FAU to Host Events for Women’s History Month
Florida Atlantic University will host events at Boca Raton, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, and Jupiter campuses to celebrate Women’s History Month. The events are free and open to FAU students, faculty and staff.
The following events will take place at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
Women’s Retreat
Saturday, March 7 to Monday, March 9
Women and Gender and Equity Resource Center and Campus Recreation
This retreat style trip will allow attendees to enjoy the outdoors while connecting with the Women and Gender Equity Resource Center.
The Body Project
Wednesday, March 18 to Wednesday, March 25
Owls Health Care Promotion and Women and Gender and Equity Resource Center
This four-hour program will provide attendees with skills to unlearn and disrupt the appearance ideal. To learn more and register for “The Body Project,” visit tinyurl.com/FAUthebodyproject.
‘Becoming Carole Lombard:’ Book Release and Screening
Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m.
Living Room Theater
FAU alumna and visiting assistant professor Olympia Kiriakou’s book “Becoming Carole Lombard: Stardom, Comedy and Legacy” is a historical critique of the development and reception of Carole Lombard’s stardom from the classical Hollywood period to present day.
FGSA Graduate Symposium
Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m.
Culture and Society Building, Room 321
The theme of the symposium is “Question, Challenge, Organize: Turning Feminist Theory into Praxis.”
Flip the Script – Sexual Assault Resistance Training
Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Owls Care Health Promotion Classroom (SS-222)
Flip the Script is a 12-hour sexual assault resistance training divided into three-hour shifts for university women. This class follows the Canadian-based curriculum Enhanced Assess Acknowledge Act (EAAA). EAAA is the first and only evidence-based curriculum proven to reduce a woman’s personal risk of sexual assault.
Be the She-eo!
Wednesday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SS-8 SO Rotunda
An interactive event highlighting women in the workforce.
Feminist Movie Night
Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
Women and Gender and Equity Resource Center
Join us for our monthly movie night which will include student led discussion.
The following event will take place at FAU’s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
Off the Page with Angela Rhone
Monday, March 16 at 12:30 p.m.
Davie Student Union, Oasis Lounge
Attendees will explore the literary masterpieces of various authors related to the theme, "This is Woman."
Women's History Speakers
Monday, March 16 at 5:20 p.m.
Liberal Arts Patio
Attendees can listen to fellow students speak as they portray female leaders throughout history.
The Women Code – Student Union Engagement Series
Thursday, March 19 at 4 p.m.
Davie Student Union, Room 105
A panel discussion to identify and discuss the habits of an extraordinary woman. Topics include how to cultivate a successful life financially, mentally, and physically.
Let it Flow
Thursday, March 19 at 3 p.m.
Davie Student Union, Room 105
Attendees will make a difference by creating feminine hygiene packs for women in need.
Women’s Empowerment Dinner
Thursday, March 19 at 5 p.m.
Davie Student Union, Room 105
Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insight and knowledge on how to succeed in a career, while connecting with fellow students, business leaders and FAU faculty. The evening will include guest speakers and roundtable discussions.
The following event will take place at FAU’s Fort Lauderdale campus, 111 East Las Olas Blvd.:
The Way SHE Made a Difference
Monday, March 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale Campus, HE 713
Attendees can create a card, letter or poem that centers around acknowledging the importance of women who have impacted their life.
Let it Flow
Tuesday, March 17 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale Campus, HE 713
Attendees will make a difference by creating feminine hygiene packs for women in need.
The following events will take place at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
Women’s Adventure Film Tour
Tuesday, March 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.
MacArthur Administration and Classroom Building, AD 119
A series of handpicked short stories about women, focused on inspiration and adventure relevant to people from all walks of life.
The following event will take place at FAU’s SeaTech campus, 101 North Beach Road:
The Way SHE Made a Difference
Friday, March 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Poolside
Attendees can create a card, letter or poem that centers around acknowledging the importance of women who have impacted their life.
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