resources and... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

MANifest change – positively engaging men and boys in ending violence against women

I can MANifest change is a public awareness campaign. Its goal is to positively engage men and boys in ending violence against women. Rather than viewing men and boys as perpetrators, I can MANifest change is about empowering them. We want men and boys to see themselves as agents of change and empowered bystanders... More

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