From the Director’s Desk
For many at UF, this fall has been marked by significant ongoing concern for the health and well-being of our students, staff, and faculty. Our communities, and especially Black members […]
Edna Saffy Lecture Series Co-sponsors Dr. Safiya Noble Event
In collaboration with the African American Studies Program and other cosponsors, the Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research Edna Saffy Lecture for fall 2020 was leading scholar, Dr. […]
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Call for Proposals for Awards and Grants
We invite students and faculty to submit proposals for the following Center awards and grants: AAUW Gainesville Student Grant: The AAUW Gainesville Branch Student Grant provides up to $1000 to […]
From Feminist Theory to Feminist Practice: Center Alum Pursues Career in Social Work
Whitney Shadowens graduated with the MA in Women’s Studies in 2012. She obtained a Master of Social Work (MSW) in May 2020 from the University of South Florida and is […]
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Center Alum and Published Author Pursues her Love of Haiti, Reading and Writing
Maritza Moulite graduated with the BA in Women’s Studies in 2013. She is now a published author of young adult novels, including Dear Haiti, Love Alaine, co-authored with her sister […]
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Book Nook: Recently Published Books by Center Faculty and Affiliates
Jillian Hernandez, Aesthetics of Excess: The Art and Politics of Black and Latina Embodiment, Duke University Press, 2020 Dr. Hernandez is an Assistant Professor in the Center for Gender, Sexualities, […]
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Celebrating Undergraduate Student Research
This year, the Center’s undergraduate students are pursuing funded research projects that translate their academic learning into advancing scholarship and addressing real-world challenges. Through this research, these students help us […]
Beyond 120: Experiential Learning and Professional Development in Women’s Studies
The UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Beyond120 initiative aims to enrich undergraduate experience and growth beyond the 120 credit hours required for graduation. It does so by helping […]
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Remembering Scholar, Filmmaker, Activist, Performer and Publisher, Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn
Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn ascended to join the ancestors on August 5, 2020. She was a deep, creative and engaging scholar and the foremost scholar on African-Americans in Alachua County. She […]
Opportunities for Giving to the Center
We appreciate the generosity of our donors at all levels. For those thinking of a significant gift to the Center, we have some suggestions: For majors gifts and other naming […]
With an Attitude of Gratitude
Thanks to everyone whose generosity helps the Center continue to thrive, including the following donors: Gifts to the Center are used to fund conferences, educational travel for graduate students, […]
Welcome New Graduate Students
We are delighted to welcome our new graduate students to the Center’s MA program: Terri L. Bailey, Priya Gurjar, Bailey Haas, Maria Saldana, Jessica “Jess” Trochez, and Lucy Xie. These […]
New Class: Feminist Futures/Professional Development
“What can you do with a BA in Women’s Studies?” Dr. Alyssa Zucker and Center graduate student Sky Martin are excited to work with students to answer this question. Starting […]
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