Kutztown University to Celebrate Women's History Month 2025

Graphic with text, "Women's History Month"

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Kutztown University is excited to announce various special events to connect with others while honoring the contributions and achievements women have made in different fields.

The Women's Center at Kutztown University is spearheading the organization of these events, aiming to provide students and the community with a valuable opportunity to engage with the themes of Women’s History Month and to highlight current issues facing women. In partnership with departments and centers across campus, including the Multicultural Center (MCC), Residence Life, McFarland Student Union and Student Involvement, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance and the KU Department of Art Education, the Women's Center is setting the stage for an enlightening and empowering experience.

The university warmly invites students, faculty, staff and the broader community to these significant events. It is an opportunity to come together to honor the progress, struggles and achievements of women throughout history and in contemporary society. For further information about other Women’s History Month activities, please visit the Women’s Center website.

The Rohrbach Library will also have a display of Women's History related books and a feature on their website.

Events

International Women’s Day Pop Up
Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., MSU
#AccelerateAction table at the MSU with FMLA

Feminist Friday “Flower Power and Feminism”
Friday, March 7, 2 p.m., Boxwood

Feminist Fun Night with FMLA
Friday, March 7, 5 p.m., Paisley & Company
Make your own fragrance, (RSVP on Engage)

Artist Talk with Katie Hovencamp
Wednesday, March 12, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 120 Sharadin
“Feminine and the Industrial; How the two combine and collide”

Second Annual Phenomenal Women’s Awards Reception
Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., MSU 218
Featuring the Women of Color Museum Exhibit, a tribute to the Contributions of African American Women. The KU community is invited to nominate up to three KU phenomenal women by March 8 on Engage.

Screening Patagonia’s film The Shitthropocene
Thursday, March 13, 10-11:30 a.m., 135 Rickenbach
The Shittropocene is a documentary that explores fast fashion and its various adverse outcomes, the film is 45 minutes long and will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

The Boxwood Banter Podcaster, March edition: “The Power of Sisterhood”
Thursday, March 27, 11 a.m., MSU Starbucks lobby

LGBTQ+ Resource Center 20th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, March 27, 7 p.m., MSU 218

Feminist Friday “The Imposter Among Us”
Friday, March 28, 2 p.m., Boxwood