Neglected questions about women, gender, and sexuality have been on the archaeological agenda since the late 1980s, and gender-inclusive archaeology has transformed what we know about the past. But some of its strongest advocates deny that they are engaged in feminist scholarship or in any way influenced by feminist politics. Professor Wylie questions their conviction … Read more
Are you a U-M graduate student in a health-related field? Do you want to support faculty and researchers in low-income countries who work in women’s health? Apply to become a peer reviewer for Dr. Ella August’s “Building Capacity for Women’s Health” program. You’ll receive training on how to be an effective peer reviewer for manuscripts … Read more
University of Michigan Center for World Performance Studies hosts the sensational young Cuban drummer, Yissy García and her band Bandancha from February 8-12, 2018. The highlight of this four day residency will be a performance by the band at the Michigan League Ballroom at 8pm on Friday, February 9, followed by a dance set by … Read more
– Registration for this training is now closed – Are you a U-M graduate student in a health-related field? Do you want to support faculty and researchers in low-income countries who work in women’s health? Apply to become a peer reviewer for Dr. Ella August’s “Building Capacity for Women’s Health” program. You’ll receive training on … Read more
– Registration for this training is now closed – Are you a U-M graduate student in a health-related field? Do you want to support faculty and researchers in low-income countries who work in women’s health? Apply to become a peer reviewer for Dr. Ella August’s “Building Capacity for Women’s Health” program. You’ll receive training on … Read more
The Department of Theatre and Drama presents the play 14, written and directed, by Assistant Professor José Casas. 14 is inspired by a true-life event in which a smuggler abandoned 30 Mexicans crossing the desert near Yuma, AZ, resulting in 14 dying of dehydration. The play is based on interviews and public accounts of Arizonans … Read more
In 1911, Mary Dykes was tried for vagrancy and sentenced to twelve months hard labor on a Georgia chain gang. A few months later she “became insane” and “unable to work.” In 2016, Sherry Richburg’s leg was amputated after a prison physician denied her access to antibiotics. Mary and Sherry exemplify the historical abuses of … Read more
Sharron Fincher, creator & director Kate Opalewski, producer Miz Korona, film participant and hip-hop emcee Join us for an open dialogue about Masculine of Center (MoC) lesbians and how gender impacts our experience, wellbeing, and relationships. There will first be a screening of the new documentary “WoMan,” followed by a conversation with film creator Sharron Fincher, … Read more
Biweekly meeting of the faculty reading group on Data Feminism, led by Prof. Libby Hemphill. If you’re interested in participating in the reading group, please join the list/group on MCommunity. FAQ Q: When/where will meetings take place? A: We’ll start on Zoom, on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET, beginning January 19, 2021. Our plan is for … Read more
Biweekly meeting of the faculty reading group on Data Feminism, led by Prof. Libby Hemphill. If you’re interested in participating in the reading group, please join the list/group on MCommunity. The group will start meeting regularly in January. You should buy (or download) and start reading the book if you haven’t already. FAQ Q: When/where will meetings … Read more
Biweekly meeting of the faculty reading group on Data Feminism, led by Prof. Libby Hemphill. If you’re interested in participating in the reading group, please join the list/group on MCommunity. FAQ Q: When/where will meetings take place? A: We’ll start on Zoom, on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET, beginning January 19, 2021. Our plan is for … Read more
Biweekly meeting of the faculty reading group on Data Feminism, led by Prof. Libby Hemphill. If you’re interested in participating in the reading group, please join the list/group on MCommunity. The group will start meeting regularly in January. You should buy (or download) and start reading the book if you haven’t already. FAQ Q: When/where will meetings … Read more