National Women's History Month Events

March is National Women’s History Month, when we recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of the remarkable women who helped shape our nation. The National Women’s History Alliance has established this year’s theme as “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Our colleges are hosting in-person and virtual events during the month. We would love you to attend and join the National Women’s History Month celebration!

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Where are they now? CGCC Student Success Series – Women's History Month Edition
Are you curious about where your CGCC education can take you? Attend the “Where Are They Now?: CGCC Student Success Stories” speaker series to meet former Engineering and Computer Science students now working in their field. You’ll find our former students represented in the aerospace, glass design, defense, and infrastructure industries—you’ll even find them equipping their former communities with solar panels. 
Hear their experiences as they transitioned from CGCC to university to industry and get inspired—because one day, this WILL BE YOU!
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | 5 p.m.
Location: SC 100 | 626 E Pecos Rd, Chandler 85225

Art & Design Series presents: Hair Sculpture, Ritual Cleansings for Racial Violence, and Educating About Public Art Through a Social Justice Lens
The Art & Art History Lecture Series presents a lecture by Liz Miller, an artist, educator, and filmmaker. In honor of Women's History Month and to celebrate women and their works, this lecture explores the powerful and versatile art of Miller, a Baltimore-based artist whose work highlights the black experience in America.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 1 p.m. 
Location: Virtual via Webex link

Estrella Mountain Community College

Women's History Month Kick-Off Luncheon | Let's Celebrate!
Join us for the Women's History Month Kick-Off Luncheon. We will have guest speaker Teniqua Broughton, Executive Director of the State of Black Arizona. We will also have a photo booth by MTI. This event is open to all students and employees!
Date and Time: March 2, 2023 | noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Estrella Conference Center (ECC) | 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392

Women's History Month | Self-Care
Join us for a self-care event. We will have three back-to-back mini-sessions, lasting 15 minutes each, facilitated by EMCC staff and faculty.

• Lyle Bartelt — physical wellness
• Deborah Cotton —  journaling
• Nikol Price —  meditation

After the sessions, we will start the DIY tabling with Women Rising. 
Date and Time: March 9, 2023 | 1 - 2 p.m. 
Location: Estrella Conference Center (ECC) | 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392

International Women's Day: Meet & Greet | Community Event
The City of Avondale Police Department will have a meet and greet with female officers and members of the community.
Date and Time: March 8, 2023 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Plaza Gallery Komatke East | 3000 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392

Hear from Women in Law Enforcement | Women’s Panel
This panel will be composed of women in high-ranking law enforcement positions. They will share their stories of how they made it to the top of their career fields and the challenges they incurred along the way. The audience can ask questions. This event is open to everyone interested in law enforcement.
Date and Time: March 23, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual – Join with Webex | ID: 24921935089 | Password: Me3jzJAKq36
Call In: (US) +1 602-666-0783‬ (toll) | Access code: 2492 193 5089

Mesa Community College

Women Rising Meetings
Women Rising is an organization that empowers female students. It is a sisterhood where students unite to form long-lasting relationships supporting one another as they pursue their higher education goals. More information can be found here.
Date and Time: Every Other Wednesday | 1 p.m. 
Location: Navajo Room, Southern & Dobson Campus | 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202

International Women’s Day
Celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women through service projects, trivia, gratitude notes, and displays through this come-and-go event. 
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Locations and Times: 

• Student Lounge, Southern & Dobson Campus, 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202 |  9 a.m. -  5 p.m.
• Saguaro Mall, Red Mountain Campus, 7110 E McKellips Rd, Mesa 85207 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. – visit the Women’s History Month table at Red Mountain Madness

Thunderbird Dialogues | "Dating Today: Moving Beyond Tinder"
Thunderbird Dialogues are student-led discussions in which students can engage in constructive and respectful dialogue while sharing their views and experiences.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | noon
Location: Student Lounge, Southern & Dobson Campus | 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202

Women’s History Month: Lunch With Leaders
MCC leaders and community members will share HerStory of overcoming obstacles and what has inspired them as leaders. 
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 1 p.m. 
Location: Navajo Room, Southern & Dobson Campus | 1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202

Paradise Valley Community College

Tampon Tax Drive 
This month-long drive aligns with the Alliance for Period Supplies’ mission to end period poverty for women and girls. Inadequate access to period supplies prevents women and girls from attending school, work, and other spaces. This HerStory Month, help PVCC supply various nonprofit organizations with feminine hygiene products for the women and girls they serve. Look for donation boxes around our Union Hills campus or bring donations to the A building.
Date and Time: March 1-31, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Donations boxes located around campus or donate in the A Bldg. (PVCC Union Hills Campus - Map) | 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix 85032

Learn Your HerStory
Throughout March, this campaign showcases a different woman each day and some of her significant accomplishments. Check our HerStory Month landing page, the Daily Growl, and PVCC’s social media for these features.
Date and Time: March 1 - 31, 2023 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Online

HerStory Keynote & Lunch “Women’s Workforce Development” with Mrs. Tamala McBath, CEO, Dress for Success Phoenix
This lunchtime keynote will highlight Mrs. McBath’s journey within the corporate world as a woman of color and how her expertise informed the development of the EducateHER program, supporting workforce development for all women.
Date and Time: Monday, March 6, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.
Location: KSC 1000 (PVCC Union Hills Campus - Map) | 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix 85032

PVCC Food Pantry & Clothing Closet (Soft Opening)
Join PVCC and our community partners as we open our food pantry and clothing closet to better serve our campus. Tours of the space will be available with limited services during the opening. Visit the PVCC Basic Needs resource webpage for contacts and additional support.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: L Building (PVCC Union Hills Campus - Map) | 18401 N 32nd St, Phoenix 85032

Phoenix College

Suggested Reading from Fannin Library
Discover voices chronicling women's stories of achievement, perseverance, and political strength. Learn more about the 2023 library displays.
Location: Fannin Library | 1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85013

Women's History Month Resource Fair and Kickoff
Join us for a kick-off event and resource fair. This year's Women's History Month theme is  "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." Activities will center around sharing our stories, learning about influential female-identifying storytellers, and more! 
Date and Time: March 1, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Location: Sophomore Square | 1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85013

Enjoy Two Days of STEAM Theatre! 
Music, drama, and physics?  You'll laugh (and, perhaps, even cry) when you contemplate the stories of three women who contributed to modern science.

• Émilie's Dramatic Sarcastic Mathematics Playlist – two showings –  Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | noon - 1 p.m. and Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 6 - 7 p.m.
• Nikola Tesla and The Mother of Invention – Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 6 - 7 p.m.
• Curie Me Away! – Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | noon - 1 p.m.

Location: Bulpitt Auditorium | 1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85013
Register for one, or all, shows. Organizers will keep you up to date with event news.

Math & Science on Stage is sponsored by the PC Mathematics Department with the STEAM Committee. 

Post Roe v. Wade Panel 
Join us as we create a brave space for students to get current information on their rights, how they can access care, and more. Hear from organizers and professionals about what it has been like advocating post-Roe. 
Date and Time: March 30, 2023 | noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Hacienda Room | 1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix 85013

Scottsdale Community College

Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories with Collette V. Smith
Join SCC and the City of Scottsdale as we welcome coach, activist, and trailblazer Collette V. Smith, Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc., for an inspirational speaking engagement to honor this year’s Women’s History Month theme, Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. Smith gained international notoriety when she became the NFL’s first African American female coach and the first female coach in NY Jets’ franchise history. Her company, Believe N You, champions kids and women in under-served communities by facilitating motivational events. Smith is an Ambassador for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Up2UsSports, and the Voss Foundation, which helps provide access to clean water for women in rural Africa. This event is co-hosted by the City of Scottsdale.
To register for the event, visit bit.ly/scc-collette-smith.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 5 p.m.
Location: Indigenous Culture Center (ICC), room 221-222 | 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale 85256 | To view a map of campus, visit bit.ly/scc-campus-map.

Self-Care Stations
Stop by our self-care stations for fun, relaxing activities! The following stations will be available: make your own sugar scrub; mandalas - adult coloring pages; journaling - write a letter to important women in your life; and a plant propagation station. 
Date and Time: Monday, March 27, 2023 and Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: SC East Patio | 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale 85256

Wind-Down Wednesday
Join us in the cafeteria for a mid-week reflection. We’ll provide materials for coloring and journaling. If you prefer, visit our reading station stocked with books from SCC’s Library, or incorporate our prompts focused on historical figures and important women in your life into your reflection.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Artie’s Lounge (SCC Cafeteria) | 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale 85256

Thirsty Thursday
Toast the women in your life! Stop by for a beverage of your choice. Enjoy coffee, tea, or sparkling water.
Date and Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Artie’s Lounge (SCC Cafeteria) | 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale 85256

Film Friday
Join us for a movie screening of “Dolores.” This event is co-sponsored by the SCC Library.
Date and Time: Friday, March 31, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Artie’s Lounge (SCC Cafeteria) | 9000 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale 85256
For more information or to view additional events, visit bit.ly/scc-whm-2023.

Black Woman Rising: African American Community Mothers in Phoenix

Join Dr. Akua Duku Anokye, ASU Associate Professor of Africana Language, Literature, and Culture, for an online presentation celebrating African American women who have had a tremendous impact on the lives of Arizonans. During her decades-long project, Dr. Anokye has had the privilege of interviewing a number of amazing women, whom she calls “othermothers” and “community mothers” – social activists who emerged from the Black woman-centered network of community. 

Dr. Anokye will introduce us to these powerful Black women who have risen to lead movements, create institutions, administer justice, and speak up when others were silent.  Dr. Anokye will share the stories of women like Betty and Jean Fairfax, Jean Williams, Fatimah Halim, and Carol Coles Henry; women who have served their community with love, foresight, and integrity.

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Online | To register for the event, visit bit.ly/scc-whm-bwr.

South Mountain Community College

Women's History Month Film Screenings
The South Mountain Community Library celebrates Women's History Month with special film screenings. This event is co-sponsored by South Mountain Community Library and the Phoenix Public Library. Learn more about the event.

Date and Time: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 

• 10 a.m. – This Changes Everything: An Analysis of Gender Disparity in Hollywood
• 1 p.m. – Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story

Date and Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023

• 10 a.m. –  Rebel; Loreta Velazquez, Secret Soldier of the American Civil War
• 1 p.m. – The Woman King

Location: Library | 7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042