Women's History Month 2013
What an incredible month! During March of 2013, University of Memphis Community celebrated "Women Making History Every Day" to celebrate not only the historical women who have paved the way for change and advancement for women, but also the everyday women in our lives who have contributing to making change right in our own homes and communities.
Our campus came together and celebrated women with a month full of wonderful events and celebrations (see the WHM 2013 Calendar for detailed schedule), as well as by sharing stories of the women that shaped or influenced our lives in myriad important ways.
"Women making history every day"
This year's theme was especially important to our community. Various discussions, events, and gatherings gave students, faculty, and staff a chance to express their thoughts and feelings about heroines of both the everyday and historic varieties. Another exciting aspect of WHM is seeing the ways in which women really do make history every day through acts big and small; along with a number of more serious events, we were even able to bring some joy to the University Center with a Women's History Month Flash Mob (you can see the video here)!
In addition to holding an art (poster) contest, we also invited students and faculty to share their stories about the women who have made history in their lives. We were very pleasantly surprised with the response -- we received over 300 written submissions! Honored were mothers, step-mothers, grandmothers, sisters, teachers, advisors, professors, and co-workers. Pieces were selected and displayed during the opening event for Women's History Month, but you may still read the student writings here, the faculty writings here, or learn about the artists and artwork that went into making this year's winning art poster on the "Artists' Statements" page.
UofM celebrated Women's History Month 2013 with a flashmob!
Watch the action on YouTube, here!
Interested in learning more about what happened during Women's History Month 2013?
Also, the U of M Minutes for March 1st and 8th feature WHM events; you can see them here (March 1st, March 8th), or you may take a look at photo galleries from some of our WHM 2013 Main Events: Women Who Lead and the 100 Years, 100 Women Event.
Calendar of Events
March 1
12 pm - 2:00 pm, UC Ballroom
Opening celebration: A Personal Journey Through Women's History
Dr. Janann Sherman, Chair, History Department will share what she has learned about the historical women she has researched over her career, and how these women have shaped her own journey.
This event is in recognition of Dr. Sherman's scholarship on American women, service to the UofM, and leadership in the Memphis community.
Lunch provided. Seating is limited. Please RSVP crow@memphis.edu.
March 6
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, UC Lobby
Wellness Day
March 6
12:45 pm – 2:30 pm, location available upon acceptance
Lunch with a Leader
Want to have lunch with some of our most successful alumnae? Come network and have meaningful conversations with successful female professionals in our community.
Students wishing to attend should seek a nomination from a faculty or staff member, who can send a recommendation to Student Leadership & Involvement at kbryce@memphis.edu.
March 7
5:30 pm – 7 pm, UM Art Museum Lobby
Muted Belles Revisited: A Conversation Celebrating Women's Lives
Featuring Drs. Beverly Bond, Janann Sherman, Peggy Caffrey & Christine Eisel, History Dept and Leslie Luebbers, UM Art Museum
The Muted Belles display will remain in the CRA lobby through March 31.
March 7
7:00 pm, Field House
UM Women's Basketball vs. Marshall
Tickets $5
March 8
UC Lobby
Get Involved: Donating Goods to Memphis Family Shelter
The Memphis Family Shelter has helped 247 women make a better life for themselves and their children. Get involved by donating goods to their shelter.
Wish list: non-perishable food items; toilet/Kleenex tissue; paper towels & laundry liquid; body soap; liquid dish soap; children & adult allergy medication; women's personal needs; gauze & bandages; baby wipes & pampers; baby plastic bottles & sippy cups; lotion; towels; teaching aids for basic skills; school supplies.
Non-cash donations will also be accepted at AFROTC, Hayden Hall 118.
March 9
Islamic Art
Join UofM's Ned R. McWherter Library in welcoming Sister Okolo Rashid for a discussion on Islamic Art.
Sister Rashid helped launch the International Museum of Muslim Cultures (IMMC) in Jackson, MS.
March 14
11:30 am - 2:00 pm, UM Main Campus, Patterson 403
Pi(e) Day
Bring your favorite pie and the story of its recipe to share.
March 20
7:30 pm, Harris Concert Hall
Irena Koblar, piano
March 21
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Patterson 456
Telling Our Stories: A Discussion of New Writing
March 22
2:00 pm and 7:00 pm, UC Theater
Woman Thou Art Loosed
March 22
7:30 pm, Harris Concert Hall
Alexa Still, flute
March 23
1:00 and 3:00 pm, UM Park Avenue campus
March 24
1:00 pm, UM Park Avenue campus
UM Women's softball vs. UAB
March 25
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, UC Theater
Student Activities Council (SAC) Student Film Festival/Short Film Festival Presents: Domestic Violence Films Screening
SAC invites students and independent film makers to create a short film based on domestic violence awareness.
For information on the film competition contact Courtney Claxton (cclxton1@memphis.edu).
March 26
8:30 am – 1:00 pm, UC Poplar Room
Women's Wellness Day
All you want to know about breasts, cancers, menses, skin, heart disease, and more.
March 26
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, UC Ballroom
Women Who Lead
Featuring President Raines and VPs Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, Linda Bonnin, Julie Johnson, and Ellen Watson (Refreshments provided).
Please RSVP to Ms. Kelli O'Brien at kobrien1@memphis.edu by March 12, 2013.
March 26
7:00 pm, Rose Theatre
Fraternity/Sorority Mr. Gentleman Pageant
The Mr. Gentleman Pageant is a philanthropic showcase of fraternity men at the UofM. Men from the Interfraternity (IFC) & the National Pan-Hellenic (NPHC) councils will come together to display their talents & talk about women who have impacted their lives.Tickets are $5 each, proceeds will support Memphis Family Shelter.
March 27
10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Rose Theatre Lobby
Women in Nursing: The Healing Hands of Time
The Loewenberg School of Nursing, in support of Women's History Month, will host an event celebrating women in nursing from the past, present, and future. The campus community will have the opportunity to ask nursing participants who they are, and hear a short bio on a nurse from the past, present, or future!
March 28
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, UM Lambuth Campus, Wisdom Parlor
Lunch and Learn: All Things are Possible
Featuring Jacque Hillman, Senior Editor/Partner, The Hill Helen Group LLC
March 30
P.A.U.S.E. Conference
Featuring Dr. Yolanda Wimberly, Director, Medication Education Division, Morehouse College
March 30
1:00pm, 1987 Indian Village Drive (near T.O. Fuller State Park)
A Brief Exploration of Women in Native American Culture
Join the C.H. Nash Museum Chucalissa for a presentation on Women in Native American Culture by Dr. Nicole Thompson, Assistant Professor, College of Education,UofM.
A screening of Miss Navajo by Billy Luther, whose mother was crowned Miss Navajo in 1966 will also take place. Free and open to the public.
For more information call 901-785-3160, or contact chucalissa@memphis.edu.
Activities sponsored by Active Minds, Air Force ROTC, Art Museum, Campus Recreation and Intermural Services, Career Services, Center for Research on Women, Counseling Center, Counseling Psychology Department, English Department, Fogelman Center for Business Development, History Department, Interfraternity Council, Loewenberg School of Nursing, Marcus Orr Center for the Humanities, Music Department, Muslims in Memphis Celebration, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Pan-Hellenic Council, Professional Assertive United Sisters of Excellence, Public Service, Student Activities Council, Student Health Services, Student Leadership & Involvement, Women in Higher Education in Tennessee, Women's Leadership & Philanthropy Council, and University Libraries.