Tue 2/9/2010 5:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM

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If you are part of the Stanford Feminist Studies community, you well know the range of scholarship and activities we encourage and produce. But did you know that you don’t have to major or minor in Feminist Studies to write an Honors Thesis in our program? Did you know that the Feminist Studies program is one of the only programs where students can submit a creative thesis? The work of our Honors candidates often includes issues of race, class, sexuality, and power, and past Honors graduates have submitted work that ranges from a Science-Fiction novel examining notions of masculinity to an extensive ethnography on the intersections of power and technology for sex laborers in South Asia. What will you write? Join us for an open Advisory Meeting with Honors Mentor Jakeya Caruthers. We’ll answer any questions and give guidance on the application process, finding and articulating a topic, taking an interdisciplinary approach, exploring alternative thesis formats, locating resources to support your work, what makes an Honors thesis different from other writing, and much more! Food will be served. Note: If you’re unable to attend the advisory meeting, the Honors Mentor is available for answering any questions. Drop in on Thursdays from 1pm-2pm or contact Jakeya Caruthers at jakeyac@stanford.edu.

Fri 2/19/2010 12:00 PM ~ 1:00 PM

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Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREEES) presents this Friday Seminar featuring Amy Randall, Assistant Professor of History, Santa Clara University.

Thu 2/25/2010 4:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM

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Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak (University Professor and Director of the Institute for Comparative Literature and Society at Columbia University) discusses "Aesthetic Education in the Age of Globalization" with Stanford professors David Palumbo-Liu and Rámon Saldivar. A workshop with pre-circulated materials will take place in the same location at 10AM that day. Those interested in participating in the morning workshop should email Saikat Majumdar at majumdar@s

Thu 2/25/2010 4:30 PM ~ 6:00 PM

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Clayman Institute Senior Scholar, Karen Offen, presents her new book, "Globalizing Feminisms 1789-1945". Including key pieces on the history of feminism from an international group of scholars, this book charts feminists' attempts to restore a balance of power between the sexes against a backdrop of huge cultural, social and political transitions across the world. This book event is free and open to all and light refreshments will be served. The book will be available for purchase at the event.

Tue 2/23/2010 9:00 AM ~ 10:00 AM

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Europe has been active in the field of women in science for 10 years now - seeking to address the under-representation of women researchers, particularly in top positions. The European Commission has concentrated on funding the collection of information on the situation of women in European science, as well as measures to recruit, retain and promote more women in science. The talk will begin with an introduction on how the 'women in science' issue fits into the European Union's (EU) research policies, followed by an overview of EU activities and results in the field. Comparisons will be drawn between the different approaches taken by the EU and the US on improving the role of women in science.

Wed 2/24/2010 6:30 PM ~ 9:00 PM

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The event will be a fantastic opportunity to hear war stories and tips from leading female entrepreneurs who have collectively started numerous successful businesses. The panel will include a Q&A session for attendees to asks specific Qs they may have about starting and running businesses. We think it will be a very motivating and inspirational evening. The event will include drinks and heavy appetizers.

Thu 3/11/2010 4:00 PM ~ 5:30 PM

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In this lecture, Benjamin reveals the qualities that make a Whitopia (pronounced Why-TOH-pee-uh) and explores the urgent socio-political implications of this phenomenon. Nationally, what will it mean to be white when whiteness is no longer the numeric majority, nor even the “mainstream”? If the end of white America is thought to be a demographic and cultural inevitability, what will the new mainstream look like? More, Benjamin examines a central conundrum: the avowed public yearnings for a “post-racial” age juxtaposed to the racial and economic divides still vexing America. Obama's presidency, Benjamin argues, raises the stakes in a struggle between two versions of America: one that is broadly comfortable with diversity yet residentially segregated (ObamaNation) and one that does not mind a “little ethnic food, some Asian math whizzes, or a few Mariachi singers--as long as these trends do not overwhelm the white dominant culture” (Whitopia). The demographic, social, and political developments Benjamin confronts are here for the long haul. The question: What will Americans do next? Book signing and reception immediately following lecture. Event is open to Stanford faculty and students. RSVP is required by emailing cnqueen@stanford.edu.

Thu 6/3/2010 4:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM

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Please join our Feminist Studies community for our End of the Year Banquet! It's been another successful and productive year, so let's celebrate with our colleagues, friends, and family. All are welcome to join us at 4:30pm for insight into the Honors Thesis research done by our students. Following our honors presentations, students, faculty and invited guests will enjoy our evening banquet in honor of our graduating seniors AND our Lopes & Rosaldo Essay and Thesis Prize winners. 6-8pm: End-of-Year Banquet. Please RSVP for the event to fmstadmin@gmail.com

Mon 3/8/2010 5:15 PM ~ 7:45 PM

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Celine Parrenas Shimizu is an award-winning film scholar and filmmaker whose films have screened nationally and internationally in festivals and exhibitions including the Smithsonian, the San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles Asian/American Film Festivals, Hawaii International Film Festival. Birthright explores how mothering transforms womanhood, friendship, family and home through 50 in-depth interviews with a wide diversity of mothers in Santa Barbara.