WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
What is Women's History Month?
Women's History Month highlights and celebrates the contributions of women in history. Internationally, March is recognized as Women's History Month (WHM). WHM can be traced back to the first International Women's Day, held on March 8, 1911.
In 1980, then President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8th National Women's History Week. In his proclamation, he stated, "...Men and women have worked together to build this nation. Too often the women were unsung and sometimes their contributions went unnoticed. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well. As Dr. Gerda Lerner has noted, 'Women’s History is Women’s Right.' It is an essential and indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long-range vision. I ask my fellow Americans to recognize this heritage with appropriate activities during National Women’s History Week, March 2-8, 1980. I urge libraries, schools, and community organizations to focus their observances on the leaders who struggled for equality - Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Lucy Stone, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harriet Tubman, and Alice Paul. Understanding the true history of our country will help us to comprehend the need for full equality under the law for all our people. This goal can be achieved by ratifying the 27th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which states that 'Equality of Rights under the Law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex."
In 1987, Congress expanded Women's History Week into Women's History Month after being petitioned by the National Women's History Project.
How does the Women's Resource Center Celebrate Women's History Month?
In previous years, the Women's Resource Center published a calendar of campus events centered around WHM. Starting in 2022, the WRC will be sharing events via social media and our newsletter instead of organizing a print calendar. If you would like the WRC to share your Women's History Month event, please email wrc@tamu.edu.
How do I request a hard copy of the Women's History Month Calendar?
This year we will not be printing hard copies of the Women's History Month Calendar. The calendar will be available digitally.
WOMEN'S WELLNESS WEEK
February 27th – March 3rd is Women’s Wellness Week at Texas A&M University. Women’s Wellness Week encourages students to take an active role in their physical, social, and emotional wellness. This week, engage in healthy practices and decisions that put your wellness first.
The Women’s Resource Center has partnered with campus resources for events during the week.
Trauma-Informed Yoga for Women’s History Month Kickoff
Rec Sports will be leading a Trauma-Informed Yoga session to release stress, promote self-healing, fun, and wellness. Register for this event to join us!
Location: Student Rec Center Room 2225
Date/Time: February 27 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Registration: Required
Audience: Students, faculty, staff
Sponsored By: Women's Resource Center & Rec Sports
Cooking Class: Women’s Health
Registered Dietician Meghan Windham will lead you through a hands-on cooking class, while discussing fad diets and trends. Registration is limited. Register for this event to join us!
Location: Beutel Health Center, Room 27
Date/Time: February 28 | 2 p.m.
Registration: Required
Audience: Students
Sponsored By: Women's Resource Center
Developing Health Body Image
Health Promotion will host a presentation that gives you the tools to improve your relationship with yourself. Register for this event to join us!
Location: Student Services Building Room 308
Date/Time: February 28 | 7 p.m.
Registration: Required
Audience: Students
Sponsored By: Women's Resource Center & Health Promotion
Dance Fitness
Rec Sports will be leading a Dance Fitness class that highlights women who have been creators of dance fitness. Registration is not required.
Location: Student Rec Center Room 243
Date/Time: March 1 | 6-7 p.m.
Registration: Required
Audience: Students, faculty, staff
Sponsored By: Women's Resource Center & Rec Sports
Sex in the Dark
Health Promotion will be hosting a virtual Sex in the Dark presentation over Zoom where students can anonymously voice questions and concerns about sexual health, sexuality, and relationships. Register for the event to join us!
Location: Zoom
Date/Time: March 2 | 7 p.m.
Registration: Required
Audience: Students
Sponsored By: Women's Resource Center & Health Promotion