Helen Rottier (she/her) is the Program Coordinator for the Disability Cultural Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating from UW-Madison with a BS in Psychology and Certificate in GWS in 2018, Helen began her …
GWS Student Spotlight – V. Rodrigo
V. Rodrigo is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Psychology. 1.Why did you choose GWS? As a transfer student coming from Miami, FL, I had not been able to take any GWS courses due …
GWS Student Spotlight – Jamie Goldin
Jamie Goldin is double-majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies and Social Work. 1.Why did you choose GWS? I chose GWS because I am passionate about social justice issues and learning about the intersections between various …
Staff Spotlight – Joslyn Mink
Name: Joslyn Mink Pronouns: She/Her Hometown: Menomonee Falls, WI Educational /Professional Background: I earned my Botany Undergraduate Degree and Environment & Resources Masters’ Degree from UW Madison. This was followed by a decade of working …
GWS is Hiring TAs for Fall 2024!
The Department of Gender & Women’s Studies (GWS) is looking for graduate students interested in TAing undergraduate courses for the Fall 2024 semester. Applications for these 50% Teaching Assistant positions are open to both incoming …
Kelly Ward Receives Career Enhancement Fellowship
Congratulations to Kelly M. Ward on receiving a Career Enhancement Fellowship from the Institute for Citizens and Scholars. This is a one year fellowship award which is funded by the Mellon Foundation. It provides a …
Annie Menzel Wins Distinguished Teaching Award
Join us in extending a hearty congratulations to GWS Associate Professor Annie Menzel for receiving one of thirteen Distinguished Teaching Awards! Professor Menzel was awarded the Class of 1955 Teaching Excellence Award. The Distinguished Teaching …
Letter from GWS Alumni Engagement Coordinator – Spring 2024
Greetings dear GWS Alumni! For those of you who do not know me, I am excited and delighted to introduce myself as the newly named alumni engagement coordinator for Gender and Women’s Studies here at …
Letter from the Chair – Spring 2024
Greetings Everyone: It’s hard to believe that we are nearly halfway through our spring semester! I’m always relieved by the snow melt, delighted by the sound of the returning cranes, and thrilled by the green …
Alumni Voices: Material that Moved Us
In the Fall 2023 newsletter, we asked our alumni about a piece of media (a book, an article, a film, etc.) that made an impact on them during their time in GWS, and what made …