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Join Us for the Pre-HRC Spring Conference Gender Lecture Series

We’re excited to invite you to a series of dynamic sessions at the Pre-2025 Undergraduate Humanities Research Spring Conference: Gender and Sexuality. Prepare to immerse yourself in groundbreaking research, join vibrant discussions, and network with visionary scholars and peers!

Session 1: Having It All – Understanding Work & Family Dynamics in Contemporary Korea
• Speaker: Hyeyoung Woo, Professor of Sociology, Portland State University
• When: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM BJT
• Where: Lib 1113 on campus or Zoom (Meeting ID: 927 8924 0248)
Delve into the complexities of work–family balance, with insights from Korea and beyond.
 
Session 2: Facework, Artwork – Internet Celebrity Face and the Aesthetics of Cosmetic Surgery
• Speaker: Margaret Hillenbrand
• When: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM BJT
• Where: Zoom (Meeting ID: 999 5172 1330)
Explore the evolving dialogue between digital identities and beauty standards.
Session 3: Women and the Religious Question in Modern China
• Speaker: Xiaofei Kang, Professor of Chinese Religion and History, George Washington University
• When: April 16, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM BJT
• Where: Zoom (Meeting ID: 963 513 912)
Uncover the complex relationship between gender and religion in modern China.
Session 4: Abortion Attitudes Across Borders – A Focus on China and Global Comparisons
• Speaker: Amy Adamczyk, Professor of Sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice
• When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM BJT
• Where: IB 1047 or Zoom (Meeting ID: 976 5196 3990, Password: GSL0417)

Gain a global perspective on reproductive rights and changing societal attitudes.

Mark your calendars and join us for these inspiring sessions—we can’t wait to explore these vital topics with you!