Women's Studies draws on courses and faculty from across the College - American studies, environmental science, history, geography, foreign languages, biology, English, philosophy, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, and women's studies - to examine a range of issues both historical and contemporary pertaining to the roles of women in society. An internship is required, either working directly with a women's organization, or working with a business, firm, or organization on women's issues.

So What is This About?

The program is designed to develop an understanding of a range of women's history and experience, including differences based on class, race, culture or ethnic origin, religion, age, and sexual orientation. This committment is reflected in the events that the program sponsors and participates in. These include supporting symposiums organized by other groups on campus (like the President's Commission for Women's "Research on Women by Students Symposium" every Spring), working with other organizations to bring interesting speakers to campus (like Jo Freeman, Elizabeth Toledo, Annie Goeke, and Lillian Faderman) and assisting with Summer Study Groups (like "Women in Sport," "Girls to Women," and "Motherhood and Maternity").