Wichita State Feminists

08/01/2025

Want to revive FOCUS as we head into our 20th year? Reach out if you’re a Wichita State student interested in taking on a leadership role.

05/12/2025

Do you know a high school or first-year college student passionate about social justice, democracy, and creating positive social change?

If so, the Feminist Majority Foundation has an exciting opportunity to share.

Their sister organization, Girls Learn International, is hosting a virtual Summer Activist Training Camp (SATC) designed to empower the next generation of activists.

This free online program is open to high school and first-year college students of any gender who are eager to sharpen their advocacy skills.

SATC runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 8 to July 31, 2025.

At SATC, students will:
Learn About Key Issues: Gain a better understanding of the issues that impact our lives, including reproductive rights, the Equal Rights Amendment, LGBTQIA+ rights, voting rights, immigrants' rights, and more.

Develop Organizing Strategies: Learn effective organizing strategies and advocacy skills for successful and impactful advocacy.

Engage with Expert Speakers: Hear from inspiring speakers who will share their experiences and knowledge.

Build a Community: Connect with like-minded peers from across the country, creating a network of young activists passionate about making a difference.

Applications are due June 25, 2025!
Learn more and apply at: https://bit.ly/SATC2025

Wichita State University Sociology Department
Wichita State University Department of Political Science
Shocker Sociology Club - Wichita State Sociology
Student Engagement & Belonging - Wichita State University
Wichita NOW
Planned Parenthood Great Plains
League of Women Voters of Wichita Metro
WSU's Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies

10/17/2024

The Women's, Ethnicity, & Intersectional Studies (WEIS) program will be holding it's annual Fall Global Village Assembly tonight (10/17/24) from 7:00-8:00 pm in Hubbard Hall room 209.

The theme of this year's event is Change.

10/11/2024

Hope you will join us!

11th Annual Gender & Sexuality Conference to be held on the campus of Wichita State University next Friday, 10/18/24.

Join us for a free, interdisciplinary, state-wide professional development opportunity on Friday, October 18, 2024.

The conference brings together scholars, community organizations, and students/future professionals to discuss gender and sexuality-related work and issues in Kansas.

You're welcome to attend the full conference (just register on-site) or just join us for this year's keynote featuring Dr. Meg Paceley, a social worker and scholar engaged in research that examines factors in the social environment (e.g. families, communities) and broader systems (e.g. policies, societal rhetoric) and their relationship to q***r and trans (QT) youth’s mental and physical health. Their keynote, titled "Health, Activism, Community, and Resistance in an Era of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy, Legislation, and Rhetoric," will take place at 4:00 pm in the Beggs Ballroom of the Rhatigan Student Center followed by a small reception with the speaker.

For more information, go to: www.wichita.edu/genderconference

01/29/2024

Want to participate in WSU's annual Diverse Women's Summit to be held on March 7th & 8th?
Submit a brief presentation abstract before February 22, 2024.

This year's International Women's Day topic is:
"Diverse Women in the Digital Tech Age."

More details are available here:
https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/womenstudies/Home/summit.php

Wichita State University
Cohen Honors College
WSU's Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies
Wichita State University International Student Union
Wichita State University Office of Instructional Resources
WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Society of Women Engineers - Wichita State University
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Wichita State University
Wichita State University Sociology Department
Wichita State University Department of Political Science
Wichita State Pre-Law Student Association
Wichita State University Department of English
Human Factors & Ergonomics (HFES) Wichita State Student Chapter
Wichita State University College of Fine Arts
Wichita State Engineering Council
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Wichita State University
Wichita State University Graduate School
Wichita State University School of Social Work
Wichita State Psychology Department
Wichita State University Educational Psychology Program
Wichita State University - School Psychology Program
Wichita State McNair Scholars Program
Wichita State Criminal Justice Students Association
Wichita State University Communication Sciences and Disorders

01/19/2024

URGE KS will hold its first advocacy day of the session, a Period Day of Action, on February 7th from 9 am – 3:30 pm.

Participants will learn about the legislative process and the efforts being supported to address period poverty (ending sales tax on hygiene products, K-12 funding for products in schools). Then they will have the opportunity to meet with lawmakers directly.

If you're interested in participating, register here:
https://www.mobilize.us/urge/event/589031/?referring_vol=6203388&share_context=dashboard-event-details&sharer_role=SharerRole.ORGANIZER

Wichita State University Department of Political Science
WSU Community Psychology Association
Elliott School of Communication
WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion
WSU's Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies
Shocker Sociology Club - Wichita State Sociology
Wichita State Pre-Law Student Association

Have you signed up for advocacy day yet??👀👀👀
If not, take two minutes and RSVP now!!!

WHAT: Period Day of Action
WHEN: Wednesday February 7th from 9-3:30
WHERE: Kansas Statehouse in Topeka
WHY: Advocate for the passage of legislation that address the issue of period poverty in our state

Training and food will be provided! Good times will be had!

❤️❤️RSVP at the link above/in our bio❤️❤️

10/19/2023

10/18/2023

Look who is featured in the Sunflower today:

Both on and off campus, a student group is working to promote intersectionality and equality. The group, known as Feminists on Campus Uniting Students (FOCUS), aims to educate students and advocate for the rights of marginalized groups. According to the group’s campus outreach chair, Easton Vogt, ...