Women’s History Month kicks off with fun and educational programming throughout March
Held annually in March, Women’s History Month is a time to highlight and celebrate women’s contributions to society, be they historical, artistic, social, or scientific. This year, Lees-91探花 joins the national celebration with a month of programming that seeks to provide students, employees, and members of the community with a greater understanding of the ways women have made history in this country.
All events are free and open to the community unless otherwise stated, and everyone, regardless of gender, is encouraged to come out and enjoy these fun and informational events.
“Songs from Letters”: A Musical Reflection on Calamity Jane’s Wild West
Monday, March 3 at 1 p.m.
Hayes Auditorium
This lecture will explore American composer Libby Larsen’s “Songs from Letters,” a five-song project in which the lyrics to each song are drawn from letters Calamity Jane wrote to her daughter Janie.
Discussion about the music, interpretations, and history of the work will be interspersed with performances of the songs.
Women’s History Month Trivia
Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m.
Tufts Room
Test your knowledge of “her-story” with this Women’s History Month themed trivia night that will feature fun prizes.
*Student only event
Button Making
Wednesday, March 5 at 11 a.m.
Tufts Room
Create your very own wearable piece of women’s history at this button-making workshop.
*Student only event
A History of Feminist Publishing in Zines
Wednesday, March 5 at 1:50 p.m.
Shelton Learning Commons Room 120
Join students in ENG 421: Editing and Publishing, as they present their original zines that pay homage to figures, publications, and presses from the Women in Print Movement.
This movement, which took place from the 1960s through the 1990s, sought to address the disparit of women's voices in print media by creating alternative publication networks.
Women’s History Month Craft Night
Thursday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.
McMillan Hall Common Room
Gather to enjoy a night of history and creativity with a screening of the 2016 film “Hidden Figures” and a card-making craft station.
Create personalized cards for the women who inspire you while watching a movie about some of history’s most inspirational women, the three Black women who made history at NASA when they worked to send an American man into orbit for the first time.
*Student only event
bell hooks: Black Appalachian Poet, Activist, and Social Critic
Tuesday, March 18 at 1 p.m.
Evans Auditorium
Attend this panel discussion to learn more about the life and work of bell hooks, a native Kentuckian who was known for her revolutionary writings on race, class, and feminism.
In addition to being a well-respected author, hooks was also a Distinguished Professor in Residence at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky.
You Just Don’t Understand: Gender Differences in Communication
Tuesday, March 18 at 2 p.m.
Evans Auditorium
Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies Abby Arnold-Patti will deliver her lecture about the way gender can play a role in communication styles.
The History and Theory of Intersectionality with Kimberlé Crenshaw
Tuesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Shelton Learning Commons Room 119
Info TBA“El Ultimo En Morir Que Cierre La Puerta”: Book Discussion with Author Ana Morán
Wednesday, March 19 at 1:50 p.m.
Shelton Learning Commons Room 204
Practice your Spanish skills through a virtual discussion with author Ana Morán about her 2005 book, "El Ultimo En Morir Que Cierra La Puerta."
I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar: Karaoke Night
Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m.
Location TBA
Come belt your heart out to empowering songs by iconic female artists at this karaoke night emceed by Assistant Professor of English Nora Augustine and Program Coordinator for English Silas Heying.
*Student only event
The Righteousness of Tamar: Levirate Marriage and the Origins of Patriarchy
Date TBA
Location TBA
Dean of Arts and Humanities Michael Vines delivers his lecture which explores the biblical story of Tamar, the daughter-in-law of Judah who believes she has killed two of his sons.
In this lecture Vines will approach Tamar’s tale from a new perspective and tie her story to the modern day.
