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During the month of March, Utica University and the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Student Transitions celebrate Women’s “Herstory” Month.
Women’s “Herstory” Month began with the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women in 1978, who planned Women’s History Week around March 8 to correspond with International Women’s Day.
The celebration quickly spread, and in 1980 the National Women’s History Project (now the National Women's History Alliance) successfully lobbied for federal recognition of the week-long holiday. In 1987, it was lengthened to a month-long observance in March.
This month is to reflect on and celebrate the often overlooked contributions women have made to our society over the years, and to recognize the continued fight for gender equality.
Follow us on Instagram at @Utica_Diversity for more resources and spotlights all month long.
Throughout March, Utica University also observes:
- Magha Puja Day (Buddhism) | March 6
- Purim (Judaism) | March 6
- Hola Mohalla (Sikhism) | March 8
- Holi (Hinduism) | March 8
- International Women’s Day | March 8
- St. Patrick’s Day (Christianity) | March 17
- Spring Equinox / Ostara (Paganism) | March 20
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | March 21
- Ramadan Begins (Islam) | March 22
- World Water Day | March 22
- Ram Navami (Hinduism) | March 31
- Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)
Want to keep track?
Download our Spring 2023 Calendar
Contact Us
Anthony Baird
Anthony Baird
Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Student Transitions
(315) 792-3310
Featured Events
Mar
22
Excellence in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards Banquet
Donohue Concourse, Gannett Memorial Library
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