Women's and Gender Studies

Exhibit, Gail F. Steinhilber Art Gallery

Ariana Vaeth, “May This Love You”
“My work focuses on personal narrative. They are pieces of my habit that cater to the creature comforts that allow us to rest before we carry onward. I wrestle with the homing of my subjects within the canvas; I am focused on embedding privacy mechanism throughout the composition accessible to my figures to empower ourselves through anonymity.” 

12:30–2 p.m.
The Hub (104) | Reeve Union

Blind Date With A Book
Stop by “The Hub” to pick out a free book based off a short description. All books are written by Black women or queer Black authors. There will also be poems available for folks who just don’t feel like they have time to read a whole book!

Co-Sponsored by: The Center for Success and Belonging, Women’s and Gender Studies, and The Women’s Advocacy Council

6–8 p.m.
017 Swart Hall

Indigenous Women / Two-Spirit Teachings Night with ITSC 

Join the UWO Inter-Tribal Student Council for an open meeting and discussion on issues affecting Indigenous Women and 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous people.

Artist Talk and Reception
Brian Kluge and Rachelle Miller: Scratching the Surface
5–6 p.m. – Artists Talk
6–7:30 p.m. – Reception

Rachelle Miller’s ceramic work focuses on organic patterns. She uses texture, color and layering to create small, individual pieces which when displayed together form a community. Miller uses the potter’s wheel and hand-building techniques to create her work. She also uses printing, etching, layering and multiple firing methods to achieve the surfaces she desires.

Exhibit runs March 4–April 16 in the Priebe Gallery

Feminist Research, Pedagogy & Performance: A Panel Discussion 

Sage Hall 1235

12:40-1:40 p.m.

Featuring: Dr. Beth Johnson (Geology); Dr. Kirstin Ihde (Music Performance); and Dr. Kim Rivers (History) 

Join us for a panel discussion by UWO professors about how women’s issues and feminist approaches intersect with their research, teaching, and performance. The format will be Q&A with ample time for questions from the audience. 

2–4 p.m.
The Hub (104) | Reeve Union

Crafting for International Women’s Day
Join Center for Student Success and Belonging staff, interns and students in creating craft projects, chatting over a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate, and creating a supportive and intersectional community. This week’s craft is making buttons in celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8). 

Sponsored by: The Center for Success and Belonging

4–6 p.m.
Student Recreation and Wellness Center | Studio CD

Self Defense Workshop: Self-Defense in Your Hands
Become your own best defense. In the first part of this program you will develop the knowledge base you need to keep yourself safer. We will also address common questions about an actual attack. The second part of this program will focus on basic self-defense moves.

This program is limited to 25 people. Come in work-out clothes and work-out/tennis shoes. Reserve your spot here.

Sponsored by: The Center for Success and Belonging, The Women’s Advocacy Council

6–7:30 p.m.
Reeve Union | 212 AB

Workshop on Women’s Empowerment in the Workplace: The Power of Standing Up for Yourself
The Power of Standing Up for Yourself empowers students to confidently advocate for themselves in professional settings. In celebration of Women’s History Month, join UW-Oshkosh, the Oshkosh Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Women in Business to learn practical strategies for salary negotiation, understanding your worth and owning your strengths.

Sponsored by: Oshkosh SHRM and Women in Business

6–7:30 p.m.
Annex Gallery

Artist Reception: Laura Pahlas
Laura Pahlas, a Wisconsin-based painter and art educator, who specializes in vibrant oil and mixed media artworks that encapsulate nature’s essence. In her studio, Heartwork Studios in downtown Ripon, WI which she co-operates with friend and fellow artist-mom, Carissa Sorensen, Pahals creates large scale oil paintings and smaller scale experimental works on paper. She writes, “I believe art-making is a powerful act of connection that bridges the gaps between us and reminds us of our shared humanity.”

Exhibit runs March 12–April 9, Annex Gallery

10:20–11:20 a.m.
Sage Hall 2218

Lecture: “Queerer Than You Thought: New Queer Readings of Jane Austen’s Persuasion“

Dr. Ula Klein discusses how Jane Austen’s final novel disavows heterosexual marriage in favor of same-sex relationships, queer platonic relations, and ace/aro identities. In doing so, we can find new ways to read Austen’s novels queerly, thus expanding our understanding of Austen’s works as well as the role of community and families of choice in the past.

5–6:30 p.m.
Reeve Union | Room 227AB

Bridging the Divide: Constitutional Law Topics and ERA Discussion
Join us for the next installment of the Bridging the Divide series, designed to bring people of varying viewpoints together to engage in meaningful conversation. The topic will be constitutional law, including a discussion of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
Register here. Pre-registration is preferred.

4–5:30 p.m.
Reeve Union | Room 212

Trans Day of Visibility Speaker: “Nonbinary Life and Trans Care in the Age of—Everything”
Dr. Marquis Bey (Northwestern University)
This talk explores how trans and nonbinary people move through a world that often tries to limit who we can be. Instead of focusing only on validating identities, we’ll think about what our lives could look like beyond systems that confine us. Together, we’ll reflect on fear, fatigue, joy and community care—and imagine how we might look out for each other without making gender the cost of belonging or safety.

Sponsored by:  The Center for Success and Belonging, Women’s and Gender Studies,