Organizations - Women's Studies students are active in these and many other organizations, both on campus and in the community.
Project REV
Project REV is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide education and prevention services to all TWU students and direct counseling, advocacy and intervention stratgey services to students who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. This is an important program on our campus that provides valuable services to students at TWU/ For more information about the services provided and for contact information, see the following site: http://www.twu.edu/project-rev/.
Student Achievements
Reanae McNeal is the recipient of the Mary Kennon Guilloud Memorial Scholarship
Please join us in congratulating Reanae McNeal, one of our Women's Studies doctoral students, who received the 2011-12 Mary Kennon Guilloud Memorial Scholarship from the TWU Former Students Association.
Phi Kappa Phi 2011 Initiates
Congratulations to the Women's Studies initiates into Phi Kappa Phi for 2011:
Jennifer Hall
Amie Lewis
Dana Wilson
Congratulations to Kimberly Merenda, Recipient of Allsup-Lane Graduate Scholarship!
Kimberly Merenda, Women's Studies Master's student was the 2011-2012 recipient of the Allsup-Lane Graduate Scholarship. The Allsup-Lane Graduate Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate:
- Outstanding scholarship
- Leadership accomplishments and potential
- Good academic standing
Reanae McNeal presents at Transformative Power of the Social Sciences Conference in Las Vegas
Women's Studies Master's student, Reanae McNeal presented two papers at The Transformative Power of the Social Sicences Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada in March. Her papers were titled: “Sacred Activism” in the Face of Colonialism: The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers" and "White Supremacy and Catholicism: How The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Address Colonial Inequalities".
Unique Experiences
TWU's Women's Studies Program offers many opportunities for unique learning experiences that enhance academic and personal development. Guest speakers have included Lauren Greenfield, Alison Kafer, Jackson Katz, Michael Kimmel, Rita Liberti, Deborah A. Miranda, Cherry Muhanji, Layli Phillips, Anita Tijerina Revilla, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Gloria Steinem, Aaronette M. White, and Kristal Brent Zook.
Graduation in May 2010 included Women's Studies graduates: Kristen English, Rachael Federico, Lesley Regalado, and Lauren Volpe.
Dr. Alison Kafer spoke on Reproducing the Family & Imaging Future Children: Disability, Queerness, & Cultural Anxiety on April 21, 2009.
Anita Tijerina Revilla round table discussion and luncheon in March 2009.
Cultural Connections Conference in February 2009
Gloria Steinem in March 2008.
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