Professor Judith Houck’s newest book, Looking Through the Speculum: Examining the Women’s Health Movement, was recently published by the University of Chicago Press in January 2024. The book examines the women’s health movement of the 1970’s through the lens of medical history and second wave feminism. Professor Houck highlights the experience of lesbians, straight women, …
Join us in congratulating Professor Anna Campbell on winning the Exceptional Service Award. The Exceptional Service Support Program acknowledges and supports assistant and associate professors who perform service activities beyond what is expected of tenure-track and tenured faculty members. Congratulations, Professor Campbell!
Jenessa VanCalster is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Sociology. Jenessa is getting certificates in: Education and Educational Services, Educational Policy Studies, and LGBTQ+ Studies. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I chose Gender and Women’s Studies because it aligned perfectly with my evolving interests. Initially pursuing a track in pre-nursing, I stumbled upon the …
Name: Dr. Kate Phelps Title: Teaching Faculty Hometown: Madison, WI! Educational/professional background: I have a Bachelor’s in Women’s and Gender Studies from Beloit College, a Master’s in Gender and Cultural Studies from Simmons University, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts-Boston My teaching career has spanned from the University of Massachusetts-Boston, Tufts …
Kayla Buth is double-majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies and getting certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and Social Justice Education. Kayla received the prestigious UW Global Gateway Fellowship for Spring 2024 and will be studying abroad at University of Leeds in England. 1. Why did you choose GWS? I decided to take a GWS …
Name: Duachi Yang Pronouns: she/her Hometown: Sheboygan, WI Educational/professional background: I earned a BS in English, then an MS in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis with an emphasis in higher education administration. I joined the UW–Madison College of Engineering as a graduate coordinator for the Electrical and Computer Engineering department in 2019 where I found …