Women’s and Gender Studies Conference: Futuristic Feminisms: Visionary Perspectives Across the Disciplines

When: Friday, March 22, 2013. Registration, 8:30 – 9:00 am; Opening session and keynote speaker, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Lunch, afternoon sessions and reception, 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Where: Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines

What: Join friends and colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, backgrounds and institutions for this one-day conference to examine future directions of feminism and Women’s and Gender Studies through diverse lenses. Keynote speaker is Chicago native, Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai, award-winning poet and activist.

Registration is $50 at the door if space is available. Student rates for Oakton and other institutions may apply. For links to the keynote speaker, program, and registration information, click here. For questions, call Kathleen Carot at 847-376-7061.

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