Feminist Research, Education and Engagement Center to confront sexual violence at Ohio State in kickoff event

September 16, 2026 - 12:19

The Center for Feminist Research, Education and Engagement at Ohio State University will host a public conversation about sexual violence and accountability this Thursday. The event marks the center's official kickoff and is free to attend.

Titled "Sexual Violence and Accountability at OSU and Beyond: Feminist Conversations," the gathering will take place at Thompson Library. Organizers say the discussion will examine how the university handles reports of sexual violence while also placing those issues within a broader international context.

The center aims to bring together scholars, students and community members to explore feminist approaches to research and education. Thursday's event is designed as an open dialogue rather than a lecture, encouraging participants to share perspectives on accountability systems that often fall short.

According to the center, the conversation will address gaps in institutional responses and highlight ways feminist frameworks can shape more effective policies. The event is part of a larger effort to establish the center as a hub for interdisciplinary work on gender, power and social change at Ohio State.

Those interested in attending can find the event at Thompson Library. No registration fee is required.