Preston-Sidler and Bubriski-McKenzie speak at AAUW
October 18, 2017 Dr. Leandra Preston-Sidler was invited by the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) New Smyrna branch to speak on October about Gender and Community Activism at their membership meeting. The audience included approximately thirty active AAUW members involved in their own community work, particularly raising money for scholarships to support...
Movie KNIGHT with Dr. Santana
September 22, 2017 Dr. M. C. Santana, Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies will introduce the film Wonder Women, a Warner Brothers Film at Movie Knight on October 10, 2017 (7:30 PM) at the CFE Arena. Movie Knight is a perfect break from the semester during Homecoming Week. This event is meant...
Dr. Preston-Sidler Elected Distance Education Chair
September 21, 2017 Congratulations to our own Dr. Leandra Preston-Sidler for being elected Chair of the Distance Education Interest Group of the National Women Studies Association.
Returning Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students celebrate the beginning of fall term
August 31, 2017 The Women’s and Gender Studies program sponsored the reception “Chocolate, Chat and Coffee” for Faculty and Junior Affiliates on May 30th. The event was a collegial reception providing a space to share research and ongoing projects with each other. The next social event is a Wine and Cheese scheduled for...
UCF Students Gain Insight Through Service-Learning
August 09, 2017 In Summer 2017, Dr. Maria Santana and Dr. Alvin Wang brough students to Mexico for an incredible experience. Read more… http://www.cah.ucf.edu/news/ucf-students-gain-insight-through-service-learning/ In June, a group of University of Central Florida students and faculty members traveled to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico for a service-learning program at a Tzotzil school...
Dr. M. C. Santana Featured in the Cover of the Peace and Justice Institute Newsletter
July 28, 2017 Santana is part of the Advisory Board of the PJI since 2015. The Peace and Justice Institute, housed in Valencia College, works across Central Florida supporting efforts of communication across intersectionalities.. The Institute is guided by its mission: All People. All Voices. All Matter. Making a difference by intentionally engaging...
UCF Students Gain Insight Through Service-Learning
July 25, 2017 In June, a group of University of Central Florida students and faculty members traveled to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico for a service-learning program at a Tzotzil school in Corazón de María. UCF collaborated with Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas (UNACH) on the project. The UCF group encompassed a wide...
Camille Robinson
July 25, 2017 Interview with former YWLP Facilitator and Big Sister, Camille Robinson (see page 10): https://orlando-fl.aauw.net/files/2018/10/Branchline-11-18.pdf Camille has graduated from Kings College in London, England with a Master’s Degree in International Conflict, Security and Development focusing on women’s and girls’ rights. Camille graduated from UCF in 2017 with an bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary...
Kevin Mora: One of Many Success Stories
May 21, 2017 Meet Kevin Mora, a UCF May 2017 graduate and former foster care child. Mora is staring a career at the Orlando Regional Medical Center microbiology lab. His past in foster care was difficult but he focused in his schoolwork and thrived at UCF. He says, “You are forced to grow...
Anna V. Eskamani Service-Learning Day 2017
May 20, 2017 May 20th marks Anna V. Eskamani Service-Learning Day! Service-Learning is a major component of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and we embrace the power of service and its integration into academics wholeheartedly. To celebrate throughout the week, we will elevate programs that impact Florida’s foster children and meet successful...
2017 Women's and Gender Studies Scholarship Winners
April 28, 2017 Dorothy Height Outstanding Women’s and Gender Graduate Marjorie Bostwick Camille Robinson Emilia Nicholson-Fajardo Martha Hitt Emerging STEM Scholar Taiason Cole Eleanor Roosevelt LEAD Emerging Scholar Danielle Dickey Burnett Honors Emerging Scholar Rayanna Riecss Fellowship on Women’s History (NEW) Bianca Sánchez Orange County Medical Alliance Society Endowed Grant Erica Bodin
WGST Affiliates receive tenure, promotion
April 24, 2017 We are happy to announce that the following Women’s and Gender Studies affiliates received tenure, promotion. Congratulations! Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor: Amanda Anthony, Beatriz Reyes-Foster, Lindsay Neuberger, Jennifer Sandoval and promotion to Associate Lecturer to Sandra Wheeler.
Student Spoken Word
April 21, 2017 During our last Open Heart/Open Mic event of the academic year on April 19, 2017 , Statistics major and Political Science minor, Grace Cristiani shared her poem “Nevertheless, She Persisted” We are sharing here for your delight! “Nevertheless, She Persisted” By: Grace Christiani Her uniform is a pantsuit And her...
8th WomanToWoman Conference to be Held April 1
March 17, 2017 The 8th WomanToWoman conference will take place in Apopka on April 1. UCF’s Women’s and Gender Studies program, partnered with the Farmworker Association of Florida, will host a one-day conference to discuss topics such as “women’s health, domestic violence, trauma, financial freedom, self-esteem and overall empowerment.” The WomanToWoman conference provides...
AAUW CAG
March 16, 2017 “WGST’s mentoring program for girls, Young Women Studies Program (YWLP) has been awarded a $7,000 Community Action Grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to integrate a STEM sub-program titled SLAM (Science Leadership and Mentoring) for 2016-2017. SLAM focuses on STEM leadership, education, and careers. Big Sisters expose,...
Celebrating International Women's Day at UCF!
March 08, 2017 Our celebration started yesterday March 7th with #WomanFest2017 a day of activities for all to join the conversation on empowerment and service with a panel, open mic and zine workshop. The Women’s and Gender Studies program supports all women in higher education and promotes safe spaces for all people in...
WGST Students win AAUW Scholarships
March 03, 2017 Students Bianca Sanchez and Camille Robinson received travel scholarships from the American Association of University Women, Winter Park/ Orlando branch for attending the National Conference for College Student Women Leaders (https://www.nccwsl.org/) in Washington, D. C. . Sanchez and Robinson will join other women leaders in the campus of the University...
WGST Faculty Affiliate Malaret wins SL award
February 15, 2017 The Women’s and Gender Studies program congratulates Dr. Stacey Malaret, Director of the LEAD Academy as the 2017 recipient of the Service Learning Excellence award. Dr. Malaret incorporates Service Learning at the heart of the LEAD Academy. We are very proud of you and celebrate your commitment to our students.
2018 Study Abroad to Peru!
December 21, 2016 The Latin American Studies program at UCF received a Department of Education grant to develop the project, Transgenerational Issues among Quechua-Speaking Mothers and Daughters. The UCF director for this program Dr. M. C. Santana, Director of the Women’s and Gender Studies program in the College of Arts and Humanities, will...
Paid Internship on Reproductive Rights
November 15, 2016 The Reproductive Rights Activist Service Corps (RRASC) is a 10-week paid summer internship program sponsored by the Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program at Hampshire College. Undergraduate students intern at reproductive rights and social justice organizations around the country. Organizations work on a wide array of issues from reproductive health,...