Welcome to the Department of Gender & Women's Studies
Solidarity Statement
Please find the GWS Department's statement of solidarity with those protesting this country’s ongoing, centuries-long legacy of anti-Black violence.
Undergraduate Advising
While we are off campus, you can still connect with the GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies undergraduate advisor, Susan Nelson, to discuss your questions. Schedule an appointment in Starfish to meet with Susan in Microsoft Teams.
Fall 2020 Courses
Find information on our fall undergraduate course and graduate course updates, including modality.
Undergraduate News
News, events, and involvement opportunities for undergraduate students. Find new courses, internships, study abroad programs, scholarships, and volunteer opportunities.
Student Spotlight
Dylan Witte is our LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate Student Spotlight. Read about Dylan's experiences in LGBTQ+ Studies courses and why they chose to pursue the program.
Alumni Spotlight
Learn what GWS alums are doing now and how they are applying their GWS background to their work. Read Bill Basquin's Alumni Spotlight.
Open House
Open House is a Residential Learning Community sponsored by the Department of Gender and Women's Studies. Students live in an intentionally inclusive space dedicated to examining gender and sexuality.
Care: Politics, Performances, Publics, Practices
GWS faculty Chris Garlough and Annie Menzel with Professor Michael Peterson from Art and Interdisciplinary Theater Studies are building a community of inquiry around the concept of "care" in their Mellon-Borghesi workshop.
Collaborative for Reproductive Equity
Led by Director and GWS Professor Jenny Higgins and Associate Director Amy Williamson, UW CORE is a campus-wide initiative focused on reproductive health research, healthcare access and delivery, policy evaluation, and communication to address critical needs in reproductive health and healthcare in Wisconsin.
News & Events
Jenny Higgins Has Received the Society of Family Planning Mentor Award
GWS and Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor, and Director of UW-Madison Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (UW CORE), Jenny Higgins, has received the Society of Family Planning Mentor Award. This award recognizes Professor Higgins for her “dedication …
Solidarity and Ally Statement from GWS Department
Dear GWS Community, We condemn the intimidation and threats against our esteemed department member, Professor Sami Schalk. As a department, we reaffirm our condemnation of white supremacy, police violence, and all forms of racism. We ally ourselves with Professor …
Solidarity Statement from GWS Department
Dear GWS Community, The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies is deeply saddened and outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and Tony Robinson among numerous others. We condemn …
UW-Madison Collaborative for Reproductive Equity
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Collaborative for Reproductive Equity, or UW CORE, is a campus-wide initiative focused on reproductive health research, healthcare access and delivery, policy evaluation, and communication to address critical needs in reproductive health …
Assistant Professor Chris Barcelos Receives Honorary Rainbow Degree
Assistant Professor Chris Barcelos has received the 2020 Honorary Rainbow Degree from UW-Madison’s Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC). This award was announced at the virtual GSCC Rainbow Graduation event on May 7, 2020, and …
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CRGW Colloquium – Professor Sami Schalk
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Co-Sponsorship Procedure
For GWS co-sponsorship requests, please email Prof. Janet Hyde preferably 4 weeks in advance.
CRGW Colloquium Series
Check out the Center for Research on Gender and Women Colloquium Series. Each event in the series is free and open to the public. More information here.
CRGW eBulletin
Check out the opportunities listed in the Center for Research on Gender and Women eBulletin. You’ll find talks, events, conferences, jobs, and other opportunities of interest to students, faculty, staff, and community members.