Women's Studies mourns the death of Jana Lynn Mackey, B.A. Women's Studies 2004 and second-year law student in the School of Law. Jana was locally and nationally known for her advocacy for women's rights. Her high spirits, dedication, and warmth are much missed. A memorial service was held at Liberty Hall, Wednesday 9 July, her funeral the next day. Contributions in her memory can be made to: Jana Mackey Support for Public Advocacy Fund, c/o Dean of Law, Green Hall, 1535 W. 15th St., Lawrence, KS 66045. Story in the UDK: http://www.kansan.com/stories/2008/jul/07/jana/ Her obituary: http://www.law.ku.edu/events/jana_mackey_obituary.shtml

Why Women's Studies?

A degree in Women's Studies will provide you with a solid liberal arts and social science background. Today's employers want to hire people who can deal with concepts and abstractions; who are imaginative, creative, and analytical and who can write persuasively and articulate a position clearly. These are just the kinds of skills that you will develop working toward your degree in women's studies.

Your understanding of women's and gender issues will help you whether you work in business, journalism, marketing, government, public service, or social services. Many women's studies majors continue their studies in graduate work leading to careers in law, social work, medicine, teaching, or research.