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.
We regularly update this events page with feminist happenings sponsored through the Center, as well as the wider Five College community. If you know of an event that you would like us to feature on our website, please email us at lsendroff@fivecolleges.edu. To receive up-to-date event announcements in your inbox, please sign up to be added to our mailing list.
Upcoming Events
After Archives/Archives After Symposium
The Legacy of Henrietta Lacks: A Discourse on Medical Capitalism, Health Equity, and Social Justice
Two joint events aimed at exploring medical capitalism and the exploitation of Black bodies in the context of public health and health research. Organized in collaboration between the Five College Women's Studies Research Center, Research Associate Ruthfirst E.A. Ayande, and the UMass School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Open to the Five College community.
Pop-Up Write Together
'Kick-Off the Summer' Writing Retreat
Save the Dates: Tuesday, June 6 - Thursday, June 8
In-person at the Red Barn, Hampshire College
Details forthcoming!
Past Events
Against the Rules: Layer Upon Layer Workshop
Defending Humanity Conference Watch Party & Community Lunch
Feminist Activism and Reproductive Justice in Latin America
Two joint events aimed at exploring International Women's Day in the Latin American context organized in collaboration between the Five College Women's Studies Research Center, Research Associate Ever E. Osorio Ruiz, and the In/Justice Learning Collaborative at Hampshire College.
January Writing Retreat
Friday, January 13
9am - 3pm
In-person at Willits Hallowell Center, Mount Holyoke College
Co-sponsored by FCWSRC and Mount Holyoke College
Registration deadline: December 19th
Creativity & Cookie Swap
Cancelled due to inclement weather.
Friday, December 16
12:30 - 3:30pm
In-person at the Red Barn, Hampshire College
Visiting Scholar Lunch with Dr. Rachel Simon-Kumar
Thursday, January 8
12:pm - 1:13pm
Mount Holyoke College: Cassani Lounge, Shattuck Hall
Also on Zoom
Against the Rules: Kickoff Panel & Conversation
Radical Relationalism & Abundant Affinities: A QTBIPoC Artist Series
Thurs. October 27th, 1:30-2:30pm EST (zoom): Gelare Khoshgozaran (she/her)
Tues. Oct. 25th, 9am-9:45am EST (zoom): Geo Wyeth (he/him)
Thurs. Nov 3. Thurs. 9-10am (zoom): Devynn Emory (they/he)
Mon. Nov. 14th, 5-7pm (in-person @MHC Art Museum/Gamble): Sean Desiree (they/them) and Alisa Sikelianos-Carter (she/her), co-hosted by Sarah Stefana Smith, Vick Quezada and Ren-yo Hwang
Women that Fight in Mexico: weaving, sowing, recording the memory and struggle
Thursday, September 22
3pm EST, Zoom
Webinar moderated by Research Associate Ever E. Osorio Ruiz.
Fall Hybrid Mini Writing Retreat
Friday, September 23
Doors open: 9:30am
Planning Workshop with Cathy Luna: 10am - 12pm
Lunch: 12pm - 1pm
Co-Writing Session: 1pm - 3pm
Hampshire College (Franklin Patterson Hall Faculty Lounge) & Zoom
2022 Hybrid Fall Reception
Wednesday, September 14
5pm-7pm EST
Hampshire College, Franklin Patterson Hall