Women

Gretchen Wallace and her work in Africa

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Gretchen Wallace will be on campus

this week only.

Her work in development in Africa, women and development, and her NGO Global Grassroots will be the topic of her talks on campus. Gretchen is the sister of Brian Steidle, the American marine who was the first to bring evidence of the genocide in Darfur out of Sudan. He broke the story with Nicholas Kristoff, and later collaborated with Gretchen to produce the documentary film. This week she will host a workshop, a lecture and more.

Gretchen Wallace, in sponsorship with the African Studies Department, is featuring her documentary, ‘The Devil Came on Horseback’ Read more

Fellowship in Women and Public Policy

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The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public PolicyAre you still looking for something to do after graduation? If you hold any interest in Women and Public Policy, the Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship may be for you.

The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research will offer one fellowship for 2010-2011:

The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow works as a general research assistant on a variety of research projects and reports.  Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program.  Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a social science discipline, statistics, or women’s studies.  Graduate work is not required.  Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women’s issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.  Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Qualitative research skills also a plus.

Research areas for 2009-2010 include: Read more