Women's History Month is officially here! Make sure to check out our website to see all of the events that are happening each week.
There are several programming opportunities that you can access the entire month like the Clothesline Project T-Shirt Pickup, the Newman Libraries in person and digital display Exploring The 100th Anniversary of the Admission of Women, and the Trailblazer episode on our Gen(der) Ed podcast.
Trailblazers: Women Making History
In celebration of Women's History Month, we talk with Dr. Menah Pratt-Clarke, Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Diversity. This year we are featuring trailblazers who have led movements, broke down barriers, and began dismantling systems of oppression. Dr. Pratt-Clarke is not only a trailblazer with her contributions to academia but also in her current role at Virginia Tech leading efforts around diversity equity and inclusion.

Join us as she talks about her experiences of being a trailblazer and what it is like to be the "lonely only", the importance of remembering your "why", and more. 

Listen here.
Clothesline Project T-Shirt Pickup
Create your own T-shirt during the month of March for the Clothesline Project Display! The Clothesline Project, an effort to raise awareness of gender-based violence, is a visual testimony to the shattering effect of violence and the impact it has on society. Survivors of violence -- and friends and families of victims -- create shirts emblazoned with direct messages and strong illustrations.

The project encourages survivors to come forward to break the silence by creating shirts to share their stories. Materials are supplied free of charge. To have a kit prepared for you to pick up on the porch of the Women's Center, please email Susan Anderson at anderson@vt.edu or call 540-231-8041.
Upcoming Events
International Women's Day
This event presents students with the unique opportunity to hear from several different perspectives on women’s role in the professional world and today’s society. Students that attend will receive a gift bag that includes note cards to write to women who have inspired them on their journey, a plant growing kit, a cup of tea, and a sweet treat to enjoy. 
Women on Weights
A small group training class specifically designed to teach the essential foundation of strength training and proper lifting technique, provide knowledge for participants to create their own workouts, and help build confidence when exercising in the gym.
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