Women's History Month
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Celebrate Illinois Watches Women's Sports Day with Girl Krush! On Sunday, March 2 @ 12:30 pm, Girl Krush will be cheering on Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Michigan. Join us as we recognize Illinois Watches Women's Sports Day and cheer the Illini to victory in this BIG10 matchup!
Monday, March 3, 2025
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Join us for an Open House at the Women’s Resources Center on Monday, March 3, from 4 – 5:30 PM. Stop by the office to learn more about available resources and programming (including Women's History Month!) that the WRC can offer to support you in your role as a student leader on campus. Light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Food for the Soul, part of the Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and our allies. This week's event is "Black Joy and Resistance: A Womanist Panel Discussion" w/ Whitney Clarke, Danisha Moore, and Cherese Waight.
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“12 Women Who Changed the World: Untold Stories” brings together faculty, staff, students, and community members to recognize people who have made a difference in academia.
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Join us for dinner and a transformative 60-minute workshop tailored for first-generation college students from diverse backgrounds. In this interactive session at the Women's Resources Center , we will explore the importance of inclusivity in the workplace and equip you with the tools to identify and contribute to inclusive work environments.
Monday, March 10, 2025
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Join us for our Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center every 2nd & 4th Monday at noon (12 p.m. CST), while listening to speakers, lecturers, and panelists explore a variety of topics at the intersection of gender and other social identities.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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Food for the Soul, part of the Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the many communities globally within the African Diaspora and our allies. This week's event is " The Essence of 6: Six Women Who Molded the Arts" planned w/ the Women's Resources Center in celebration of Women's History Month
Monday, March 24, 2025
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Join us for our Dish It Up/Lunch on Us Series at the Women's Resources Center every 2nd & 4th Monday at noon (12 p.m. CST), while listening to speakers, lecturers, and panelists explore a variety of topics at the intersection of gender and other social identities.
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Join the staff of the Women's Resources Center as we discuss "Mother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women's Words", written by Jenni Nuttall. During our conversations, we will examine the history of feminist language and thought, through the evolution of language.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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“Women’s History Month: Native Perspectives,” will be a moderated discussion involving visiting Indigenous scholar Dr. Urla Marcus (Northern Cheyenne/Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa) and Native women at Illinois.
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Dr. Urla Marcus will lead a conversation on Howasteya Oyuspapi: Capturing Their Good Voices, a documentary sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and Black Hills State University. This film was created with the goal of documenting and preserving elders’ wisdom, cultural knowledge, and experiences.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
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The Women’s Resources Center invites you to join us for the 6th Annual Strive Awards! Join us in celebrating Illinois students, staff, and faculty doing incredible gender equity work on our campus!