This past summer we asked our alumni about their most memorable Gender and Women’s Studies courses (Women’s Studies courses for some of you). We’re so grateful that many of you shared your most transformative courses, …
Year: 2023
Faculty Focus – Dr. Kong Pheng Pha
Name: Kong Pheng Pha Title: Assistant Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies and Asian American Studies Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Educational/professional background: I attended public schools my entire life, from Head Start all the way through …
GWS Student Spotlight – Martino Mangano
Martino Mangano is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Linguistics. He is also getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. Martino will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS & LGBTQ+ Studies? …
Ruth Goldstein Awarded the 2023 Cultural Horizons Prize
Join us in wishing a hearty congratulations to Professor Ruth Goldstein! GWS Professor Ruth Goldstein has been awarded the Society for Cultural Anthropology’s Cultural Horizons Prize for her article “Life in Traffic: Riddling Field Notes …
GWS Student Spotlight – Nicte Aguillon Jimenez
Nicte Aguillon Jimenez is majoring in Computer Sciences and getting a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I first became interested in Women’s issues when I was in high school. …
Course Spotlight – Gen&WS 528
Course Title: Gen&WS 528: Science and Sexuality What is this course about? This course uses a critical feminist lens to teach students about how sexuality science is conducted, how different scientific approaches have pros and …
GWS Student Spotlight – Thavon Her
Thavon Her is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and is getting a certificate in Public Policy. 1. Why did you choose GWS? As a queer woman of color, I’ve experienced a lot of challenges …
GWS Student Spotlight – Remi Yang
Remi Yang is majoring in Computer Science with a certificate in GWS. Remi will graduate in spring 2024. 1.Why did you choose GWS? At the beginning of my college journey, I encountered numerous challenges …
Three GWS Students Win Troxell-Glicksman Awards
A passion for making a difference and Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) credentials link three of the six winners of the 2023 Louise Troxell Award and Edna Kernwood Glicksman Award. These awards, created to honor …
Staff Spotlight – Nina Valeo Cooke
Name: Nina Valeo Cooke Pronouns: she | her Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL Educational/professional background: BA in Women’s Studies and Master of Social Work (MSW) How long have worked at GWS? For 18 years!!? I returned to the …