Mareyjoyce Green Women's Center
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Click HERE to learn more about these Halloween traditions!
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3 Halloween Traditions
Started by Women!
Check out this Refinery29 article by Gabrielle Caplan on Halloween traditions that were started by women! The article highlights traditions such as mirror games, bobbing for apples, and pumpkin carving.
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Need a Costume for Your Zoom Halloween Party? We Got You!
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Whether you are attending a virtual party or just staying home with family, we have a couple costume ideas that will get you into the Halloween Spirit!
Rosie the Riveter: All you need for this costume is a red bandana or scarf
and a jean jacket or top.
Wednesday Addams: For this costume you will need a black dress, style your hair
in two braids with a middle part,
and grab a barbie doll.
Rockford Peach: For this costume you will need a white or pink dress (matching top and skirt will do!), a baseball cap, knee high socks, and a baseball bat.
A Suffragette: White button-down shirt, long black, brown, or blue skirt, and a homemade "Votes for Women" sign.
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Watch on your own time!
Click HERE to view this short but impactful presentation!
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Western Reserve Historical Society: Women and Politics |
"Presented by PNC and WRHS in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland, Women and Politics traces the story of women's empowerment, exploring the early days of the suffragist movement, the successful fight for the 19th Amendment, the birth and growth of the League of Women Voters as a force for clean government and the election of northern Ohio women to positions of power on the local, state and national levels."- WRHS
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National Women's History Museum: First but Not the Last |
We have seen an unprecedented number of women running for office in recent years. The NWHM's virtual exhibit showcases women who have fought to claim their space in politics from Victoria Claflin Woodhull, the first woman to run for president, to Hilary Clinton, the most recent woman
who ran for president.
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Click HERE to view the virtual exhibit for FREE!
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Western Reserve Historical Society
Then & Now:
Ida B. Wells
The WRHS highlights Ida B. Wells in this week's Then & Now article. Wells was a trailblazer in the Roaring 20's, making her impact as a journalist, educator, author, suffragist, clubwoman, social reformer, leader in the anti-lynching movement,
wife and mother!
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13 Famous Women from Ohio
You Should Know!
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"Ohio women are famous for all kinds of accomplishments. Famed actresses Halle Berry and Doris Day hail from the Buckeye State. So does renowned author Toni Morrison, Nancy the voice of Bart Simpson and Jerrie Mock the first woman to fly a plane by herself around the globe." -Cleveland.com.
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Click HERE to learn more about these women!
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Set in London 1912, this story follows a young working mother and her pursuit in political activism namely supporting the right for women to vote.
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Click HERE to watch the trailer!
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What Happened, Miss Simone? |
This American biographical documentary film is about Nina Simone. Miss Simone was a singer, songwriter, musician, arranger, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned across many genres including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop.
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Click HERE to watch the trailer!
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Visit Our Website to Learn More! |
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Did you miss last week's newsletter? No problem! Visit our website to view past newsletters as well as links to previously published content. The following is available for viewing at your leisure:
-NWHM: Women Pioneers of Computer Programming
-NWHM: Katherine Johnson and the Mathematics of the Space Race
-NWHM: Fab Five, Five Entertaining Women
-The Greatest Lie Ever Told?
-Why Don't Men Take the Pill?
Click HERE to explore our website and links to great content!
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We aren't on campus but we are OPEN!
Need to chat or connect with on
or off-campus resources?
Need a morale boost or assistance navigating university life?
Contact us- we are here to help!
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Join us for some social and support from fellow moms who get it!
Thursdays 3-4p.
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College Now offers scholarships for a wide array of students from high school seniors and traditional students to returning learners. Many deadlines are in January and February, so now is a good time
to take a look and see what
you can apply for.
Click HERE to apply for scholarships or to learn more about College Now's services.
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Have an Upcoming Interview?
Need Professional Clothing?
Dress for Success Cleveland provides free clothing for internship and job interviews as well as new jobs. Look great and feel confident knowing your're dressed for success! Services are by referral only. Email us and let us know about your interest in DFS and we'll give you a referral.
Looking for a referral?
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Soroptimist International of Cleveland: Live Your Dream Award! |
Soroptimist International of Cleveland is awarding motivated women who are the primary financial supporters of their families. Cash awards are meant to offset any costs associated with the efforts to attain higher education including; tuition, books, supplies, childcare, or transportation costs. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15.
Click HERE to apply today!
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Take a Look at these Opportunities! |
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Hiring for May 2021!
Click HERE to learn more!
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Studying IT? Need an Internship?
Medical Mutual is Accepting Summer 2021 Intern Applications NOW!
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With this internship you will gain business and technology experience from a community focused company. Opportunities include in-depth, on-the-job experience with classroom training, actual projects, mentoring, networking and team building! All working towards identifying strengths and developing professional skills that will help advance career goals.
for more info
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Ohio's Women's
Entrepreneurship Day
Thursday, Nov. 19th
Register TODAY!
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The Ohio's Women's Entrepreneurship Day (WED) is part of a global movement that celebrates, empowers and supports women in business to alleviate poverty. Social and Cleveland-native Wendy Diamond launched the organization in 2014. Diamond sought to bring more support and awareness to the global impact of women in business.
Click HERE to learn more and register for $25 or send us an email telling us why we should pay for you to attend!
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The Women's Center would like to sponsor 4 students to attend this educational and inspirational event!
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