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WGS 382 "Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Education" has received approval for a general education course in U.S. Diversity as well as a writing intensive course in general education (prerequisite: completion of the university writing foundation requirement).
Juquatta Brewer, a minor in Women and Gender Studies (Major: Psychology) is one of three recipients of the prestigious Keeper of the Dream Scholarship Award for contributions and promotion of interracial understand and tolerance. Read the article KOD scholarship award winners
Feminism Going Forward at Oakland University - As part of Cherie Rolfe's JRN 411 multimedia project, she used a video she shot at the WGS fall luncheon in November 2009. Feminism goes forward!
TWO ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
For those who are interested in pursuing careers in non-profit organizations 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.
The Oakland Post spoke to Jo Reger, Associate Professor for Sociology and Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program at OU. Read Professor Joann Reger's interview on "I Am a Blog" for the Oakland Post Blog Central.
Jo Reger was recently interviewed by Oregon Public Broadcasting regarding the election of a new leader for the National Organization for Women at this weekend's conference in Indianapolis. The battle over who will succeed Kim Gandy, who has reached the term limit after eight years, pits younger and older feminists. To read the interview see Two Women Campaign For NOW Presidency on Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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NEWS ABOUT OUR STUDENTS
Several Women and Gender Studies students from Oakland University participated at the Meeting of Minds XVII on May 15, 2009 which was hosted by the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Oral presentations sponsored by Professor Joann Reger included:
- "Examining the Lives and Experiences of Women Lawyers in Metro-Detroit," author: Nataisha Washington
- "How Does an All-Gay Network Represent its Characters," author: Angela Halteman
- "The Social Construction of Menopause in Popular Advice Books," author: Denise Bianchini
- "Media's Effect on Self-Esteem,"
author: Callie Moss
- "How masculinity is constructed among Disney's recent non-human characters," author: Erin Downes
- "Examining Female Masculinity in Female-Centered Sports Films," author: Braelin Settle
 Leah Moscowitz
Leah has been an invaluable part of the GSC (Gender and Sexuality Center) team since she started her internship in September 2008. Her passion and dedication to women and the LGBT comunity at OU is evident in her willingness to go the extra mile and work beyond what is required of her internship. Leah has organized the entire GSC library, facilitates "That Time of the Week," helps with our monthly social awareness programs, and is currently creating OU's first sexual assault awareness and prevention program.
She was awarded the Women and Gender Studies Service and Leadership Award in April 2009
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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