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Brace for Impact by Gabe Montesanti Book Talk

Brace for Impact by Gabe Montesanti Book Talk

On October 11, the Women and Gender Studies Department partnered with Fall for the Book to sponsor author Gabe Montesanti. Montesanti’s memoir Brace for Impact discusses Montesanti’s discovery of roller derby and recovery from past trauma of growing up queer in the conservative Midwest.

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Meet Dr. Claudia Cabello Hutt!

Meet Dr. Claudia Cabello Hutt!

Dr. Claudia Cabello Hutt is a new faculty member with dual positions in Women and Gender Studies and the Philosophy department. To get to know her better, here are a few Q&As to learn more about her!  

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Apply now for the Next System Fellowship

Apply now for the Next System Fellowship

The Spring 2024 cohort of Next System Fellows is now open for applications, offering a unique path to realizing your ambitions. Creating a new world system is our ultimate goal and the focus of our research.

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Show and Tell: Post-Event Recap

Show and Tell: Post-Event Recap

This past Wednesday, September 27th, the Women and Gender Studies Center sponsored Show and Tell: Childhood Toys, Games, and Self, which was an in-center event to discuss the impact of childhood toys and games on people’s self-perception. For more information, check out the event on Mason360: https://cglink.me/2d7/r2190402

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Lunch N' Learn with GMU Office of Disability Services

Lunch N' Learn with GMU Office of Disability Services

This Wednesday, September 13th, WGST had the pleasure of hosting Lisa Coats from the Disability Services Office for Lunch N’ Learn. This was an event for students and staff to get to know what the office provides for students with disabilities as well as the larger Mason community. The event was hosted at JC240K, at the Women and Gender Studies Center and as the name suggests, it was an opportunity for people to bring their lunch and learn alongside other students.

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CHSS Spotlight: Ric Chollar on Celebrating Pride Month

CHSS Spotlight: Ric Chollar on Celebrating Pride Month

Ric Chollar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an adjunct professor of Women & Gender Studies, Integrative Studies, and Social Work. He also previously served as the Associate Director the LGBTQ+ Resources Center. During Pride Month, Chollar reflects on its history and his years of LGBTQ+ advocacy on campus.

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