Alumni Pride I appreciate the expanded knowledge I

Alumni Pride

“I appreciate the expanded knowledge I gained, far beyond what I expected a Women's Studies program to entail. ” Jerrell Dayton King, Esq.

Jerrell Dayton King, Esq.

“I appreciate that it highlighted what used to a very blind spot for me - intersectionality. I understood what being a woman meant for me, but I didn't understand the institutional, socio-economic, legal, professional, etc. impacts being a woman of color can and does have on opportunities, treatment, mobility, etc. It's taught me how to advocate for certain disenfranchised and overlooked populations while educating those who are blind to their own privilege. ” Myeshia Bennett

Dr. Dana Berkowitz

“As a queer latinx person, I found a home in Women's and Gender Studies because I learned more about my identities and the folks who fought to help get me here. I felt supported by my professors not only academically as their student, but as a person. Thank you to the amazing people in this department who have helped me gain a guiding force. ” Jose Arce

“My minor in Women's Studies informs my personal and professional communication with men and women every day. ” Kathleen Whiting

Joanna Neville

“Something I am most appreciative of [this program] is the ability to unlearn the half truths I was taught for so long. Being able to truly learn about history we are never taught in our traditional education system, provided me the context in order to continue in the work of liberation and advocacy for social justice. ” Jose Arce

“I feel prepared and excited to use what I’m learning here—about how gender intersects with race, economics, sexuality, nationality— in both my professional and activist work, and in my life as a woman, consumer, and citizen. ” Diana Mc. Carley

Dr. Lorna Bracewell

“(My thesis) project has shown me that there is a way to blend technical tools like wikis and databases with feminist ethics of breaking down barriers to knowledge. ” Tim D’Annecy

“I'm proud of my education. It has really shaped my life!” Buffy Lockette