Missouri State University celebrates women in March with events highlighting women’s history, or HerStory. The celebrations provide an opportunity for the campus community and city of Springfield to learn about the rich cultural history of diverse women. You can also engage in dialogue about the contributions women have made across the globe. Keynote presentation Tarana Burke, … [Read more...] about Sharing HerStory at Missouri State
When we look at history, there’s something that is often missing: Women. Too often, women are left out of the conversation or the narrative being written. Womxn’s HERstory Month celebrates extraordinary women and recognizes their accomplishments. “This is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on all of the things that womxn have done, are doing and will continue to … [Read more...] about Recognizing women: HERstory Month
Missouri State provided her with the platform to become a founder in the field of women’s history. “(MSU professors) taught us how to question things. My education didn’t merely train me to do well, it also gave me the encouragement to believe that I could.” Smith attended the University of Chicago for PhD studies in the 1970s, a pivotal time in the women’s movement. “I … [Read more...] about A trailblazer in women’s history