50th Events

Celebrating “Feminist Futures”

During 2023-24, the Center for the Study of Women and Society celebrates 50 years of enriching the University of Oregon community. In collaboration with departments and units across campus, we have developed a year-long program of speakers, symposia, exhibits, performances, and more that speak to intersectional feminist research and our visions of social justice. All events are free and open to the public. Scroll down for a complete calendar of 50th anniversary programming.

Coming Soon:

Image Join CSWS for a feminist double feature of avant-garde films on Nov. 7.

 

Image Join CSWS for a conversation with avant-garde feminist filmmakers.

Event details and RSVP info will be linked to this page as plans are finalized. Check back regularly for updates!

FALL 2023 

Sept. 6–9: Hypatia 40th Anniversary Conference. Cosponsor. 
Oct. 24: Author visit and panel discussion: Diana Greene Foster, author of The Tunaway Study: Ten Years, A Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion, in conversation with UO experts and students. In partnership with UO Common Reading. 
Nov. 2: Conversation with literary agent Anjali Singh and graphic journalist Sarah “Shay” Mirk. In partnership with Comics Studies.
Nov. 7: Documentary film screening with avant-garde feminist filmmakers Su Friedrich and media artist Gelare Khoshgozaran. In partnership with Cinema Studies. 
Nov. 8: Discussion with avant-garde feminist filmmakers Su Friedrich and media artist Gelare Khoshgozaran. In partnership with Cinema Studies. 
Nov. 13: History of Women in Science Science Symposium. Cosponsor. 

WINTER 2024 

Jan. 20: "Common Seeing" exhibition opens at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, with works on the topic of "Feminist Futures: Research on Women and Gender in Society. On view Jan. 20–Aug. 25, 2024. In partnership with UO Common Reading. 
Jan. 27: “Feminist Futures” exhibition opens at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, featuring work by UO Art Department faculty in dialogue with works from the collection. On view Jan. 27–June 17, 2024.  
Feb. 27: Moderated panel discussion with Tina Brown, acclaimed former editor of The New Yorker magazine. In partnership with the School of Journalism and Communication. 
Mar. 8: An evening of dance, music, and discussion with faculty performers and invited guests on the topic of feminist futures. In partnership with the School of Music and Dance.  
Mar. 18: COACh workshop: “Effective Communication and Negotiation for Career Success.” 

SPRING 2024 

May 9: Lorwin Lecture on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties with award-winner author, educator, and layer Anita Hill. In partnership with the Wayne Morse Center.
May 10: CSWS Alumni Symposium and End-of-year Anniversary Celebration.