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.
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