Our Programs
'Feminism is the political theory and practice that struggles to free all women: women of Color, working-class women, poor women, disabled women, lesbians, old women--as well as white, economically privileged, heterosexual women. Anything less than this vision of total freedom is not feminism, but merely female self-aggrandizement.'.
-Barbara Smith, 'Racism and Women's Studies'
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Women in... (photos)
This lecture series examines women's experiences in various cultural contexts, showcasing faculty research interests and local professionals who work with women in our community. Each session is an informal presentation followed by discussion and guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch.
SiHLE (photos)
An internship for African American female Upstate students who train to become peer educators, then meet with African American teen girls from Spartanburg to teach them about HIV/AIDS awareness, assertiveness skills and gender and ethnic pride.
Bodies of Knowledge (photos)
The Symposium will renew and reinforce campus commitment to the principle of respecting sexual diversity, and to the acknowledgement of sexual orientation as a protected category of identity in Upstate’s longstanding Diversity Initiative. The symposium would serve to maintain and further fuel the energy of the students, faculty and staff who are galvanized at this time to improve the campus climate for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff.
Outfest@Upstate (photos)
Upcoming events at USC Upstate to celebrate the Human Rights Campaign's annual "National Coming Out Day"
ReelGenders International Film Series (photos)
Six free movies will be screened throughout the academic year in the Tukey Theatre on USC Upstate’s campus. After each movie, the audience is invited to engage in a talk-back, facilitated by a student leader.