SFU Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

SFU Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser University

06/01/2026

Surrey Pride Rainbow Seniors' Program presents the wonderful QUIRKes - it is free and open to all ages

06/01/2026

We know Pride during the summer months is a time when 2SLGBTQIA+ communities are more visible and celebrated. It is also an important moment to honour the historical and ongoing contributions of Black q***r and trans communities of color to q***r liberation and to Pride itself, work that has shaped, sustained, and advanced movements for justice, visibility, and belonging.

At the SVSPO, we are committed to listening to and learning from 2SLGBTQIA+ voices, and to keep co-creating spaces where q***r and trans communities are seen, heard, and valued in our community.

05/28/2026

Join Alex, the 2SLGBTQIA+ Counsellor at SFU Health & Counselling, at the 2SLGBTQIA+ Student Support Group! A supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ students to connect, share, and support one another.

Register by emailing Alex at [email protected], Link or room number provided upon registration.

Summer 2026 Schedule:
Tuesday, June 9: Identity and Self-Understanding, 1130am-1230pm, online (Zoom)
Tuesday, July 7: Building a Support System With Chosen Family, 1130am-1230pm, SFU Burnaby campus
Tuesday, August 4: Navigating Relationships, 1130am-1230pm, SFU Burnaby campus

More details here: https://www.sfu.ca/students/health/support-resources/group-support/2SLGBTQIA.html

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05/26/2026

Join SFSS Out on Campus and SFU Library in celebration and appreciation of researchers at SFU who are members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and/or work on 2SLGBTQIA+ specific topics! Three student researchers (one undergraduate, one Master’s, and one PhD student) and one faculty member will present their exciting and vital work. The Trans Equity Pod (as part of the SFU EDI Office) will also unveil their new zine for 2SLGBTQIA+ community at SFU - “Impossible Lives”! Lastly, we will have folks from Special Collections and Rare Books, The SFU Office for Research and Innovation, and SFU Q***r Collective tabling and showcasing their amazing work for the community.

Wednesday, June 17, 3-6PM, on SFU Burnaby campus (exact location will be shared upon registration!)

We invite everyone who cares about research and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, everyone who is interested in learning more about current research projects at SFU, and everyone who is curious how they might start or advance their research pathway!

Please RSVP via Eventbrite (link in bio!) or by emailing Constantin at [email protected] your name for the RSVP and any access needs you have.

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05/26/2026

Join Alex and Sarah from SFU Health & Counselling for a 2SLGBTQIA+ Student Support Group's session on Identity and Self-Understanding!

The 2SLGBTQIA+ Student Support Group offers a supportive space for 2SLGBTQIA+ students to connect, share, and support one another. Reflect on identity, expression, and belonging, while connecting with others navigating similar questions. Share what feels comfortable and participate at a pace that works for you.

Tuesday, June 9, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, online, register through emailing Alex at [email protected]

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Visit the GSWS Student Blog for a new post by MA student Linds Rohlf: “As part of the GSWS 824 course, Gender and Social...
05/26/2026

Visit the GSWS Student Blog for a new post by MA student Linds Rohlf:

“As part of the GSWS 824 course, Gender and Social Policy: Gender Violence Resistance, I got to participate in a research team composed of my classmates. Our work focused on the importance of women’s only housing and services for precariously housed women in the City of Surrey. This project was initiated by the Surrey Vulnerable Women and Girls Working Group to help demonstrate to the city how needed services that support women and q***r people are to the community.”

Full blog post: https://www.sfu.ca/gsws/community/student-blog/2026/women-spaces-report.html

05/21/2026

On May 28th, The Women's Print History Project will be hosting Day One of its conference at SFU Burnaby campus.
On Thursday, May 28th (1-5 PM), events will be held at the W.A.C. Bennett Library.

They will include:
-exhibits curated by SFU English graduate students and alumni
-a talk by Professor Michelle Levy
-hands-on workshops
-a catered reception

RSVP today!
https://tinyurl.com/n6bf7r4y

05/21/2026

Please join us in celebrating the tenth anniversary of The Women's Print History Project on May 29th (2-5 PM) at SFU Harbour Centre (Room 7000). Enjoy a live podcast, WPHP roundtable, and talk by Professor Kate Ozment, followed by a reception.
Learn more & RSVP.
https://tinyurl.com/5n7vfd67

05/19/2026

Get the Pride party season started with CJSF and Out on Campus!

Come together to share your favourite Pride anthems as part of CJSF's Record Club, explore CJSF's expansive Q***r Content library, and meet others with similar music tastes!

Thursday, June 18, 4 - 5 PM, SUB 1420, CJSF Lounge!

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