Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) is an interdisciplinary department that offers two majors: Women’s Studies (WS) & Sexuality, Gender and Queer Studies (SGQS), both of which offer students a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience that uniquely positions them for a range of careers and societal contributions more broadly. Our faculty work closely with you to craft a course of study that nurtures your personal and intellectual development appropriate to your academic interests and post-graduation goals.

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Intro to Pacific Islander Studies

Seats are still available PIAA 301
MW 11:30AM-1:20PM | ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS

This course critically examines the lived (historical) and living (present-day) experiences of Pacific Islander people in Oceania and the Continental US. Through an interdisciplinary approach, this course will explore the resistance, resi

Mellon Walk of the Heroines 2024

PSU Walk of the Heroines 2024

Guest Lecturer  Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha.
Title: Dreaming Disability Justice in a Time of Genocide, Organizing and Hope
May 7, 2024 @ 4 pm

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Honoring Our Heroines

Combining art, gardens, text, and a vibrant community space, the Walk of the Heroines honors the women who have made a difference in our lives.

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