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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · 1d

Curious about career possibilities with a GSWS degree? Join us for an engaging chat about your future opportunities and discover strategies and resources that can help you as you explore your career options.
Oct 29 | 2:30-4:00pm | Zoom
www.eventbrite.ca/e/gsws-caree...
@sfufass.bsky.social

GSWS Career Talk
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
2:30-4:00pm
Zoom
Photo: a close-up photo of the inside of a colourful hot air balloon.

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · 7d

Nerida Bullock’s (PhD, 2025) socio-legal scholarship holds a mirror to the institution of marriage.
Read the interview to learn about Bullock's research and experiences as an educator: www.sfu.ca/gsws/news-ev...
#mySFUgrad #FASSgrad
@sfufass.bsky.social @sfugradstudies.bsky.social

“I am deeply committed to expanding upon my critical exploration of family formation and marriage at the intersection of gender, sexuality and law.” - Nerida Bullock
Photo: Nerida Bullock.

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · 22d

SFU GSWS is pleased to welcome Milka Njoroge as Ruth Wynn Woodward Junior Chair (2025-2027).
Her research focuses on the visual economy of suffering in postcolonial contexts.
Learn more: www.sfu.ca/gsws/news-ev...

Milka Njoroge: Ruth Wynn Woodward Junior Chair, 2025-2027

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · 27d

The GSWS Feminist Book Club found "They Never Learn" by Layne Fargo to be "an entertaining and fast-paced read."
Read the full review and learn more about the book club: www.sfu.ca/gsws/communi...

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SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences @sfufass.bsky.social · 27d

Since 1965, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) has stood at the heart of the university’s intellectual life as one of SFU's founding pillars. In recognition of our 60th anniversary, we reflect on key milestones that have shaped FASS' enduring legacy and impact: www.sfu.ca/fass/60

Black and white archival photos of SFU and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences styled as polaroids stacked behind an image of the AQ building. Text: Celebrating 60 years - SFU's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Aug 26

Activist-scholar @ajwithers.bsky.social believes in making their research both comprehensible and collaborative. "I want my academic work to benefit the communities of which I am a part."
Read the interview: www.sfu.ca/gsws/news-ev...
@sfufass.bsky.social

“Many activist-scholars study movements. However, what movements need is to understand how power works.” - A.J. Withers
Photo: AJ Withers, smiling and wearing a plaid shirt and a flat cap.

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Aug 21

SFU GSWS is pleased to welcome assistant professor Megh Marathe to our department!
Marathe's research seeks to foster inclusion in the tools and practices that experts — such as doctors and engineers — use to make decisions about people’s lives.
www.sfu.ca/gsws/news-ev...
@sfufass.bsky.social

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Aug 21

Congratulations to Vaibhav Saria on winning the Early Career Research Excellence Award in Humanities!

SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences @sfufass.bsky.social · Aug 20

Honouring innovation, impact, and dedication: Congratulations to our FASS Research Excellence Award recipients in the humanities & social sciences!

Learn more about our winners: www.sfu.ca/fass/news/2025/08/research-excellence-award.html

Top left to right: Marianne Ignace and Mark Pickup. Bottom left to right: Vaibhav Saria and Yushu Zhu. TEXT: 2025 FASS Research Excellence Awards

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join our GSWS community as we read and discuss feminist books together. Find out more and sign up at Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/gsws-femin...

GSWS Feminist Book Club
Photo: A hand reaching for a book on a bookshelf

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Aug 12

Looking for something "different" to shake up your summer reading? “Walking Practice” by Dolki Min inspired “one of the most interesting discussions the book club has had yet.” Read the review: www.sfu.ca/gsws/communi...

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jul 25

Looking for a book to read this weekend? The GSWS Feminist Book Club call "Against the Loveless World" by Susan Abulhawa, "heartbreaking" and "incredibly well written."
Read the full review: www.sfu.ca/gsws/communi...

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jul 23

"It is hard to say that this future is not close to our reality, because it already resembles it—constant data about citizens feeds algorithms that assess risk."
Read the GSWS Feminist Book Club's review of "The Dream Hotel" by Laila Lalami: www.sfu.ca/gsws/communi...

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jul 14

This week! Join us to learn more about GSWS courses and programs with the Undergraduate Advisor.

JULY 16 | 1:30 PM | ZOOM

To receive the Zoom link and attend, email Undergraduate Advisor, Roberta Neilson at [email protected].

events.sfu.ca/event/44829-...

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies; Info Session; GSWS Undergraduate Courses and Programs
Photo: a group of people walking under a rainbow flag and celebrating together at a Pride event

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 26

Join us at the upcoming GSWS Undergraduate Info Session to learn more about GSWS courses and programs with the Undergraduate Advisor.
Info Session: July 16 | 1:30 PM | Zoom
To attend, please email Undergraduate Advisor, Roberta Neilson at [email protected]
events.sfu.ca/event/44829-...

Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (GSWS) Undergraduate Info Session

Attend our online information session to ask your questions about Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies undergraduate programs at SFU.

events.sfu.ca

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 25

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Career Chat with Burnaby Public Library yesterday! Would you be interested in future career events? Let us know what topics and fields you'd like to learn about.

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SFU Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences @sfufass.bsky.social · Jun 19

We had a blast celebrating convocation last week! Almost 1,000 photos are now up on the FASS Flickr account 📸 Congratulations again to all of our FASS grads! We are so proud of you! ❤️ #mySFUgrad
www.sfu.ca/fass/news/2025/06/convocation-recap.html

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 17

Next week! Join us to explore career options in library services. Bring your friends and learn about potential career paths and working with the community at Burnaby Public Library. All students and alumni are welcome.
events.sfu.ca/event/44616-...

TUESDAY, JUNE 24
11AM-12PM | SWH 9095
CAREER CHAT
BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Co-sponsored by:
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Indigenous Studies
Burnaby Public Library
Image: a smiling librarian working at a desk

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SFU Indigenous Studies @sfuindg.bsky.social · Jun 11

Interested in learning about potential career paths where you can work with the community? Come with your friends, and learn how working at the Burnaby Public Library can complement your degree.

June 24 | 11AM - 12PM | SWH 9095 | Free snacks and swag!
events.sfu.ca/event/44616-...

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 11

Listen to @cjsfradio.bsky.social IntraVenus today at 10am for an interview with Melanie Groß, SFU GSWS visiting researcher, about violence in relationships. Listen at 90.1 FM, cjsf.ca or later at: www.cjsf.ca/contents/int...

CJSF 90.1FM Radio | Diverse - Independent - Yours

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 6

New at the GSWS Student Blog, “The Sexualization of War: A Critical Reflection on Cinematic Sex, Knowledge, and Control” by Mia Pelayo: www.sfu.ca/gsws/communi...

GSWS Student Blog: New Post
Photo: A statue in Göteburg, Sweden depicting two male figures grappling. Photo by Reema Faris, 2015.

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 5

#SFU students: Come with your friends, and learn how working at the Burnaby Public Library can complement your degree.
June 24 | 11AM - 12PM | SWH 9095
Free snacks!
All students are welcome!
events.sfu.ca/event/44616-...

Career Chat: Burnaby Public Library

The Departments of Indigenous Studies and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies invite you to join us for a Career Chat with Burnaby Public Libr...

events.sfu.ca

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 3

After a career in the fast-paced world of fashion marketing, Lindsay Dober (BA, 2025) decided to delve into her growing interest in feminism as a Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies major at SFU.
www.sfu.ca/gsws/news-ev...
#MySFUGrad #fassgrad
@sfufass.bsky.social

“I wanted to listen, support, and validate survivors of gender-based violence.” – Lindsay Dober
Photo: a smiling Lindsay Dober; she is wearing jeans, a black sweater and necklace, standing in front of a concrete wall.

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · Jun 2

Join us Thursday: SFU Honorary Degree recipient Mary-Woo Sims 沈明麗 will share stories from her life, work in the labour movement, human rights, and beyond.
Political IS Personal
June 5 | 2pm-4pm | SFU Burnaby
www.eventbrite.ca/e/political-...
@mws888globalroamer.bsky.social
@sfufass.bsky.social

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Margaret Lowe Benston Lecture Series in Social Justice
Political IS Personal
An event with 2025 SFU Honorary Degree recipient Mary-Woo Sims 沈明麗
Thursday, June 5
2pm-4pm
Halpern Centre room 126

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SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · May 28

#SFU students: join us with @sfuindg.bsky.social for a Career Chat with Burnaby Public Library (BPL)!

A librarian will talk about careers and community initiatives at BPL, followed by Q&A with students.

June 24 | 11AM - 12PM | SWH 9095 | Free snacks!
events.sfu.ca/event/44616-...

SFU Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies @sfugsws.bsky.social · May 27

Join us next week: SFU Honorary Degree recipient Mary-Woo Sims 沈明麗 will share stories from her life, work in the labour movement, human rights, and beyond.

Political IS Personal
June 5 | 2-4pm | SFU Burnaby
Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/political-...

@mws888globalroamer.bsky.social

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