Gender & Women's Studies

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Celebrating Graduation, May 2022

Welcome to the Gender and Women’s Studies and LGBTQ+ Studies celebration of 2022 graduates. You will find a few words from Judy Houck, the Department Chair, and from Pernille Ipsen, Director of Graduate Studies. There are also loads of wonderful quotes and photos from graduates, faculty, and staff. Find more celebration on the Spring Commencement…

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Dr. Aili Mari Tripp Honored

Join us in sharing our sincere congratulations with Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, Wangari Maathai Professor of Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies! Dr. Tripp has been awarded with a Vilas Research Professorship. To read …

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Open House is an inclusive community where LGBTQIA+ and allied students can find and create an environment of awareness, respect, and advocacy for all sexual and gender identities. We’re a welcoming and supportive space focused on building community among our intersecting identities.

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  • Photo of Dr. Aili Tripp with text "Congratulations to Dr. Aili Tripp Vilas Research Professor"

    Dr. Aili Mari Tripp Honored

    Join us in sharing our sincere congratulations with Dr. Aili Mari Tripp, Wangari Maathai Professor of Political Science and Gender and Women’s Studies! Dr. Tripp has been awarded with a Vilas Research Professorship. To read …

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    Now Hiring: Financial Specialist II

    The Department of Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) is seeking an individual with experience in general accounting, financial management, and administrative support. The Financial Specialist II works closely with the Chair of the Department and …

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    Feminist Scholars Fellows – 2022/2023

    The Feminist Scholars Fellows for 2022-2023 have been chosen. Dr. Sandra Adell, Evjue Bascom Professor, of Afro-American Studies, and Dr. Sami Schalk, Associate Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies will be released from teaching to …

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    Rachel Litchman Wins L&S Ginsberg Family Award

    Gender & Women’s Studies Undergraduate student, Rachel Litchman, has been honored with the UW-Madison, College of Letters & Sciences Ginsberg Family Award. This award, formerly the Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence Awards for Leadership, Service and Scholarship,  …

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    Sami Schalk Receives 2022 Honorary Rainbow Degree

    The Department of Gender & Women’s Studies is proud to announce that the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) has chosen Dr. Sami Schalk as their 2022 Honorary Rainbow Degree recipient. This award was created …

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Co-Sponsorship Procedure

For GWS co-sponsorship requests, please email Prof. Janet Hyde preferably 4 weeks in advance. In 250 words or fewer, explain how the event pertains to gender, LGBTQ+ issues, and/or feminist concerns. Include a CV and the event date.

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.