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GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Nicte Aguillon Jimenez

Posted on October 23, 2023

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. …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Thavon Her

Posted on October 21, 2023

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 …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Remi Yang

Posted on October 19, 2023

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 …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Aliza Ramirez

Posted on May 9, 2023

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 …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Abigail Seitz

Posted on May 2, 2023

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 …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Fiona MacCrimmon

Posted on April 26, 2023

Fiona MacCrimmon is planning to graduate in Spring 2024. 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 chose …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Jess Harlan

Posted on April 4, 2023

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 …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student Spotlight – Elise Fjelstad

Posted on February 7, 2023

Elise Fjelstad is a senior with majors in Sociology and Political Science with a certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies. Elise will graduate in summer 2023. Why did you choose GWS & LGBTQ+ Studies? As …

Posted in 2023, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

GWS Student, and Youth Action Board Member, Rachel Litchman Speaker at WI State Capitol Homelessness Event

Posted on November 15, 2022
Posted in 2022, GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight

Bianca Yue – GWS Student Spotlight

Posted on February 7, 2022

Bianca Yue is a senior with a majors in Economics and Mathematics with a certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies. Bianca will graduate in May 2022. Read Bianca’s student spotlight to learn more. When and …

Posted in GWS/LGBTQ+ Studies Student Spotlight, Uncategorized
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