Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Oregon State University

Students can borrow textbooks for free: The Basic Needs Center has a Textbook Lending Library open to all on-campus students that includes books, calculators, chemistry model sets and more. Visit their website to see if they have your books or request one if they don’t. Checkouts begin Sept. 25; request your book by Aug. 28 to check it out at the start of the term. Go to 1030 SW Madison Ave., call 541-737-3747 or email [email protected] for questions and more textbook affordability advice.

BNC Library Textbook Request Fall 2024 Welcome, and thanks for your interest in the Basic Needs Center Textbook Lending Library! If buying textbooks is a financial barrier for you, and we don't already have your book in our library, please use this form to request it for Fall 2024. We will do our best to purchase the book for our library...

Congratulations to Forrest Klamath-Williamson, on the successful defense of their Master's thesis in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a graduate minor in Q***r Studies!
Their thesis is titled, “Being Good Ancestors: Presenting Siletz Q***r Histories From the Archives.”
Their graduate committee members are Dr. Luhui Whitebear (chair), Dr. Susan Bernardin, Dr. Bradley Boovy (QS rep), and Dr. Natchee Barnd (GCR). The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians supported their research under the guidance of Peter Hatch and Nick Viles.
Congratulations, Forrest!

Congratulations to aman agah, who successfully passed their oral exam and dissertation prospectus defense and is now a PhD candidate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a graduate minor in Q***r Studies ! aman will begin work on their dissertation,"diasporanian memories: a feminist collage."
Their committee members are Dr. Mehra Shirazi (Chair), Dr. Patti Duncan, Dr. Razan Ghazzawi, Dr. Susan Bernardin, Dr. Megan Ward, and Dr. Amy Koehlinger (GCR).

[Image description: aman's committee on Zoom. L-R top row, Mehra Shirazi, aman agah, Second row, Megan Ward, Razan Ghazzawi, Third row, Patti Duncan and Amy Koehlinger.]

Graduate opportunities: Oregon Sea Grant is currently accepting applications for its spring graduate-level opportunities, featuring the Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship (NRPF) and the Malouf Marine Studies Scholarship. The NRPF provides hands-on experience in natural resource policy at the state level, while the Malouf Scholarship supports graduate students conducting societally relevant coastal research applicable to Oregon. An informational webinar discussing these opportunities, along with future ones, is scheduled for June 14. To learn more and apply, visit: https://seagrant.oregonstate.edu/osg-2024-spring-fellowship-opportunities.

OSG 2024 Spring Fellowship Opportunities Oregon Sea Grant is now accepting applications for several opportunities for students and recent grads at the graduate-level. Graduate-Level Fellowship Opportunities Oregon Natural Resource Policy Fellowship- Deadline: June 30, 2024 This one-year, full-time fellowship provides a student first-hand e...

Congratulations Kayden Cummings (QS minor, Bachelor’s in Psychology). Proud of you and the class of 2024.

Congratulations to dissertator Finn Johnson on his successful preliminary oral examination defense. His committee, Dr. Michelle Bothwell (GCR), Dr. Patti Duncan, Dr. Ron Mize (Chair), Dr. Mehra Shirazi, and Dr. Luhui Whitebear look forward to his dissertation, currently entitled “A Nation of Their Design: The Undercurrents of Alt-Right, White Extremist and Christian Nationalist Movements Fueling the War on Trans Lives.”

Congratulations to emerson barrett, who successfully passed his oral exam and dissertation prospectus defense and is now a PhD candidate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a graduate minor in Ethnic Studies! emerson will now write his dissertation, "Webs of White Supremacy: How White Supremacists Spread Violence Online." The members of his PhD committee are Dr. Patti Duncan (chair), Dr. Mehra Shirazi, Dr. Susan Bernardin, Dr. Natchee Barnd, Dr. Ronald Mize, and Dr. Kelsey Kretschmer (GCR). Congratulations, em! ❤️



[Image Description: L to R top row: Dr. Natchee Barnd, Dr. Patti Duncan, Dr. Mehra Shirazi, Dr. Ron Mize (on screen), emerson barrett, and Dr. Kelsey Kretschmer]

Dear OSU Colleagues in Gender and/or Sexuality Studies,

The Program in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (FGSS) at Stanford University, of which I am the current Faculty Director, is searching for an Associate Director.

This position is a non-tenure track 50% teaching and 50% administrative position for the holder of a PhD (ABD close to completion will be considered) in any discipline, with a significant focus in any theme in gender, feminist, or sexuality studies. The job posting is here: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/associate-director-of-program-in-feminist-gender-and-sexuality-studies-hybrid-opportunity-25693.

Please circulate this notice to any promising candidates you know to apply.

Thank you ahead of time for your consideration,

RJ-B (she/her)

Associate Director of Program in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Hybrid Opportunity) in School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford, California, United States Associate Director of Program in Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Hybrid Opportunity) The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is...

Congratulations to G Koffink on the successful defense of their Master's thesis: "No Graveyard: Three Children Other Than Their Hands." G's committee members are Susan Bernardin (chair); Lorenzo Triburgo (Q***r Studies Representative); Mehra Shirazi; and Tasha Galardi (GCR).
Congratulations,G!
[Image Description: Screenshot of G with their committee members on Zoom after their defense. L to R top row: Susan Bernardin, Lorenzo Triburgo, Tasha Galardi (GCR) Bottom row: Mehra Shirazi, G Koffink]

Congratulations to Dr. Emma Larkins on her successful dissertation defense. Emma's dissertation is titled "We have been told the OSU campus is the safest among the Pac-10 Conference universities. Perhaps so….: An Institutional Biography of Title IX at Oregon State University."
Emma's PhD committee members are Dr. Ron Mize (chair), Dr. Mehra Shirazi, Dr. Susan Bernardin, Dr. Luhui Whitebear for Dr. Bradley Boovy (in absentia), and Dr. Spirit Brooks (GCR).

Congratulations/Felicidades Emma!

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Please join us for a drop in reception and recognition of our SLCS graduating students!

SLCS Graduation Reception
DATE: Friday, June 14th
TIME: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: 2nd floor Waldo Hall
Dessert and refreshments provided and gifts for graduates.

Graduation Deadlines
June 4: Last day students can RSVP for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony.
June 5: Last day for accommodation requests to be submitted for graduating students.
June 7: Last day students with double degrees, can email [email protected] to change the college they process and sit with at commencement.

Check out the latest issue of Feminist Formations! Feminist Formations is edited by WGSS/QS faculty member Patti Duncan, and housed in the WGSS Program, staffed by WGSS/QS PhD students, Miranda Findlay, aman agah, and Eric Warren. And this issue includes book reviews by PhD students Eric Warren and Dharma Mirza! ❤️
https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/52581

The spring issue of Feminist Formations is available both in print and online at https://muse.jhu.edu/issue/52581 We are honored to feature the beautiful work of Palestinian visual artist Malak Mattar on our cover, "Last Night in Gaza." Mattar’s work focuses on liberation, decolonization, and Palestinian identity and politics. This issue bring together articles by Sarah Orsak, Allison M. Guess & Sarah Soanirina Ohmer, Myra J. Tait & Lorna Stefanick, Samantha Vandermeade, and Claudia Yaghoobi with Dilyana Mincheva, Niloofar Hooman, Yalda Hamidi, Yasamin Rezai, & Manijeh Moradian. We include book reviews by Nadine Shaanta Murshid, Eric Warren, and Dharmakrishna/Dharma Leria Mirza. And our Poesía features a new poem by Arielle Twist (George Gordon First Nation and Sipekne'katik First Nation, Cree). Twist is a Canadian-based interdisciplinary arist, author, and educator who blends poetics and visual modes of creation to explore the realities and legacy of Indigenous and Trans* life and grief.

Feminist Formations is edited by Patti Duncan, housed in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Oregon State University, and published three times a year by Johns Hopkins University Press. For more information, visit www.feministformations.org

This is a great organization that helps women with scholarships and other needs. Please consider supporting them.

Congratulations to *Dr.* Miranda Findlay on the successful defense of her dissertation! Miranda's dissertation is titled "What Could Have Been: A Q***r Women of Color Feminist Analysis of Diversity in Television and Young Adult Literature," and her PhD committee members are Dr. Patti Duncan (chair), Dr. Susan Bernardin, Dr. Bradley Boovy, Dr. Mehra Shirazi, and Dr. Spirit Brooks (GCR). This fall, Miranda will join the faculty of Ripon College as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Congratulations, Miranda! ❤️



[Image Description: Screenshot of Miranda with her committee members on zoom after her dissertation defense. L to R top row: Dr. Patti Duncan, Dr. Miranda Findlay, Dr. Susan Bernardin, bottom row: Dr. Bradley Boovy, Dr. Mehra Shirazi, Dr. Spirit Brooks]

Indigenizing Education: Exploring the History of Indigenous Peoples and Education. Zoom seminar featuring keynote speaker Chance White Eyes, OSU director of Tribal Relations. Program includes panel discussion and overview of OSU services supporting Native students. Hosted by OSU's New Beginnings for Tribal Students (NBTS). 3-5 p.m., May 23. Register for free. More information about NBTS (https://opencampus.oregonstate.edu/nbts).

New Beginnings for Tribal Students in Oregon A new USDA NIFA grant offers financial incentive for Native American undergraduate students in natural science majors attending OSU or SWOCC.

Congratulations to WGSS/QS PhD student, Yola Gómez, for winning third place in the Frontier Poetry Award for New Poets! You can read his powerful piece, "Free Museum Day" here: https://www.frontierpoetry.com/2024/05/01/2023-frontier-award-for-new-poets-third-place-yola-gomez/ #:~:text=2023%20Award%20for%20New%20Poets%20Third%20Place%20Winner%3A%20%E2%80%9CFree,Museum%20Day%E2%80%9D%20by%20Yola%20G%C3%B3mez&text=Last%20but%20not%20least%2C%20we,congratulating%20them%20on%20this%20achievement!

ADVANCE Journal is published through an OSU National Science Foundation grant to promote scholarship on inclusion, equity, justice, and institutional transformation in higher education. We publish traditional research articles, creative writing, personal narrative, and art. The journal is online, open access, and peer-reviewed. We hope you’ll consider submitting.

We are looking for submissions for the next ADVANCE general issue. Please share widely.

45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow: Save the date: Saturday, May 18, OSU’s Native American Student Association and university partners present the 45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow. This free community event features Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace, plus affordable fry bread. Grand entry at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Doors open at noon.

45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow Oregon State University’s Native American Student Association and kaku-ixt mana ina haws present the 45th Annual łatwa ina Pow-Wow. This free community event features Indigenous dancers, singers and a marketplace, plus affordable fry bread. Grand entry at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Doors open at noon. Det...

Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women/People Awareness Day: Two days of events sponsored by kaku-ixt mana ina haws and Indigenous Studies will mark this celebration. Deborah Miranda is known for her book “Bad Indians: A Tribal Memoir,” and ire’ne lara silva was recognized as the 2023 Texas State Poet Laureate with her most recent collection “The Eaters of Flowers” released in 2024. At 3 p.m., May 6, the awareness event will open with creative projects at kaku-ixt mana ina haws (Longhouse), followed by an open mic at 4 p.m. and a poetry reading with Miranda and lara silva. At 12:30 p.m., May 7, Miranda and lara silva will host a poetry workshop in kaku-ixt mana ina haws. Sign up at: https://beav.es/cRL. For accommodations related to a disability, contact [email protected] or 541-737-7831.

Poetry Workshop Thank you for your interest in attending the poetry workshop with Deborah Miranda and ire'ne lara silva on Tuesday, May 7 at 12:30 p.m. Please sign up below and learn more about the presenters through their bios. Bios: Deborah A. Miranda was born at UCLA Hospital, the mixed-blood daughter of an Ohlo...

Congratulations to WGSS doctoral candidate, Miranda Findlay, who has accepted a position as Visiting Assistant Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Ripon College! Miranda is currently completing her dissertation, "What Could Have Been: A Q***r Women of Color Feminist Textual Analysis of 'Woke' T.V." under the direction of Dr. Patti Duncan (committee chair), Dr. Susan Bernardin, Dr. Bradley Boovy, Dr. Spirit Brooks, and Dr. Mehra Shirazi, and will defend this spring. Congrats, Miranda! 💜

Take Back the Night: Take Back the Night is an internationally recognized event held to protest sexual violence in all its forms and to provide a safe, confidential space for survivors of sexual violence to share their stories. This year's Take Back the Night at OSU will be held from 7-10 p.m., April 25 in the SEC Plaza and will feature a rally with keynote speakers and student performers, a march, and a survivor speakout. There will be an exception made to OSU's responsible employee reporting requirements for this event regarding any disclosures of sexual assault. Confidential CAPS counselors and survivor advocates from CAPE and CARDV will be on site to provide support and connection to resources.

Degree Processes & Monitoring Your Progress Maintaining contact with your advisor is critical to the successful and timely completion of your degree requirements. Regular advising is required for undergraduate students. How often advising is required varies by college; contact your college head advising office for further information.

Events:
Nabil Boudraa will be presenting his Center for the Humanities-funded work, on Monday, April 15 at 4pm: "Algerian Cinema: The Seventh Art as a Medium for Resistance," in MU 213.

And 2-4pm, Wednesday, April 17, there is the next:
WLC Language and Beyond Social
Kidder Hall 210
World Languages and Cultures invites you to the Language and Beyond Social!
Learn about language programs and career opportunities
Connect with fellow students
Meet faculty
Conchas (Mexican sweet bread provided)
Learn more about World Languages and Cultures at

Ecampus Financial Hardship Grant
https://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/services/tuition/emergency-grant.htm
Oregon State Ecampus has set aside limited funding to assist online students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship that interferes with academic progress. This funding is being provided to help ensure that Ecampus students with demonstrated financial need are able to continue their education at OSU.
Ecampus Financial Hardship Grant Fund Eligibility Criteria (must meet all the following):
• Current or continuing undergraduate Ecampus students, and
• Enrolled in at least 6 online Oregon State credit hours during the current academic term at the time of application, and
• Currently experiencing economic hardship that significantly impedes academic progress
• Clearly explains how this financial hardship will interrupt academic progress

Exceptions to eligibility criteria may be considered. If you have questions about your eligibility and would like to discuss with someone, please reach out to [email protected].

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Library Workshops
Register for workshops via our registration page. https://oregonstate.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/?cid=10465&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=10465&inc=0

For information about setting up R in your computer visit https://rstudio-education.github.io/hopr/starting.html.

April 10 @ 12pm PST
Get Your Articles Quickly, Easily AND FOR FREE (via Zoom)
OSU Libraries provides access to scholarly sources, articles and books, in a number of different ways, including via subscriptions, open access, and borrowing from other libraries. In this workshop you'll learn several ways for accessing the articles you need quickly, easily, and FOR FREE - while helping the library maintain its commitment to open and sustainable scholarship.

April 13 @ 11am PST
Introduction to R (no coding experience) (Zoom)
This is an introductory workshop to R for beginners. We will follow a shortened version of the Software Carpentry lesson “Programming with R." We will talk about reading data with R and organizing it in variables, vectors, and matrices. We will perform some basic operations on the data (mean, maximums, minimums), create some visualizations, and save them. We will talk about writing R scripts and functions. We recommend that you install R and RStudio in your own computer for the workshop, but you can also access it via Citrix.

April 24 @ 10am PST
QGIS Intermediate (via Zoom)
Now that you've picked up the basics of QGIS, learn how to manipulate and analyze your data. In Intermediate QGIS, we'll use the available spatial analysis tools to generate new insights into the material covered in the Basics workshop. We'll use the raster calculator, join fields in databases, create hillshades, and make more complex, finished maps. This workshop builds on the QGIS Basics workshop and may be difficult to follow if you have not taken Basics.

April 24 @ 11am PST
Introduction to R (some experience coding) (Zoom)
This is an introductory workshop to R for beginners. This course will be taught under the assumption that attendees have some experience in other coding languages and file organization and structure.

April 30 @ 3pm PST
Researching for the Literature Review (via Zoom)
Find out what the literature review is and how to get started, how to keep track of sources, searches and new research, and how to use library resources more effectively.

May 1 @ 11am PST
Introduction to R (no coding experience) (Zoom)
This is an introductory workshop to R for beginners. We will follow a shortened version of the Software Carpentry lesson “Programming with R." We will talk about reading data with R and organizing it in variables, vectors, and matrices. We will perform some basic operations on the data (mean, maximums, minimums), create some visualizations, and save them. We will talk about writing R scripts and functions. We recommend that you install R and RStudio in your own computer for the workshop, but you can also access it via Citrix.

May 8 @ 12pm PST
Intermediate R: tidyverse (Zoom)
This is an intermediate workshop to R. This course will be taught under the assumption that attendees have some experience in coding in R and file organization and structure.

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Career Events Spring 2024
https://career.oregonstate.edu/career-events

Virtual Events
April 10 @ 4pm PST
Ask Alumni: Deep Dive into Careers with Whales, Sharks and Ocean Ecology
Get ready to make a splash in your career with firsthand insights from researchers, marine biologists and graduate students from the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences. Learn how their educational experiences at OSU have prepared them for successful careers in marine research and conservation. Register to attend this free virtual interactive Ask Alumni webcast presented by OSUAA, the Career Development Center, and the College of Agricultural Sciences.

April 24 @ 5pm PST
Start Your Own Business (in collaboration with the SBDC at LBCC)
Have you ever wanted to be your own boss or to start something totally new and totally yours? Come learn the introductory steps to starting a small business (or taking over a family business), and hear from our guest small business owners who are excited to share what they've learned through opening their own businesses. Co-sponsored by OSU's Career Development Center and the Linn-Benton Small Business Development Center. Bring your questions and your ideas for starting your own thing!

April 30 @ 5pm PST
Graduate School: Decision Making, Application, & Career Pathways in Research
Join us for an enlightening event focused on navigating the complexities of graduate school decisions, application strategies, and career pathways in research. Whether you're considering furthering your education, seeking guidance on application processes, or exploring diverse avenues within the realm of research, this event offers invaluable insights and expert advice to help you make informed choices and carve out a successful academic and professional journey. Don't miss this opportunity to gain clarity and direction in shaping your future in academia and beyond.

May 14 @ 5pm PST
Getting a Dam Job: Oops, I Still Need a Job or Internship
Finding time to search for jobs or internships can be difficult when you are busy with school work and the distractions of life! This workshop will provide you with tips and strategies to make the process less overwhelming and help you find that last-minute opportunity for the upcoming summer.

Career Events Oregon State University hosts a variety of career events, including fairs, employer networking events, and workshops each term. Find events listed below or through your Handshake account.

Thanks to Brenda Kellar for putting this information together.

Academic Success & Writing Workshops - https://success.oregonstate.edu/remote-workshop-series
The ASC & Writing Center will be offering remote workshops throughout spring term.

REGISTRATION NOTE: If you haven't registered for an OSU Zoom event before, or receive an error message saying you're not an authenticated user, try logging into the OSU Zoom page first: https://uit.oregonstate.edu/zoom. After logging in there, re-try registering for one of the workshops below. Please contact [email protected] if you encounter additional difficulty!

April 15 @ 11am PST
Concentration, Distraction & Effective Study Sessions
To have an effective study session, you need to be able to concentrate. This isn’t new news, but it can be difficult. Learn strategies and techniques that can help you work effectively and succeed in your study sessions.

April 17 @ 2pm PST
Integrating Sources into Your Writing
Integrating sources into your writing puts your ideas in conversation with previous writers and researchers. In this workshop, you'll learn differences between summary, paraphrase, and quotation.

April 23 @ 12pm PST
Test Prep & the Science of Learning
Preparing for tests can feel daunting, and let’s be real – often, we wait until the last minute. Beginning your test preparation early can help you harness your brain’s strengths and reduce stress.

April 25 @ 11am PST
Identifying Perfectionistic Tendencies & Practicing How to Undo Them
A lot of us have perfectionist tendencies that may impact our experiences and choices. So let’s talk about it! We’ll explore how these tendencies might show up, impact our progress, and increase stress.

May 1 @ ?
Planning Time & Re-Framing Procrastination - 4ish weeks left!
Do you procrastinate? A lot of us do. With 4 weeks left to the term, procrastination can elevate stress levels that might already be activated. And, there's still time to plan and create a schedule that works for you and helps you accomplish your work!

May 1 @ 1pm PST
Setting & Achieving Goals
Goals come in all sizes, and can help you accomplish work and succeed. Some goals have better results than others, and sometimes it's easier/harder to accomplish certain goals.

May 2 @ 12pm PST
Personal Statement Strategies
Personal statements are an important part of graduate school applications and can often be stressful to draft. Join us as we introduce personal statements, talk through strategies for structure and content, and review a sample statement together.

May 8 @ 3pm PST
The Writing Process & Time Management
Writing is a process that takes energy, concentration and time--things we might be running short on these days. Join us to think through steps of the writing process and discuss how to manage time effectively.

May 9 @ 12pm PST
Learning During Times of Stress
Your experience matters, and we want to equip you with the information to recognize what you’re feeling, how it might show up, and how to support yourself through it. We’ll discuss the common themes of overwhelm, fatigue, and burnout, share coping strategies, and have time for questions and next steps.

May 13 @ 11am PST
Planning Time & Re-Framing Procrastination - 4ish weeks left!
Do you procrastinate? A lot of us do. With 4 weeks left to the term, procrastination can elevate stress levels that might already be activated. And, there's still time to plan and create a schedule that works for you and helps you accomplish your work!

May 16 @ 1pm PST
Motivation – In Concept & Practice
Motivation is a popular topic – different ways to motivate, what to do when it’s hard to motivate, things that can disrupt motivation, etc. We’ll explore concepts, , practice strategies, and identify potential next-steps to help us navigate the motivation challenge.

May 22 @ 11am PST
Finals Survival!
It's week 8, and a great time to start planning for finals!! Take time now to identify how long you have, how many finals/projects/papers you're juggling, and how much time you can spend on each. Spend an hour with us to learn some strategies, make a study/work schedule for yourself, and leave with a plan to support you in final weeks of the term.

May 28 @ 12pm PST
Test Prep & the Science of Learning
Preparing for tests can feel daunting, and let’s be real – often, we wait until the last minute. Beginning your test preparation early can help you harness your brain’s strengths and reduce stress.

June 5 @ 11am PST
Finals Survival!
It's week 10, and finals are on the horizon! Do you have a plan? There's still time to think about how long you have, how many finals/projects/papers you're juggling, and how much time you can spend on each.

Remote Workshop Series During fall, winter and spring, the Academic Success Center (ASC) offers a limited series of 50-minute workshops online, via Zoom. To review descriptions and register, click the calendar entries below.