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TWO ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
For those who are interested in pursuing careers in non-profit organizatins after graduation two courses offered by the Department of Political Science/Public Administration are available which will count towards a Women and Gender Studies elective in either a major or a minor.
- PA 510 - Nonprofit Organizations and Management (which is open to undergraduates) will be offered Fall 2008 on Thursday nights from 6:30-9:40 p.m. This course is offered once every two years.
- PS 511 Fundraising and Philanthropy, is not currently scheduled for the upcoming year but may come up in the following years.
Both of these courses, combined with an internship, will be attractive when applying for jobs in the non-profit market. Contact Professor Jo Reger with questions at reger@oakland.edu.
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Read Shawn D. Lewis' article in the Detroit News (Wednesday, April 30, 2008):
"Women's studies refocuses: Some say now all-inclusive program strays from original purpose"
Detroit News Web site for the article.
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NEWS ABOUT OUR STUDENTS
Four Women and Gender Studies students (Laura Hoehner, Jessica Bennett, Nicoline Hunter and Jennifer Schroers) presented at the Michigan Women Studies Association Annual Conference at Eastern Michigan University recently.
Callie L. Moss, a Women and Gender Studies major, received the Women of Oakland University Critical Difference Scholarship for
2008-2009. This award is handed out annually to students who are single head of household who have had their education interrupted for at least one year. Applicants must have earned at least 16 credits at the university level with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Congratulations Callie!
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