U of A Recognizes Women’s History Month with Multiple Events

Departments across the University of Arkansas and in our own Fulbright College have created a slate of entertaining events and are sharing fascinating historical facts about phenomenal women to celebrate Women’s History Month 2021 all March long. 

 Highlights from the schedule of events also include a movie series, professional development opportunities, health and wellness activities, and a virtual celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, which is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and contributions women make in our global society while bringing awareness to the gaps in women’s rights across the world. 

 The U of A’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion also released a video in March featuring women from across campus sharing parts of Maya Angelou’s poem, “Phenomenal Woman” from And Still I Rise.    

 “Women deserve our respect and recognition every day of the year. Women’s History Month invites us to reflect on the progress that has been made and harness that power to build a more equitable future,” said Yvette Murphy-Erby, the university’s vice chancellor for diversity, equity and inclusion. 

 Additionally, the Department of Music is hosting its third annual SHE Festival of Women in Music virtually this month, with all guest appearances and workshops happening through Zoom and a vignette concert series running via the Department of Music’s YouTube Channel.  

 Furthermore, Fulbright College’s Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History is sharing the accomplishments and stories of the women of Arkansas on the Pryor Center Facebook page; the University of Arkansas News publication is sharing stories of inspirational women throughout the university’s history; and the university’s Portraits of Progress site is also recognizing many of our female pioneers. 

 Women’s History Month began in 1982 as Women’s History Week, which eventually became a monthlong celebration of the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.