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On October 13, 2026, CSGGE and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute hosted a panel on, "Fostering Student Agency for Community Engagement" that took place in the ACES Heritage Room. Panelists included current and former students who have taken active roles in community-engaged research and leadership. Hear from Kelsi Walters (Social Work), Nikita Chigullapally (Carle Illinois... - Image
On October 1, 2026, Dr. Emily Twarog from the School of Labor and Employment Relations gave a lunch talk as part of the Series on "Gender Equity in an Inequitable Era" that explored the service work sector. The talk, "Sexual Harassment and the Geography of Service Work in the U.S." took place both in-person in 306 Coble Hall and virtually. - Image
On September 10, 2026, Dr. Ruth Meinzen-Dick (Research Fellow Emerita, International Food Policy Research Institute) gave the first lecture in the yearlong series, "International Year of the Woman Farmer" with presentation, "Research Frontiers on Empowerment of Women Farmers". - Image
On April 16, 2026, Dr. Frieda Ekotto (University of Michigan) concentrated on contemporary issues of law, race and LG BTQIA2S+ lives, inviting attendees to think critically about justice, identity, and the lived realties! Her talk, "Aimé Césaire in the Era of Black Lives Matter" was hosted by the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity with co-sponsors: Center for Advanced Study; Center... - Image
On April 13, 2026 the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity hosted, "Weaving Resilience: Communities, Ecosystems, and Knowledge from the Colombian Caribben in Times of Socioenvironmental Crisis" presented by Dr. Ana Cristinia De la Parra and Dr. Ana Carolina Torregroza Espinsoa (Universidad de la Costa, Colombia). The visit and events were made possible through co-sponsorship support... - Image
On April 9, 2026 the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity hosted Illinois Alumna Mansi Sachdev for a talk, "Planning with a Purpose: Reflections from a Journey in Urban Sustainability and Gender Equity". This virtual talk was co-sponsored by Illinois International Programs, School of Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics, Department of Comparative & World... - Image
On March 4, 2026 the Center for Study of Global Gender Equity and the Humanities Research Institute hosted the annual International Women's Day event, "12 Women Who Change the World: Untold Stories". - Image
On February 26, 2026 Illinois Alumna Anida Yoeu Ali gave talk, "Transcending the In-Between: Provocation, Humor & Joy in Performance" as part of the Series on Gendered and Displacement and Erasure at the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity.This visit and event was made possible by co-sponsorship support from The Office for Arts Integration at the University of Illinois Urbana... - Image
On February 6, 2026 the Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity hosted its annual Faculty Affiliate Lecture bringing Dr. D. (Dede) Fairchild Ruggles to talk about "Muslim Women and the Architectural Patronage... and Biography" Talk Description: Women have been important patrons of major works of architecture in the Islamic world historically, a phenomenon that reveals their social agency and... - Image
On December 15, 2025, CSGGE with Midwest Nursing History Research Center at UIC hosted "Five Years Later: Reflections, Lessons, and the Pathways Forward and the COVID-19 Legacy" This event was organized by Dr. Karen Flynn, Professor and Terrance and Karyn Holm Endowed Chair, UIC College of Nursing and Director, Midwest Nursing History Research Center.The panel was co-sponsored by the Carle...