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Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Graduate Programs

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The graduate certificate program in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies is interdisciplinary and intersectional in its orientation. It provides training in feminist scholarship and theory for graduate students in other University of Oregon departments, with opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in WGSS and conduct research with the UO Center for the Study of Women in Society.

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Graduate Certificate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Whether you are pursuing an academic career path or aiming for a career in law, social justice, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector, a graduate certificate in WGSS can help you develop valuable knowledge and research skills for success in an increasingly diverse and global world.

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A graduate certificate in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies opens the door to exciting job possibilities. Discover resources to help you prepare for your chosen career path.

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Seminar - Native Ion Thermochemistry for All: From First Principles to Rapid Structure Characterization and Ligand Screening with Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry
Nov3
Seminar - Native Ion Thermochemistry for All: From First Principles to Rapid Structure Characterization and Ligand Screening with Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry Nov 3 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Department of History Coffee Hour
Nov4
Department of History Coffee Hour Nov 4 McKenzie Hall
Dept. of History Seminar Series: "Chasing the Wind: Ezo Maps and the Transformation of Maritime Culture in 19C Japan"
Nov4
Dept. of History Seminar Series: "Chasing the Wind: Ezo Maps and the Transformation of Maritime Culture in 19C Japan" Nov 4 McKenzie Hall
Psychology Study Abroad Programs
Nov5
Psychology Study Abroad Programs Nov 5 Straub Hall
Yoko McClain Roundtable Discussion: "A Page of Madness"
Nov5
Yoko McClain Roundtable Discussion: "A Page of Madness" Nov 5 Knight Library
Yoko McClain Public Film Screening and Performance: "A Page of Madness"
Nov5
Yoko McClain Public Film Screening and Performance: "A Page of Madness" Nov 5 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
There Is No Word for Museum in My Language: An O'odham View of the Art World
Nov6
There Is No Word for Museum in My Language: An O'odham View of the Art World Nov 6 Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Indy and Industry Pathways: Discussion + Screening
Nov6
Indy and Industry Pathways: Discussion + Screening Nov 6 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Politics in London Information Session
Nov6
Politics in London Information Session Nov 6 Prince Lucien Campbell Hall (PLC)
IRES Presents: “The Mahele of our Bodies: Nā Moʻolelo Kūpuna Māhū/LGBTQ” Book Talk with Stephanie Nohelani Teves
Nov7
IRES Presents: “The Mahele of our Bodies: Nā Moʻolelo Kūpuna Māhū/LGBTQ” Book Talk with Stephanie Nohelani Teves Nov 7 Knight Library