University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: October 2024

GWS Student Spotlight – Hannah Cacciapaglia

Hannah Cacciapaglia is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Political Science. Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS after feeling seen and understood through the course content in GWS 102 taught by Dr. Kate. Not only has GWS opened up doors to safe spaces on campus, with even better people, but it has become …

GWS Student Spotlight – Bella Ferak

Bella Ferak is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Journalism. Why did you choose GWS? I chose Gender & Women’s Studies to immerse myself in narratives often erased from common curricula. Armed with the desire to see myself and my communities reflected in an academic course, I found the courses to be representative, relevant, …

GWS is Now Hiring Spring 2025 TAs!

The Department of Gender & Women’s Studies (GWS) is looking for graduate students interested in TAing undergraduate courses for the Spring 2025 semester. Applications for these 50% Teaching Assistant positions are open to both incoming and continuing students. Teaching experience and familiarity with LGBTQ+ Studies and/or Gender and Women’s Studies is preferred. GWS is recruiting …

Amanda Gennerman – Alumni Spotlight, Class of 2000

Amanda Gennerman (she/her) graduated from UW-Madison in 2000 with a dual degree in Women’s Studies and Afro-American Studies (which is what both programs were called back then!) She has practiced immigration law exclusively since her graduation from the University of Denver – Sturm College of Law in 2003 and opened a solo practice dedicated to …