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Please read Kristina's interview and stop by the center to get to know our new fellow!

The news is filled with accounts of women and children from Central America arriving at the U.S. border and seeking asylum. While we are learning a great deal about their struggles once they arrive at the southern border, far less is known about their journey from Central America to the United States. Government statistics show that many women are migrating with their children, and the number of families apprehended at the border has increased in recent years. Many of these women rely on human smugglers to transport them and their children across Mexico to the U.S. border. This report reveals the reality of human smuggling from the perspective of migrant women from Central America. Their testimony and experiences can teach us about the trauma they face during migration and how it continues to impact them when they arrive in the United States.

The Bonner Leader program affords college students an opportunity to use their energy, talents, and leadership skills to engage in community service while providing developmental and financial support.

Women and Gender Studies Program Faculty win first ever “Sustaining Mentor Award” from the Office of Undergraduate Research (OSCAR).Professors Shannon Davis (Sociology and Women & Gender Studies) and Danielle Rudes (Criminology, Law and Society and Women & Gender Studies) were honored at the Celebration of Student Scholarship and Impact event on May 7, 2019.

David Powers Corwin has joined our faculty and we are thrilled to have added one more core faculty member to our team. In this role, David will teach courses in LGBTQ Studies, feminist theory, and media studies. They will also serve as the undergrad advisor and the associate director for academic affairs. Please see their interview below.

Please read L'Erin's interview and stop by the center to get to know our newest professional staff member!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Shannon Davis for her new role as the Chair of the Faculty Senate.

Please join us in WGST as we welcome our newest staff member, Sierra Scott. She will be serving in a variety of capacities in our space. Please read her interview to get to know her more.

You can hear and congratulate award winner Angela Hattery at the DC Sociological Society Annual Banquet this Thursday, May 23, 6 pm, at Busboys & Poets (14th & V). She’ll be a panelist discussing Sociology and the #MeToo Movement. For more info and to register, go to https://www.dcsociologicalsociety.org/events.html. But please act fast!