February 28th
Opening Celebration
Presentation of poetry and artwork by students, faculty and the local community to help open this year's Women's History month theme of Women's Art and Women's Vision.  Sponsored by the Women's Center.  For more information, contact Jane Adams-Dunford at jdunford@wcu.edu or at 828-227-7234.
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER STAR LOBBY, 3-5PM

March 10th
Women and the 2008 Presidential Election
Panel addressing the historic 2008 presidential election, which will discuss the role of women in the 2008 election and the unprecedented candicay of Hilly Clinton.  Sponsored by the Political Science & Public Affairs Department.  For more information, contact Gibbs Knotts at gknotts@wcu.edu or at 828-227-7475.
NIGGLI THEATRE, 7PM

March 11th
Writer Sarah Colton
Presentation and reading by Sarah Colton, author of Tilt 68, a novel based on the period of history where the introduciton of the Pill and the Civil Rights Movement were underway.  Co-sponsored by the English Department & Women's Studies.  For more information contact Dr. Elizabeth Addison at eaddison@wcu.edu or at 828-227-7264.
UC CATAMOUNT ROOM, 3PM

WorldCom Whistleblower Cynthia Cooper
Cynthia Cooper, one of the three Time Women of the Year, will disucss her experiences related to uncovering the WoldCom corporation fraud.  Sponsored by the Chancellor's Speaker Series and the College of Business.  For more information, contact Leroy Kauffman at kauffman@wcu.edu or at 828-227-3480.
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AUDITORIUM, 7PM

March 12th
Applachian Lunch Series featuring Bobby McMillon
Bobby McMillon, a storyteller and balladeer, presents the story of Frankie Silver, a McDowell county woman accused of the murder of her husband in 1832.  The lunchtime series is designed to include a 30-minute talk or performance followed by an opporutnity to meet with the presenter.  The Folklife series is sponsored by the Mountain Heritage Center, Ron Rash the Office of the Provost, Dr. Philip Coyle of the Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology Ethnography Laboratory, and Dr. Tom Hatley Sequoyah Distinguished Professor in Cherokee Studies.  For more information, call 828-227-7129 or visit www.wcu.edu/mhc.
MHC AUDITORIUM, 1st FLOOR OF HFR, 12:20-1:15PM

Equity Bake Sale
For more information, contact Dr. Marily Chamberlin at 828-227-3839 or at mchamber@wcu.edu.
1st FLOOR OF MCKEE, 11AM-1PM

International Women's Day
A day of celebration in honor of the cultural differences of women all around the world.  Sponsored by International Programs and Services.  For more information, contact Beth Walden, International Student Advisor, at ewalden@wcu.edu or at 828-227-2557.
UC MULTIPURPOSE ROOM A, 12-5PM

An Evening of Spoken Word
An evening of spoken word featuring Sunni Patterson.  Sponsored by Last Minute Productions. For more information contact James Contratto at contratto@wcu.edu or at 828-227-3751.
UC ILLUSIONS, 9PM

March 13th
Women Build: Women's History Month Service Project
The Women Build program seeks to bring in new resources to further the home-building mission of Habitat for Humanity International.  Women Build projects provide an opportunity for women to learn construction skills through training and working on houses with crews predominantly comprised of women.  Co-sponsored by the Women's Center and Center for Service Learning.  For more information please contact the Women's Center at 828-227-2627.
UC LAWN, 10AM-5PM  Registration Form (Word)

March 16th
Stewing Over Southern Seasonings presented by Suzanne Simmons
Ms. Simmons, director of the 18th Century Backcountry Lifeways Studies Program and Farm Site, will interpret 18th century cookery and its combinations of seasonings that differ from our 21st century spices and seasonings.  Sponsored by the Mountain Heritage Center.  For more information call 828-227-7129 or visit www.wcu.edu/mhc.
MHC AUDITORIUM, 1st FLOOR HFR, 3-4PM

March 17th
I Want to Be One Less: A look at HPV and Gardasil
Discussion of the danger of HPV and information about the new vaccine Gardasil.  Sponsored by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.  For more information, contact Venus Miller at 828-227-3230 or at vmiller@wcu.edu.
UC CATAMOUNT ROOM, 7-8PM

March 18th
Women Inspiring Hope and Possibility
Women Inspiring Hope and Possibility Reception offers women an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of amazing women at WCU and our surrounding community.  To submit nominations, contact the Women's Center at 828-227-2627.
UC GRANDROOM, 3-4:30PM

March 26th
The 7th Annual Gender Conference
Gender Gaps: Fact or Fiction?

A conference for students, faculty and professionals that explores various gender gaps between men and women.  Topics include wages, promotion, happiness, education, housework and other gaps or issues dealing with gender.  Sponsored by the Women's Studies Department.  For more information, contact Dr. Marilyn Chamberlin at 828-227-3839 or at mchamber@wcu.edu.
UC, 9AM-4PM

Equity Bake Sale
For more information, contact Dr. Marilyn Chamberlin at 828-227-3839 or at mchamber@wcu.edu.
1st FLOOR OF MCKEE, 11AM-1PM

March 27th
Women in Student Affairs: Women's History Month Reception
Reception recognizing the work of the women in the student affairs division at WCU.  For more information contact Tanisha Jenkins, 828-227-2276.
BIRD ALUMNI HOUSE, 4PM

Sculpture Lecture
Jo Nelson, a sculptor from New York City, will give a free lecture.  Sponsored by the Artist in Residence program of the School of Art & Design which is funded by the Provost's Office.  For more information contact Chrystine Keener at ckeener@wcu.edu or at 828-227-3601.
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, ROOM 130, 5PM

March 30th
Quilt Discovery Day
Quilt Discovery Day returns.  Guests are invited to bring family quilts to the museum where nationally known quilt authority Merikay Waldvogel will help 'stitch' some history into your quilt knowledge.  The "Airing of the Quilts" exhibit will conclude on Monday, March 31. For more information call 828-227-7129 or visit www.wcu.edu/mhc.
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER LOBBY, 2-4PM

April 5th
Women in the Wilderness: Hike and Gourmet Meal
The Women's Center and base Camp Cullowhee will head out on a day hike and conclude with a gourmet backcountry meal.  We will discuss history, vegetation and other topics all while enjoying the scenery.  For more information contact, Jennifer Wright, jwright@wcu.edu or at 828-227-3625.
MEET AT THE WOMEN'S CENTER, 9AM-5PM, $5 PER PERSON

April 6th - 9th
The Century Project Exhibit
A chronological series of nude portraits taken by photographer Frank Cordelle depicting over one hundred women of different ages, shapes, sizes, and life experiences, which are accompanied by moving statements written by the women themselves.  Sponsored by Health Services. For more information, contact Karen White at kawhite@wcu.edu or at 828-227-2088.