March 6, 2023 | Women's History Month |
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Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2023 will take place from Wednesday, March 1 - Friday, March 31, 2023.
Why Do We Celebrate Women’s History Month?
The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.
(Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month)
The purpose of Women's History Month is to increase consciousness and knowledge of women's history: to take one month of the year to remember the contributions of notable and ordinary women, in hopes that the day will soon come when it's impossible to teach or learn history without remembering these contributions.
During the month of March, we will be highlighting and celebrating impactful women throughout history.
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This Week's Women in History Highlights |
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Tarana Burke
Tarana Burke is a civil rights activist who was the original founder of the "Me Too" movement, which she started in 2006. It later became a global phenomenon that raised awareness about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault in society in 2017.
Tarana Burke is an African American civil rights activist. She's most well-known as the founder of the "Me Too" movement in 2006 which has blossomed into a worldwide campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault in society. In 2017 Burke and other influential female activists were named "the silence breakers" by Time magazine. She currently serves at the Girls for Gender Equity in Brooklyn as its senior director.
(Source: https://www.biography.com/activist/tarana-burke)
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Juliette Gordon Low
Juliette Gordon Low is best known as the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
Juliette Gordon Low spent her early life in the South as a member of a socially and financially elite family. After the death of her millionaire husband, Low met William Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, which inspired her to create the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Following a battle with breast cancer, she died in Savannah, Georgia in 1927.
(Source: https://www.biography.com/historical-figure/juliette-gordon-low)
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Laverne Cox
Dancer and actress Laverne Cox became one of the stars of 'Orange Is the New Black' and the first openly transgender person in history to receive an Emmy nomination.
Laverne Cox is a transgender actress who studied dance for years before doing TV work that included Law & Order episodes and the reality show TRANSform Me. She stepped into the limelight in a major way with her role on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black, eventually becoming the first openly transgender person in history to be nominated for an Emmy. Cox has continued to be an advocate for trans and LGBT rights while appearing in additional screen projects such as The Mindy Project, Doubt and Grandma.
(Source: https://www.biography.com/actor/laverne-cox)
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THIS WEEK:
March 6
Summer 2023 Course Registration Begins
March 6-12
Mid-Semester Exams
COMING UP:
March 13-19
Spring Recess (No Classes)
March 24
Deadline for Faculty to Submit Mid-Semester Grades
April 3
Application Deadline for May Graduation
April 3
Fall 2023 Course Registration Begins
April 7
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
April 17
Patriots’ Day (College Closed)
For more information and dates from the MassBay Academic Calendars, please visit:
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JINDO: IT’S BINGO WITH A BEAT!
Jindo is the music bingo party game of skill and luck that’s FUN for everyone! Join the CCSLA and your fellow Massachusetts Community Colleges for a game that mixes name-that-tune with bingo.
Tuesday, March 7
@ 7pm
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VIRTUAL YOGA CLASSES
The MassBay Department of Athletics is once again excited to partner with certified E-RYT200 yoga instructor Peter Kelly to provide two virtual yoga classes each week during the 2023 Spring semester.
Tuesday evenings at 6pm
Friday afternoons at 2pm
These FREE sessions are open to all MassBay students, faculty, and staff.
To receive the Zoom link for the class, or if you have any questions, please email: athletics@massbay.edu
Class description:
All Levels Yoga
This class is designed for a slow-paced Vinyasa Flow, combining breath, movement, and alignment in a setting for all levels.
The goal will be to achieve greater core strength, balance, and flexibility in one’s everyday life. Each class will end with a relaxing period of meditation.
If available, please bring a yoga mat, 2 blocks, and a strap to class (not required however).
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Library Happenings
March 2023
Check out
at the Library
this month!
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for more events and event information (including links)!
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NEED HELP?
HAVE QUESTIONS?
VISIT THE VIRTUAL Q & A CENTER!
Connect virtually with a member of our Support Squad through WebEx.
The MassBay Support Squad is available to answer a wide range of questions!
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