Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Oregon State University

10/29/2026

This story originally ran in the Oregon Stater in 2023 but we’ve revived it in time for HalloweenDoes an unearthly presence walk the floors of Waldo Hall? Does the former women’s dormitory house previous tenants who can never leave? Or is it simply a combination of urban legends and the quirks o...

10/27/2026

OSU Dates and deadlines
Nov 11: Veterans Day observed
Nov 13: Last day to withdraw from a fall course (no refunds available)
Nov 13: Last day to change the grading basis of a fll course (by noon)
Nov 16: Winter priority registration begins

2027 Commencement participation eligibility
Students who graduated or will graduate between summer 2026 and summer 2027 will be invited to participate in the 2027 Commencement ceremony.
• Baccalaureate degree candidates graduating in summer 2026, fall 2026, winter 2027, spring 2027, and summer 2027 will be invited to participate in the 2027 Commencement ceremony.
• Masters & doctoral candidates who have completed their degree requirements by the spring 2027 deadline or at the end of summer 2027 will be invited to participate in the 2027 Commencement ceremony.
Only seniors with at least 135 earned and posted credits by the end of winter 2027 term (graduating between summer 2026 through summer 2027) can participate. No exceptions.

10/13/2026

Here are a few upcoming events for globally-minded students!

1. Tomorrow! JET Program Info Session, 10/14, 12-1pm, Waldo 244. Live and work in Japan after graduation with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. Teaching experience and Japanese language ability not required. Applications due November 13, 2026 for a summer 2027 program departure. https://jetprogramusa.org/application-faq/
2. Friday! GO Abroad Fair, 10/16, 11am-2pm, SEC Plaza. Gain unstoppable skills, earn OSU credit, and take your major global! Speak to peer advisors and coordinators and explore international internships, major-specific programs, and faculty-led courses so you can start planning your next adventure. https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/go-abroad-fair-5821
3. Peace Corps Info Session, 10/20, 2-3pm, StAg 161. Students graduating in 2026 or 2027 can learn about how to apply for the Peace Corps. Other students can learn about the PC Prep Program. We will also be Tabling in front of the MU on the Quad 11:30am-1:30pm. https://global.oregonstate.edu/peace-corps-prep
4. Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship, application due 10/23- $3,000 external scholarship open to any student who can articulate the international dimensions of their major and/or their international career goals. See flyer for additional eligibility requirements. https://orconsularcorps.org/scholars
5. International Education Week, Nov 16-20. Highlights include the World Languages and Cultures Day on 11/17, 1-4pm in the SEC Lobby, and the Global Cuisine Showcase on 11/17 at dinner time in participating dining centers. https://global.oregonstate.edu/international-education-week

The JET Program and the Peace Corps are open to U.S. Citizens. Otherwise, all opportunities, including Peace Corps Prep, are open to all students regardless of campus or residency.

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10/05/2026

Campus Resources & Cultural Centers
Looking for a quiet spot to study, a space to hang out between classes, or extra support this term? Here are a few great campus resources to get connected with:

Asian & Pacific Cultural Center (APCC): Offers a welcoming space that offers cultural activities, community gatherings, and student resources, as well as study spaces.

Kāku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws: Provides a supportive environment for Indigenous and Pacific Islander students with study areas, kitchen access, and cultural events.

Griggs Center: Offers academic support, peer mentoring, and versatile guidance to help students thrive at OSU.

Basic Needs Center (BNC): Provides essential resources including food assistance, housing support, textbook lending, and utility support for OSU students.

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Elizabeth Kennedy for moving into PhD candidacy following a successful oral exam and prospectus meeting.

Elizabeth's committee includes Luhui Whitebear (chair), Shaina Khan, Kali Furman, Kirsten Hextrum, and Robert Thompson (GCR). Congrats again, Elizabeth, on reaching this milestone on your PhD journey!

09/29/2026

Congratulations to Ariana Berenice Lopez on successfully completing her oral exam and prospectus defense in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies PhD program at Oregon State University! Ariana is now a doctoral candidate in WGSS!

Ariana's committee includes Luhui Whitebear (co-chair), Razan Ghazzawi (co-chair), Patricia Fifita, Kali Furman, and Ana Milena Ribero (GCR).

09/02/2026

By Colin Bowyer on Aug. 31, 2026 College of Liberal Arts alumna Souksavanh T Keovorabouth researches how colonial systems continue to shape sexuality and gender, as well as the indigeneity of urban centers Image Souksavanh T Keovorabouth By Taylor Pedersen, CLA Student Writer - September 1, 2026 Whe...

06/13/2026

Congratulations to all the 2026 WGSS/QS graduates!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Libia Marqueza Castro on successfully completing her oral exam and prospectus defense in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies PhD program at Oregon State University! Libia is now a doctoral candidate in WGSS!

06/11/2026

Congratulations to *Dr.* Trung M. Nguyen on the successful defense of their dissertation, "Tracing Q***r and Trans Vietnamese Experience in the 21st Century through Feminist and Decolonial Fragments"! Trung has earned their PhD in WGSS with graduate minors in Ethnic Studies and Q***r Studies. Their committee was comprised of Dr. Patti Duncan (chair), Dr. Nabil Boudraa (GCR), Dr. Patti Sakurai, Dr. Patricia Fifita, and Dr. Razan Ghazzawi. Congratulations, Trung!