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Women’s History Month
The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2024 celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.
The National Women’s History Alliance
Diversity, Coffee and Conversation
Tuesday, March 5 | 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. | Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
*Open to UA students, faculty, staff and UA System employees
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host Diversity, Coffee and Conversation focused on the 2024 theme: “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
International Women’s Day Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, March 5 | Noon-1 p.m. | The Forum, 3700 Student Center
This lunch and learn will be a Q&A style event featuring women students from all over the globe discussing their experiences. Lunch will be provided. This is event is sponsored by the Women and Gender Resource Center.
Pop Up Shop: Women’s History Month
Wednesday, March 6 | Noon-1 p.m. | Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
*Open to UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
The Intercultural Diversity Center continues its Pop-Up Shop Series focusing on Women’s History Month and its theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Participants will recognize women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. This program features visual presentations, digital exhibitions, conversation starters and more. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
TEDTalk Tuesday: How to Overcome Apathy and Find Your Power
Tuesday, March 19 | Noon-1 p.m. | Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
*Open to UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Intercultural Diversity Center continues the TEDTalk Tuesday Series featuring civil rights activist Dolores Huerta. Participants will learn about her life’s work through wit and humor, offering inspiration to people to overcome apathy, get involved in the pursuit of civil rights and find their own power. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
TEDTalk Tuesday: The Beautiful Balance Between Courage and Fear
Tuesday, March 26 | Noon-1 p.m. | Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Student Center
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
*Open to UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Intercultural Diversity Center continues the TEDTalk Tuesday Series featuring disability activist and United Nations humanitarian Cara E. Yar Khan. Participants will learn about Khan’s story of being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle and hear her philosophy for working on the projects that matter to her, while letting courage and fear coexist. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Women Who Speak Up: A Women’s History Month Read-In
Tuesday, March 26 | 5 p.m.-6 p.m. | Camellia Room, Gorgas Library
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us to share the written word of women authors. Participants can read their own work or share the prose, poetry, or any piece of literature by a woman. To be included in the formal program, register the piece you will read. There may be an opportunity for additional, unregistered readers to share at the end of the program if time allows. This event is sponsored by the Women and Gender Resource Center.
EveryWoman Book Club
Thursday, March 28 | Noon-1 p.m. | Legends Bistro, Hotel Capstone
Hosted by the Women and Gender Resource Center, EveryWoman Book Club is open to faculty, staff, community members, and graduate students. This month’s featured book is “Sing, Unburied, Sing” by Jesmyn Ward. The book is a journey through Mississippi’s past and present that is both an intimate portrait of a family and an epic tale of hope and struggle.
The group meets monthly to discuss books written by women. Book themes often correspond to cultural heritage or awareness months. The Center usually reserves at least one copy for Book Club members at our library, which can be reserved and picked up by calling 205-348-5040. You can join the book club simply by emailing our Program Coordinator, Elizabeth Lester.
RESOURCES
UA Libraries Kanopy | Search Women’s History Month
National Women’s History Museum
National Women’s History Alliance
History.com: Women’s History Stories
Speaking While Female Speech Bank
International Women’s Day: March 8
International Women’s Day.com: Missions, Events and More
Presidential Proclamation on Women’s History Month 2024
National Constitution Center: Women’s History Month online resources, videos and more