Mia Warren is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Life Sciences Communication. She will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS? I chose to major in Gender and Women’s studies after …
Alumni Reflections – Favorite Courses
This past summer we asked our alumni about their most memorable Gender and Women’s Studies courses (Women’s Studies courses for some of you). We’re so grateful that many of you shared your most transformative courses, …
Faculty Focus – Dr. Kong Pheng Pha
Name: Kong Pheng Pha Title: Assistant Professor of Gender & Women’s Studies and Asian American Studies Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Educational/professional background: I attended public schools my entire life, from Head Start all the way through …
GWS Student Spotlight – Amelia Teske
Amelia Teske is double-majoring in Philosophy (honors) and GWS (honors). She will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS after taking Dr. Kate Phelps’ Framing Fatness course in the …
GWS Student Spotlight – Sabhyata Prakash
Sabhyata Prakash is double-majoring in GWS and Psychology, and getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. 1. Why did you choose GWS? I came across GWS classes by accident when choosing courses for my first semester. …
GWS Student Spotlight – Martino Mangano
Martino Mangano is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Linguistics. He is also getting a certificate in LGBTQ+ Studies. Martino will graduate in spring 2024. 1. Why did you choose GWS & LGBTQ+ Studies? …
Ruth Goldstein Awarded the 2023 Cultural Horizons Prize
Join us in wishing a hearty congratulations to Professor Ruth Goldstein! GWS Professor Ruth Goldstein has been awarded the Society for Cultural Anthropology’s Cultural Horizons Prize for her article “Life in Traffic: Riddling Field Notes …
GWS Student Spotlight – Nicte Aguillon Jimenez
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. …
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 …