Opportunities

Internships

Students have an opportunity to complete a two-semester internship at a local women's services or battered women's shelter that includes intensive certified volunteer training and field research in the service area of their own choosing.
A Media Services intern has the opportunity to develop print and web publications for Women's Studies and assist in events programming.

Co-Curricular Activities

Work-study students assist with program events and contribute to the newsletter.
Women's History Month (March) events, co-sponsored by the women's studies program, raise awareness of women's issues. Recent events included a lecture and workshop by Tibetan Buddhist Lama Shenpen and a panel discussion titled "Title IX: The Past, Present and Future of Women's Athletics."
First Thursday film series shows full-length documentary and feature films; Third Wednesday series combines viewing of short subjects with lunch and discussion.
On-campus events co-sponsored by the women's studies program include: Workshop for Adolescent Girls, "History and Memory: Gay and Lesbian Literature Since World War II," Take Back the Night march and rally, a Women and Science Reading Group.
Students present work in the "Women's Studies Forum: Recent Work from Student Scholars"

Clubs

Pride Alliance (formerly known as The Committee in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered People) works to create a positive environment for sexual diversity and sponsors events including Coming Out Day, Day of Silence, the Gay Pride Dance, and the Lesbian and Gay Film Series. Recent visitors brought to campus include Gerry Pearlberg and Marilyn Hacker.

Prizes

Outstanding Senior Major Prize: For exceptional academic achievement, performance in the seminar, and contribution to the general life of the program.

Graduate School/Careers

Students can pursue advanced degrees in women's studies, social work, and related fields where a specialty in women's issues or feminist methodology is appropriate (example: women's health). The most popular career choices include law, social work, psychology, and human service professions.