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Iota Iota Iota (Triota)

lota lota lota (Triota) is a national honorary collegiate society for students of Women's and Gender Studies.

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lota lota lota (Triota) is a national honorary collegiate society for students of Women’s and Gender Studies. Members are elected by local chapters which have been chartered by the society. Denison is the Epsilon Xi chapter, founded in 2022.

In order to become a member, students must:

  • Be a declared Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) major or minor
  • Complete 3 courses in WGST
  • Hold a major/minor GPA of 3.0 in the WGST Program

For more information, visit: Triota National Organization


This year’s inductees include:

  • Alexandra Andres
  • Kiara Ansley-Hinds
  • Zoe Bernstein
  • Maria Botella
  • Noah Chartier
  • Catlin Cornish
  • Zoe Gooch
  • Emma Goss
  • Carlena Hall
  • Mallory Hartsell
  • Mia Hennum
  • Jaci Hershberger
  • Virginia Lawrence
  • Olivia Mahaffey
  • Maren Mclvaine-Newsad
  • Willow McIlvaine-Newsad
  • Selena Mendez
  • Mia Olsen
  • Talia Raider-Roth
  • Bailey Roberts
  • Mikey Rose
  • Raina Runk
  • Zora Whitfield
  • Ellie Yemm

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Building an empowering space for young Asian American women

Through grants and connections, Joan Do-Truong ’23 created a space for women and TIGNC youth like her to share their experiences and empowerment.
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An Opportunity in the Canary Islands

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Nan Nowik Memorial Awards 2024-25

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program presents its annual awards in honor of the late Nan Nowik.

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Nan Nowik Memorial Awards 2023-24

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program presents its annual awards in honor of the late Dr. Nan Nowik

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