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. …
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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 …
Gen&WS 359: Visionary & Speculative Fiction
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 …