Women’s History Month celebrated at AWC
March 3, 2022Third Annual Lecture Series open to public
Yuma, AZ (March 3, 2022) – Students at Arizona Western College will have an opportunity to learn about Women’s History Month during upcoming events and activities happening at the Yuma Campus.
The community is also invited to attend the Third Annual Women’s History Month Lecture Series which will be held from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on March 9 and March 23 in person at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E, and via Zoom.
Wednesday, March 9
Third Annual Women’s History Month Lecture Series - 12 to 1:15 p.m.
AWC Professor of History and Sociology Monica Ketchum will be introducing the topic of “Women Providing Healing;” AWC Professor of Family Studies and Psychology Aryca Marrón will present on “Women’s Work: 9-to-5 and 5-to-9;” and AWC Professor of Spanish Martha Martinez will speak about, “La Curandera in Mexican American Communities.”
This event is open to the public. The presentations will be held in Room AC-289 in the Academics Complex Building. People can also join via Zoom. Meeting URL: https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/88406953790 - Meeting ID: 884 0695 3790.
Tuesday, March 22
Prize Cab - 12 to 2 p.m.
Students will get picked up around campus by the Prize Cab (golf cart) and will have the opportunity to answer Women’s History Month related questions in order to earn highly sought-after prizes.
Wednesday, March 23
Third Annual Women’s History Month Lecture Series - 12 to 1:15 p.m.
AWC Professor of History and Sociology Monica Ketchum will be introducing the topic of “Women Providing Hope;” AWC Professor of Family Studies and Psychology Dubia Zaragoza will present on “Compassion Fatigue: When Women Care Too Much;” and AWC Professor of English Dr. Ellen Riek will speak about, “In Search of a ‘Thronged and Common Road:’ Lessons from Jane Addams and Hull House.”
This event is open to the public. The presentations will be held in Room AC-289 in the Academics Complex Building. People can also join via Zoom. Meeting URL: https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/88406953790 - Meeting ID: 884 0695 3790.
Ongoing
The Yuma Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) has an ongoing promotion that allows AWC students to join for the discounted price of $50. The ABWA is devoted to giving the resources to continue with the development of women as professionals by providing an environment of professionalism, leadership, and education. More information can be found at www.abwayuma.org/ or by contacting (928) 264-9396.
There will also be a display on Women’s History Month located in the AWC/NAU Academic Library during the month of March. A virtual display can be found here: https://libguides.azwestern.edu/c.php?g=1068005&p=8188567
Additionally, there will be free Library for Women’s History Month publications located at the AWC Residence Halls.
For more information about these events, contact Campus Life at campus.life@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7576.
Contact:
Shara Skinner
Coordinator of Student Leadership and Activities
Arizona Western College
Shara.Skinner@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7581