About the Department
We produce groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and offer unique educational experiences for UConn students. We also form key community partnerships to create more sustainable, equitable, and just ways of life.
Areas of Study
American Studies
Discover the complex structures that shape U.S. culture and how it connects to the world beyond its borders.
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Asian and Asian American Studies
Investigate the diverse experience of people of Asian descent living across the world.
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Native American and Indigenous Studies
Examine the issues impacting Native American and Indigenous communities.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Explore the complex influences on gender and sexuality locally, globally, and over time.
Recent News
- World Champion Hoop Dancer Lisa Odjig to Perform at UConnIn honor of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month, Odjig (Wiikwemkoong First Nation) will perform at two events on Nov. 10 and 11.
- WGSS Co-Sponsors Wonderland Puppet Theater SymposiumThe event explored how puppetry in the U.S. has intersected with social movements, and was attended by faculty members from women's, gender, and sexuality studies and American studies.
- WGSS Class Explores Feminism through Art at UConn Puppetry MuseumStudents in WGSS 2204 participated in a mask workshop at the UConn Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry.
Upcoming Events
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Jan30
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Feb72025 CATIC Symposium8:00 AM
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