Women’s History Month is celebrated in March and it’s an annual celebration to recognize the accomplishments, contributions, and historical significance of women. From pioneers in science and technology to trailblazers in arts and activism, women have shaped our world in remarkable ways. 

Women’s History Month began as National Women’s History week, a local celebration in California. Organizers chose to start on March 8: International Women’s Day. A consortium of women’s groups then petitioned Congress and the White House in support of a national Women’s History Week. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter designated the first National Women’s History Week by Presidential Proclamation. Again, the week of March 8 – 12, 1980 was chosen to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8. The following year Congress authorized Women’s History Week to begin the week of March 7. Congress continued to pass resolutions designating Women’s History Week for five more years, until 1987, when they established that all of March would be celebrated as Women’s History Month.

This Women’s History Month, we encourage you to celebrate the strength, compassion, resilience, and assertiveness that makes women and their stories unique. Let’s honor the diverse and powerful spectrum of qualities that define the incredible women shaping history. 

Throughout March we’re highlighting and celebrating the achievements of women on campus and within our communities through the events listed below:

Disability Awareness Panel, 1st, MRC, 1-2 PM

Listen to our panelists discuss their lived experiences of being disabled on Zero Discrimination Day. 

Women’s History Month Speaker, 5th, PSU Theatre, 7-8 PM

Join us for a mystery speaker that will be revealed by SAC closer to the day-of event. Free food will be offered. Sponsored by SAC & MRC!

Interfaith Panel, 7th, MRC, 6-7:30 PM

Hear from peers about their experience of faith and spirituality. 

Finding Peace Circle, 19th, MRC, 3:30-5 PM

Join us with MSU’s Sister Circle for journaling and meditation. Supplies will be provided. 

Game Night, 20th, MRC, 6-9 PM

Come and play card and board games while enjoying our free ice cream bar. We can’t wait to see you there!

Trans Visibility: Self-Concept Collage, 25th, MRC, 2:30-3:30 PM

Let’s create a self-concept collage about who you are! Supplies will be provided. 

Cha-TEA Time, 27th, MRC, 2-4 PM

Partnering with MSU’s URSI Latinx, Mexican Hot Chocolate and tea will be offered! Pop into the MRC for some new beverage delights and snacks and say hi to the MRC staff!

Let’s celebrate their achievements, uplift their voices, and continue to strive for gender equality every day!