A little support makes a HUGE difference to our students

CHALLENGE ALERT

If 25 gifts are made towards the Gender and Sexuality Studies Department, an anonymous donor will make a $1,000 gift to the Department. Please help us unlock this challenge!

“I think living a feminist life means constantly questioning and rejecting truths universally accepted. Why do we want the things we want, think the way we think, get dressed the way we do, every day? My coursework at Santa Clara and connection with professors across departments have led me to study the history of beauty, compulsory sexuality, and misogynoir in depth. My life is a feminist one, and I take great pleasure continuing to ask these critical questions.”

– Hannah Nelson, Class of 2026

“The Gender and Sexuality Studies department has been like a home since I started at SCU. Not only has it significantly contributed to my education and my understanding of gender and sexuality, it has also been a place of care and compassion where I feel supported every step of the way.”

– Leslie Duran Hinojosa, Class of 2027

“It has been amazing to work within this small, close-knit department, allowing me to form personal connections with both faculty members and students. Together, we foster an environment that promotes inclusivity, meaningful dialogue, and social change—values that are more essential now than ever for our future.”

– Stella Cortese, Class of 2026

These student perspectives convey most persuasively the power and impact of Gender and Sexuality Studies at SCU. Your support is going to a department that provides a vital home and community for students at a time when the issues and communities we study and aim to serve are directly under threat.

If you have felt the impact of our work or mentorship please consider a small gift. It would mean the world to us.

In solidarity and gratitude,

Sharmila Lodhia
Chair and Professor, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department