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Illuminated Histories, Laura Meader
Illuminated Histories, Laura Meader
Colby Magazine
Artist Maggie Libby ’81 unearths the hidden histories of Colby women with their portraits.
First There Was One, Christina Nunez
First There Was One, Christina Nunez
Colby Magazine
Colby’s first female graduate, Mary Caffrey Low, set a standard for excellence and achievement.
Deep North: Assistant Professor Of Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Sonja Tomas Pushes Students To Confront The Uncomfortable, Mareisa Weil
Colby Magazine
Many of those white students are uncomfortable, Thomas said. “I hear a lot of, ‘I don’t want to say something if it’s not on the right track.’ I have to push back and say, ‘Silence is not a right track either.’”
Girl Power: Professor Lyn Mikel Brown On Her New Book, Activism, And "The Power Of The Immediate", Mareisa Weil
Girl Power: Professor Lyn Mikel Brown On Her New Book, Activism, And "The Power Of The Immediate", Mareisa Weil
Colby Magazine
"If we want girls to be part of creating a more just and caring world, we have to give them the opportunity to jump into the fray, right here, right now."
They Can: Gay Atheletes Come Out--And Help Change Colby Culture, Ruth Jacobs
They Can: Gay Atheletes Come Out--And Help Change Colby Culture, Ruth Jacobs
Colby Magazine
In what is a national trend, gay athletes are finding acceptance and support on Colby teams.
The Last Page: No Shortage Of Material, Leslie Robinson
The Last Page: No Shortage Of Material, Leslie Robinson
Colby Magazine
Gay humor columnist Leslie Robinson ’85 never lacks material.
Pride And Prejudice: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And Transgendered Students Want Increased Acceptance And Inclusion At Colby , R.J. Grubb
Colby Magazine
While gay Colby students are demanding more visibility and inclusion, some say they have gone too far. Also, Alyson Lindquist ’03 chronicles decades of discrimination.
Point Of View: In This Class On Feminism, Nobody Was On The Bench, Rocio Orantes Carey
Point Of View: In This Class On Feminism, Nobody Was On The Bench, Rocio Orantes Carey
Colby Magazine
Rocío Orantes Carey ’06 on stereotypes, feminism, and football.
Double Duty: Women Who Make It To The Top In Business Carry The Burden Of Society's Expectations, Barbara A. Walsh
Double Duty: Women Who Make It To The Top In Business Carry The Burden Of Society's Expectations, Barbara A. Walsh
Colby Magazine
High-achieving women in corporate America find themselves managing companies and households. Alumnae report that home and family aren’t left behind when they land the corner office.
The Girls Are Alright: With Colbians Leading The Way, Girl-Empowering Hardy Girls Healthy Women Sparks A National Movement, Laura Meader
The Girls Are Alright: With Colbians Leading The Way, Girl-Empowering Hardy Girls Healthy Women Sparks A National Movement, Laura Meader
Colby Magazine
Since its inception a decade ago, Hardy Girls Healthy Women has helped hundreds of girls to overcome damaging stereotypes and realize their own potential. With Colby alumni and faculty charting its course, the Waterville-based organization has made it to the national stage.
Point Of View: The Lesson Of David Kato, Ellen Morris
Point Of View: The Lesson Of David Kato, Ellen Morris
Colby Magazine
Gay activist from Uganda had applied for an Oak Fellowship at Colby; his murder should serve as a warning of the sometimes dangerous power of Americans abroad. Ellen Morris ’11 on “knowing” slain gay-rights activist David Kato.