WGSS Weekly Digest

Be sure to keep up to date with our news digests that feature important updates on information regarding GW's response to COVID-19, courses that you can take over the summer and fall, internship opportunities, and more! 

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WGSS News Digest 257: The 'Feminist City' Edition

In this news digest, we welcome back the WGSS community from Winter Break and share upcoming events!

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WGSS News Digest 256: The Dorothy Pitman Hughes Edition

In this news digest, the WGSS Director wishes the WGSS community well for Winter Break and we share about faculty and student accomplishments!

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WGSS News Digest 255: The Anesthesia and Maternal Mortality Edition

In this news digest, we share exciting faculty and student news and share courses to add to your Spring 2023 schedule!

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WGSS News Digest 254: The Respect for Marriage Act Edition

In this news digest, see what you missed from our "Careers in Academe" virtual panel and read about our faculty who attended the 2022 NWSA Conference.

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WGSS News Digest 253: The Iran Demonstrations Edition

In this news digest, catch up on what you missed from Elections, Democracy, and Gender event that featured alums Kate Black and Gina Chirillo.

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WGSS News Digest 252: The Young Voters Edition

In this news digest, read the exciting news of our faculty and students and see an exciting new design for a WGSS logo!

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WGSS News Digest 251: The Climate Change and Women Edition

In this news digest, catch up on what you missed from our WGSS 50th Anniversary Celebration event "Careers in Gender and Representation"!

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WGSS News Digest 250: The Iranian Women Protest Edition

In this news digest, we share more exciting events during Fall 2022 to celebrate 50 years at The George Washington University!

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WGSS News Digest 249: The Definition of Family Widened in India Edition

In this newsletter, we feature student and faculty spotlights and invite you to an alum event!

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WGSS News Digest 248: The Executive Orders Protect Reproductive Rights Edition

In this newsletter, we welcome back the WGSS community and share recent news about our students and alumni.