The Phoebe S. Leboy Lecture is awarded annually to an outstanding scholar who catalyzes opportunities for women in academia; the lectureship was created in 2013 by the Penn Forum for Women Faculty. Dr. Rodin was the first woman named to lead an Ivy League Institution and was the…

Zines have been a powerful tool for feminist politics and communities, and for gathering historically-marginalized voices, practices and ideas. How can zines help articulate a feminist set of ethics for teaching? What would a zine for feminist pedagogy be able to teach us? This…

The conference is presented with The Greater Philadelphia Women's Studies Consortium and will feature work from students from many regional universities and colleges. Parking is available in the I-1 Parking Garage on Ithan Avenue. Also easily accessible by train, just get off at…

In April of 2019, the Gen/Sex Working Group at Penn will host “Queer Urgencies,” a conference that queries the possibilities and provocations of queer politics now in a moment when the legal recognition of gay and lesbian subjects in the United States coincides with the increased…

Take Back the Night is an international movement and protest against sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and all other forms of sexual violence. At Penn, Take Back the Night involves a rally on College Green, a march around campus, and concludes with a survivor…