Programming and Events
Women's History Month 2025
Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Since March of 1987, Women’s History Month is celebrated annually. The purpose is to amplify women’s voices around the world, to honor the contributions that women have made in the past, and to recognize the progression women continue to make in contemporary society.
March 1 - Latino Cultural Association: 10th Annual Quinceañera
Student Center Ballrooms C&D, 4:30 - 9:30 pm
Sponsored by Latino Cultural Association
March 3 - Women's History Month Kick-off
Keynote Speaker: Samantha Ramirez
Student Center Old Main Room, 12 - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center
March 6 - Black Women’s Brunch
Student Center Old Main Room, 11 am - 1 pm
Sponsored by Black Affairs Council
March 7 - International Women’s Luncheon
Student Services Building 150/160, 12 - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center & Center for International Education
March 17 - Bingo & Trivia Night
Student Services Building 150/160 3 - 5 pm
Sponsored by Non-Traditional Student Services
March 18 - Women in Mental Health
Presenter: Christian Gillespie
Student Services Building 170 1 - 2:30 pm
Sponsored by Black Resource Center
SIU Women’s Film Festival
Morris Library Guyon Auditorium, 3 - 4:30 pm
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center & Paulette Curkin Pride Center
March 19 - Research Circle: Understanding School Culture: Why Black Girls Are Fighting in School
Presenter: Dr. Renada Greer
Student Services Building 170, 12 - 1 pm
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center, Black Resource Center & Trio Programs
March 20 - Women of the World Roundtable
Woody Hall 025, 3 - 4:30 pm
Sponsored by Center for International Education
March 21 - Beyond Diversity: How to Cultivate an Anti-Racist Organization
Facilitators: Springfield Coalition on Dismantling Racism NFP & Dr. Sheila Caldwell
Student Services Building 150/160, 10 am - 1 pm
ADEI Leadership Certificate Training (2.5 Hours)
Registration required
March 22 - Ingenious Bold Moves
Presenter: Makenzie Gaines
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center
March 24 - Research Circle: Occupational Therapy
Exploring the Roles and Occupations of Being a Mother, Student, & Partner While Pursuing an Entry-Level Degree in Occupational Therapy
Presenter: Michelle Soto, Ph.D. Candidate
Student Services Building 170, 12 - 1 pm
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center
March 25 Women’s Luncheon
Empowering Generations: A Celebration of Women Leadership
Student Center Old Main Room, 12 - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by Trio Programs
Women’s Equality Day Tabling Event
Student Center
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center
March 26 - Women in the C-Suite
Featuring: Women Executives in Higher and Secondary Education, Local Government and Business
Student Center Old Main Room, 12 - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center & Network Empowering Women
March 27 - Tribute to Bernice Ragon Leonard
Presenter: Dr. Pamela Smoot
Student Services Building 170, 2 - 3 pm
Sponsored by Women’s Resource Center
March 28 - Black Women in Leadership Changing Dreams to Reality: Entrepreneur/Real Estate Expert
Presenter: Lauren Thomas
Student Center Old Main, 12 - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by Women's Resource Center & Network Empowering Women (NEW)
March 31 - Women in Law
Student Services Building 170, 12 - 1:30 pm
Sponsored by Women Resource Center & SIU Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
Transgender Visibility Day
Carbondale Town Square Pavilion, 3 - 7 pm
Sponsored by Paulette Curkin Pride Resource Center & Rainbow Café