You’re invited to a free, exclusive screening of the documentary Wise Women that flips the script on beauty, power, and visibility. Featuring the filmmakers and special guests, this is more than just a film screening – it’s a thought-provoking conversation you’ll want to be in the room for.

Thursday, 3/5, 6:00-8:30pm
Feliciano School of Business SBUS 140
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Presented in partnership between the �鶹��ý���� Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program and the Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey

Professional Pathways of GSWS Panel
Tuesday April 16th 6:30-8:00 pm
University Hall 1040

Our panelists include:

Nicole Archer, PhD (she/her/hers), is an assistant professor in Visual and Critical Studies at �鶹��ý����’s Department of Art and Design, an affiliated faculty member of the university’s Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, and a standing member of the College Art Association’s Board of Directors. Her research focuses on the politics of contemporary art and material culture with an emphasis on fiber-based practices.

Helen Archontou (she/her/hers),MSW, LSW, is the Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Northern New Jersey since 2011. She received her BA in Psychology from �鶹��ý���� and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers. Helen has guided YWCA Northern New Jersey to fully live its intersectional mission to eliminate racism and empower women by advocating against oppression. Helen has directly overseen the development of a continuum of programs to support women and families in every stage of life as well as to raise awareness and take action to end racial and social injustice, advance gender equity, and promote the rights of all women.

Reggie Bledsoe (he/him/his) is the Director of the Essex County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs and works closely with Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. He graduated from �鶹��ý���� with a BA in Political Science. Reggie also worked in Governor Phil Murphy’s administration for four years, starting with the NJ Department of Education before transitioning to the NJ Department of Community Affairs. He previously served as a Legislative Aide to Essex County Commissioner President Wayne L. Richardson and former Freeholder President Blonnie R. Watson.

Lisa Noesi (she/her/hers) is the CEO and Founder of Mavo Care. She graduated from MSU with a BA in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies and a Minor in Business. In 2019 she founded Mavo Care as a young feminine wellness startup revolutionizing the feminine care market. As a long-time chronic yeast infection sufferer, she had no solution for her itching and discomfort. Despite the fact that she worked for a gynecologist and had access to the meds OBGYNs prescribe for chronic vaginal infections, nothing seemed to work. It wasn’t until a trip to Colombia introduced her to the magic of Calendula and its many benefits for vaginal wellness that she realized that she had found the holy grail to pH imbalance. After months of research, the idea for MavoCare was born and it now has helped over 30,000 women combat pH imbalance and common vaginal infections.

(she/her/hers) (adjunct) is the Communications Director at the National LGBTQ Task Force. She is a veteran in the communications industry, and currently serves as the Principal of Target Cue. Since her time at GLAAD in the 1990s and 2000s, Cathy has executed her particular expertise in crisis and strategic communications, playing a central role in shaping nearly all major issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, from the beating death of Matthew Shepard in 1998 to the fight for marriage equality and the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”. She worked with the team that coordinated historic coverage for WorldPride/Stonewall 50, working with NYC Pride. After leaving her position at GLAAD as National News Media Director, Cathy joined Fenton Communications, where she served as its New York office Media Director from 2004 to 2006. She went on to found Renna Communications and co-found Target Cue that same year.

Anne Marie Venezia (they/she) is a Public Affairs & Advocacy Manager at Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey. They graduated from �鶹��ý���� with a B.A. in English and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, and a minor in LGBTQ+ Studies. They are passionate about the intersection of the concurrent movements for LGBTQ+ equity and reproductive and sexual health justice, about which they regularly speak and work toward. Recently, they have been hitting the ground hard to defend and amplify Gender-Affirming Care (of which Planned Parenthood is a major provider).

All are welcome!

When: Friday, April 12th 11:15-12:30 p.m.
Where: University Hall, 1145

This book talk will take place at the George Segal Gallery in conjunction with their newest exhibition, The Backend, which relevantly features 13 contemporary artists who interrogate the hidden societal and institutional structures that regulate our lives.

Political theatre, like any kind of political action, can only be judged in relation to the political moment in which it tries to intervene. Theatre of the Oppressed (TO) was created to fight against dictatorship and an extremely centralized conception of politics. How does it function now, in a time of social media and so-called participatory democracies? Providing an in-depth account of the political and cultural context in which TO emerged, this book asks: How do contemporary understandings of concepts like oppression, representation, participation, and emancipation shape TO today?

If you would like to purchase a copy of the book, please visit

This event is sponsored by Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, Theatre Studies, Educational Foundations, Teaching and Learning, and Art and Design.

Addressing the disparities in maternal health outcomes and the intersection of reproductive and Black maternal health, join us for a screening of the Hulu film Aftershock, followed by a discussion of the film, and the community education resource My Black Health Is Beautiful. A discussion will be facilitated by Tara Norman, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity at Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern NJ with Jaye Wilson of Melinated Moms (virtual) and Crystal Charley of Salvation and Social Justice (in-person).

Light Refreshments will be served!

Sponsored by: Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, Justice Studies, Public Health, and Medical Humanities

and OSJD invite you to join us for the Zine Celebration Ball for Color Theory Volume III on Friday April 21st from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm in University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center. It will be an evening of creative expression, dinner, refreshments, dancing with a DJ, and general celebration to connect with others in the �鶹��ý���� community. Please RSVP by April 21st.

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March 31st, 2023, 4-6PM
Java Love, 49 Church Street, �鶹��ý���� NJ

Join us and Java Love for an open mic night in celebration of Women’s History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility!

To sign up to perform dm @doyoujavalove your name, pronouns, and talent.

Join us at our open mic space for singers, poets, and other members of the community to showcase their talents! Celebrating the end of Women’s History Month and Transgender Day of Visibility with trivia by GSWS interns.

Drs. Emily J. Klein and Monica Taylor, two MSU professors, will discuss their new book: : Using Friendship and Feminist Research to ReImagine Education and Our Lives. They will talk about how growing up as girls and women has influenced who they have become and will invite you to think about your own stories and how they may inform larger issues of feminism, the patriarchy, and social justice.

Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022

Time: 5:30-7:00pm

Location: Webinar

The Department of Spanish and Latino Studies cordially invites you to this week’s SLTS Film Forum: THE LAST SUMMER OF THE BOYITA (2009) [in Spanish with English Subtitles]

Young Jorgelina feels estranged from her boy-crazy older sister, who has entered adolescence and doesn’t want to hang around with little kids anymore. Finding refuge in their Boyita camper-van, Jorgelina travels with her father to the countryside, where her lifelong playmate Mario is undergoing some unexpected changes of his own. A visually-stunning and beautifully-acted coming-of-age Argentinean drama.

Q&A to Follow with Director Julia Solomonoff (Argentina)

When: Wednesday, March 30 at 4:00 pm

Where: Stream the film AT HOME before the Q&A: (Available from Monday, March 28 until Wednesday, March 30 at 2:30 pm)

Join us for the virtual Q&A:  (Be part of the virtual audience and discuss the film with the director at 4:00 pm)

Watch the event live or on demand:  (This option only allows you to chat during the live event)

Questions?
Contact Kino Vera at verak1@montclair.edu