ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Celebrates Women’s History Month
Students, faculty and staff recently participated in a photo shoot for International Women's Day's national theme, "Inspire Inclusion."
Galloway, N.J. – ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ commemorated Women’s History Month with various programs this year on campus. Check out some of the celebrations below.
International Women’s Day with the Women’s Gender & Sexuality Center
On March 7, the Campus Center Grand Hall was decked out with purple balloons and decorations in celebration of International Women’s Day. Students, faculty and staff had the chance to visit tables staffed by different student organizations and offices and write down ways they plan to inspire inclusion in our campus community.
Photos by Susan Allen.
Women in STEM Panel Discussion with the ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Women in Mathematics & ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Environmental Club
Disappointed by the large gender gap in STEM careers, student organizations ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Women in Mathematics and the ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Environmental Club held a panel discussion on March 21, with women who are leaders in their respective fields. Students had the opportunity to be inspired by the accomplished panelists and learn more about how they could break into the industry once they graduate and leave the nest.
The National Young Feminist Leadership Conference with Pride Alliance
Thanks to the Feminist Majority Foundation, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Center, and Pride Alliance, students were able to attend the 2024 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., from March 22- 24. Students explored feminist issues and topics such as equal voting rights, reproduction rights and immigration. They even met Eleanor Smeal, president of the Feminist Majority Foundation.
Photos by Van Nhi Ho.
Excellence in Mentoring Awards with ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Women’s Leadership Council
The ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Women’s Leadership Council (SWLC) is a ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ Foundation initiative dedicated to the empowerment of women and seeks to promote networking among women and the community. On March 22, the SWLC honored women both inside and outside of ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ who champion mentorship in their roles as leaders in their community.
Photos by Susan Allen.
Elevate and Celebrate with the School of Business
On March 25, Pamela Fields, of the City of Atlantic City and an adjunct instructor within the School of Business, along with students from her GEN 2106 — Leaders and Leadership Research class, cultivated an in-person Women’s History Month networking event co-sponsored by the ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ School of Business. The event honored local women entrepreneurs and took place on the Atlantic City Campus.
Photos and blurb by Esther Lawrence.
#InspireInclusion
– Story by Loukaia Taylor
– Photos submitted
