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 …
2023
Staff Spotlight – Jamie Gratrix
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 …
GWS Student Spotlight – Abigail Seitz
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 …
GWS Student Spotlight – Fiona Maccrimmon
Fiona Maccrimmon is planning to graduate in Spring 2026. Fiona is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and has a certificate in Scandinavian Studies. 1. Why did you choose GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies? I …
Faculty Focus – Sara Chadwick
Name: Dr. Sara B. Chadwick Title: Assistant Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies and Psychology Hometown: West Bloomfield, Michigan Educational/professional background: I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, where I majored in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive …
Celebrate Graduation with GWS!
Celebrate Graduation with the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies! Join the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies to celebrate GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies graduates on Wednesday, May 10 from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. …
GWS Student Spotlight – Jess Harlan
Jess Harlan is double majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Political Science. They will graduate in spring 2024. Why did you choose GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies? I chose GWS because I took the Queer …
GWS is hiring Teaching Assistants for fall 2023!
The Department of Gender & Women’s Studies (GWS) is looking for graduate students interested in TAing undergraduate courses for the Fall 2023 semester. Applications for these 50% Teaching Assistant positions are open to both incoming …
Faculty Focus – Dr. Aurora Santiago Ortiz
Name: Aurora Santiago Ortiz Title: Assistant Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and Chicane/Latine Studies Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico Educational/professional background: I have a B.F.A. in Film and Television from NYU’s Tisch School of …
Remembering Susan Stanford Friedman (1943-2023)
On Sunday, February 26, 2023, the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies lost a founder, leader, advocate, colleague, and friend with the death of Susan Stanford Friedman. Professor Friedman lived an exceptional life, notable for …