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Ethnic, Gender, and Queer Studies Department

Ethnic, Gender, and Queer Studies is the academic face of diversity and inclusion at California State University, Chico, ever striving to embody, inculcate, promote and celebrate the values of multicultural respect, awareness, and understanding as fundamental to the socially and environmentally responsible democratic citizen.

We are a diverse community of scholars and activists working together to critically examine gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, ability, race, and ethnicity and to cultivate social justice through informed activism.

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About Us

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    Faculty and Staff

    Meet the dedicated faculty and staff who guide students in exploring culture, identity, equity, and transformative change.

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    Affiliate Program

    The Affiliate Program for Faculty Members of the Department of Ethnic, Gender, and Queer Studies (EGQS) supports interdisciplinary collaboration and community-building across campus.

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    Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition

    The Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition (GSEC) is a student-led group that creates inclusive spaces, offers peer support, and advocates for equity.

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    Careers for EGQS Majors and Minors

    EGQS degrees open doors to careers in education, advocacy, public service, law, and other fields where equity and social justice matter.

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    Ethnic, Gender, and Queer Studies Department

    Wondering whether a degree in the ethnic, gender, and queer studies department might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.

    Location: Behavioral and Social Sciences Building 208
    Phone: 530-898-4774
    Email: egqs@csuchico.edu