Center for Women’s Studies

The Center for Women’s Studies is a multipurpose academic, cultural, and social space where the Colgate community can gather to discuss topics like feminist theory and praxis, queer identities, intersectionality, privilege, race, and oppression.

Historically, it has been a space for students and student groups to gather and advocate for a variety of different issues, and is home to the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies, and LGBTQ+ Initiatives offices.

The Women’s Studies Center is a vibrant, safe place for learning and gathering. Relax or get some work done in our lounge, or check out our library filled with print resources on women’s studies, gender, sexuality, women’s health, race, and feminist theory.

Our space has couches to nap in, is set up for movie screenings, has smaller work and discussion spaces, and a classroom for more closed events. We also have a kitchen stocked with snacks, tea, and coffee. We also support students in need with supplies they may need for classes or workshops. Contact us to book the Women’s Center for an upcoming event or meeting.

Allegorical Athena

A Feminist Voice
Since 1996, Allegorical Athena has released bi-annual issues of original gender-focused work from the Colgate community. Art, literature, poetry, and prose show a unique perspective on the intersections of gender, sexuality, and other identities.

Read Allegorical Athena

Voices of Resistance

A Feminist Podcast
Produced and edited by the Women Center’s own student interns, the Voices of Resistance podcast highlights the work of students, faculty, and visiting speakers on a range of topics.

Listen to Voices of Resistance