Join the Inclusive History Project as we celebrate the launch of the Women's and Gender Studies Oral History Archive, a new resource documenting the history and impact of Women’s and Gender Studies, Women in Learning and Leadership, and LGBTQ Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Through personal stories and reflections, the collection explores the origins of these programs, the labor and care that have sustained them through changing contexts, and their ripple effects in and beyond the University.

The event will feature a panel discussion with individuals whose oral histories are included in the collection, offering firsthand perspectives on advocacy, challenges, community-building, and institutional change. Attendees will also hear from the students and faculty who created the project and learn how to access and use the collection for research, teaching, and engagement.

The panel discussion will be followed by a reception with a DJ and light fare. All are welcome.

The Women's and Gender Studies Oral History Archive at the University of Michigan-Dearborn is an outcome of the IHP Research and Engagement grant led by Dr. Amy Brainer with the assistance of Fatima al-Bedany and Lyla Kerr.

Registration is encouraged. This event is free and open to all.

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Location: Kochoff Hall, James C. Renick Center, UM-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn, MI 48128

Questions? Email us at [email protected].