Women’s History Month Archive

  • Women’s History Month Kick Off Week

    Women’s History Month Kick Off Week

    Join us for the first week of events for Women’s History Month. This week's events include a book club sign up on the bridge, HPV Awareness Week, International Women’s Day, and an empowering speech by speaker Tricia Downing.

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  • Women’s History Month Events

    Women’s History Month Events

    The Office of Campus Life will kick off a month-long celebration of Women's History Month, themed "Women of Character, Courage and Commitment."

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  • Women’s History Month Planning Committee Meeting Scheduled

    Women’s History Month Planning Committee Meeting Scheduled

    Women’s Services will begin planning Women’s History Month starting in November.

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  • Women’s History Month Event: “Unforgotten Women: Keeping Legacies Alive through Stories”

    Women’s History Month Event: “Unforgotten Women: Keeping Legacies Alive through Stories”

    You are invited to "Unforgotten Women: Keeping Legacies Alive through Stories," an event that recognizes the power of artistic creation to document, share and celebrate the stories of the countless women who have been under-recognized for their contributions. Writer Mairead Case, filmmaker Melina Kolb and interdisciplinary artist Saleem Hue Penny highlight three women whose lives and work deserve to be known and remembered. Join us to “unforget” and celebrate!

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  • Young Alumnae Panel Discussion

    Young Alumnae Panel Discussion

    Celebrate Women's History Month by attending a young alumnae panel! Three recent graduates—Stephanie Salem (BA ’11), Kathryn Weissman (CE ’10) and Melissa Hadhazy (ARCH ’05)—will discuss how IIT launched their careers and provide useful advice for current students in this Q&A panel discussion. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14th from 1:00–1:45 pm in the MTCC Ballroom. A free lunch will be provided to all attendees! The panel is sponsored by the IIT Alumni Association.

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  • Women’s History Bar Trivia Night in the Bog

    Women’s History Bar Trivia Night in the Bog

    Women's History Bar Trivia Night from 7 pm - 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 7 in The Bog. Sponsor by the Lewis Department of Humanities and Office of Campus Life.

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  • Women’s Cultural Exchange: Muslim Women

    Women’s Cultural Exchange: Muslim Women

    This panel discussion highlights the experience of our Muslim women students, both at home and at IIT. We will explore their cultural backgrounds, faith, values, customs, and much more. Attendees are welcome to ask questions. This event is a part of IIT's celebration of Women's History Month

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  • Hands-On Workshops Wanted for Women’s Day at IIT

    Hands-On Workshops Wanted for Women’s Day at IIT

    The Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking current students, staff, faculty and alumni to lead hands-on workshops or sessions geared toward introducing high school aged females to the STEM+ fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math + architecture, business).

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  • Women’s History Month Planning Meeting

    Women’s History Month Planning Meeting

    While Women's History Month is not until March, it will be here before no time at all. Women's Services would like to begin planning Women's History Month now. The first planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7 at 2:00 pm in MTCC Room 516 (located near the post office.) Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join us with suggestions and ideas.

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  • Humanities Department Hosts Women’s History Month Open House March 28

    On Wednesday, March 28 the Humanities Department will host a Women's History Open House Event in the Siegel Hall, room 218 (conference room) from 3 - 4:45 pm. Everyone is welcome: students, staff, faculty, and all genders. There will be food, good conversation, and handouts on women's history resources, including a pocket timeline of interesting events in women's history put together by Humanities faculty.

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