On March 8, people around the world celebrate International Women’s Day – an opportunity to acknowledge women’s achievements and press for gender parity.

Events held in support of International Women’s Day are happening across campus in early March.

• Elder Jan Sherman: The Sacredness of Women
  Thursday, March 5 – 11 a.m. to noon – Aboriginal Resource Centre
  Elder Jan Sherman will discuss relevant topics around the sacredness of women through the sharing of traditional Anishinaabe Teachings.
• GenEQ International Women’s Day Breakfast for Faculty and Staff
  Friday, March 6 – 8 to 10 a.m. – Summerlee Science Complex
  All faculty and staff are invited to a continental breakfast in celebration of International Women’s Day, hosted by the GenEQ advisory committee.
• International Women’s Day Noon Hour Concert: LIZA
  Friday, March 6 – noon – University Centre Courtyard
  Toronto-based R&B artist, LIZA performs a special noon hour concert for International Women’s Day.
• GenEQ tables in the University Centre
  Friday, March 6 – all day – University Centre Courtyard
  Drop by and learn about the GenEQ: Advancing the status of women at U of G initiative. Students from the GenEQ advisory committee will be available to answer questions and hand out stickers.
• Research and Revolt Conference
  Friday, March 6 to Saturday, March 7 – University Centre, Room 442
  U of G’s Research Facility for Women’s Health and Wellbeing will be holding the fourth annual two-day interdisciplinary conference to showcase innovative research related to women and girls.
  Register online for this free event.
• HeForShe at U of G
  Wednesday, March 11 – Peter Clark Hall, University Centre
  HeForShe at U of G celebrates the strength and resilience of our community. The event features keynote speaker Jennifer Smith, Senior Vice President of Technology and Operations at Cineplex Digital Media.
  Register online for this free event.

Learn about a few of the inspiring women on campus on the GenEQ website!