Women's and Gender Studies Conference

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The Women's and Gender Studies Conference is an annual event jointly hosted by Wilkes University and King's College.

2026 Conference:

Gender and Citizenship: Past, Present, and Future

March 30 & 31, 2026 | Wilkes University, Henry Student Center

Keynote Address

  • Speaker: Dr. Lucia McMahon
  • March 30, 7 p.m.
  • Jean & Paul Adams Commons, Wilkes University
 

Call for Proposals

Presentation proposals are due by Feb. 23, 2026. Please use the proposal submission form to submit your 150-word abstract.

Submit Your Proposal

In recognition of the semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this year’s conference invites papers exploring what it means to be revolutionary, the evolving concept of citizenship, women’s roles in shaping history, and the purpose of education, especially women’s education, in fostering personal empowerment, civic responsibility and social change.

As in years past, we are happy to have presentations on a broad range of gender-related topics which do not have to connect directly to the conference theme. We invite students, staff, faculty, and community members to participate in this Conference. Session types include research presentations, panel discussions, video screenings, and performance art (e.g., poetry slam, dramatic performance, dance). We also welcome presentations about service-learning, community service, and travel abroad opportunities.

Contact

For more information or questions about the conference, please contact:

Dr. Jennifer Thomas
Director of Women's and Gender Studies at Wilkes University
jennifer.thomas@wilkes.edu email link
Dr. Jennifer McClinton-Temple
Director of Women's Studies at King's College

Accessibility

Wilkes University is an equal opportunity institution. For more information, please consult our nondiscrimination policy statement.

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