2021 Women’s History Month

“Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be silenced”

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MARCH 1

Happy Women’s History Month

As few fun facts:

  • The first Women's History Day was held in 1909
  • The day became Women's History Week in 1978
  • In 1987, it became Women's History Month

MARCH 2

9AM – 5PM

Monday through Friday

  • Free Sweet Treats for all
  • Stop by the Center for Student Success and Personal Development (Nicholson Suite 266) every day this month for a free sweet treat and learn about our services and resources.

MARCH 4

12PM

  • In honor of Women’s History Month, the Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) invites RMU students to a complimentary virtual seat at the NATIONAL MARCH EMERGING PROFESSIONALS’ SERIES Seminar.
  • Register in advance for this meeting:
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuqtrzsoGtxb0TudvJX47LCR8kyjPGyc
  • SPEAKER: Lauren Brown, Attorney at Law, Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease, LLP, shares how women can remove the self-imposed barriers that can keep us from pursuing a goal and adopt a new mindset!

MARCH 5

Women in Business and School of Business proudly sponsor the book club reading of Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau.  Pre-Register TODAY through March 12.  Sign-up now to get your FREE copy of the book and to be prepared for the discussion program on Wednesday, March 31st 5pm.

MARCH 7

4PM

  • FREE International Women’s Day Concert - ¡ACTIVISTA! An International Women's Day Celebration Framing Solidarity Through Culture
  • About this Event - An ad-hoc group of women hailing from various sectors in the arts and activism communities today announced that they have joined forces with the award-winning Chicago-based nonprofit arts presenter HotHouse and publisher Haymarket Books to curate and present an online cultural event to mark International Women’s Day. The program will be broadcast over the HotHouseGlobal streaming platforms on March 7, 2021 at 4pm CST.
  • Click below to register:
  • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/activista-an-international-womens-day-concert-and-roundtable-tickets-140315654901?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

MARCH 8***

  • WLMP and CGE presents International Women’s Day
  • This celebration includes a month long social media campaign to bring campus wide recognition and awareness to the contributions of women and the impact of global leadership. Members of the RMU community are encouraged to be involved.
  • Learn how to get involved HERE!

MARCH 9

  • WLMP presents Dr. Lauren Bairnsfather, Director of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh who will facilitate a conversation focusing on the life of Dr. Edith Eva Eger, a Jewish Holocaust Survivor and lessons gleaned from her memoir “The Choice - Embrace the Possible”.
  • This event is open to the entire RMU campus community.
  • RSVP on Revolution HERE

MARCH 11***

6PM

  • Political Science Association/Women in Business hosts a discussion on “The Modern Wage Gap and the Economic Handicap on Underrepresented Groups.”
  • Click below to join:
  • https://meet.google.com/mey-vsdx-sra

MARCH 12

5PM

  • Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau. 
  • Book club registration deadline TODAY.

MARCH 13

2PM

  • NCNW presents Caribbean Zumba with Kiki – Women’s Wellness Initiative at the RMU Rec Center.
  • rmu.edu/fitclass

MARCH 16***

3PM

  • Join Dr. Soren Fanning, Associate Professor of History
  • World history, Russian history, geography, national identity as he discusses:
  • "Auras and Insight: How Women Shaped Early Religion and Science"
  • For most of history, patriarchal social structures have relegated women to a subordinate role in most societies.  Despite this, ancient and classical societies reserved special places for women, where they were seen as having a special connection to the supernatural.  By exploring the role of ancient religion on the first scientific institutions, we can reveal the role women have played in shaping the fields of both mystical and natural inquiry.
  • Click here to join:
  • https://meet.google.com/brm-rtpb-ont

6PM

  • Virtual Movie Screening, Hidden Figures
  • Co-Hosted by Residence Life and WLMP
  • 6:00 pm - 8:15 pm
  • RSVP on Revolution HERE

MARCH 17

12PM

  • Let’s Get Crafty – Spring Wreath Making with Sarah
  • Join staff from the CSSPD and learn the art of making a spring wreath.  Free supplies available for pick-up in the Center for Student Success and Personal Development, Nicholson Suite 266 from Wednesday, March 12 – Tuesday, March 16.
  • Click here to join:
  • https://meet.google.com/sas-ibav-pwa?hs=122&authuser=0

MARCH 18***

5PM

MARCH 19

4PM

  • Join the Women in Business student organization and Dr. John Locke for an exciting Spin Class at the Student Rec Center. FREE give-away (shaker bottle and healthy snack)
  • Click below to register:
  • rmu.edu/fitclass

MARCH 20

6PM

  • Making HER Story Virtual Performance (FREE General Admission)
  • An epic production celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in American history.
  • About this Event - More than a play and awards program, we are celebrating women in American history. Too many women are left out of the pages in history. The Women's Journey Foundation brings to light their achievements and contributions. A fun educational production that engages and inspires women, men and children of all ages. This is a gender neutral production.
  • Links will be emailed upon registration.
  • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-making-herstory-a-virtual-performance-tickets-139047369425?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

MARCH 24***

4PM

  • FEATURED SPEAKER
  • Join Dr. Eliada Griffin-El, Associate Professor of Management and Director Massey Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, WIB, and National Council of Negro Women as they host Funlayo Alabi CEO, Shea Radiance.
  • “Shea Radiance: From Local Problem Solving to Launching A Global Enterprise to Creating a Sustainable Movement”
  • Join us to learn how Funlayo Alabi, Shea Radiance, CEO disrupted the $121 Billion Skin Care Industry from her kitchen.  She will share her journey to create a premier skin care brand while changing the landscape of the shea butter global supply chain.
  • Click here to join:
  • https://meet.google.com/kxw-vhyy-gxr?hs=122&authuser=0
  • Phone Numbers
  • (‪US)‪+1 319-435-1428
  • PIN: ‪958 384 636#

MARCH 26***

  • Fifth Annual Women & Transformational Leadership Symposium
  • The Women’s Leadership and Mentorship Program presents RMU’s Fifth Annual Women and Transformational Leadership Symposium. This full day event features women leaders in our region and topics that impact the region's move toward gender equity and the advancement of women.
  • This year’s keynote speaker:
  • Bandanda Rana, from Nepal is a passionate lifelong advocate for women’s rights and gender equality.  Her experience spans more than three decades of active engagement in the area of violence against women, gendered conflict transformation, peace building and engendered media through the different organizations and networks she has founded and led. She is a member of the UN CEDAW Committee since 2017 the first Nepali woman to be elected to this position. She was the Vice Chair of the Committee from 2018/2020 and is the focal point for women peace and security. She has recently been nominated as a member of the UNFPA High Level Commission on ICPD+25 for three years. She was also a member of the UN Women Global Civil Society Advisory Group (2012/2015).
  • This year’s keynote speaker presentation is co-sponsored by the WLMP and the Center for Global Engagement
  • This event is free and open to the public
  • Learn more and register HERE: rmu.edu/wtls

 

  • Work Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
  • The Women’s Leadership and Mentorship Program is hosting AAUW’s Work Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop as part of the Fifth Annual, Women & Transformational Leadership Symposium. This workshop sponsored by the City of Pittsburgh and the Gender Equity Commission is part of the city’s efforts to close the gender wage gap. AAUW created this workshop in an effort to train 10 million women by the year 2030 to advocate for fairer wages and benefits, and to feel confident advocating for what they are worth.
  • This workshop is free and open to anyone.
  • To register visit rmu.edu/wtls
  • To learn more about this effort and the workshop please visit:https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/salary/work-smart/pittsburgh/
  • To learn more about the City of Pittsburgh’s Gender Equity Commission visit: https://pittsburghpa.gov/gec/

MARCH 29

TBD

  • Women in Business and the Financial Management Association hosts a “Dress for Success” Clothing Donation Drive.
  • Drop-off site TBA

MARCH 31***

5PM

  • Women in Business – Book Club Discussion of Unapologetically Ambitious by Shellye Archambeau.
  • Click here to join: 
  • meet.google.com/bjq-aicq-hek

 

***Indicates programs are eligible for SET Credit.  Attendance must be recorded for credit to be issued.