Gender & Sexuality Studies Minor
General Education
GN100: Introduction to Gender & Sexuality Studies meets the Social Responsibility in a Diverse World (SOCR) requirement of the General Education program!
Our Vision
Gender and Sexuality Studies strives to be a vibrant program that intentionally:
- Includes students, faculty, staff, and community members with diverse perspectives and background
- Supports holistic learning in fear-free, inclusive spaces
- Embraces intersectionality (the complex relation of gender and sexuality to other aspects of identity)
- Fosters interdisciplinary curricular and community engagement
- Provides opportunities for activism and advocacy
- Prepares graduates for diversity in their professional lives
- Develops leaders who create a more equitable and inclusive society
Our Mission
Empower students to critically engage the constructions of gender and sexuality.
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Direct Contact
To contact the Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, please email the GSS Director, Dr. Amy Hamilton: gender@nmu.edu.
University Business Hours
University business hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. during the fall and winter semesters (late August through early May) and 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. during the summer (early May through late August). Northern Michigan University is located in the Eastern time zone.
Mailing Address
Gender and Sexuality Studies
C/O Dr. Amy Hamilton
Northern Michigan University
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, MI 49855