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 and discrimination over the course of my entire life which has driven my passion for social justice and advocacy. I …
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 stemming from gender inequality in both my career path and my home country’s culture. This exposure to the gender disparities …
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 early campus and community women leaders and to recognize a new generation of inspirational women, acknowledge the accomplishments of UW-Madison …
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 department as a teaching assistant in Gen&WS 103 in 2005 and became an academic staff member in 2008. What is your role …
Each year the College of Letters & Science awards the Dean’s Prize to a few of the most outstanding scholars in the graduating senior class, which this year included 2022 Summer, 2022 Fall, and 2023 Spring graduates. To be honored, students must meet a list of basic requirements including a minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA, 24 …
After so much hiring in the last few years, GWS has a wide variety of new courses at the cutting edge of feminist inquiry. We’ll be introducing a few of these amazing courses through a new feature called Course Spotlight. First up is Gen&WS 527 taught by Professor Ruth Goldstein. Course Title: Gen&WS 527: The …
Aliza Ramirez is a double major in Political Science and History with a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. Aliza will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies? I initially entered the university studying Political Science and History. After a few semesters, it seemed evident that both disciplines valued …
Pronouns: she/they Hometown: I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but have lived in Madison for much longer so consider Madison my hometown now. Educational/professional background: I graduated from UW Madison with a BS in Natural Resources and my professional path led me towards project management in clinical settings until I was brave enough …
Oliver DiPietro, an MA student in Gender & Women’s Studies with a certificate in Leadership and Ashley Shaw Adams, a freelance artist have won first prize for their work on The Big Gay Market. The Big Gay Market hosts accessible and inclusive LGBTQ+ friendly markets in the Madison area that feature LGBTQ+ makers and allies …
Abigail Seitz will graduate in spring 2023. Abigail is a Psychology major and is also getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. 1. Why did you choose GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies? I chose LGBTQ+ studies to supplement my psychology degree after recognizing the apparent lack of perspectives within the field of psychology, particularly in regard to …