Luann Dummer
Center for Women

Making Waves

Join us for our Making Waves series! Informed by our previous Feminist Friday series, Making Waves is a monthly, community event focusing on issues related to gender equity, women, diversity, and social justice. Speakers range from university professors to students to staff to leaders in our community.

Making Waves programs are free and open to the public. All are welcome!

Upcoming Making Waves

Past Feminist Fridays

May 03 2023
Making Waves in May

Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 12:15 PM - 1:20 PM

Asmat Writing Workshop Read More

Mar 15 2023
Making Waves in March

Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Women's Leadership in Healthcare Read More

Feb 09 2023
Making Waves in February

Thursday, February 9, 2023, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Taking Pride: Queer Relationships Read More

Dec 08 2022
Making Waves with Dr. Paola Ehrmantraut

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Women's Health in Argentina in the #niunamenos Context Read More

Nov 17 2022
Making Waves with Dr. Jenna Brownfield

Thursday, November 17, 2022, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Protecting and Nurturing Your LGBTQIA+ Identities When Back at Home Read More

Oct 11 2022
October Making Waves with Jill Manske

Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Women's Reproductive Health 101 Read More

May 11 2022
May Making Waves with Christine Balsley

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Connection Through Craft & Character: A Writing Workshop" Read More

Apr 28 2022
April Making Waves with Rachel Smith

Thursday, April 28, 2022, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

"Permission Denied to Rearrange Me" Read More

Apr 21 2021
Making Waves in April

Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Women and Environmental Art Forms" with Tove Conway Read More

Mar 23 2021
Making Waves in March

Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Cali Mellin presents "Activism at the Border: Fighting Feminicidio and Creating Community" Read More

Feb 18 2021
Making Waves in February

Thursday, February 18, 2021, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

John Oliver as Science Educator: “Jacked, Sexy Beagles” and the Politics of Gene Editing Read More

Oct 23 2020
October Feminist Friday

Friday, October 23, 2020, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Violence Against Women & Climate Change with Isabel Rolfes Read More

Dec 06 2019
December Feminist Friday

Friday, December 6, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

FLASH MOB MEMOIR with Drs. Liz Wilkinson & Laurie Lindeen Read More

Nov 08 2019
November Feminist Friday

Friday, November 8, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Punk Feminism and 'Zine Culture: A DIY Feminist Friday Read More

Oct 11 2019
October Feminist Friday

Friday, October 11, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

“Intersectional Thinking After Graduation: Trends in a Global Database of Women's and Gender Studies Graduates (1995-2010)" with Dr. Michele Berger Read More

Sep 27 2019
September Feminist Friday

Friday, September 27, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Inclusive Excellence with Kha Yang" Read More

May 03 2019
May Feminist Friday

Friday, May 3, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Muslim Women's Voices" Read More

Apr 12 2019
April Feminist Friday

Friday, April 12, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Making and Unmaking Masculinities" Read More

Feb 15 2019
Minneapolis Chocolate Reception & Feminist Friday

Friday, February 15, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The LDCW invites you to its annual Minneapolis Chocolate Reception and February Feminist Friday. Read More

Nov 30 2018
November Feminist Friday

Friday, November 30, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Molly White presents "Expectations and Reality: A Female Veteran's Perspective" Read More

Nov 02 2018
November Feminist Friday

Friday, November 2, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Advice from a Mentee: A Reflection on Women Succeeding in Law and Politics" Read More

Oct 19 2018
October Feminist Friday

Friday, October 19, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Telling It Whole " Read More

Sep 28 2018
September Feminist Friday

Friday, September 28, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"The Making of Music for Peace" Read More

May 04 2018
2018 LDCW Grant Recipient Celebratory Forum

Friday, May 4, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Luann Dummer Center for Women will hold a celebratory forum in which the research fellows of 2017-18 will give presentations on their projects. Join us for food and festivities! Read More

Apr 27 2018
April Feminist Friday

Friday, April 27, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Activating Feminism for the Future Read More

Apr 13 2018
April Feminist Friday

Friday, April 13, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Identity and Expression in Native American Art Read More

Feb 16 2018
February Feminist Friday & Chocolate Reception

Friday, February 16, 2018, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The LDCW invites you to its annual Minneapolis Chocolate Reception and February Feminist Friday. Read More

Jan 24 2018
Identifying and Ending Human Trafficking with Bukola Oriola

Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

The Luann Dummer Center for Women and the Leadership Academy of Human Resources present the Honorable Bukola Love Oriola Read More

Dec 08 2017
#MeToo Movement: The Tipping Point for Sexual Harassment Discussion?

Friday, December 8, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Hosted by the LDCW, UAWE, and Violence Prevention & Awareness Read More

Nov 17 2017
November Feminist Friday | Gloria Everson

Friday, November 17, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

“After the Adrenaline: Sustaining Political Activism When It Feels Like No One Is Listening" Read More

Oct 20 2017
October Feminist Friday | Kristi Hemmer

Friday, October 20, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Academy of Women's Empowerment Session II Read More

Sep 15 2017
September Feminist Friday| Dr. Camille George & Bridget Carey

Friday, September 15, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

“Empowering Women at the Base of the Economic Pyramid through Peace Engineering” Read More

May 05 2017
2017 LDCW Grant Recipient Celebratory Forum

Friday, May 5, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

The Luann Dummer Center for Women will hold a celebratory forum in which the research fellows of 2016-17 will give presentations on their projects. Join us for food and fesitivities! Read More

Apr 07 2017
April Feminist Friday| Dr. Nancy Holland

Friday, April 7, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Looking Backwards, Moving Forwards: Forty Years as a Feminist Philosopher" Read More

Mar 10 2017
March Feminist Friday | Round Table for Sexual Violence Awareness in the Classroom

Friday, March 10, 2017, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Round Table for Sexual Violence Awareness in the Classroom Read More

Feb 17 2017
February Feminist Friday & Chocolate Reception

Friday, February 17, 2017, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This year, we will be combining our annual Minneapolis Chocolate Reception with our February Feminist Friday, featuring Danielle Hermanny. Read More

Nov 18 2016

Friday, November 18, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Sexual Violence Awareness/Prevention Efforts at UST" Read More

Oct 21 2016

Friday, October 21, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Reimagining Theology: A Conversation with Two Feminist Theologians" Read More

Mar 11 2016
March Feminist Friday

Friday, March 11, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Sisterhood in Leadership" Read More

Feb 12 2016
Chocolate Reception & February Feminist Friday | Prof. Nekima Levy-Pounds | Minneapolis Campus

Friday, February 12, 2016, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2016 | 2:00 - 4:00 The Feminist Friday talk from 3:00-4:00 will take place during the Chocolate Reception.

This year we will be combining our annual Minneapolis Chocolate reception with our February Feminist Friday talk Prof. Nekima Levy-Pounds. Read More

Nov 20 2015
November Feminist Friday | Dr. Alexis Easley

Friday, November 20, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Researching Women Writers: New Feminist Critical Strategies for the Digital Age Read More

Oct 16 2015
October Feminist Friday | Dr. Consuelo E. Cavalieri

Friday, October 16, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

“FULFILLING A SACRED RESPONSIBILITY: THE KOOTENAI KWANAQNANIYK¢A‡KA(WARRIOR) WHO LED HER PEOPLE OUT OF THE BONDAGE OF INVISIBILITY” Read More

Sep 25 2015
September Feminist Friday Speaker | Dr. Angela High-Pippert

Friday, September 25, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Beyond Thin Mints: Girl Scouts and the Leadership Development of Girls" Read More

May 01 2015

Friday, May 1, 2015, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dr. Kim Miller, will discuss "The Stories we See: Depictions of Female Authority in South Africa’s Public Sphere". Read More

Feb 20 2015

Friday, February 20, 2015, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Carly Dent will discuss the food movement from her sustainability lens. Her work is focused around "food justice," and she will address women and their role within the movement. Read More

Nov 21 2014

Friday, November 21, 2014, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dr. Maria Dahmus, professor of Environmental Studies, will discuss “Women’s Leadership and Activism in the U.S. Environmental Movement" Read More

Oct 17 2014

Friday, October 17, 2014, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Tar Sands: How to Derail a Sensible Energy Future” Read More

Sep 19 2014

Friday, September 19, 2014, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dr. Britain Scott, Dept. of Psychology will be discussing, "Babes and the Woods: The Feminine Beauty Ideal as an Ecological Hazard" Read More

Apr 11 2014

Friday, April 11, 2014, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

UST senior Melissa Seymour will be speaking about her comic books published by Female Force. She has written comics on Gloria Steinem, Melinda Gates, and Barbra Streisand. Read More

Feb 21 2014

Friday, February 21, 2014, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Mr. N. Curtis Le May, the University of St. Thomas’ Theological Librarian, will discuss Mariology, its history as well as its significant role in society today. Read More

Nov 15 2013

Friday, November 15, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Ms. Shoko Hanzawa, of International Student Services, will discuss the topic of human rights of refugees with a focus on protecting women and girls. Read More

Oct 18 2013

Friday, October 18, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

“Reflections on Femicide and the Ni Una Mas Movement of Mexico and Central America” Read More

Sep 20 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Dr. Cheri Shakiban, Professor of Mathematics, will talk of her personal experience of growing up in Iran and share her story about what her Baha'i faith meant for her throughout her life. Read More

Apr 19 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

"Boys Like Guns and Girls Care About People": Gender stereotypes versus individual interest in international relations subfields Read More