The Center for the Study of Women in Society will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary this Nov. 7 – Nov. 9. The celebration will include a documentary, guest speakers and an emphasis on the people that have had impact on the success of CSWS.

“It’s a kind of neat way of honoring some of the connections that brought the center together,” said Carol Stabile, director of the Center for the Study of Women in Society, in the event’s promotional video.

The celebration will kick off on Thursday Nov. 7 in the EMU Ballroom from 3 – 5 p.m. Guest speakers will take the stage and will be followed by the premier of Gabriela Martinez and Sonia De La Cruz’s documentary “Agents of Change.”

Keynote guest speaker Ursula Le Guin will be reading and discussing feminist research for an audience on Nov. 8 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Guin is a well-known author as well as a Locus, Nebula, Hugo and World Fantasy award winner.

The third day on Nov. 9 will include guest speakers beginning at 9 a.m. and conclude with a closing reception at 6 p.m.

Tickets for the events are free but require registration to ensure a seat. Registration can be completed here.

Further information on each session’s time and location can be found here on the CSWS website.

The promotional video made by SOJC undergraduate Pamela Cressall is below.