Emma Contreras is double-majoring in Environment Studies and Educational Policy Studies, and getting certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies, American Indian & Indigenous Studies, and Public Policy. Why did you choose GWS? I chose to pursue a GWS certificate because I wanted to better understand how gender shapes people’s representation in education and policy & …
Viviane Graham is majoring in Social Work and getting certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and Global Health. Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS to better understand gender inequities, especially in healthcare, and how they impact women’s access to quality care. As a social work student, I wanted tools to recognize and challenge …
Claire Hoppe is majoring in History (Honors in the Liberal Arts) and getting a certificates in LGBTQ+ Studies and Integrated Liberal Studies. Why did you choose LGBTQ+ Studies? I chose to do the LGBTQ+ Studies certificate because I wanted an avenue to learn more about myself and the community that I hold so dear. Alongside …
Sophia Grams-Weston is majoring in Genetics & Genomics and getting a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. Why did you choose GWS? I chose to minor in G&WS because I plan to go into OB/Gyn field where women’s and LGBTQ+ health is very important. I felt this minor would help broaden my understanding and empathy …
Ahoy and happy spring dear GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies Community! I hope you are finding some sun and soaking up some joy in these trying times. Springtime is upon us! A time for growth! This season brings feelings of inspiration and renewal as the warm weather buzz returns and students and community alike converge on …
Dear GWS Alums and Friends, I write to you on a chilly February day during which I am starting to wonder if winter will ever end. While there is no snow on the ground, last week I was tricked by what I have heard described as “Fake Spring” and had started to get used to …
Hannah Pisarski is majoring in Genetics & Genomics and getting a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. Why did you choose GWS? I first chose GWS studies because I needed a break from my science classes. But it soon became so much more than that, that is why I kept coming back for more and …
Ella Kuba-Schuenke is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies, Environmental Studies, and Mathematics. Why did you choose GWS? When I was a freshman, I took the introductory GWS 101 course and it got me so fired up by every new fact I learned and article I read. As I got deeper into the classes, I …