Welcome to the Department of Gender & Women's Studies
Care Workshop
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. Learn more about the activities and events connected to this vibrant community.
WGSC Conference
Registration is open for the UW-System Women’s & Gender Studies Consortium, UW-Madison’s 4W Initiative, & UW-Madison’s GWS Graduate Student conference, which will take place April 16-18, 2020. The theme is, “Resistance and Reimagination: Gender, Change, and the Arts.”
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- Ruth Bleier Scholarship in the Natural Sciences – Applications due March 1
Undergraduate News
News, events, and involvement opportunities for undergraduate students. Find new courses, internships, study abroad programs, scholarships, and volunteer opportunities.
Student Spotlight
Sarah Akakpo is our February Student Spotlight. Read more about why Sarah chose GWS and her plans going forward.
Summer Term
Planning to take a summer course? Take a look at the options in GWS and apply for a Summer Term Scholarship through the Division of Continuing Studies.
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.
Graduation Reception
We invite GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies graduates to the Spring Graduation Reception on Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 am in 1310 Sterling Hall.
Alumni Spotlight
Learn what GWS alums are doing now and how they are applying their GWS background to their work. Read Hope's Alumni Spotlight this month.
News & Events
“Care: Politics, Performances, Publics, Practices” Workshop
Beginning in Fall 2019, GWS Professors Chris Garlough and Annie Menzel, and Michael Peterson, Professor of Art and Director of the graduate program in Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies, are leading a Mellon-Borghesi “Care: Politics, Performances, Publics, …
GWS Professor Anna Campbell Received Edna Wiechers Arts Award
Gender and Women’s Studies Professor Anna Campbell was selected by the Arts Awards Review Committee of the UW-Madison Division of the Arts to receive the 2020 Edna Wiechers Arts in Wisconsin Award. This award supports …
Sarah Akakpo – February Student Spotlight
Sarah Akakpo is a second year student majoring in Gender and Women’s Studies with a certificate in Studio Art. Sarah started out in the LGBTQ+ Studies certificate and decided to pursue the GWS major this …
GWS Professor Chris Barcelos won the Summer 2020 Research Service Award
GWS Professor Chris Barcelos won the Summer 2020 Research Service Award for exceptional service outside one’s own department. This program was initiated to recognize the service contributions that untenured faculty members, especially women and members …
Chazen’s Faculty Exhibition Features Installations by 2 GWS Professors
New collection reframing installations by GWS Professors Anna Campbell and Jill Casid will be featured at the Chazen Museum of Art’s Faculty Exhibition 2020 from February 1-May 10, 2020. The Chazen’s 50th Anniversary year activities …
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Coffee & Tea in the Reading Room
Coffee & Tea in the Reading Room
Coffee & Tea in the Reading Room
Coffee & Tea in the Reading Room
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Co-Sponsorship Procedure
For requesting a co-sponsorship from GWS, please email the following information to Prof. Janet Hyde, preferably at least 4 weeks in advance.
CRGW 2019-2020 Colloquium Series
Check out this year’s Center for Research on Gender and Women Colloquium Series. This year’s series consists of 3 speakers. 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.