Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies News
Hobson Shares Insights on Symbolism, Historical Context of Beyoncé's Album Cover
Janell Hobson, professor of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, discussed the symbolism and historical messages behind Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album cover in an interview with NPR and an article in Ms. magazine.
WGSS Core Faculty Member Dr. Rajani Bhatia and Co-PI Anne Hendrixson Win NSF Grant
Dr. Rajani Bhatia, Associate Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, was awarded a $419,917 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for the project "Re-presenting Population Science Data in the Context of Shifting Demographic Dynamics, Climate Change and Alternative Epistemologies," in collaboration with Co-PI Anne Hendrixson, Senior Policy Analyst for Challenging Population Control at Collective Power for Reproductive Justice.
Sociology Professor Tapped for SUNY Civic Education and Discourse Fellowship
Angie Chug was one of 10 faculty members across SUNY named to the fellowship program, designed to boost civic engagement and discourse among students, faculty and staff.
WGSS Department Hosting 2024 Capital District Feminist Studies Conference
The day-long conference will include panel discussions on history, politics, power, policy and the future. Speakers and presenters include scholars and faculty from UAlbany as well as Columbia, Colgate, Skidmore, RPI, Siena and Russell Sage, as well as students and activists.
WGSS to Host the 12th Annual Capital District Feminist Studies Consortium Conference
Join us at Assembly Hall on March 8 for the Capital District Feminist Studies Consortium Conference (CDFSC). Capitalizing on a robust and accomplished concentration of feminist scholars, teachers, students, practitioners, and advocates in the region, the CDFSC seeks to create an opportunity for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.
Featured Speaker Judge Seth Marnin Highlights Women’s Studies Education
New York State Judge Seth Marnin was a featured guest at the UAlbany Leading Questions event on February 13. He spoke fondly about his experience at the University at Albany, where he earned a BA in Women’s Studies and Sociology (’92) and a MA (’94) in Liberal Studies. He offered a powerful testimonial about the impact of his education, and spoke in detail about Women’s Studies (now WGSS).
‘Conceptualizing, Implementing and Sustaining Inclusive Spaces’ Workshop and Speaker Series
UAlbany’s Writing and Critical Inquiry Program is poised to kick off the “Conceptualizing, Implementing and Sustaining Inclusive Spaces” workshop and speaker series, which will run through the Spring 2024 semester, with events open to UAlbany students, faculty and staff, and the broader community.
UAlbany Spotlights Senior Faculty for Research, Creative Arts and Scholarship
As part of Research and Entrepreneurship week, the University at Albany hosted a senior faculty recognition ceremony on Oct. 17.