Women's History Month reminds us that in the fight for social justice
and equal opportunity, Americans have many role models who continually
inspire us. Some, like Eleanor Roosevelt, broke through barriers to make
a difference at critical times in our history. Others, like Oprah
Winfrey, have been influential voices in our own time. Our national
experience has benefited from these individuals and many others whose
commitment to change has been less about them personally and more about
their contributions to society. We are reminded that their struggles,
while not easy, have yielded lasting benefits for us all.
This March, in celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Virginia Wesleyan's Women's Resource Center—with support from The Lighthouse and the Department of History—has organized a special series of events. Below I've included a summary of these events, and attached you will find a more detailed informational poster. I encourage you to attend these programs and join the College in celebrating the vital contributions of women throughout history and in contemporary society.
This March, in celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Virginia Wesleyan's Women's Resource Center—with support from The Lighthouse and the Department of History—has organized a special series of events. Below I've included a summary of these events, and attached you will find a more detailed informational poster. I encourage you to attend these programs and join the College in celebrating the vital contributions of women throughout history and in contemporary society.
Virginia Wesleyan College On Deck Speaker Series
Women's History Month
Rafia Zakaria: The Truth and the VeilA Story of Two Cases and Many ContextsTuesday, March 7
11 a.m., Blocker Auditorium
International Women's Fellowship Night
Wednesday, March 8
5-7 p.m., The Lighthouse
Lynne Hartnett: From Women's March to RevolutionReflections on the Success and Failure of the Russian Revolution
Thursday, March 9
11 a.m., The Lighthouse
Women's History Month Movie Nite: Suffragette
Tuesday, March 14
7 p.m., The Bonnewell Room, Floyd E. Kellam, Jr. Social Science Lab
Women and the Pill: Before & After
Thursday, March 30
11 a.m., Clarke 118
