The Center for Gender, Sexualities, and Women’s Studies Research held its annual Fall Reception on September 12 in the Atrium in Ustler Hall. Director Bonnie Moradi welcomed over 100 guests including core and affiliate faculty, students, and friends of the Center. Associate Dean Mary Watt outlined the Center’s contributions to UF and beyond. New and returning graduate students, new and continuing affiliate faculty, and campus and community partners were celebrated. Student awards included the O. Ruth McQuown Awards, Madelyn Lockhart Dissertation and Emerging Scholars Awards, and the Cindy Colangelo Award for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Center Affiliate Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn was honored with the Distinguished Affiliate Contribution Award for her sustained contributions to the Center. After giving an inspiring talk on the rich history of women’s studies at UF, Center Affiliate Dr. Sheila Dickison was honored with the Uppity Woman Award for her long-standing feminist leadership.
