Women's and Gender Studies Program
For the past three decades, our department has invited students and faculty to question all suppositions, givens, and assumptions about the ideas and notions surrounding gender and sexuality.
Drawing on Saint Mary’s traditions of critical thinking and social justice, we ask the community to imagine what an inclusive and just society might look like, engaging everyone in making the ideal of equality and social justice a reality.
With our small classes, exceptional faculty, and careful academic and career advising, students graduate from WaGS equipped to make a positive impact in any field and career. WaGS makes your aspirations a reality.
Denise Witzig Fund
The Denise Witzig Women’s and Gender Studies Program Fund was established in
the Spring of 2025 upon the retirement of our beloved WaGS professor Denise Witzig and
provides vital support to the program.
Women's and Gender Studies Degree Programs
Speaker Series
Our Women’s and Gender Studies Speaker Series brings important thinkers and activists to campus to engage and debate. Past speakers have included Angela Davis, Alice Walker, and Gloria Steinem.
Celebrating 30 Years of Educating Minds and Transforming Lives
School Information
Contact Us:
Myrna Santiago, Ph.D.
Women's and Gender Studies Program Director
msantiag@stmarys-ca.edu