Women’s History Month 2022
Please join us for events throughout the month celebrating Women’s History Month.
Wednesday, Mar. 2 | Promoting Hope: Recognizing Women of Our Past and PresentMA109, Magnolia Avenue Campus Short presentations will recognize history and literature from various women, including poetry selections from Pellissippi faculty and staff. Bagged lunches will be provided. First come, first served. |
Thursday, Mar. 3 | Promoting Hope: Recognizing Women of Our Past and PresentGoins Auditorium, Hardin Valley Campus Short presentations will recognize history and literature from various women, including poetry selections from Pellissippi faculty and staff. Snacks and coffee provided. First come, first served. |
Monday, Mar. 7 | Women’s Rights and Music in the 1960sGoins Auditorium, Hardin Valley Campus |
Tuesday, Mar. 8 | Film Viewing: WadjdaBlount Auditorium, Blount County Campus Hosted by the International Education Committee |
Tuesday, Mar. 8 | Film Viewing: WadjdaGoins Auditorium, Hardin Valley Campus Hosted by the International Education Committee |
Tuesday, Mar. 8 | Affirmation TentHardin Valley Campus Hosted by Student Activity Board |
Thursday, Mar. 10 | Discussion Panel: Women Providing Healing, Promoting HopeMagnolia Avenue Campus and Zoom The discussion will focus on “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” and alcohol and substance abuse. We will discuss how caregivers have responded to these issues, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This event is part of the CHASCo Lunch and Learn series. A salad and potato bar lunch will be provided. Discussion Panel will include City Councilwoman Lauren Rider, County Commissioner Courtney Durrett, Knoxville District Attorney General Charme Allen; Amanda Ainsley, Prevention & Outreach Coordinator, Metro Drug Coalition; Anne Young, Director of Cornerstone of Recovery; Emily Hager, East Regional Director, Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network. |
Wednesday, Mar. 23 | Wonder Women: How Superhero Movies (Finally) Learned to Embrace Strong Female CharactersHardin Valley Campus, Goins 225A Associate Professor Jen Horn will talk about how depictions of female superheroes in films have changed over time, from being minor characters to strong leads. Presented by Pellissippi State Libraries. |
Wednesday, Mar. 23 | Grimke Women: Two Generations of Trouble MakersBlount County Campus Lecture by Amanda Carr-Wilcoxson and Margie McCrary |
Friday, Mar. 25 | Women and the Power of RecognitionZoom – click here to register Lecture by Kelly Rivers and Christie Cunningham |
Monday, Mar. 28 | Read-In: Women in Their Own WordsZoom – click here to register |
Wednesday, Mar. 30 | Brunch with BrushesGoins Rotunda, Hardin Valley Campus Participants will be served a light brunch while painting women in history. Hosted by Student Activity Board. |
Thursday, Mar. 31 | Guest Lecture by Sharon Couch, Olympic athleteZoom – click here to register |