Every March Missouri State University participates in Women’s History Month by putting on a series of events organized by The Gender Studies Committee in conjunction with students and faculty. In 2012 Missouri State has yet another series of exciting events planned including:
Date | Time | Location | Type of Event | Title |
Tuesday
March 6th |
12:00 – 2:30 PM | PSU 308
(A&B) |
Film Screening | Shadya |
Wednesday
March 7th |
7:00 – 8:30 PM | Glass Hall 102 | Panel Discussion | Muslim Women Have Their Say:
Challenging Stereotypes About Islam |
Monday
March 12th |
7:00 – 8:00 PM
8:00 – 9:00 PM |
PSU Theater
PSU PawPrints |
Keynote Speaker
Book Signing |
Heidi W. Durrow
Author: The Girl Who Fell from the Sky
Heidi W. Durrow |
Tuesday
March 13th |
7:00 – 9:00 PM | PSU Theater | Film Screening | Miss Representation |
Monday
March 26th |
7:00 – 8:30 PM | PSU Theater | Panel Discussion | What is Beauty? |
Tuesday
March 27th |
4:00 – 5:30 PM | Meyer Alumni Center | Awards Reception | MSU Women of Distinction Reception
|
Thursday
March 29th |
7:00 – 8:30 PM | Carrington Theater | Panel Discussion | Missing Representations: Women Discuss How They Can’t Be What They Can’t See |
Women’s History Month has its roots in Sonoma County, California. In 1978 the Sonoma County Education Task Force commissioned a Women’s History Week. The success of the idea spread rapidly, and in 1980 President Carter issued a presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8th 1980 National Women’s History Week. It wasn’t until 1987 that congress officially made March National Women’s History Month.
This year Women’s History Month honors women’s empowerment through equal opportunity education. Passed in 1972, title IX of the education codes in the Higher Education Act prohibited gender discrimination in federally funded institutions. This year’s Women’s History Month theme, Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment, focuses on the importance of education in preserving democracy and equality.
As one of eighty-one schools honored by the Princeton Review for outstanding community involvement, Missouri State University strives to plan events that encourage ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. Each event is free and the community is encouraged to attend. For more information contact:
Stephanie Norander
417-836-4106 or 417-522-3484
StephanieNorander@missouristate.edu