Women’s History Month, which celebrates the vital role of women in history, is underway with a number of events planned on campus.
President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation in 1980 declaring the week of March 8 as National Women's History Week.
Congress followed a year later passing a resolution to establish a national celebration. In 1987, the celebration was expanded to the entire month.
Women’s History Month celebrates women's contributions to history, culture and society. Check out California State University's "24 Remarkable Women of the CSU," including Fresno State alumna Kerri Donis, who is Fresno's first female fire chief.
Continue reading below for details on events on campus celebrating women. Visit Fresno State News for a complete list of events.
March 11
- “Women in Higher Ed,” a panel discussion, featuring Dr. Maritere López, professor of history; Dr. Alicia Becton, program coordinator with clinical rehabilitation and mental health counseling; Dr. Joy Goto, professor of chemistry; and Dr. Mitzi Lowe, associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services; presented by the Cross Cultural and Gender Center’s Gender Programs and Services, noon to 1 p.m. at the Henry Madden Library 3212.
March 13
- “Author reading: Erika L. Sánchez,” author of the novel “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter,” as part of the 11th annual Undergraduate Conference on Multiethnic Literatures of the Americas, 7 p.m. at University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium (Room 191).
March 18
- “The Future is Feminist: Undergraduate Research in Women’s Studies,” a panel of women’s studies majors will discuss their research on topics including women’s rights in Rwanda, disability and food justice, and fat women’s embodiment of femininity. From noon to 12:50 p.m. at Professional Human Services 215.
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