Dr. Kirsten Dellinger is the new Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion for the College of Liberal Arts. She was born in Raleigh, NC and grew up in Malvern, PA just outside of Philadelphia. Dr. Dellinger went to Rollins College in Winter Park Florida and got a BA in Psychology and then went on for her MA and PhD in Sociology at the University of Texas, at Austin. What drew her to sociology was an interest in understanding how our social context impacts who we are and what opportunities or barriers we face in our lives. "I’m compelled to figure out how things work in organizations" she says. "In particular, how do people experience their work lives? How do everyday practices or policies impact different groups and how can we make change for the better?"
"I can identify various strong women in my life who may or may not identify as feminist. My mother has a deep sense of self worth that I have always admired. My sister was always a partner in pushing the boundaries of what “girls” could do—being creative, funny, and brave. My “Aunt” Betty was a person who encouraged me and other girls to explore the world with abandon. My first basketball coach in junior high, Mrs. Morgan, supported me as a young woman and planted the seed that I might be able to play basketball in College. That was not a thought I had ever had!"
Featured Feminist is a new bimonthly feature of the Isom Center.
Dr. Joanne "Jan" Hawks was the founding director of the Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies from 1981-1998. The Isom Center. This video commissioned by the Isom Center reflects on her life and legacy on the 20th anniversary of her passing.
The Week Ahead
All Month
Krewe of Armeinius - The Queer Art of Mardi Gras This event will showcase a selection of the costumes built and worn by the Krewe of Armeinius for their annual Mardi Gras ball. All Day, Powerhouse Community Arts Center
September 24
Marriage Equality, Now What? LGBTQ Families and the Law.
The panel, hosted by OUTLaw, will provide legal and other expert perspectives on the state of LGBTQ family law in Mississippi in the wake of major changes like Obergefell, HB 1523, and others. Our speakers include: Deborah Bell, professor of law (UM), David Calder, professor of law & director of the Child Advocacy Clinic (UM), Tony Caldwell, family counselor and pastor from Oxford, and Hunter Bigham, LGBTQ parent from Oxford 12:30 PM, Weems Auditorium, Khayat Law Center
September 25
Lambda Meeting
Lambda is an LGBTQ+ support group that meets weekly. We understand the struggle and frustration that many individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ have to face. We recognize the emotional, mental and physical impacts of discrimination, rejection, and negative attitudes on the mind and body. Our goal is to provide a supportive and safe environment for disclosure, to allow individuals to talk openly about concerns without the fear of judgment or bias, and help develop positive coping strategies (e.g., self advocacy). 5:30 PM, 210 Peabody
Art Crawl Reception & Documentary Screening: The Sons of Tennessee Williams As part of the Oxford Art Crawl, the Oxford Film Fest and the Sarah Isom Center are hosting a screening of The Sons of Tennessee Williams, a documentary which highlights the work and history of the Krewe of Armeinius. 6 PM, Powerhouse Community Arts Center
September 26
Latinas of Ole Miss
Join us for an empowering discussion highlighting the experiences of Latinas at Ole Miss. This will be a space for students, professors, and advisors to gain cultural insights, community, and knowledge through this discussion. Hilda Nieblas, the Graduate Community Director for Student Housing, will be facilitating this event. In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. 4 - 5:30 PM, 126 Lamar
September 27
FEMISS General Meeting
FEMISS is the Univ. of Mississippi's chapter of the Feminist Majority Foundation, a national organization that promotes women's rights & gender equality. 6 PM, 519 Lamar
Hispanic Heritage Series: Panama Canal Stories (Historias del Canal)
Sponsors. The Spanish Film Club Pragda.com; The Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, The Center for Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Engagement, Alpha Lambda Delta, Modern Languages.
6 PM, Lamar 127
Dr. Kirsten Dellinger is the new Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion for the College of Liberal Arts. She was born in Raleigh, NC and grew up in Malvern, PA just outside of Philadelphia. Dr. Dellinger went to Rollins College in Winter Park Florida and got a BA in Psychology and then went on for her MA and PhD in Sociology at the University of Texas, at Austin. What drew her to sociology was an interest in understanding how our social context impacts who we are and what opportunities or barriers we face in our lives. "I’m compelled to figure out how things work in organizations" she says. "In particular, how do people experience their work lives? How do everyday practices or policies impact different groups and how can we make change for the better?"
