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The UW-System Women's and Gender Studies Consortium works to ensure the continued development of Women's, Gender, and LGBTQ+ Studies in Wisconsin.

 Madison, WI
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The 2025 WGSC Spring Conference has come to a close. In challenging times, it's heartening to have this tangible example of people who are ready to, as our co-chairs put it in their welcome letter, develop and imagine a future that works for everyone. Thank you!
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It's time to get even more excited because the conference is only one week away! You can plan your visit ahead of time by checking out the full schedule on our website or at the link below: consortium.gws.wisc.edu/conf… We can't wait to see you all next week at the Pyle Center!
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Reminder that early bird registration ends next week, March 19! Register here: charge.wisc.edu/womens_studi… We look forward to seeing you all in April!
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The full schedule for concurrent sessions at the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference is now live on our website! Check out all the conference has to offer and start planning your visit at the link below! go.wisc.edu/01nf3x
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To explore the Embodied Transnational Feminism thread of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference, check out the corresponding bibliography from the Office of the Gender & Women's Studies Librarian: go.wisc.edu/po81pv Register for the conference here: consortium.gws.wisc.edu/conf…
Navy blue background with wavy rainbow lines. Cartoon plane, globe, and stars. Embodied Transnational Feminism: Feminists across the globe question how our bodies are marked and (mis)understood, how we embody resistance and resilience, and how we suffer and heal from the ravages of ongoing gendered... Link in caption to rest of description. Threads & Themes of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference

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Do you need a place to stay during the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference? The locations of reserved rooms, as well as reservation information can be found on the conference website: consortium.gws.wisc.edu/conf… We look forward to seeing you all in April!
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Explore the Embodying Feminism in Digital Spaces thread of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference with the corresponding bibliography from the Office of the Gender & Women's Studies Librarian: go.wisc.edu/k375rl For more info on the conference: consortium.gws.wisc.edu/conf…
Navy blue background with wavy rainbow lines. Computer mouse, pixel heart, flowers + stars. Embodying Feminism in Digital Spaces: Engagement, access, creation, and consumptions of digital content directly relate to our embodied selves... Link to rest of description in caption. Threads & Themes of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference

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The thread Ingenious Embodiment: Learning from Disability Culture & Critical Disability Studies of the 2025 WGSC Conference is hosted by the UW-Madison Disability Cultural Center & co-sponsored by @GoBigRead. Check out the corresponding bibliography: go.wisc.edu/q0vy77
Navy blue background with wavy rainbow lines. Wheelchair, disability pride flag. Ingenious Embodiment: Learning from Disability Culture & Critical Disability Studies. Hosted by UW-Madison's Disability Cultural Center & Co-Sponsored by Go Big Read: Critical disability studies, alongside feminist theory... Link in caption to rest of descrption. Threads & Themes of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference.

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Only one month left for early bird registration! After March 19 prices increase by $10 for all options. To pay the lowest registration rates, register now: go.wisc.edu/860xey
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To learn more about the Fat Studies for Liberation thread of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference, check out the corresponding bibliography from the Office of the Gender & Women's Studies Librarian: go.wisc.edu/af6435 Learn more about the conference here: consortium.gws.wisc.edu/conf…
Navy blue background with wavy rainbow lines. Mirror, scale with heart, and flowers. Fat Studies for Liberation: Fat studies deals with body shape and size as one of the many variations in human embodiment, a dimension of difference that informs experiences of privilege and oppression. Fat liberation... Link in caption to rest of description. Threads & Themes of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference

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To explore the Engaged and Embodied (Feminist) Pedagogy thread of the WGSC Conference, check out the corresponding bibliography from the Office of the Gender & Women's Studies Librarian: go.wisc.edu/a1172d Learn more about the conference here: go.wisc.edu/35yztq
Navy blue background with wavy rainbow lines. Cartoon books, pencil, and stars. Engaged & Embodied Feminist Pedagogy: Inspired by the scholarship of bell hooks, this thread focuses on pedagogical practices that link theory to action & center student engagement, well-being, & empowerment. We address... Link in caption to rest of description. Threads & Themes of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference

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To explore the Legislating, Surveilling, and Controlling Bodies thread of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference, check out the corresponding bibliography from the Office of the Gender & Women's Studies Librarian: go.wisc.edu/q0vy77 Learn more here: go.wisc.edu/35yztq
Navy blue background with wavy rainbow lines. Cartoon gavel, megaphone, and scroll. Legislating, Surveilling, & Controlling Bodies: Feminist scholarship positions the body as a site of state surveillance and control. This bibliography serves as an introduction for exploring the apparatus of control... Link in caption to rest of description. Threads & Themes of the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference

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Call for Vendors! (now with updated link!) Are you interested in participating in the WGSC spring conference as a vendor or exhibitor? We're looking for small businesses, student organizations, and local non-profits. If interested, fill out the form here: go.wisc.edu/8ppbo4
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Conference registration is open! We're excited to see everyone in person in April! Follow this link to register: go.wisc.edu/860xey
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Newly Added 🎉 Excited to announce another featured speaker for the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference, Kristin Welch! Learn more about Kristin and all of our keynotes & plenaries at go.wisc.edu/c7b4uc Register now at charge.wisc.edu/womens_studi…
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Registration is OPEN NOW for the WGSC 2025 Spring Conference, in-person April 10-12! Go to charge.wisc.edu/womens_studi…. Early bird prices are good through March 19. We can't wait to see you there! For more info about the conference, go to go.wisc.edu/35yztq.
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As we look forward to spring, we encourage instructors to add the 2025 WGSC Spring Conference to their syllabi! We offer resources to help students engage in the conference, make connections to courses, & promote meaningful discussion. Learn more here: consortium.gws.wisc.edu/conf…
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We are so excited to announce the keynote and plenary speakers for our spring conference! Professor Jamelia Morgan, Mimi Khúc, and the artists' panel featuring Harmony Hill, Charlie Barbara Wetzel, Pao Houa Her, and Dr. Kantara Souffrant! Registration opens in January 2025.
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Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for our spring 2025 conference! ✨ Our proposal review team is excited to read them. 🎉 All submitters will receive a response around mid-December.
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✨REMINDER✨ The 2025 WGSC Conference Call for Proposals closes MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, at 11:59 PM CST! We welcome proposals from students, faculty, staff, researchers, community members, and beyond! Learn more and submit at this link: consortium.gws.wisc.edu/conf…
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