Women’s History Month 2023 Events

March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential Proclamation, and each year, the Office of Inclusion (IMQ) as well as the greater NAU community offers a series of programs and events to honor and celebrate the achievements of women who have faced challenges, conquered barriers, and worked to improve the world for all women. Women’s History Month coincides with International Women’s Day on March 8.

All events are open to the public. Contact inclusion@nau.edu to request for your event to be added to the Women’s History Month Calendar. To share this page, please use nau.edu/WHM2023.

 

Women’s History Month Talk and Craft

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

IMQ Center, University Union Fieldhouse

 

Women in Leadership Distinguished Speaker Series: The Future Is Female

The NAU Honors Distinguished Speaker Series showcases inspired thinkers from all disciplines addressing issues of vital community interest. The presentations will engage and enlighten students and community members about critical issues facing the region, the nation, and the world.

Sponsored by NAU’s Commission on the Status of Women.

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Cline Library Assembly Hall 

 

Women’s History Month Paint n Sip

Join IMQ for a Paint N’ Sip evening to celebrate Women’s History Month. Drinks will be provided.

Thursday, March 9, 2023

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse

 

CAL/SBS Film Series: Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Always; 2020, 101 min., PG-13

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we present this critically acclaimed film. It is an intimate portrayal of a teenage girl, played by Sidney Flanigan, faced with an unintended pregnancy. Finding little support in her home state of Pennsylvania, she sets out with her cousin (Talia Ryder) on a fraught journey to New York City.

Rotten Tomatoes 99%

Watch the theatrical trailer here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjw_QTKr2rc)

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Cline Library Assembly Hall 

Free Admission

 

Women’s History Month Panel – HYBRID EVENT

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Office of Inclusion will host a panel featuring amazing women from the NAU community. Panelists will share information about their journey to NAU and offer advice to students. Refreshments will be served with time after the panel for students to speak directly with panelists. Co-sponsored by Hermanas, United for Change.

Zoom link for the event: https://bit.ly/WHMPanel23

Panelists include: 

• Dr. Naomi Lee (Seneca Nation) – Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Miss Bernadine Lewis – Program Director, W. A. Franke College of Business
• Azah Quach – Social & Cultural Support Services Coordinator, Intermediate, Lumberjack CARE Center
• Dr. Brooke de Heer – Assistant Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Nancy Navarro – Program Manager, Office of Leadership and Engagement
• Tezbah Smiley (Diné) – Student Recruitment Coordinator Sr., Admissions
• Rebecca Annorbah – Graduate Student and President of the African Student Association
• Lisa Taylor – Diversity Coordinator, Counseling Services
• Dr. Candi Cipactli Corral – Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Ethnic Studies

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse 

 

How to launch your career: a discussion with women in leadership

Women in STEM event sponsored by NAU’s Commission on the Status of Women. Register for the event at the following link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1262943

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

5:30 p.m. 

Engineering Building, room 224

 

Women, Work, Welfare Event: History of Precarious Labor from the mid-nineteenth Century to the era of Uber and TaskTabbot

Sponsored by NAU’s Commission on the Status of Women, NAU Department of History, and NAU Department of Social Work.

Thursday, March 23, 2023

4:30 p.m.

Liberal Arts Building, room 120

 

 

Ocean’s 8 Movie Night

Join IMQ for a screening of “Ocean’s 8” to celebrate Women’s History Month. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Friday, March 24, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Lumberjack Lounge

 

Women’s History Month Self-Defense Class

Join IMQ for a free self-defense class taught by Charlyse Wapniarski. Wear clothes and shoes that you can move in while we learn self-defense techniques.

Monday, March 27, 2023

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

IMQ Center in the University Union Fieldhouse 

 

Inclusion of Women in Scientific Spaces: Discussion with Dr. Catalina Morales-Yáñez

Dr. Catalina Morales-Yáñez from Fundacion Geonautas and the Universidad Católica de Concepción in Chile will deliver a talk entitled “Inclusion of Women in Scientific Spaces,” an interactive discussion on the global inclusion of women in the geosciences, with specific reference to GeoLatinas, Latinoamerica and Chile.

Additionally, Dr. Morales-Yáñez will remain on Zoom after the talk for a remote happy hour – bring your own beverage and have continued conversation regarding diversity, women in STEM, or her work in geophysics as a post-doc in Chile.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Zoom link: https://nau.zoom.us/j/88398991321?pwd=TC9XcWsvUnNjemdGeVNFc3ptY3V5dz09

 

Women’s History Month Louie’s Cupboard Cooking Demo and Demonstration

Friday, March 31, 2023

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Lumberjack Care Center