Women's Studies

Professor shapes Point Pelee into pottery during national park artist residency

Ashley Glassburn, Interdisciplinary and Critical Studies professor at the University of WindsorUniversity of Windsor Interdisciplinary & Critical Studies professor, Ashley Glassburn, took part in a retreat as an artist-in-residence at Point Pelee National Park. (ASHLEY GLASSBURN/ University of Windsor)

By Lindsay Charlton

Place was more than just inspiration for Ashley Glassburn during her time as an artist in residence at Point Pelee National Park — it was built directly into her creations.

Interested in materials and their connections to where they come from, the Interdisciplinary & Critical Studies professor used minerals harvested from the park’s shorelines to create her pottery.

South Asian Feminisms book explores diasporic experiences in Canada

Dr. Jane KuDr. Jane Ku is co-editor of a new collection from University of Alberta Press (FILE/University of Windsor)

By Kate Hargreaves

A new book on South Asian Feminisms in Diaspora had its genesis over several years of conversations and community.  

Co-editor and University of Windsor professor of Interdisciplinary and Critical Studies and Sociology Dr. Jane Ku explains its roots in a roundtable as part of the Canadian Sociological Association annual meeting. 

Ku explains that the turnout was enthusiastic.  

“It encouraged us to say, ‘okay, what do we do next?’”