Women's History Month

Commonwealth University

Thursday, March 28 - All Day - DEI in the Community A Celebration of Women’s History Month
Williamsport, PA (Day of Service)
Students will volunteer at the YWCA’s Wise Options Program. CU students will also host a community day at the Firetree Community Center for local youth and families. If interested in attending, please reach out to the following contacts:
Bloomsburg: Ralph Godbolt (rgodbolt@commonwealthu.edu)
Lock Haven: Mia Swales (mxs3279@commonwealthu.edu)
Mansfield: Nichole Book (nbook@commonwealthu.edu)
 

Bloomsburg

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 and 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Women’s History Month Tabling
Kehr Union Lobby
Learn about notable women and get information about the resource centers.

Thursday, March 7, 5 p.m. - Women’s History Month Kick Celebration
Kehr Union Multicultural Center
Women in Excellence in Education - featuring Trenee Lurry, assistant principal at Lehman Intermediate School.

Friday, March 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - International Women’s Day Vision Board Making and Mocktails
Kehr Union Multicultural Center
Come relax before spring break and plan how you’ll make history while you outline your goals on your personal vision board. Mocktails and light snacks provided.

Tuesday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Mid-Semester De-Stress Day
Student Services Center Lobby
Get ready for the second half of the semester with some relaxing activities, light snacks, and resources. 

Wednesday, March 20, 6 p.m. - Women’s Excellence in Politics
Kehr Union, Multi-Purpose Room 345-B
Featuring Keir Bradford-Grey. Bradford-Grey was appointed by Gov. Josh Shapiro as Chief Defender for Montgomery County and was later hired to lead the state’s largest public defender’s association in Philadelphia, overseeing a staff of 500 people, managing a budget of 50 million dollars, completely transforming the office.

Monday, March 25, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Alumni Advice with Jestina Drysdale
Kehr Union Multicultural Center
Join the Women’s and Multicultural Centers for an afternoon tea and Zoom presentation/Q&A with Bloomsburg alumni Jestina Drysdale. Don't miss this opportunity to glean profound insights from a seasoned alumna who has navigated the twists and turns of life with grace and determination.

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 and 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Women’s History Month Tabling by the Women’s/LGBTQA resource centers
Student Services Center Lobby
Learn about notable women and get information about the resource centers.

Thursday, March 28, 7 - 8 p.m. - Women’s History Month Guest Speaker, Carmen Maria Machado
Carver Hall (Zoom for LH and MA)
Award-winning author of In the Dream House, Her Body and Other Parties, and other writings. Sponsored by CU DEI, Bloomsburg English Department, and Title IX.
 

Lock Haven

Tuesday, March 19, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Let's Talk Women's Health with PA-C Jessica Diehl
PUB MPR
Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join to learn more about Women's Health, the fears, as well as the importance of Women's Health.

Wednesday, March 20, 4 - 5:30 p.m. - Women's Empowerment Dinner with Alumna LaToya Smith
DACC Ballroom
Join us with Alumna LaToya Smith for a dinner, open mic to share stories of Women who may have empowered you. Please RSVP by emailing Mia Swales at mxs3279@commonwealthu.edu

Monday, March 25, All Day - Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall All Over Campus
Grab a mirror and a dry erase marker- write a affirmation and know that you shine!

Thursday, March 28, noon - 1 p.m. - Comparing and Contrasting
RAUB 103
Come join us for a lunch and chat about social media, images perceived, and learn ways to clear your lens of perception and self-reflection.
 

Mansfield

Friday, March 1, 10 a.m. - noon - Feminist Friday - Understanding Gaslighting & Other Relationships Red Flags
Women's Resource Center, Alumni Hall 301

Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Let’s Talk About Body Image
Alumni Hall 307

Wednesday, March 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Women’s Resource Fair
Alumni Hall 307

Friday, March 8, 10 a.m. - noon - International Women’s Day
Women's Resource Center, Alumni Hall 301
Come write thank you notes to inspirational women on campus!

Tuesday, March 19, 8:30 p.m. - Women’s History Month Trivia
The HUT

Monday, March 25, 5 p.m. - DEI Self Care Night and Kahoot
Women's Resource Center, Alumni Hall 301

Thursday, March 28, Carmen Maria Machado
North Manser
3 p.m. - Writer’s workshop (Virtual/Interactive)
7 p.m. - Presentation and watch party (Virtual/Interactive)
 

Clearfield

Thursday, March 28, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Women in the Workplace Leadership Training
Founder’s Hall Upper Lounge
Examining challenges women in leadership face. Identify skills women exhibit that are an asset in the workplace. Discuss techniques for becoming a more confident leader.