Women’s History Month: Words of Wisdom
Celebrate Women’s History Month with some inspiration from the ages.
Virtual Women’s History Month Events
March 21
Her Story: How Women and Girls Transformed the World!
Join the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative for virtual workshops for children ages 3-6 and their adult companions. Learn about art, history, and more! Educators from the Smithsonian will lead three different 30-minute programs that incorporate close looking at art and historical objects. Adults must remain with children throughout each program.
Free Registration
(Smithsonian Institution)
March 30
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Great Americans” Medal Posthumous Presentation
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, recognized for her groundbreaking commitment to gender equity and human rights, will posthumously receive the National Museum of American History’s signature honor, the “Great Americans” medal. Her children, Jane C. Ginsburg and James S. Ginsburg will accept the medal on their mother’s behalf. A significant selection of artifacts representing the justice’s Supreme Court career will be donated by her family during the virtual ceremony.
Free Registration
(Smithsonian Institution)
Film: “The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo”
Wednesday, March 23, 4 p.m., Dana 1D
Frida Kahlo is part of popular culture, on tee-shirts and tote bags. What does this image miss about her pioneering life and art? And how does thinking about the reality and image of Frida Kahlo through her art help us see something important about differences among her potential multilingual audiences?
This event is co-hosted by Prof. Ines Vano Garcia (Modern Languages), Laura Shea ( Art History) and the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion
Film: “Slaying the Dragon”/ ” Slaying the Dragon, Reloaded”
Wednesday, March 30, 4 p.m., Dana 1D
These short films consider media stereotypes of Asian and Asian American women form the silent era to today’s visual media-from blockbuster films and network television to Asian American Cinema and YouTube to explore what’s changed, what’s been recycled and what we can hope for in the future.
This event is sponsored by the Diversity & Inclusion Innovation Fund
