Events
The FCWSRC hosts a variety of public events, from book salons to presentations of our Research Associates' works-in-progress; we also proudly promote feminist happenings from across the Five Colleges.
This page is regularly updated with FCWSRC-created and co-sponsored events. To receive up-to-date event announcements in your inbox—including announcements for feminist happenings in the wider Five College community—please sign up to be added to our mailing list.
Upcoming Events
Community Lunch + Open House
Monday September 8th | 12:00-2:00
Franklin Patterson Hall, Rm G1 | Hampshire campus
We hope you've had a rejuvenating summer and are looking forward to the school year ahead. Please join the Five College Women's Studies Research Center for a Welcome Back Lunch and Open House on Monday September 8th from 12:00-2:00:
- Meet our cohort of Fall 2025 Research Associates
- Peruse archival materials from the history of the Center
- Connect with friends and colleagues over sandwiches and snacks
Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, please click below!
Feminist Write-Together Sessions
Monday Mornings
R.W. Kern Center, Room 202, on the Hampshire campus and via Zoom.
9:30-10:00: Come in, catch-up and conversation, set intentions
10:00-12:00: Write!
We begin each week by coming together to write, in feminist community. Doors open at 9:30, with quiet co-writing time from 10:00-12:00. Virtual participation via Zoom is also available. We welcome participation by Five College faculty and staff, grad students, and community members, of all disciplines and genders.
We meet every Monday morning when classes are in session. Parking on the Hampshire College campus is free; please leave a note on your dashboard that says “FCWSRC - Feminist Writing Community.” Kern 202 is accessible by elevator and stairs. Coffee and pastries are available for purchase at the Kern Kafe, on the first floor of the building.
No RSVP is needed! Please attend as regularly or occasionally as suits your needs and schedules. To receive a Zoom link and updates about the Feminist Writing community (including occasional alternate locations, community lunch reminders, and news about full day writing retreats), please sign up for our Feminist Writing Community Mailing List.
First Mondays Community Lunch
12PM-1PM: Lunch!
R.W. Kern Center, Room 202
Hampshire Campus
Fall ‘25 Dates: 9/8, 10/6, 11/3, & 12/1
As is our tradition, on the first Monday of each month, we follow our Write-Together with a community lunch. Held from 12:00-1:00pm in Kern 202 on the campus of Hampshire College, our community lunch offers time and space to catch up about our research, writing, teaching, and whatever else is happening in our lives.
Please stay for lunch after the morning Write-Together -- or join just for lunch! If you are driving, please leave a note on your dashboard that says “FCWSRC - Feminist Writing Community.” We welcome Five College faculty and staff, grad students, and community members, of all disciplines and genders.
Lunch is provided by the Center! Please RSVP by noon, the Friday before:
Past Events
Summer 2025 Pop-Up Write Togethers
