JK It's Magic

Alum's podcast discusses Young Adult fantasy through a critical lens

May 20, 2020

"JK, It’s Magic" is a recurring podcast featuring two book-loving friends who enjoy discussing YA fantasy novels through a critical feminist lens. One of the creators, Dr. Kelly Drumright, has recently completed her PhD in Spanish and Latin American Literatures and the Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies with...

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Gonzalez receives Helen Christy Fellowship & Eloise Timmons Award

May 20, 2020

Cassandra Gonzalez, PhD student in the Department of Ethnic Studies and WGST Graduate Certificate recipient, has received two recent honors from the Graduate School: The Helen Christy Fellowship for her work, which examines the phenomenon of domestic human trafficking utilizing an intersectional criminological framework, and the Eloise Timmons Award for outstanding graduate student.

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KGNU Podcast "COVID-19 Exacerbates Existing Inequities" features Buitrón Vera

May 20, 2020

KGNU and the Community Foundation of Boulder County discuss the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people of color in this podcast, which features insight from Dr. Gabriela Buitrón Vera, a recipient of the Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies.

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Meet WGST Alumna Meredith Nass: "a conscientious community organizer seeking social change"

May 19, 2020

Meredith Nass, a graduate of the Bachelor's and Master's Program (BAM) in Ethnic Studies and Education , is featured in a recent profile by The School of Education, as the 'Outstanding Graduate in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice'.

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2020 WGST Scholarship & Award Recipients

May 11, 2020

The Department of Women and Gender Studies offers several scholarships and awards to our students each year. The recipients are chosen by our faculty, to honor exceptional students for their academic work, campus activism, and service to the department. We are pleased to present this year's deserving awardees, here and...

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Olivia Gardner (WGST & ETHN) receives ODECE Equity and Excellence Award

April 21, 2020

Graduating senior Olivia Gardner has been awarded the 2020 Equity and Excellence Student award by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement (ODECE). Gardner, who has "emerged as a mentor to younger students on social justice and equity matters" was also recognized for her work to promote inclusivity in leadership and community engagement.

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Three WGST Students among recipients of the 2020 Van Ek Award

April 17, 2020

Three students majoring in WGST were included among those recognized as exceptional undergraduates who excel in their academics and meaningfully contribute to the University of Colorado Boulder and the community, and awarded the Jacob Van Ek Scholarship: Madie Boreman, Mariana Galvez-Seminario, and Olivia Gardner.

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From the Chair - Bolder Voices Spring 2020

April 2, 2020

What a whirlwind it has been these last couple of weeks. On March 11, we received the official word that campus would be moving to remote teaching and learning, as well as remote work for most staff...

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UROP Celebrates 2020 Outstanding Faculty Mentors

April 2, 2020

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is pleased to announce Dr. June Gruber, Assistant Professor in Psychology and Neuroscience Clinical Psychology, and Dr. Celeste Montoya, Associate Professor in Women & Gender Studies and Director of the Miramontes Arts & Sciences Program (MASP), as recipients of this year's Outstanding Mentor Awards.

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A voice fit for ‘American Idol’: Meet WGST Junior Mollie Isaacs

April 1, 2020

Isaacs, a 21-year-old junior at CU Boulder majoring in women and gender studies, is now competing on season 18 of American Idol. Learn more about this dynamic student and her life on and off stage.

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