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Feminist Lecture Series
Call for proposals for SPRING 2026 Feminist Lecture Series! Every semester, the Women’s Studies & Gender Studies program holds the Feminist Lecture Series as an opportunity for individuals or groups to present their research, academic, or professional work. The series includes a wide variety of topics and disciplines with special attention to women and gender in policy and global issues, social justice movements, reproductive rights, and interdisciplinary work. Please use the QR code on our flyer to apply. Click on 'Learn More' to apply for the spring series.
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Bren Ortega Murphy Memorial Scholarship
If you are a School of Communication or Women's Studies and Gender Studies student with an interest in communication, feminist history and activism, rhetoric, film, storytelling, or children's literature, consider applying for the Bren Ortega Murphy Memorial Scholarship!
Looking to the Past to Envision the Future
TCGQT is a colloquium highlighting the works of Undergraduate and Graduate students, which will continue to take place every spring semester. Click 'Details' for more information on panel topics from our last conference.
DETAILSInternships
Attention majors! WSGS 398/Internship is a requirement for your major. If you need to take this course over the summer or in the upcoming year, please begin thinking about what you want to do soon. You should review the WSGS Internship and Practicum page on the WSGS website (linked below). We strongly suggest that you meet with Dr. Boychenko to go over the syllabus and requirements for the internship so that you can be registered for the class and fill out required forms.
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WSGS Feature in Loyola Phoenix
Three of our 2024 graduating seniors in the WSGS major and three of our staff and affiliate faculty were interviewed by the Loyola Phoenix in "‘Exactly Where I Need to Be’: Women’s Studies and Gender Studies at Loyola." The interviewees speak on the influence WSGS has on their work, research, college experiences, and life overall. They describe the interdisciplinary nature of our field and the ability to bring this critical lens to any professional field. Click 'Read More' to view this article.
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Interested in getting involved in social justice work but aren't sure how? Check out our resources page for a variety of opportunities!
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Queer Theory Reading Group
Interested in learning more about the multi-faceted discipline of Queer Theory? Check out our Queer Theory Reading Group!
What am I Supposed to do with a WSGS Degree?
What Are You Going to Do with That? is a podcast that explores the dreaded question many students majoring in the humanities get: what will you do with that degree, or how will the humanities get you a job?