A minor in women's studies gives students a better understanding of concepts of gender, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic class from a historical perspective and in the contemporary world, thereby preparing students for work in diverse fields, particularly people oriented careers. Women's studies offers a solid background for careers in fields such as law, international affairs, teaching, personnel management, family and child welfare, and work in local and state agencies addressing the needs of girls and women.
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From the Program Director, Dr. Anne Rice

The faculty and administrative staff of the Women's and Gender Studies Program are drawn from a number of different departments within the College. Integrating a wide array of courses from the humanities and social sciences, the program focuses on the histories and situations of women in different cultures, and on the ways in which social and economic factors have affected women's lives. As a result, students augment skills and knowledge acquired in other disciplines, and gain insight into issues related to gender that will be especially useful for careers in human services, health, education, and public advocacy.

The program also provides the background needed for graduate study in the humanities and social sciences, as well as in the women's studies. Offered only as a minor, the Women's and Gender Studies Program is an option for students majoring in any discipline. Courses are open to all interested students.

UPCOMING DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS

April 3, 2025

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Inheritance of Hiroshima Memories

“Memories of Hiroshima through Imagination”, a documentary written and narrated by Prof. Shizuko Tomoda, is a tribute to the hibakusha, who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. They are witnesses of the devastation by the atomic bombing. The memory of the Hiroshima bombing must live on. The hibakusha’s experiences and the personal stories of their lives as a hibakusha testify that nuclear weapons and human life should not and cannot coexist. WORLD PREMIERE, followed by a Q&A

April 6, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Faculty Recital - Donna Elaine, flute

Flutist Donna Elaine gives a faculty recital accompanied by pianist Rie Matsumoto, featuring works by Bach, Rutter, Poulenc, Borne, and Bizet.