Viviane Graham is majoring in Social Work and getting certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and Global Health. Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS to better understand gender inequities, especially in healthcare, and how they impact women’s access to quality care. As a social work student, I wanted tools to recognize and challenge …
Claire Hoppe is majoring in History (Honors in the Liberal Arts) and getting a certificates in LGBTQ+ Studies and Integrated Liberal Studies. Why did you choose LGBTQ+ Studies? I chose to do the LGBTQ+ Studies certificate because I wanted an avenue to learn more about myself and the community that I hold so dear. Alongside …
Sophia Grams-Weston is majoring in Genetics & Genomics and getting a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. Why did you choose GWS? I chose to minor in G&WS because I plan to go into OB/Gyn field where women’s and LGBTQ+ health is very important. I felt this minor would help broaden my understanding and empathy …
Ahoy and happy spring dear GWS and LGBTQ+ Studies Community! I hope you are finding some sun and soaking up some joy in these trying times. Springtime is upon us! A time for growth! This season brings feelings of inspiration and renewal as the warm weather buzz returns and students and community alike converge on …
Dear GWS Alums and Friends, I write to you on a chilly February day during which I am starting to wonder if winter will ever end. While there is no snow on the ground, last week I was tricked by what I have heard described as “Fake Spring” and had started to get used to …
Hannah Pisarski is majoring in Genetics & Genomics and getting a certificate in Gender & Women’s Studies. Why did you choose GWS? I first chose GWS studies because I needed a break from my science classes. But it soon became so much more than that, that is why I kept coming back for more and …
Ella Kuba-Schuenke is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies, Environmental Studies, and Mathematics. Why did you choose GWS? When I was a freshman, I took the introductory GWS 101 course and it got me so fired up by every new fact I learned and article I read. As I got deeper into the classes, I …
Sofia Thao is majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies. Why did you choose GWS? My first class in GWS was initially an effort to supplement my political and international studies double major. My interest, however, grew immensely during that spring course! The incredible academic rigor and critical thinking involved set GWS apart from my other courses, …
Grace Atherton (she/her) is a Madison native and self-taught communications & marketing professional with a deep passion for gender equity, economic and social justice, and servant leadership. In her current job as Communications Director for the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, she leads communications and marketing efforts on behalf of nearly 800 dairy manufacturers, processors, and …
Carol Sze is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Computer Science and getting a certificate in Data Science. Why did you choose GWS? During my first few semesters, I took a number of GWS courses for electives and really enjoyed the experience of getting to talk about social justice issues and learn about important movements …