Women’s Studies | University of Northern Colorado

“Women’s Studies gave me the strength and courage to make this world a better place for people of every gender, sexuality, nationality, age, and ability.”
—Stephanie, Psychology ’06

Welcome to the Web site of the University of Northern Colorado Women’s Studies Program. Our interdisciplinary program has been in existence since 1974, and the Program enables students who minor in Women’s Studies to understand the role of gender in our contemporary society. As a minor in this program, a student will investigate how issues of race, class, sexual orientation, age, and ability impact individuals’ lives in terms of politics, economics, legal issues, relationships, spirituality, and body image.

Our dynamic, dedicated faculty members assist students through advising and instruction. These members, in addition to their own research, teaching, volunteer work, and memberships in national and international organizations, serve as advisors for directed studies and internships. Recently, all three core faculty members have been awarded or nominated for Teacher of the Year at Aims Community College and the UNC Women’s Resource Center’s “Inspiring Woman of the Year Award” and the UNC Housing and Residence Life Academic Recognition of “Commitment to Excellence in Teaching.”

Two minors were nominated for the UNC Women’s Resource Center’s “Inspiring Woman of the Year” of 2006 award, and one was chosen as the recipient. Recently, minors have paired their WS study with a variety of majors including

Business
Political Science
Communication
Sociology
Psychology
Music Education
English
Nonprofit Administration

The Women’s Studies Programs is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. We are happy to speak with you about any questions you may have about the Program or issues related to gender. We look forward to hearing from you!

How to contact the program:

Office: Candelaria 0140
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (special appointments available)
Interim Coordinator: Lorie Sauble-Otto
     E-mail: lorie.saubleotto@unco.edu
     Phone: (970) 351-1260 (Coordinator)
Administrative Assistant: Diana Kelly
     E-mail: diana.kelly@unco.edu
     Phone: (970) 351-2607 (Administrative Assistant)

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Inspiring Women Awards

The Women’s Resource Center is currently accepting nominations for the Inspiring Women Awards. If you know of a UNC woman who has had a lasting effect on those around her or who inspires, encourages, and truly makes a difference and positively impacts our campus community, please do not hesitate to nominate her. The awards are given in three categories: faculty, staff and student. Nomination forms are available at the Women’s Resource Center located in Scott-Willcoxon Hall. An online nomination form is available via the link just below. The awards will be announced at the Women’s Resource Center’s annual Women’s Recognition Reception on April 24th, 2008.

— Online Nomination Form —