Jodi Vandenberg-Daves        For more about Jodi, see her professional bio

Contacting Jodi:  424 Wimberly Hall, 608-785-8346, or vandenbe.jodi@uwlax.edu

Information for Students (or What’s New for Students in 2009-2010)

WGSS Courses:

I am back from sabbatical!  My fall courses are full, but in Spring, 2010 I will be offering “Women in the Modern United States” and “Women and Leadership.”     

Jodi Vandenberg-DavesMy Regular Courses:

WGS/HIS 305 “History of Motherhood in the United States

WGS/HIS 301 “History of Women in the Modern U.S.

WGS/HIS 315 “History of Feminist Thought”

WGS 225 “Women and Leadership”

WGS/HIS 376 “History of Childhood in the U.S.

We need your ideas for the department!  Departmental projects where my energy is focused this semester include:

Publicity: I am working with the department on new promotional materials for WGSS.  Please share your ideas with me for our new brochure and a new logo for the department and the new major.

Programming:  I am also programming coordinator for the department, so if you have ideas for speakers and events, drop me an e-mail at vandenbe.jodi@uwlax.edu, or stop in. 

Women’s Studies Student Association:  I am resuming my role as the faculty advisor for Women’s Studies Student Association.  To get involved with WSSA, please contact me or WSSA’s student leaders, Amanda Bailey, bailey.aman@students.uwlax.edu or Emily Lupo at lupo.emil@students.uwlax.edu.   

Working with You! I am continuing my role as Co-Chair of WGSS, along with Deb Hoskins.  I am happy to advise you in your coursework and related planning. I am available often in my office, 424 Wimberly Hall, and I am really looking forward to seeing students regularly, so come and see me!  It’s good to be back.