Contests

Women's Studies sponsors two educational competitions that foster exploration of women and gender among college and high-school students.

Kathryn L. Harris Women's Studies Writing Competition

The Harris Competition honors undergraduate and graduate written work that deals substantially with women or women's issues. Submission categories include: Academic (Upper Division), Academic (Lower Division), and Creative (Upper and Lower Divisions). Prizes in each category are First Place, $100, and Second Place, $50. The winners will be honored at the College of Liberal Arts Honors Day in April of each year. Submit entries to Erin Reid in the Women's Studies Program, 344 Morton Hall, by February 15 of each year. For more information, contact Dr. Angela Balla at 256-824-2378, Dr. Christine Sears at 256-824-2573, or Dr. Anne Marie Choup at 256-824-2312.

Download competition flier for submission rules and assessment criteria.

Inspired Women! The UAHuntsville Ruth Hindman Women's Studies Art Contest

Students in grades 10-12 are invited to enter an art contest held in conjunction with UAHuntsville Liberal Arts Tournament Day in April of each year. The prize is a $100 award for a work of art honoring a contemporary or historical woman, or that deals with the experiences of girls or women. In addition to submitting the artwork at Tournament Day, entrants for this prize must provide a brief written artist's statement (250-500 words) about why they chose their subject and how it relates to an inspiring woman, or to the experiences of girls or women. The entry will be judged on both content and artistic merit. The judges will be looking for a truly outstanding work of art. Works by all students, male and female, will be considered for this award. For more information, contact the Department of Art and Art History at 256-824-6114.

Download competition flier for contest details.