A Series of Women’s History Month Events Slated to Take Place in March
JONESBORO — Women’s History Month begins on Saturday, March 1. Arkansas State University’s Multicultural Center plans to highlight the contributions women have made on campus, in the community, in history and society.
“Moving Forward Together: Women Inspiring Generations,” is the theme for the programs this year, which will kick off at noon on Monday, March 3, with a Lunch and Learn in room 201 of the Delta Center for Economic Development.
Panelists will discuss the challenges and triumphs that shaped their leadership paths while offering valuable insights on how the next generation of women leaders can move forward and continue to inspire positive change.
A series of events will take place in Reng Student Union over the month-long celebration. At 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, School of Media and Journalism graduate student Saba Jamshed will lead a talk in the Multicultural Center. She will speak about her journey from Pakistan to the United States.
She will reflect on the challenges she faced, highlighting how women continue to pave the way for future generations through their strength, courage and achievements.
The Women’s History Month Steering Committee welcomes guests to a Vision Board Party at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 10, in the Mockingbird Room. All materials will be provided.
A Thankful Thursday tabling event will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, March 10, on the first floor near Acansa Dining Hall. One may write a note, share a memory, or express gratitude to someone who has helped shape their path.
Panel discussion “EmpowerHER: Prevention, Advocacy and Leadership” will occur at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, in the Mockingbird Room. Highlighting the theme, “Moving Forward Together: Women Inspiring Generations,” moderators will focus on prevention, advocacy, and leadership, with a special emphasis on the critical roles healthcare and education play in shaping the futures of women and communities.
At 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, a book signing will take place with author Stephen Koch in the Auditorium. Koch, a musician and award-winning journalist, will take attendees through stories that inspired his book “From Almeda to Zilphia: Arkansas Women Who Transformed American Popular Song.”
Koch highlights the often-overlooked role of women in music history, focusing on figures from Arkansas who have made an impact on American culture. The discussion will offer insights and celebrate the legacy of Arkansas women who transformed the musical world.
Light refreshments will be served at the lunch and learn, vision board event, and the panel discussion event.
For more information regarding these events, one may visit online. 
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