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Celebrate Women’s History Month 2020 with Shenandoah University!

The theme honors "the brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women,
and for the women who continue to fight for the voting rights of others."

 

Valiant Women of the Vote

Please join us in March 2020. All #SUwhm events are free and open to the public.

In celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote, we applaud the past and present Women Change Makers who continue to inspire Women worldwide. Shenandoah’s Women’s History Month program provides a dynamic forum of women leaders, intergenerational activists and writers to discuss key issues regarding educational growth vital to the success of societal change.

Learn More About This Year's Theme

Shenandoah's president reveals the living legacy of the Women's History Month 2020 theme.

Women’s History Month at Shenandoah

Please join us in March 2020.

All #SUwhm events are free and open to the public.

#SUwhm Film Screenings

"Harriet"
March 2, 7:00-9:00 pm
Halpin Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium

Introduction by Alexis Whitney, Co-President of the Black Student Union, Junior, School of Nursing.

Harriet filmed entirely in Virginia in 2018, spending time in Richmond, Powhatan, Cumberland, Petersburg, Mathews and several other localities. The project from Focus Features is the first feature-length film to tell the story of famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who brought hundreds of slaves to freedom in 19th century America. Harriet stars Tony-award winning actress Cynthia Erivo, alongside Leslie Odom Jr, Janelle Monae, and Joe Alwyn.

A Q&A session following the screening is led by Ann Denkler, Associate Professor of History with specialty in Race Studies and Public History.

#SUwhm Panels & Discussions

Intergenerational Activism
March 3, 7:00 pm
Health and Life Sciences Building, Rotunda

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How has activism work changed over the years? Various generations of women activists share their activism experiences.

This panel is moderated by Maggie Mc Campbell Lien, Director of Inclusion and Diversity & Mosaic Center Director.

Panelists include Adjunct Professor Jess Clawson, I'm Just Me Movement CEO Tina Stevens-Culbreath, Trustee & activist in “second wave” of Women’s movement Marjorie Lewis, and students Isabella Morello, Kiana Morris and Sarah Yancey.

Breaking the Heart of the World: Woodrow Wilson and the League of Nations
March 18, 6:30 pm
Henkel Hall, Hester Auditorium
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Join us as the top three Wilson scholars take the same stage at the same time — Patricia O’Toole, John Milton Cooper, JR. & Thomas J. Knock.

This panel is moderated by Vice Chair of the Woodrow Willson Board of trustees Dr. Bryan LeBeau. Introduction by MCWI director Jonathan A. Noyalas.

This event is part of the College of Arts & Sciences One Big Question Series: “What Makes a Great President?

Women Entrepreneurs of the Shenandoah Valley Region Panel Discussion
March 25, 10:00 am-10:50 am & 11:00 am-11:50 am
Halpin Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium
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This panel is moderated by Montressa L. Washington, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management.

Panelists include owner of Brag Swag and Dazzling Diva Fitness Milissa Marshall, Owner & General Manager of Hideaway Café Victoria Leigh Kidd, and Co-Founder Project myVibe & Founder Prosperity Financial Group Anita Shull, CPA.

#SUwhm Creative Expression

Exploring the Creative Female Experience
March 19, 7:00 pm
Halpin-Harrison Hall, Stimpson Auditorium

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Workshop by Kelly Crowley, Associate Professor of Media and Communication

Join writer and artist, Kelley Crowley, for an evening of exploring how anyone can engage with the female side of their creativity. This workshop provides prompts, ideas, and activities for writers and creatives of all kinds to expand their creative toolkits.

Bring a notebook, sketchbook and your open mind to this evening of exercises and experiments in feminine creative process.

 

 

For more information, contact the Director of Gender & Women’s Studies, Petra M. Schweitzer at pschweit@su.edu.

Gender & Women’s Studies

The Gender & Women’s Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program that crosses traditional academic boundaries, pedagogical perspectives, and student experiences. The program offers a comprehensive study for students interested in the construction of gender, femininity, masculinity, sexuality and intersectionality.

A minor in Gender & Women’s Studies complements any major by expanding students’ knowledge and understanding of the human experience and what it means to be gendered.

Gender & Women’s Studies Minor

Mosaic Center

The Mosaic Center for Diversity

The Mosaic Center for Diversity is a brand new space that focuses on valuing and fostering the diversity at SU and in the world beyond our campus.

In order to respect diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives, we must provide an inclusive space for all cultures and people. In the Mosaic Center, we embrace all races, sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, religions, ethnic backgrounds, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, abilities, ages and immigration statuses. We inspire all members of the Shenandoah community to strive for inclusive excellence through education, celebration, advocacy, and leadership development. The Mosaic Center is committed to empowering individuals to be culturally conscious and informed members of our community.

Visit The Mosaic Center

All Women’s History Month events have been sponsored by Shenandoah’s Departments of Gender & Women’s Studies, Public Health, English, Languages & Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Political Science and Mass Communication, as well as by the Mosaic Center for Diversity, and McCormick Civil War Institute.

For more information, contact the Director of Gender & Women’s Studies, Petra M. Schweitzer at pschweit@su.edu.