WOMEN'S MONTH TRIVIA QUESTION #1:
A member of L-Squadron, the first group of women
to enter the Corps of Cadets at VPI, she was the first
Black woman and in her second year earned the
position of squadron commander. What is her name?
WOMEN'S MONTH TRIVIA QUESTION #2:
Virginia Tech's first Women's Week celebration took
place in 1982. In what year did this annual event
expand into the Women's Month celebration?
The first FIVE (5) people to email the correct answer to either
Women's Center Advocate. Educate. Empower. Act. t-shirt!
Check out the Women's Center's weekly newsletter for the answer.
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March is Women's Month! The month's theme is The First 100 Years of Women at Virginia Tech. In 1921, Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute first admitted a small number of white women as full-time students. It would take another 45 years for women of all races to be part of VPI’s student body. On the eve of Virginia Tech's Sesquicentennial, Women’s Month 2022 recognizes this milestone, reflects on the advancements all women have made over the past century, and imagines the next 100 years for women at VT.
The Women's Month 2022 graphic, designed by Edmée Rodriguez Hasler, evokes the opening of a picture box containing images of women students across the decades at Virginia Tech. In their unique way, each and every woman featured in the graphic -- and the thousands and thousands of women students not found in the photos on the top layer of the photo box -- has shaped Virginia Tech and left a legacy for future students at VT.
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This Week in WoMo 2022: Week Four
MARCH 21
How to Communicate Science in Your Job Search
In this 1-hour online workshop, students will learn strategies for communicating science in a job search. We’ll cover every aspect of a job search (for academic, government, and industry), from writing an effective resume and cover letter, to your LinkedIn brand, and all the way to the final interview “job talk.” This workshop is presented by Alyssa Rametta, a Career Advisor for the Graduate School and Assistant Director for Career and Professional Development. Contact Patty Raun. Co-sponsored by the Center for Communicating Science and VT Career and Professional Development
Claiming Your Seat at the Table
6pm, Holtzman Alumni Hall Grand Hall
This is an event where women in business can gather to learn networking, build community, and exchange strategies to best advocate for themselves and build self-confidence in the workplace. A panel of alumni businesswomen will be invited to share their experiences with the Pamplin community, and refreshments will follow. Participants will be empowered to build their own strategies to success, be inspired to use their voices with confidence, and continue to grow their network of strong, powerful and inspirational women. Contact Emily McCorkle. Co-sponsored by the Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
MARCH 22
A Tale of Two Directors: Two Different Pathways to the Directorship—Decisions That Advanced Their Careers and their Leadership Outlooks That Helped Them Get There
Do you have to move out to move up? Is getting experience in a different office a path for advancement? Do you have to go to a different institution to get ahead? Join Allison and Beth -- colleagues, friends, and the Directors of Financial Aid at Radford University and Virginia Tech respectively -- as they discuss their pathways to directorship. Allison is from Dublin, VA; a Virginia Tech alumna; worked her way up at Radford moving out of Financial Aid; and, advancing in Admissions on her path to become the Financial Aid Director at Radford. Beth is from Indiana; an Indiana University alumna; always worked in financial aid; and, has worked at four universities in three different regions on her path to her role. Learn a little bit about their paths and had if they planned it that way; hear about key decision points that advanced their careers (or maybe they wished they would have made differently); and, their mantras and outlooks that they employ as they approached their careers and developed their leadership styles. And, you get to ask your questions! We hope this is an interactive discussion that helps you think about your career—whatever you want that to be—in broader terms. Contact Beth Armstrong. Co-sponsored by Enrollment Management at Virginia Tech and Enrollment Management at Radford University
A Conversation on Women’s Political Leadership
Panelists will discuss their paths to leadership, including challenges, successes, and their thoughts on why YOU should run for political office, too. Contact Jes Davis. Co-sponsored by VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning and the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County
MARCH 23
Bicycle Workshop for Women
5:30pm, Alternative Transportation Hokie Bike Hub
In this in-person and hands-on demonstration, the instructor will cover the laws of riding safely in Virginia and basic repairs for bicycles. You will leave with the knowledge to identify when something is not working properly and how to make the quick fix to get you riding again. Contact Matthew Barrow. Co-sponsored by Virginia Tech Alternative Transportation
Science on Tap: Science! Music! Art! On Tap!
5:30pm, Rising Silo Brewery, 2351 Glade Road, Blacksburg
At this event, art and music meet science in a one-of-a-kind gallery exhibition. Come see art painted by graduate student researchers as part of the Science on Canvas project. And check out the winning posters from Flip the Fair, where kids judged grad students on their science! The band Cozette and the 5ths, a group of researchers and IT gurus who also play classic pop and rock favorites, will keep us entertained during this gallery-themed evening. Join us at Rising Silo to learn more about Science on Canvas, Flip the Fair, and Cozette and the 5ths! Contact Patty Raun. Co-sponsored by the Center for Communicating Science and the Virginia Chapter of Sigma Xi
College of Science Community Night
6pm, Women's Center at Virginia Tech, 206 Washington Street
Join the College of Science to network with other female-identified students in science! Dinner will be provided. This is an informal event. Contact Jess Hoopengardner. Sponsored by the College of Science
Sesquicentennial HokieTalks: Celebrating 100 Years of Women
Hokies are interested to learn what’s new at Virginia Tech, especially how we are tackling the complex problems to help make communities stronger. HokieTalks are hour-long conversations that give Hokies an exciting insider look at current research that is making a difference. The talks are short and engaging, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions. This edition of HokieTalks features talks on Biostatistics and Health by Alexandra Hanlon, Director, Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science, Co-Director, iTHRIV Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) Methods; Fluid and tissue transport in tumors and the brain by Jennifer Munson, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics Director, Munson Lab, Fralin Biomedical Research Center; and Translational research in our pets to advance medicine for all species by Shawna Klahn, Associate Professor, Medical Oncology, Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine; iTHRIV Scholar. The discussion Moderator is Lee Learman, Dean, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Contact Debbie Day. Sponsored by VT Advancement
MARCH 24
Climate Justice, Gender, and Challenges in a Fractured World
The Women and Gender in International Development program of the Office of International Research, Education and Development (OIRED) at Virginia Tech, has sponsored a Discussion Series for over fifteen years, building a platform for faculty, students and development practitioners to discuss their research and issues of gender and international development. For this event, Dr. Farhana Sultana, an internationally recognized interdisciplinary scholar of political ecology, water governance, post‐colonial development, social and environmental justice, climate change, and feminism will be sharing her research on climate change and its relations to gender in the current world. She will share her insights on how and why a feminist climate justice perspective allows for more equitable interventions to be envisioned and co-created for meaningful impacts. For more information, click here. Contact Maria Elisa Christie. Co-sponsored by the Center for International Research, Education, and Development (CIRED); Women's and Gender Studies Program (WGS); and the Department of Geography
The 8th
7pm, Lyric Theatre in Downtown Blacksburg
The 8th traces Ireland’s campaign to remove the 8th Amendment – a constitutional ban on abortion. Including voices from both sides of the debate, the film’s primary focus is on the dynamic female leaders of the pro-choice campaign, veteran campaigner Ailbhe Smyth and self-described glitter-activist Andrea Horan, as they chart a bold strategy of grassroots activism and engineer the impossible. An urgent narrative, a cautionary tale and a roadmap for progressive reforms in a modern era where authoritarianism is on the rise, The 8th shows a country forging a new progressive path when reproductive rights are threatened all over the world. Admission is free. Contact Susan Anderson. Co-sponsored by United Feminist Movement and Montgomery County NOW
A Conversation with Ms. Opal Lee: The Grandmother of Juneteenth
3pm, Burruss Auditorium and Livestream
Ms. Opal Lee worked tirelessly to have Juneteenth become a national holiday and has been nominated to receive the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Please join us for a conversation with Ms. Lee as she shares her wisdom as an activist and leader continuing to advocate for equality. Contact Meghan Kuhn. Co-sponsored by the Elizabeth A. "Betsy" Flanagan Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Endowed Lecture Fund, Student Affairs, and VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning
If you need accommodations for any of the
programs or events listed in the calendar,
please reach out to the contact listed for the
individual program. You can also contact
Anna LoMascolo by email or at 540-231-7806.
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For our most loyal newsletter recipients who read through the
ENTIRE edition, here's a BONUS TRIVIA QUESTION!
The first TEN (10) people to email the correct answer to wcprograms@vt.edu will receive a Special Gift
in the mail at the end of Women's Month 2022!
Check out the Women's Center's weekly newsletter for the answer.
WOMEN'S MONTH BONUS TRIVIA QUESTION:
was completed in 1940. In its early years, the campus
community commonly referred to Hillcrest Hall as what?
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