The W celebrates Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and Mississippi University for Women is celebrating with a slate of events.
The events range from academic talks and a movie night, to a career fair and exhibits.
“Women’s History Month is an opportunity not only to uncover women’s historic contributions to our world, but also to highlight the ways in which women are making history in the here and now,” said Dr. Chanley Rainey, associate professor of political science and director of the Center for Women’s Research and Public Policy at The W. “It’s no surprise that the nation’s first public college for women has an amazing lineup of opportunities to do both. “
According to Rainey, this year’s calendar of events has something for everyone: not one, but two art exhibits, a music festival, and a film screening; academic lectures and book talks on a range of subjects.
“Even a career trip to one of the region’s largest employers will be held as part of Women’s History Month to examine women’s professional leadership in regional manufacturing,” said Rainey.
The annual Music by Women Festival will be featured again this year. The festival welcomes performers from all over the world to campus to perform compositions by female composers, as well as offering academic presentations and lecture-recitals.
The W will also welcome Alejandra Campoverdi, author of “First Gen: A Memoir,” to campus, Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m., in Poindexter Hall on The W’s campus.
The book was the 2024-25 Community Read selection. The Community Read program seeks to bring The W and the Columbus community together for a shared learning experience. A book is selected and events are hosted throughout the year, beginning in the fall.
Campoverdi will give a presentation as well as participate in a discussion. The event is sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council and the Columbus Community Read Partners.
About the Center for Women’s Research and Public Policy
The Center for Women’s Research and Public Policy is located in McDevitt Hall and provides programming and opportunities for multidisciplinary exploration of women’s lives, interests, and experiences. To learn more, please visit muw.edu/womenscenter/.