Opening Event
March 11th • 3-5 p.m.
McKee 114
A reception to celebrate 15 years of Women's Studies and Women's History Month at Western Carolina, with founders speaking of the changes and accomplishments they've seen.
Contact: Women’s Studies

Gender, Work and Family: 8th Annual Gender Conference
Wednesday, March 18 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
University Center
Students, faculty, and professionals present gender research, with a focus on research that explores various techniques for combining work and family used by men and women.
Contact: Marilyn Chamberlin, Women’s Studies Director

Women in Student Affairs Reception
Thursday, March 19th • 3:30–5 p.m.
A reception for us to honor and celebrate Women’s History as we recognize the hard-working women in Student Affairs.
Contact: Women’s Center

A Feminist Plot
Friday, March 20th
Sylva Community Garden
Spend a day working in an organic community garden: Dig, plant, weed, compost and discuss all things radical.
Contact: Karrie Joseph, Wellness Coordinator

Movie Showing - Iron Jawed Angels
Tuesday, March 24 • 2–5 p.m.
UC Theater
Show the movie Iron Jawed Angels detailing the struggle of women’s suffrage and gaining the right to vote. There will be a discussion after the viewing of the film to give viewers a chance to share feelings and thoughts provoked by the film.
Contact: Women’s Center

Women Inspiring Hope and Possibility
Thursday, March 26 • 2:30–3:34 p.m.
Illusions
In this powerful gathering of women from different backgrounds, we celebrate and honor women who have been nominated by others in our local and campus communities for their ability to inspire hope and possibility. To nominate a woman who is making a difference in the communities of Western North Carolina, please contact the Women’s Center.
Contact: Women’s Center

American Women’s History and Environmental History
Dr. Elizabeth Blum
Thursday, March 26 • 4:00–5:30 p.m.
MeKee 209
Dr. Blum from Troy State University will present her work on the interrelatedness of women’s history and environmental history.
Contact: Marilyn Chamberlin, Women’s Studies Director.

Women Build Bridges to the Past: A Service Learning Project
Saturday, March 28
Monteith Farmstead - Dillsboro, NC
Come and join us as we build bridges to our local Women’s History right here in Dillsboro. Whether its planting trees or preparing the national historical farmstead for the future site of the Appalachian Women’s Museum, we invite you to get involved with local women, history, culture, and our natural environment.
Contact: Women’s Center & Service Learning

Celebrating Women’s Involvement in the Environment
March 31 • 3–5 p.m.
Women and men come together in celebration of women’s contributions to the preservation of the environment in a closing event for Women’s History Month.
Contact: Women’s Center & Women’s Studies

For more information
Women’s Center • 828.277.2627
Women’s Studies • 828.227.3839