The mission of the Women and Gender Studies Center is to bridge academic coursework with student development, leadership, and coalition building.
We are designed to provide opportunities for intellectual, personal, and social inquiry and interrogation related to sex; gender; gender identity/expression; sexuality; intersections with race, ethnicity, class, (dis) ability, age, nationality, immigration and citizenship status, and religion, through feminist, queer and multiracial lenses, with a focus on global and transnational issues and public policy.
We host lectures, offer student development opportunities, and participate in important programs such as Women's History Month and the Consent Carnival to raise awareness and promote a sense of community on campus. Learn more about our events, access some of our women and gender studies resources, and get involved by visiting us!
Spring 2023 Meetings
All meetings are 12-1pm
Tuesday, January 24th (Virtual and In-Person)
Wednesday, February 8th (Zoom)
Tuesday, February 21st (20th Anniversary Celebration!, Merten 1202)
Thursday, March 9th (Zoom)
Wednesday, March 22nd (Virtual and In-Person)
Thursday, April 13th (Virtual and In-Person)
Tuesday, April 25th (Zoom)
Contact Heather Aleknavage (haleknav@gmu.edu) for more information!
Johnson Center, Room 240K
4400 University Drive, MSN 5B6
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
WGST Center Location
Phone: 703-993-2896
E-mail: wgst@gmu.edu