Welcome to Women's and Gender Studies Program!

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The Women's and Gender Studies program at Radford University consists of an Interdisciplinary Minor, Women's History Month, the Women's Studies Club and a variety of programs hosted across campus throughout the year.

The Women's and Gender Studies minor provides an interdisciplinary and global perspective on women, their contributions to society, the effects of systemic inequalities on their lives, and their activism to create social change. For more information check Women's and Gender Studies REAL Curriculum. 

Minor in Women's and Gender Studies (A)

The Women's & Gender Studies Minor Requires 16 Hours of Coursework. The Women's and Gender Studies Minor participates in the  A (Cultural and Behavioral Analysis) of the REAL curriculum. 

For declaration of the minor and course advising, please contact Dr. Lindsay K. Semprevivo  

Women's Studies Club

Established in March 2006, the Women's Studies Club's mission is to create a more positive environment, promoting justice and equality for all people regardless of class, ethnicity, gender, race, religious beliefs, sex, or sexuality. 

For more information contact the Club faculty advisor Dr. Zehui Dai

Women's and Gender Studies Committee

We welcome faculty and staff who are interested in serving on the Women's and Gender Studies Advisory Committee.

For more information contact Dr. Lindsay K. Semprevivo.

Research Databases at McConnel Library

There are 22 databases provided for Women's and Gender Studies. For more information contact the library help desk: refdesk@radford.edu

Safe Zone

The Safe Zone at Radford University program has multiple functions: 1. It creates allies for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and queer members of our community. 2. It confronts homophobia and challenges heterosexism. 3. It is a resource for all students, faculty, and staff, continues education on LGBTQ issues, and above all, creates a safe, welcoming, and comfortable place for LGBTQ people on the Radford University campus and in the surrounding community. 

To join the listserve, please contact Dr. Michele Ren.