DECATUR, Ill – will celebrate Women's History Month throughout March with a variety of events and speakers. It is a time to recognize and honor the contributions, achievements, and leadership of women throughout history and in our communities today.
It offers a chance to consider the powerful impact women have had on education, innovation, equity, and progress and inspires us to continue the ongoing work toward equality and inclusion.
In 1911, International Women’s Day was first observed to acknowledge women’s labor movements and the fight for equality. Today, it is marked every year on March 8 as a reminder of the progress women have made and the work that still remains. Women’s History Month later became a monthlong observance in the U.S. in 1987 following advocacy from educators and historians across the country. Since then, it has provided an opportunity to highlight women’s social, cultural, political and economic achievements.
We invite all members of our campus to take part in this year’s Women’s History Month programming and join in meaningful conversations that highlight the achievements and contributions of women. We look forward to coming together as a community to recognize and celebrate the impact of women both on and off our campus.
Women's History Month Events
Making HERstory: Women in Â鶹ԼÅÄ Poster Display - Monday, March 2 | 5 p.m.
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Symphonic Wind Ensemble (MSWE) III: She Speaks - Saturday, March 7 | 7:30-9:30 p.m.
International Women's Day Table - Monday, March 9 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Panel: Celebrating Women in Leadership - Tuesday, March 10 | 6:30-7:30 p.m.
"Matilda the Musical Jr." - Friday, March 20 through Sunday, March 22 | Fri./Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sat./Sun. at 2 p.m. at Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Cake & Current Events - Monday, March 23 | 2-3 p.m.
Celebration of Storytelling Conference - Thursday, March 26 | 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
