Penn State campuses host Women’s History Month events throughout March

Penn State Abington

A Women’s History Month Concert – Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m., Sutherland Auditorium.

The Merion Trio performs the chamber compositions of female composers who inspired connection through music despite tremendous odds. By sharing the music and stories of Louise Farrenc, Rebecca Clarke, Germaine Tailleferre, and Nadia and Lili Boulanger, we bolster the legacy of women composers and serve as a platform to build connections and create community through musical collaboration. More information and RSVP.

Penn State Berks

Queen Gala, hosted by Latinos United for Change — Wednesday, March 1, at 6 p.m., in the MPR.

Penn State Berks will host its first Queen Gala, an event in honor of and celebration of International Women of Color Day and Women’s History Month, with the theme of “empowerment.” The event will include a dinner, presentations, performances and music. Attendees are encouraged to wear creative formal attire, a dress code that allows individuals to slightly tone down formal attire by adding hints of their own personal style. This event is for Penn State Berks students, staff and faculty members and advanced registration is required.

Penn State Brandywine

Women’s Panel: Accomplishments and Challenges — Wednesday, March 1, at noon–1:30 p.m., Tomezsko Lounge.

Hear from faculty and staff about their respective challenges and accomplishments within their academic and professional careers. This panel will feature Professor of Psychology Pauline Thompson, Professor of Education Lynn Hartle and Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant Rhonda DelViscio.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg lecture — Monday, March 13, at noon–1 p.m., Tomezsko Lounge.

Associate Professor of History and American Studies Julie Gallagher will speak about former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s biggest achievements and what her legacy means for women in the supreme court. 

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Women’s History Trivia — Monday, March 13, at 5:30–6:30 p.m., Student Union Parsons Hall.

Come and compete for prizes by answering questions about former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and other women’s history topics. 

Storyteller and Poet: Carla Christopher — Wednesday, March 15, at 5–7 p.m., Tomezsko Lounge.

Through poetry, song, and storytelling Carla Christopher will share the true stories of women abolitionists, undercover military agents and movement leaders 

Speaker: Tracianna Graves — Monday, March 20, at noon–1:30 p.m., Student Union 114-117.

Over the past two decades, Traciana Graves has used her voice in a unique set of ways to create more inclusive places to live, work and learn. Traciana was voted “America’s Most Fearless Women” by the Huffington Post for the work that she has accomplished to foster greater inclusion and innovation as a corporate strategist, keynote speaker and internationally acclaimed vocalist.

Hip Hop Spoken Word: Queen Sheba — Wednesday, March 22, at noon–1 p.m., Student Union Parsons Hall. Queen

Sheba is a spoken word artist, motivational speaker, comedian and singer. She is a former Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities Performer of the Year nominee who has performed at more than 200 colleges and in nine countries.

Penn State Dickinson Law

“The Impact of Women of Color in the Judiciary” — Friday, March 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Apfelbaum Family Courtroom and Auditorium, Lewis Katz Hall.

The Dickinson Law Review will present a symposium with members of the judiciary and academia to discuss how women of color have shaped the judiciary, and the role of women of color on the bench moving forward. The symposium is being co-sponsored by the Steele Family Leadership Program in Gender and Racial Equity and the Macon Bolling Allen Civil Rights and Transitional Justice Program at Penn State Dickinson Law. Advance registration for the 2023 Dickinson Law Review symposium is required.

Penn State Great Valley

Women’s History Month Panel: In Celebration of Her-Story! — Thursday, March 30, at 5–8 p.m., Conference Center Building. Join us for a panel presentation comprising Penn State Great Valley alumnae who are business leaders in a variety of industries. A networking opportunity with light refreshments will be followed by a panel of alumnae sharing “her-stories” about their careers and what it takes to be a successful business leader in today’s ever-changing work environment, followed by a Q&A session. Hosted by the Penn State Great Valley Diversity Action Council and the Office of Educational Equity. Learn more here and register here. 

Penn State Harrisburg

Women in Tech — Monday, March 13, at 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Olmsted E-134.

Kristin Austin, CEO of K.E.Advancement Inc. and vice president of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access at Rewriting the Code, will be presenting a session focused on women in tech. This event is sponsored by Student Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Women in History Display Board — All Month Long in the Student Commons. In our Student Commons, we will have a board display all month long, featuring famous women in history and their accomplishments. This will highlight just how much women in history have contributed to our society in the feats they have mastered and the impacts they have made on the world as a whole. Students will be able to get a quick glance all month long at various women in history who have accomplished greatness in their specific fields.

Women’s History Month Trivia Game — Tuesday March 14, at 12:15 p.m., Student Commons.

In honor of Women’s History Month, players will take a crack at this game of Women’s History Month trivia questions to test their knowledge of women icons, significant moments in history, and their accomplishments and the rights they have fought for throughout time.

Comedian Lauren Hope Krass — Monday, March 20, at 12:15 p.m., Student Commons Stage Area.

Comedian Lauren Hope Krass from New York City will come to our campus and perform her comedy set for our students, which focuses on body positivity by putting a “ridiculous and brutally honest spin” on an important topic. Now one of New York’s hottest comics, Lauren performs nationwide for Comedy Festivals, Colleges, Cruise Lines and Clubs. She recently took home 1st Place from the She Devil Comedy Festival in NYC and has been featured in The New York Times, Time Out NY and Backstage.

National Women’s History Museum Virtual Tour — Tuesday, March 28, at 12:15 p.m., ARB Room 102 and also Zoom (link).

We will be diving into the virtual museum that is the National Women’s History Museum by taking a virtual tour of and having meaningful discussion about a selection of their online exhibits. Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is an innovative online museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a space for all to inspire, experience, collaborate, and amplify women’s impact — past, present and future.

Penn State York

Poster Displays all month — March 1–31, various locations. Posters are being displayed throughout the campus during the month of March highlighting the lives of famous women in history. This recognition of women is sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Community Coffee Hour in Celebration of Women’s History Month — Tuesday, March 14, at noon-1 p.m., hallway adjacent to the Fitness Center, at The Ruhl Center.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will host a Community Coffee Hour, a time for faculty, staff and students to gather and get to know each other. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact Jane Pflaum, jap34@psu.edu, or Sonia Molly, sqm5495@psu.edu.

THINKFAST Interactive Trivia (Women’s History Month Theme) — Tuesday, March 14, at noon and 12:45 p.m. (two games), in the lounge area next to the Fitness Center, at the Ruhl Center.

Celebrate National Women’s History Month with the University Programming Board. Come play trivia with a Women’s History Month theme to win prizes. For more information, contact Sweeta Rasiyan at sjr5909@psu.edu.