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Women's History Month

The month of March celebrates the contributions women have made throughout history in science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields.

Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.

A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week.

The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

Celebrate With Us!

Monday, March 4, 2024 at noon

Location:

  • Hoag Student Center Patio (Dahlonega)
  • Student Center Patio (Gainesville)

 

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at noon

Location:

  • Virtual via Zoom

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

  • Nesbitt 3110 (Gainesville)

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location:

  • Dining Hall Banquet Hall (Dahlonega)

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