Women's History Month

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# Title Date Summary
1 Woman crush Wednesday at the UNI Museum
Northern Iowan 119:44, p.4
The UNI Museum located in Rod Library is posting historical photos on "Women Crush Wednesday" to celebrate important women throughout UNI's history for Women's History Month; photo.
2 Jane Mertesdorf: Founder of UNI Softball
Northern Iowan 118:44, p.1
A spotlight on Jane Mertesdorf, founder of the UNI softball team; photos.
3 Yessenia Rodriguez: Latina and proud
Northern Iowan 118:44, p.1
An article about Yessenia Rodriguez, UNI student and active member of numerous campus activities and organizations for NI Women's History Month; photo.
4 Alisanne Struck: Leading way for Asian students
Northern Iowan 118:43, p.1
Northern Iowa Study Government (NISG) student body Vice President Alisanne Struck describes her time as the first Asian American student to serve as Vice President; photo.
5 Intersectionality and its effects on women's rights
Northern Iowan 118:43, p.3
Bailey Klinkhammer discusses the need for intersectional feminism in order to include all; photo.
6 The women who made UNI
Northern Iowan 118:42, p.1
The Northern Iowan continues their Women's History Month coverage, writing about some of the prominent women from the university's history: Mavis Holmes, Frances Webster, Irene Eaton, and Anna Lawther; photo.
7 Leila Masinovic: Making history at UNI
Northern Iowan 118:41, p.1
Leila Masinovic discusses her new position as Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) president and what it means to her to be the first female Muslim student in that position; photo.
8 The women who made UNI
Northern Iowan 118:40, p.2
Four women are celebrated for their contributions to UNI in its early years as a kickoff for Women's History Month: Marion McFarland Walker, Annie Turner Wittenmyer, Bertha Martin, and Alison Aitchison; photos.
9 UNI Interpreter's Theater celebrates Women's History Month
Northern Iowan 118:39, p.5
UNI Interpreter's Theater celebrates Women's History Month by presenting three shows directed by women students; photo.
10 History department discusses witch hunts, language use
Northern Iowan 117:45, p.4
Jennifer McNabb, Head of the History Department, hosted a lecture to discuss language and power among women in the early England's witch hunts. This lecture was part of the Phi Alpha Theta Lecture Series in recognition of Women's History Month; photo.
11 FTR series celebrates Women's History Month
Northern Iowan 117:45, p.4
The Hearst Center for the Arts and College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences hosted author Ukamaka Olisakwe via Zoom on March 25 for their Final Thursday Reading Series. Olisakwe spoke about her book, "Ogadinma: Or, Everything Will Be Alright," and African women and marriage; photos.
12 CME inspires students with compliment wall
Northern Iowan 117:43, p.4
The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) created an interactive compliment wall to inspire and encourage students throughout their day; photo.
13 Panther Portrait: Women of Color Celebration
Northern Iowan 117:40, p.4
The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) and the Northern Iowa Feminists held a painting event in Maucker Union for Women's History Month; photo.
14 SWAG Forum talks women in politics
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.2
Assistant professor of political science Dr. Jayme Renfro gave the presentation "Jackie and Jill Robinson: Women and the Need to be Better at Politics" on March 2 in the Rod Library ScholarSpace as the kickoff to Women's History Month. The SWAG Forum was hosted by the Women and Genders Studeies (WGS) department. Department director Dr. Wendy Hoofinagle introduced the presentation, which discussed women in politics and the barriers they may face; photo.
15 Women's History Month and Art Expo
Northern Iowan 116:41, p.5
The Women's History Month Kickoff and Art Expo was held March 3 at the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), and put on by staff from the CME, members of the Women and Gender Studies program, and Northern Iowa Feminists.
16 Women's History Month events coming up at UNI
Northern Iowan 116:40, p.5
Events will be held throughout March to celebrate Women's History Month. Sexuality, Women and Gender (SWAG) will host the forum "Jackie and Jill Robinson: Women and the Need to Be Better at Politics" on March 2 in Rod Library. The Women's History Month Kickoff and Art Expo will be on March 3 in the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), and there will be a documentary screening on Carrie Chapman Catt followed by a panel on the same date. On March 5, Col. Beth Behn (Chief of Staff, Army Sustainment Command) will give the lecture "A Rising Tide: The Final Victorious Wave of the Women's Suffrage Movement, 1916-1920." The Philosophy and Religion 50th Anniversary Lecture will be held on March 6, given by Tracy Bonfitto, Curator of Art at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin: "A Visible Scar: Loss and Memory in the Works of Zarina Hashmi and Rummana Hussein." Future events will include Women in Red: Wikipedia Editathon in Rod Library, Bingo Night in Curris Business Building, communication studies professor Catherine Palczewski's lecture "Bodies that Argue: How Suffragists Constituted White Women's Citizenship During the 1919 Prison Special Tour" as the last installment of the Phi Alpha Theta lecture series, the even "Women of War: Stories of Veteran Women," a movie night and RodCon keynote speaker Gabby Rivera in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The month will conclude with Women of Excellence on March 27.
17 'Warrior Women' documentary screened
Northern Iowan 116:39, p.5
The documentary "Warrior Women" was screened in Lang Hall Auditorium on February 24 to kick off Women's History Month. The film covered decades and discussed issues faced by Native Americans across the country, with a focus on the story of Madonna Thunder Hawk, a leader of the American Indian Movement (AIM). The screening was followed by a question and answer session with director Elizabeth Castle and Thunder Hawk; photo.
18 Women's History Month
Northern Iowan 115:42, p.4
Professor Cara Burnidge and graduate Sara Naughton discuss and history and meaning of Women's History Month, which will be celebrated at UNI throughout March. Events will include a panel discussion of the movie "Surviving R. Kelly" and the #MeToo movement, author and speaker Cynthia Bond, and other events hosted by student organizations; photos.
19 Women's history celebration
Northern Iowan 111:43, p.1
UNI will is celebrating women's history month with various events each week; photo.
20 UNI to host Women's History Month events
Public Relations News Release 2014:202, p.1
In March, the UNI Women's and Gender Studies Program will host multiple events in honor of Women's History Month. All events are free and open to the public.
21 Standing up for women's rights
Northern Iowan 110:45, p.6
There are two new student organizations on the UNI campus that call for action for women's rights. Students Together for the Advancement of Reproductive Rights and Organizing for Action hosted two guest speakers for Women's History Month.
22 Students test their knowledge of women's history
Northern Iowan 110:44, p.1
The Feminist Action League held the first women's history month trivia game. They game was composed of questions about women who are typically sidelined in history classes; photo.
23 Daisy Hernandez to be keynote speaker for Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2013:202, p.1
Daisy Hernandez, author and journalist, will be the keynote speaker for Women's History Month. He lecture is titled, "Feminists, Comadres, and Maybe Beyoncé: Models of Leadership Today". The event is sponsored by several groups on campus.
24 UNI panel to explore portrayal of women in comics
Public Relations News Release 2013:198, p.1
UNI will host the panel discussion "Representations of Women in Comics: How Women are Drawn, Dressed, Desired and Discarded". The event will lead up to the Rod Library's Mini Comic-Con event. The event is free and open to the public.
25 UNI to present 'Girl Rising' for Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2013:193, p.1
UNI will present a viewing of the film "Girl Rising" directed by Richard Robbins. The film tells the story of nine girls showcasing the power of education. Discussion and refreshments will follow the film.
26 Jessica Valenti lecture rescheduled to April 17
Public Relations News Release 2012:272, p.1
Feminist author, Jessica Valenti, will be speaking at UNI in honor of Women's History Month.
27 Panelists tackle the idea of the 'modern family'
Northern Iowan 109:44, p.9
Professor Chananie-Hill's feminist theories in the social sciences class held a modern parenthood panel. This panel addressed varying ideas of what makes up a modern family. Raising children in a same-sex family was a popular discussion topic.
28 Students discuss influential women in their lives
Northern Iowan 109:44, p.8
Celebrating Colors: Women Past, Present and Future was an event sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program. During the event, people shared stories of the lives of their mothers and grandmothers.
29 We should all be pro-life
Northern Iowan 109:42, p.4
The author voices his opinion on abortion and some possible consequences of outlawing it.
30 UNI to host reenactment of women's suffrage march
Public Relations News Release 2012:210, p.1
UNI will host a reenactment of the 1913 women's suffrage march. The march took place prior to the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson to protest women's exclusion from the right to vote.
31 UNI to celebrate Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2012:225, p.1
There are various events that will take place in honor of Women's History Month. The theme this year is "Feminism and the Modern Family".
32 UNI to host expert in gender studies
Public Relations News Release 2012:221, p.1
UNI will host Jessica Valenti, a well-known American blogger and feminist writer.
33 UNI celebrates women's accomplishments
Public Relations News Release 2011:207, p.1
As part of Women's History Month, UNI will recognize women's accomplishments with speakers and events throughout the month.
34 UNI to celebrate Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2011:188, p.1
Several events will be held throughout the moth of March to pay tribute to Women's History Month.
35 UNI to celebrate Women's History Month.
Public Relations News Release 2010:228, p.1
Series of events scheduled in honor of Women's History Month.
36 CME to host speaker in recognition of Women's History Month.
Public Relations News Release 2010:226, p.1
Susan Douglas, prize winning author will speak. Her lecture will focus on her analysis of the mixed messages surrounding women and the struggle between embedded feminism and enlightened sexism.
37 UNI celebrates Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2009:300, p.1
To kick off Women's History Month, "Women in the Globalized World," a panel discussion sponsored by the Women's and Gender Studies Program, will be held in the Center for Multicultural Education, Maucker Union.
38 UNI holds lecture in honor of Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2008:405, p.1
"Giving a Hand Up: Providing Leadership to the Next Generation," is the topic of the 2009 Lynn Cutler Lecture. Jessie Nicholson will present the lecture. She will discuss her experiences and work in the legal industry as a woman, African-American.
39 UNI to host lecture on development of masculinity in the lives of young men
Public Relations News Release 2008:366, p.1
Michael Kimmel will present information from his new book "Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men." He will discuss the development of masculinity in the lives of young men.
40 UNI Women's & Gender Studies Program celebrating Women's History Month in March
Public Relations News Release 2008:365, p.1
"Creating Connections, Encouraging Unity" will be the focus of a series of events during March; subtitled, "Women's Issues Are Universal Issues," will include lectures, a concert featuring works by women composers, a book sale and a documentary showing.
41 UNI to host lecture on ethics of sexual consent
Public Relations News Release 2008:359, p.1
"The Ethics and Erotics of Sexual Consent: Beyond 'But We Were Both Drinking!'" will be presented by Harry Brod, professor of philosophy and humanities and director of the Iowa Regent Universities Men's Gender Violence Prevention Institute.
42 Reading of "Fefu and Her Friends" to be presented for Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2007:519, p.1
The Department of Theatre and Women's and Gender Studies will present a reading of "Fefu and Her Friends" March 31; description of play.
43 UNI will celebrate Women's History Month with history lecture on 17th century incident
Public Relations News Release 2007:509, p.1
"The Female Indian Killer Memorialized: Hannah Duston and the Nineteenth-Century Feminization of American Violence" will be presented by Barbara Cutter March 26.
44 UNI holds lecture in honor of Women's History Month
Public Relations News Release 2007:500, p.1
AnaLouise Keating will present "Gloria Anzaldua's Legacy of Spiritualism and Activism" March 27; brief biographical profile of Lynn Cutler.
45 UNI Women's and Gender Studies Program celebrating Women's History Month in March
Public Relations News Release 2007:472, p.1
"Women's Art, Women's Vision" will be the focus of a series of events during Women's History Month.
46 UNI School of Music and UNI Women's and Gender Studies program present Women's History Month events
Public Relations News Release 2007:467, p.1
Several events will take place during Women's History Month.
47 UNI alumnus performs "Sisterhood of Spies"
Public Relations News Release 2007:455, p.1
Mary Tharp Booty will appear in the special performance of "Sisterhood of Spies" March 4.
48 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Lynn Cutler will be speaking Monday, March 26.
49 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
Lynn Cutler will be speaking Monday, March 26 for the Women's and Gender Studies anniversary celebration.
50 News Brief/Calendar of Events
Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1
"Readings That Changed Our Lives: WGS Faculty Discuss Influential Texts" will be held Wednesday, March 7.