EKU Women & Gender Studies

Call for Contributions: Journal of Appalachian Studies Themed Issue on “Women, Gender, and Feminism in Appalachia: Intersecting and Emerging Scholarship” For those interested in contributing to this volume, send an abstract or summary of no more than 500 words, the type of contribution (see full call), and a brief bio to: Krystal Carter and Rachel Terman. Deadline October 17, 2024.
https://www.appalachianstudies.org/journal-of-appalachian-studies

WGS grads from EKU set goals and achieve them. Audrey Linville (‘15) is a licensed clinical social worker who owns their own practice and now has supervisory credentials.

EKU WGS alumnus Ashley Morgan Ashley Morgan Layne is doing great things and taking on leadership roles.

'Implementing plans through action': Aktion Club installs officers, celebrates equal opportunities CANNONSBURG The Aktion Club of Ashland Tri-State believes “development has no disability” and success can be had for every individual.

A sweet, artistic finale to an excellent semester and outstanding students in APP 350/WGS 300 Gender, Murder, and Appalachia. Cookies designed, baked, and delivered by The Mystic Cookies and WGS alum Chas Ramirez Henderson. EKU Appalachian Studies

Spring 2024 class offering: WGS/REL 365 with Dr. Hannah James, 4:30-5:45 TR.

➢ In this class, weʼll explore the relationship between religions in the United States and womenʼs, gender, and LGBTQIA+ issues. Weʼll study a wide range of spiritualities, including Indigenous traditions, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Wicca, and Spiritualism. Weʼll not only study critical historical events (and the often ignored stories of those women and other marginalized identities who played key roles in the development of the many different religions in the United States), but weʼll also explore and debate modern political and social issues.
➢ Some of the stories and themes weʼll explore together: The Salem Witch Trials; Early American Women Preachers; Womanist Theory; Marian Apparitions and Catholic Women; Seances and Spiritualism.
➢ Everyone is welcomed! Credit can be awarded as either WGS 365 or REL 365.
➢ Contact Dr. Hannah James ([email protected]) if youʼd like a copy of the syllabus to review!

Kentucky woman poet Ada Limón has won a MacArthur Grant!

Lexington Herald-leader, 10/3/23:
Ada Limón, the current U.S. Poet Laureate who set much of her lyrical work in her adopted home of Lexington, has a new award: “MacArthur Genius.”

Limón was named one of 20 MacArthur Foundation Fellows named Wednesday. Often called “Genuis Grants,” the prize comes with an $800,000 award for artists, writers, scientists, urban planners and other standouts to continue their work.

The foundation release said Limón was a poet “heightening our attention to the wonders of the natural world and our connections with one another. Across six books of poetry, she melds close observations with a direct tone that resonates powerfully with a wide readership. She constructs rhythmically intricate lines with pared-down, conversational language and approaches each new work as an opportunity to forge a confiding intimacy with her reader.”

EKU Women & Gender Studies is saddened by the news of Meghan Buell’s passing. An EKU Social Work alumna, Meghan was a friend and mentor to many in the EKU community. We want to express our condolences and wishes for healing to Meghan’s family and friends, and we hope her legacy with TREES, Inc., will continue somehow.

Meghan Buell Obituary South Bend IN, Meghan Buell Has Died Meghan Buell Obituary, Death Cause - Meghan Buell's journey was one of purpose and passion. Her life serves as a reminder that even a single individual can create a ripple effect of positive change within

EKU Women & Gender Studies is co-sponsoring this summer’s excellent lineup at the Bluegrass Writers Studio! Mark your calendars for July 10-19.

The lineup!

EKU English Department EKU Graduate School EKU College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences Sherry Robinson Author Charissa Menefee

Don’t forget Richmond Pride on Saturday! Show up and be proud!

Two days away from a fun filled day!

Live music throughout the day, several performances, guest speakers, dozen of vendors to check our and some delicious food trucks. 😍