BU Gender Studies Minor Blog

This past Tuesday I took the opportunity to meet on the first floor of Sutliff, to attend my first  Bloomsburg University Equality Alliance  (BUEA) meeting. Upon entering the classrom, I quickly learned that this was going to be fun. There was an undeniable energy that carried in the room. One that celebrated open conversations and a little chaos . The room was flooded with the conversations of members, before Lennie (BUEA's President) started the meeting with announcements. Enthusiastically, executive members for the group reminded their guests of upcoming events and answered any questions.  Retrieved from Facebook This Tuesday's workshop was titled "Working Out the Kinks". In it we explored what kinks are and how to go about them. While I won't get into a conversation about kinks or attach the diagram that shows you how to  effectively , and  safely , tie up your partner; I will share what I learned about this group and their approach to educating...

As you make your way through campus, you might find yourself pulling the sleeves of your sweater down around your fingers. A slight breeze is in the air and you notice the naked trees and their leaves settling on the sidewalk. Fall is finally here and it's always so beautiful in Bloomsburg.  Homecoming and football games and pumpkin patch trips, undoubtedly, mark up the dates of your October calendar. But as you plan ahead for these festive events, here are a couple more to keep on your radar... Bra Drive Hosted by the Student Nurse Association,  you can donate TWO bras for activity service to the drive until October 17th in SLL in McCormick! New bras will be given to the women's shelter and used ones will go to a turtle rehab sanctuary. Retrieved from HuskySync. Love Your Body Week Yoga In honor of National Love Your Body Week the Women's Resource Center is hosting a yoga session led by Professor Julie Petry, Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, on...