Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
"A Celebration of GWSS Life:” an event honoring the 50th anniversary of the Department of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) at the University of Iowa. We will host a symposium that includes: a poster session and roundtable discussions with emerita faculty and alumni.
Opening Address: 9:30am
Professor Hyaeweol Choi, DEO GWSS
light snacks, water, and coffee provided
Panel I: 9:45-11:00am
“The Making of Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies at the University of Iowa”
Moderated by: Brady G’sell
Roundtable Discussants: Leslie Schwalm, Mary Ann Rasmussen, Cecilia Ridgeway, Sally Kenney, and Ellen Lewin.
Panel II: 11:10am-12:30pm
“A Feminist Education at University of Iowa: Talking with GWSS alumni”
Moderated by: Lina-Maria Murillo
Roundtable Discussants: Alexia Sanchez, Logina Mostafa, Vidya Kalaramadam, Allison McKeone, Christina Ortiz, and Petra Lange.
Lunch :12:30-2pm
GWSS/SJUS undergrad and graduate student capstone exhibition: 3-5pm
Explore our students' passionate year-long research projects and celebrate their perseverance and interests.
Reception: 6-8pm
Location: Green House
Open mic: A Love Letter to GWSS
Hors d’oeuvres catered by Hagir Guta
This event is open to the public.
Contact Information
Group Name: UIowa department of Gender Women and Sexuality Studies
Group Type: Governmental
Primary Contact Name: Laura Kerr
Primary Contact Phone: 319-467-3000
Secondary Contact Name: Lina Murillo
