|
 Women's History Month traces its beginning to the first
International Women's Day in 1911. Congress passed a resolution
recognizing Women's History Week in 1981, which was extended to an
entire month in 1987 to recognize the diverse and historic
accomplishments of women that have shaped events throughout history.
Events highlighting Millikin's celebration of Women's History Month
include:
"In Her Shoes" Kick-Off Event
Wednesday, March 4
6 p.m., Lower Richards Treat University Center
Millikin faculty and staff will share stories of their favorite pair
of shoes and how the shoes have been important to them over time.
Audience members will be given a shoe to "redecorate" and have
displayed throughout the month in display cases in Lower Richards
Treat University Center. Shoes will then be auctioned off at the end
of the month to raise proceeds for Growing Strong Sexual Assault
Center.
My Journey: Warden Shelith Hansbro
Thursday, March 19
6 p.m., Lower Richards Treat University Center
Shelith Hansbro, warden of the Decatur Correctional Center, will
share her story of becoming warden and various experiences
throughout her life.
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Sigma Lambda Gamma: Bras for a Cause
Saturday, March 28
4 – 7 p.m.,
Lower Richards Treat University Center
Come and decorate a bra in honor of various women who have been
affected by Breast Cancer.
"The Vagina Monologues" by Eve Ensler
Monday, March 30
7 p.m., Lower Richards Treat University Center
Watch this dynamic and funny performance by Millikin students,
faculty and staff. The event will raise awareness of "women issues,"
domestic violence, relationships and accounts of coming of age. The
event will include a silent auction with all proceeds going to
support Growing Strong Sexual Assault Center.
For more information on Millikin's celebration of Women's History
Month, contact Millikin University's Office of Inclusion and Student
Engagement at 217.424.6335 or by e-mail at
ise@millikin.edu.
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