Celebrating GWS MA Student Graduation, May 2020
Welcome to the Gender and Women’s Studies and LGBTQ+ Studies celebration of 2020 MA graduates. You will find a keynote address from Finn Enke, Director of Graduate Studies, and messages from GWS faculty. There are also wonderful photos from students. Looking for the celebratory page for undergraduate students? Click here.
Find more celebration on the Spring Commencement 2020 page and remember to hashtag your social media with #UWGrad. Best wishes as you graduate. Stay in touch. We love to hear how you are doing and what you are doing in post-graduate life.
Keynote Address from the Director of Graduate Studies
Finn Enke, Associate Chair of Gender and Women’s Studies, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies and History; Director of Graduate Studies and the LGBTQ+ Studies Certificate Program
Find the transcript for the Director of Graduate Studies’ keynote address here.
Graduate Students in Gender and Women’s Studies
Agnes Phoebe Muyanga
I have learned so much about gender discourse and historical perspectives on women’s movements globally. This GWS MA is a launchpad for farther exploration of feminist organizing and contribution to feminist scholarship. I am so grateful to Dr. Chris Garlough – my academic advisor & three time TA supervisor, Dr. Finn Enke and Dr. Nancy Kendall – my thesis committee, Dr. Aili Tripp – Department Chair, and all the professors, staff and students I worked with in this department. Thank you.
Cyra K. Polizzi
Diana Madrigal
“A woman who writes has power, and a woman with power is feared.”
-Gloria Anzaldúa
Liz Fansler
As I begin my work as a health care case manager at a housing organization in Chicago, I am grateful for everything I’ve learned in the GWS MA program. My time in this department has already helped me serve others in a way I can be proud of, and I will carry all of the lessons I’ve learned here into the future. Thank you to all of my colleagues, professors, and staff of the GWS department who have supported me and taught me so much about life, learning, and caring!
Flint Devine
As I prepare to graduate this summer, I find myself reflecting about how much I have learned in the GWS MA program. I’m very grateful for my advisor Finn Enke who has supported me along the way and helped me trust the whole process and myself. I am thankful for the rest of my committee, Annie Menzel and Anna Campbell, for their guidance and feedback throughout this journey. I have made some lifelong connections in this department that I will carry with me wherever I go. Chi Miigwech.
Katka Showers-Curtis
Faculty and Lecturer Messages to Students
Faculty and Lecturers Araceli Alonso, Chris Barcelos, Chris Garlough, Jenny Higgins, Judy Houck, Janet Hyde, James McMaster, Annie Menzel, Chris Garlough, Kate Phelps, Sami Schalk
Find the transcript for the faculty and lecturer messages here.