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About the Department

The Department of Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky investigates gender broadly conceived, and the cultures and contributions of women worldwide from feminist/womanist perspectives.

The purpose of the department is to develop and coordinate an interdisciplinary curriculum in Gender and Women's Studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels; support critical research, teaching and public programming in Gender and Women's Studies that take into account various beliefs about gender, race, class, and sexuality; and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The Gender and Women's Studies Department aims to serve the university and the Commonwealth through promotion of equity and commitment to excellence.

 

Administration and Staff

Chair:
Srimati Basu
214 Breckinridge Hall
859-257-4372
srimati.basu@uky.edu

Director of Undergraduate Studies:
Charlie Zhang (Spring 2024)
208 Breckinridge Hall
859-257-6681
charlie.zhang@uky.edu

Director of Graduate Studies:
Jenn Hunt
206A Breckinridge Hall
859-257-8881
jenn.hunt@uky.edu


TA Coordinator:
Aria Halliday
212 Breckinridge Hall
859-257-9719
a.halliday@uky.edu

Department Manager:
Michelle Del Toro
GWS Office, 110 Breckinridge Hall 0056
859-257-1388
michelle.deltoro@uky.edu