Check out the Guest Blog!
Jenny is the Guest Blogger for the Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre this month! See her contribution here:
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Gender and Women’s Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1
Canada
Visiting Address
Ryan Building, RB 3022
Lakehead University
Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 8625
Fax: +1 (807) 343-8821
Spring and Summer Courses!
Northern Woman's Bookstore and Women's Studies program co-founder to be granted an Honorary Doctorate of Letters
Many heartfelt congratulations to Margaret Phillips, co-founder of the Northern Woman's Bookstore http://www.northernwomansbookstore.ca/ and a member of the Advisory Committee that formed the first Women's Studies program at Lakehead! Thank you, Margaret, for all your hard work over the years to ensure women's voices are part of post-secondary education and the community.
On-Campus Job Posting WS 1100YB - Introduction to Women's Studies
WINTER TERM 2015
(January 5, 2015 – April 7, 2015)
Minimum Qualifications: A relevant M.A. and related teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Women’s Studies with related teaching experience and record of peer-reviewed research that reflects feminist theory and methods.
All applicants must include a cover letter outlining qualifications, curriculum vitae, and documentation demonstrating teaching effectiveness. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
To apply, please send a PDF to: Melissa Hrabok, Administrative Assistant, Women’s Studies
807-343-8625 or WomensStudies@lakeheadu.ca
NOTE: ALL POSTINGS ARE SUBJECT TO BUDGETARY APPROVAL.
POSTING DATE: 03 NOVEMBER 2014 CLOSING DATE: 17 NOVEMBER 2014 12:00PM
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.
Book Launch!
September 2016 Newsletter
Herizons Magazine
We have just received the latest issue of Herizons and former students, faculty and advisory committee members are featured on Page 7! To find out more please go to thewebsite http://www.northernwomansbookstore.ca/
Congratulations to Elizabeth Stafford
Congratulations to Elizabeth in her new role as LU's Acting Vice-Provost Institutional Planning and Analysis, which she holds until December 2015, as well as her work as Treasurer on Board of Directors for the national Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women!
Elizabeth developed close ties with Women's Studies as a Master's student in Business. Her project was co-supervised by Women's Studies' Dr. Helen Smith (d. 2012), and Elizabeth played a key role in the our Master's class.
Undergraduate Marking Assistant Position
The Department of Women's Studies requires 1 Undergraduate Assistant during the Fall 2015 Term. Position will include help with course retention, recruitment, and possibly development.
Women's Studies Welcomes Dr. Jennifer Chisholm
Jen is a recent PhD graduate and an enthusiastic teacher. She is newly appointed in the Department and is looking forward to getting to know the community and exploring beautiful Thunder Bay. Jen’s research lies in the role technology plays in women’s reproductive experiences. She is deeply passionate about creating and engaging supportive networks for women around their reproductive choices. Jen is looking forward to teaching WS1100 Introduction to Women’s Studies, and WS2113 Women, Popular Culture and Counter-Culture during the Fall 2015 semester.
Please feel free to drop by her office RB 2011 for a chat and introduce yourself!
