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Reflections on WAGS
Aimee Hopkinsclass of 1993"Middlebury provided a gentle backdrop to learn the hard lessons of fighting for political change. We met with some resistance, but with much positive energy and respect from peers, administrators and professors." for the full reflection click here |
Jamie Mittelmanclass of 2010"Middlebury’s Women and Gender Studies Program provides a breath of fresh air in a University setting that is both blessed and plagued with conformity. . . I am so grateful to all of the amazing professors and faculty members who make the WAGS department and Chellis House what it is, for without you, I would not be the woman I am today." for full reflection click here |
Eliza adlerClass of 2004.5"It [majoring in WAGS] was the first time in my life that I felt that kind of enthusiasm for learning. I loved how flexible the major was, and that I was able to choose inter-disciplinary courses to comprise my course of study." for the full reflection click here |
rayna rogowskyclass of 2009"I sometimes worry that I am too serious about the issues I started to learn how to face as a Middlebury student. It is a sweet thing to be asked to remember when and why and how I came to start thinking so seriously about these issues- I reflect with gratitude to the sense of connection to the program and offices making efforts to help us understand so that we can hopefully make positive change." For full reflection click here |
Noor puthawalaclass of 2007"I think what is important to stress about WAGS at Middlebury is how interdisciplinary it truly is, and I think that has helped me tremendously in my nonprofit and development work both in and out of the country" For the full reflection click here |
Reflections on Chellis House
Ofelia bariosClass of 1993"We did not have a formal group for WOC, we simply had events with women where we gathered more like a social and or support group, I personally think we focused our advocacy efforts on race related issues vs. gender ones. . . Our efforts led to marches on campus\town, sit ins at old chapel, and the current President's address of diversity on campus." For the full reflection click here |
MoRGANE richardsonclass of 2008"The Chellis House provided me with the safe space to explore my activism and to challenge systems of oppression both locally and globally. . . And it was the community that I found through Women of Color and Feminist Action at Middlebury, who provided me with the emotional support to keep pushing to become the person, and full time activist, I am today." FOR THE FULL REFLECTION CLICK Here |
CHRIstine bachman-sandersclass of 2010.5"I came to see Chellis House as a welcoming and accessible place on campus for events, academic resources, community, and (when I needed it) peace and quiet!" for the full reflection click here |
Athenia RodneyClass of 2004My story is a very long one. My involvement with the WAGS house was purely through my relationship with WOC. . . . I was president my entire sophomore year we took trips to Washington DC to rally for woman's rights, we went to Howard Homecoming for events, we also went to Montreal for some events out there. For the full reflection click here |
LArk mulliganClass of 2011"Chellis House provided an affirming and nurturing space and staff that reminded us that we were not alone in opposing those forces, and that the activism we were pursuing was appreciated and needed." for the full reflection click here |