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Potluck Picnic (with Queers of Utrecht)

May 15th

15:00-19:00

Wilhelminapark

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Career Event (with Career Services)

June 17th

15:00-16:30

Drift 25, room 001

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Mini TED Talks

June 30th

18:30-20:30

Drift 21, room 005

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS! What: Mini TED-Talks When: Jun

CALL FOR SPEAKERS!

What: Mini TED-Talks
When: June 30th, 18:30-21:00
Where: Sweelinckzaal, Drift 21

One thing we hear a lot from our members is that they would like to hear more about what fellow students are working on. So, Gen K has decided to organize Mini TED-Talks to give students the opportunity to share what they have been working on!

Whether that is a paper, your thesis, your internship, or another project you are involved in, or an amazing trip you have taken, your culture or a life-changing experience you have had. Let us know a bit more about who you are, what your interests are, and/or your pursuits in life. This is your chance for your peers to get to know you better and for you to get to know your peers better!

The event will take place on June 30th starting at 18:30. You don’t have to register if you just want to attend and listen, but we encourage you to give a talk yourself too. The talk can be anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes. If you would like to speak at the event, please let us know via the link in our bio!

What: potluck picnic When: May 15th, 15:00-19:00 W

What: potluck picnic
When: May 15th, 15:00-19:00
Where: Wilhelminapark

Apologies for the many posts! Instagram is not cooperating today, so some stuff got uploaded multiple times.

Do you want to meet other queer folks in Utrecht outside of the Gender & Postcolonial Studies programs? This is your chance! We're collaborating with Queers of Utrecht to host a potluck picnic in Wilhelminapark. Of course, we're bringing some basic items, but we encourage you to bring something of your own. Perhaps a cultural staple where you're from, or your favorite little snack. You can check the sign-up sheet at the link in our bio to see who else is already bringing something and/or to put down what you're planning to bring! Please remember you are not obligated to bring anything if you don't want to/can't. We'll make sure to have options that suit most dietary needs, but if you require anything really specific, don't hesitate to bring it yourself. We hope to see you there! You’ll be able to find us at the big rainbow flag!

What: Politics of Location on Gender Neutral Langu

What: Politics of Location on Gender Neutral Language
When: April 19th, 19:00-20:30
Where: Sweelinckzaal, Drift 21

It’s time for another Politics of Location! Our PoL events revolve around taking ongoing political debates and locating them in a Dutch context. This time, we’re tackling the topic of gender neutral language with the help of Nora Uitterlinden (she/her) from Trans Netwerk Nederland. She is joined by their Media Monitor Team, consisting of Elle, Olivier and our own board member Grey. Have you ever wondered how to address a non-binary friend (in Dutch)? Which pronouns to use, which words to use? The increasing visibility of trans and non-binary people in the Netherlands has led to a fervent debate on the necessity of gender neutral language. The Dutch language is more gendered than you’d think, and established linguists are fighting tooth and nail against progressive efforts to make the language more inclusive. Come join our discussion to learn how media outlets are doing it (or rather, not doing it) and to see how things have shifted in the past few years.

What: Karaoke When: April 8th, 21:00 Where: Café

What: Karaoke
When: April 8th, 21:00
Where: Café Ome Willem, Willemstraat 12

Is your thesis/internship getting to you? Are you tired from frantically reading page upon page of theory? Have you had enough of the full-time workweek? Well, there's no better way to decompress from working hard than by belting out Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 at Café Ome Willem!

To take everyone's mind off of everything that's been going on and encourage you to have fun, Gen K is hosting a Karaoke Night on April 8th. Put your brain in timeout and channel all of your frustrations and emotions into a moving rendition of classic karaoke songs like Don't Stop Believing, Livin' On A Prayer and Bohemian Rhapsody. Or, if you're feeling particularly nostalgic (and Dutch), something by K3, Guus Meeuwis or Willeke Alberti.

Feel free to bring as many friends as you like, since karaoke is an activity best enjoyed in a large group of loudly singing people. Let's get together and sing our hearts out!

You can find the link with the full song list in our bio!

So great to see and talk to @nina_j_rutten about @

So great to see and talk to @nina_j_rutten about @utrechtbij1! Check out their socials and website to see their positions if you haven’t voted yet!!

What: Drinks (Pre-election) When: March 15th, 19:3

What: Drinks (Pre-election)
When: March 15th, 19:30
Where: de Bastaard, Jansveld 17

On March 16th, every municipality in the Netherlands (including Utrecht) is holding municipal elections. If you're a Dutch citizen or have lived in the Netherlands for over five years, you are most likely eligible to vote in these elections. As a study association, we believe Bij1 most reflects and represents the intersectional point of view we employ in our studies, and we also think getting involved in local politics is super important!

One of our members, Effie Ophelders, is on the candidate list for Bij1 in Utrecht! Of course, you are entirely free to vote for whichever party you align with most, but if you are still undecided or are also supporting Bij1, we are hosting casual drinks the night before the elections (on March 15th) at de Bastaard. One of the other candidates for Bij1, Nina Rutten (they/she), is attending these drinks to answer any questions you may have about Bij1 and their campaign program! We hope to see you at de Bastaard!

What: Book launch + promo interview IN DUTCH When:

What: Book launch + promo interview IN DUTCH
When: March 8th, 12:30-13:30
Where: Bookstore Savannah Bay
Register at info@savannahbay.nl

On March 8th, International Women’s Day, Tessel ten Zweege (@tesseltenzweege) is coming to Savannah Bay to promote her first novel titled “Dat zou jij nooit toelaten” which deals with partner violence and feminism. In the book, Tessel shares how she escaped an abusive relationship in 2018.

Tessel will be at Savannah Bay between 12:30 and 13:30 to read from the novel, give an interview and to sign your copy of the book! If you would like to attend this event, please send an email to info@savannahbay.nl.

You can pre-order the book in Savannah Bay’s webshop; they will have it ready for you at the event so you can get it signed right away! Follow the link in our bio to pre-order, and please indicate in the order field that you would like to pick up the book on March 8th.

Please note; this event is IN DUTCH. If you don’t understand Dutch, it might be tricky to follow along!

International Women’s Day Pub Quiz What: Pub Qu

International Women’s Day Pub Quiz

What: Pub Quiz
Where: Parnassos, Kruisstraat 201
When: March 4th, 17:30-19:30
Register at the link in our bio! Open to everybody, not just women!

On March 8th, the world celebrates International Women’s Day to recognize the inequality women face and to celebrate all different kinds of womanhood. In honor of this day, Utrecht University’s IWD Committee is collaborating with Gender Studies study association Gen K to organize a Pub Quiz about all things Woman!

Cultural center Parnassos is kind enough to open their doors to all of those who want to celebrate IWD. Expect questions about EntHERtainment, She-ography, HERstory and other woman-related categories!

Are you an expert on all things woman? Join us on March 4th from 17:30 to 19:30. If you’re a member of Gen K, your first drink is on us. Don’t forget to register at the link in our bio, and we’ll see you there!

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Speed Dating (But Make It Platonic)! Date: 14 Feb

Speed Dating (But Make It Platonic)!
Date: 14 February
Time: 15:00-17:00
Location: Gys (Voorstraat 77)
Sign up: Link in bio!

This upcoming Valentine’s Day, we are facilitating connections of all kinds, not just romantic ones! You can make new friends in Utrecht and within the Gender Studies faculty, or get to know a new potential datemate! This event will not look like traditional speed dating and will be shaped more like regular drinks, but we will make sure to add an interesting twist to make sure good conversation happens around the room!

Because of COVID concerns, you have to be able to show your QR code (or other verification of vaccination or recovery) to enter, and we request you bring a mask to wear when moving around the space, and please sign up at the link in our bio!

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