Women and Gender Studies Program at George Mason University

Loud and proud, the GMU Women and Gender Studies program is here to say HAPPY PRIDE! We also acknowledge the history of what this month commemorates and celebrates. We recognize the trans women of color, Like Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, who were at the forefront of the movement for change and fighting for the rights for the LGBTQ+ community. We know there is still work to do, and still we celebrate how far we have come and where we are headed. We celebrate the q***r community today, tomorrow, this month, and always.

ALT TEXT: A light purple background with two rainbows on the top left and bottom right corner. In the center is a white square with a rainbow border containing the text "Happy Pride month! From the Women and Gender Studies Center" in black text. The top right corner of the white square is a smiling sun in a cartoon style, on the bottom right corner of the white square is a progress pride flag in the shape of a heart. The bottom left of the flyer has the Women and Gender Studies logo in white text.

Morning Patriots! Summer is right around the corner and we are preparing to have our doors open for you all! Check out our hours for the summer!

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Monday through Wednesday we will be open from 10 AM to 3 PM
Thursday and Friday we are closed

Good Morning Patriots!

Its that time in the semester where we are gearing up for the finish line! Check out our schedule for next week to come to our space to study, relax, or grab some coffee!

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Monday - 12 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday - 1 0 am - 5 pm
Wednesday - 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday - 10 am - 5 pm
Friday - 10 am - 5 pm

Taking a pause before finals, together. Join us at the WGST Center as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a study break filled with community, snacks, and a moment to just breathe.

Come recharge, connect, and take a well-deserved break, you’ve earned it ✨

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Flyer for an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Study Break hosted by the Women and Gender Studies Center at George Mason University. The flyer features soft pastel colors with floral and lantern designs. Event details include April 28, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at JC 240K, with snacks and drinks provided. A QR code is included for registration on Mason360.

There is an open position in the Fall semester for a Graduate Professional Assistant in the Women and Gender Studies Center! Apply 26th, any questions should be forwarded to [email protected]

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White background with text alternating in black and magenta saying "We are Hiring! Women and Gender studies Center Graduate Professional Assistant".

In the middle of the graphic to the left is a QR code with the label (Scan to Learn more) with the GMU Logo on the bottom left. In the middle right is the job description "20-hour per week graduate assistantship in the Women and Gender Studies Center. Oversee Center operations, support events, and conduct program outreach. Work in a collaborative and creative environment dedicated to intersectionality." Under the description is the requirements, "Must be enrolled as a GMU graduate student during the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 academic year."

O the bottom right is a text in magenta saying "Apply by April 26th!" below that in black text is "[email protected]", the email to contact for any further questions.

Curious on what grad student courses we'll have for Fall 2026? Check them out here!

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Slide 1: Light purple title slide with lavender streams across the top and bottom. The slide holds the text "Fall 2026. Women & Gender Studies Courses" with the Mason logo underneath and our website https://wmst.gmu.edu/

Slide 2: A light taupe background with text centered from the top, going down "Gender and Racial Ideologies of Early Jim Crow America. WMST 600-DL1/WMST 890-DL2/HIST 615-DL2. Tuesdays 4:30-7:10. Online Synchronous. Yevette Richards. [email protected]" Below that is a black and white image of a newspaper magazine of protestors holding signs saying "Jim Crow Must Go in Brooklyn".

Slide 3: A white background with pink graphics, splashes of color, and on the bottom right are two women in differing shades of pink and the inters*x sign above them. From the top contains the text in pink "Fall 2026. Feminist Theories. WMST 600-001/WMST 890-DL2. ENGH 675-001. Thurs 4:30-7:10pm, Online Synchronous." This course is taught by Anu Aneja, her email is [email protected].

Slide 4: A light taupe background with the black outline of a woman with flowers coming out of her back on the right. The top middle of the slide contains the text "Special Topics in Women's Studies: Decolonial Philosophy." The left side of the slide says "WMST 600-002, PHIL 600-002. Mondays 4:30-7:10, In-Person." This course is taught by, Claudia Cabello Hutt, her email is [email protected].

Slide 5: A light red background with a zoomed in graphic of film tape in dark red. Within the squares of the film tape says "David Powers Corwin. [email protected]. In person. Wednesdays, 7:20-10:00pm. WMST 450-001. WMST 600-001. HIST 388, INTS 400, 575." There is a graphic of a woman applying lipstick in a hand held mirror on the left and the right is the mason logo.

Curious on our Fall 2026 courses? Here are some of the courses the Women and Gender Studies Department will have next semester!

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Slide 1: Light purple title slide with lavender streams across the top and bottom. The slide holds the text "Fall 2026. Women & Gender Studies Courses" with the Mason logo underneath and our website https://wmst.gmu.edu/

Slide 2: A white background with black and white images of hands, a megaphone, and a rose scattered throughout. There are a few pink outlines of different shapes in the background. The top of the slide has the text "Fall 2026. Intro to Women and Gender Studies. WMST 100-DL1. Online Asynchronous. Kylie Erfani [email protected]" The Mason logo is on the bottom left of the screen.

Slide 3: A Black and brown background with five women on the bottom left of the screen. There is light brown text saying "Global Representations of Women. WMST 100-DL1 Online: Asynchronous. Rachel Lewis [email protected]. On the top right corner of the slide says "Fall 2026. [email protected]"

Slide 4: A light orange background with the mason logo in black on the top left corner. On the right side in orange is the text "Global Representations of Women". Under that text on the right is a box containing the text "Fall 2026, WMST 100-002,1. Kathleen O Neil [email protected]. In-Person T/TH 10:30-11:45AM". To the left of the text box are five different women facing each other.

Slide 5: A white background with black and white images of hands, a megaphone, and a rose scattered throughout. It contains the text "Fall 2026, WMST 200-001. Introduction to Women & Gender Studies. Claudia Cabello HUtt. [email protected]. M/W 12:00-1:15PM. In Person."

Slide 6: A white background with green and purple flowers and leaves, on the bottom of the slide is a graphic of a group of women. From the top down contains the text "Fall 2026. Feminist Theories of Gender, Sexuality & Race. WMST 330, INTS 375. Dr. Anu Aneja ([email protected]. Monday, Wednesday. 1:30-2:45."

Slide 7: A dark red-brown background with three black and white polaroid images on the left and the right of the slide. Between the polaroids from the top of the screen contains the text "Women's Activism From Jim Crow to Black Power. WMST 317-001 & HIST 389. Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-1:15. In-Person, Location: TBD. Yvette Richards [email protected]" The mason logo is on the bottom left and our email [email protected] is on the bottom of the screen.

Curious on our Fall 2026 courses? Here are some of the courses the Women and Gender Studies Department will have next semester!

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Slide 1: Light purple title slide with lavender streams across the top and bottom. The slide holds the text "Fall 2026. Women & Gender Studies Courses" with the Mason logo underneath and our website https://wmst.gmu.edu/

Slide 2: Dark purple square with three smaller purple square on the top and bottom of the image. in each square is a graphic of a woman. Between the squares is the text "Global Representations of Women. WMST 100-DL2. Online Asynchronous, Taylor Macchia. [email protected]."

Slide 3: A dark purple background containing white text saying "WMST 100: Global Representations of Women." With a quote from a student, “I learned about a variety of things such as transnational feminism and its importance, intersectionality, and about the representation of women in the media. It was a smaller class size that made it easy to participate in the class. We were encouraged to speak our thoughts, and the space felt very safe. Furthermore, the course content was also remarkably interesting, and I was able to learn more about the women in the world. I can utilize what I have taken away from this class to other aspects of life and thinking processes. The class encourages you to think deeply but also connect and apply your knowledge. Not to mention, it is interesting to learn about!” from Imani S., Forensic Science Major

Slide 4: Darker red square with three smaller red squares on the top and bottom fo the image. In each square is a graphic of a woman. Between the squares is the text "Global Representations of Women. WMST 100-001. In Person M/W 10:30Am-11:45AM. Clara Gibson. [email protected]"

Slide 5: A light red background with a zoomed in graphic of film tape in dark red. Within the squares of the film tape says "David Powers Corwin. [email protected]. In person. Wednesdays, 7:20-10:00pm. WMST 450-001. WMST 600-001. HIST 388, INTS 400, 575." There is a graphic of a woman applying lipstick in a hand held mirror on the left and the right is the mason logo.

Discover Graduate Course offered by the Women and Gender Studies Program for Fall 2026!

Women’s History Month may be once a year, but at the Women and Gender Studies Center, honoring women’s voices, power, and history happens every day!