Women's History Month

"The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.

"Women as healers harken back to ancient times. Healing is the personal experience of transcending suffering and transforming it to wholeness. The gift of hope spreads light to the lives of others and reflects a belief in the unlimited possibilities of this and future generations. Together, healing and hope are essential fuels for our dreams and our recovery.

"This year, in particular, we are reminded of the importance of healers and caregivers who are helping to promote and sustain hope for the future. The NWHA encourages communities throughout the country to honor local women who bring and have historically brought these priceless gifts to their families, workplaces, and neighborhoods, sometimes at great sacrifice. These are the women who, as counselors and clerics, artists and teachers, doctors, nurses, mothers, and grandmothers listen, ease suffering, restore dignity, and make decisions for our general as well as our personal welfare.

"Women have long advocated for compassionate treatments and new directions in public health and in women’s mental and physical health. Women have also historically led the way in mending divisions, healing wounds, and finding peaceful solutions. This timeless work, in so many ways and in addition to so many other tasks, has helped countless individuals in our communities recover and follow their dreams.

"The 2022 theme proudly honors those who, in both public and private life, provide healing and promote hope for the betterment of all."

March 2022

• Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award Reception - Tuesday, March 1, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Sarita Kenedy East Law Library, Alumni Room. (Delia Von Muldau)
• Women of Color Appreciation Dinner - Thursday, March 3, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., University Center, Alumni Conference Room. Women's Affairs Council, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science (Shalini Venkat)
• Career Coffee Chat: Women at Work - Monday, March 7, 3 to 4:00 p.m., The Pub. Career and Professional Development Center (Lindsey Kowalik, Vanessa Jimenez)
• Indigenous Women's Knowledge as Healers during the Pandemic - Thursday, March 10, 5 to 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. International Relations (Claudia Donoso, Ph.D.)
• Women's History Month Trivia Night - Monday, March 21, 6:30 to 8:30pm, Moody Life Sciences 101. Safe Space (Marie Peterson)
• Women's Voices of Hope - Tuesday, March 22, 12:35 to 4:30 p.m., University Center, Conference Room A. Political Science (Sonia Garcia, Ph.D. and Larry Hufford, Ph.D.)
• Mainstreaming Intersectional Feminism in Global Affairs - Wednesday, March 23, 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. via Zoom. International Relations (Claudia Donoso, Ph.D.)
• #ILookLikeAnEngineer Women's Panel - Thursday, March 24, 6 to 8:00 p.m., Moody Life Sciences 101. Title V BEST Grant (Amber McClung, Ph.D.) 
• Blessing of the Women Feast of the Annunciation - Friday, March 25, 9:10 to 9:45 a.m., Barrett Memorial Bell Tower. Marianist Sisters and University Ministry. (Sister Grace Walle, F.M.I., D.Min.) Crafts and other items will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Marianist Sisters' programs. Breakfast tacos and refreshments will be served.
• Book Club: The Secret History of Home Economics: How Trailblazing Women Harnessed the Power of Home and Changed the Way We Live by Danielle Dreilinger - Tuesday, March 29, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. Theology (Allison Gray, Ph.D.)
• Women in Law Leadership Award Ceremony and Reception - Wednesday, March 30, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sarita Kenedy East Law Library, Law Commons. School of Law (Sister Grace Walle, F.M.I., D.Min.)
• Resisting Book Censorship through Hope and Healing in Women’s Literature presented by Women of Color, Writing as Memoir and Resistance class – Thursday, March 31, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. TBD. English Literature and Language (Margaret Cantu-Sanchez, Ph.D.) Presentations will cover perspectives from Literature, Education, and Library via three 10-15 minute presentations followed by Q and A.  
• Environment and Gender Disparities Panel - Thursday, March 31, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Moody Life Sciences Center 102 and via Zoom. Physics and Earth Sciences. (Vanessa Jimenez) Join a panel of St. Mary's students to discuss whether gender plays a role in whom is most impacted by environmental problems. The panel will start with a set of structured questions for the students to discuss, and then questions will be taken from the audience. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Evelynn Mitchell, Professor of Environmental Science.

The 2022 St. Mary's University Women’s History Month Committee:

Faculty
Claudia Donoso, Ph.D.; Violeta Diaz, Ph.D.; Janet Dizinno, Ph.D.; Prof. Diane Duesterhoeft; Prof. Stacy Fowler; Prof. Bernadette Hamilton-Brady; Todd Hanneken, Ph.D.; Amanda Hill, Ph.D.; Kathleen Maloney, Ph.D.; Amber McClung, Ph.D.; Belinda Roman, Ph.D.; Carolyn Tubbs, Ph.D.;  Angeli Willson, Ph.D. (Coordinator)

Staff
Jessica Gonzalez Uhlig, Ed.D.; Vanessa Jimenez; Kathe Lehman-Meyer; Delia Von Muldau; Sister Grace Walle, F.M.I., D.Min.

Students
Marie Peterson; Brenda Vazquez Alvarez; Shalini Venkat 

Community
Diana Alcocer; Irene Chavez Galvan; Rebeca Martinez

Affiliated Students, Faculty and Staff
Claudia Araiza; Jose DeLeon; Jose DeLeon III; Iliana Mallett; Brian St. John

Flyer for March 3, 2022 program.

Flyer for March 10, 2022 program.

Flyer for March 21, 2022 program.

Flyer for March 22, 2022 program.

Flyer for March 24, 2022 program.

Flyer for Friday, March 25, 2022 program.

Book cover for Book Club Discussion on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Flyer for March 31, 2022 program.

Flyer for March 31, 2022 program.