Kutztown University to Celebrate Women's History Month 2026

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – In honor of Women's History Month this March, Kutztown University is proud to present a series of special events designed to foster connection while honoring, celebrating and uplifting women. Through art, performance, history and educational programming, these events will amplify the voices, experiences and contributions of women.

The Women's Center at Kutztown University is spearheading the coordination of these events, offering the campus community a meaningful opportunity to engage with the themes of Women's History Month. These initiatives aim to bring joy and recognize the valuable contributions or women, alongside historical and current struggles for gender equity. In partnership with departments and centers across campus, including the Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program, the KU Department of Art Education, Office for Student Involvement, the McFarland Student Union, the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA) and the Multicultural Center, we warmly invite you to gather and join us. All are welcome.

This month, Military and Veterans Services will update their displays in the Veterans Center (262 MSU) and in Rohrbach Library (near Book and Brew) to honor female veterans and servicemembers and their stories.

The Rohrbach Library will also have their annual display of Women's History related books and feature original women's history bookmarks created by KU student graphic designers.

Spotlight Events

Women's History Month Keynote: Molly Jong-Fast
Monday, March 9, 6 p.m., 218 MSU
Molly Jong-Fast is a bestselling author, political commentator and cultural critic known for her sharp wit, fierce honesty and commitment to truth telling. She will provide a keynote address on the political landscape for women with a Q&A and host a book signing. Her current memoir, "How to Lose Your Mother," will be available for sale.

Third Annual Phenomenal Women's Awards Reception
Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 218 MSU
This annual celebration has it all: student performances, a juried art showcase, the traveling Women of Color Museum Exhibit, "A Tribute to the Contributions of African American Women," and the Phenomenal Women Awards, which honor the KU women that the campus community nominates Nominate up to three KU women on Engage.

We are proud to partner with Dr. Leslie Sotomayor and Rubi Rodriguez for this annual event and Juried Art Exhibit. A juried art exhibit is an exclusive opportunity for artists to present their best work, as all submissions will be carefully evaluated and selected by a panel of jurors. Selected works will be on display at the Phenomenal Women Awards Reception. Student artists are invited to submit artwork on Engage.

Women's History Month Events

Book Club: "How to Lose Your Mother, A Daughter's Memoir," by Molly Jong-Fast
Monday, March 2 and March 9, 1 p.m., Boxwood House. Free books while available.

Women's History Month Trailblazers
Wednesday, March 4, 3-4 p.m., Boxwood House
Held at the It's On Us General Board Meeting

International Women's Day Pop Up
Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., MSU
Women's History Month Trivia at the MSU with FMLA

Important Women in LGBTQ+ History and Activism
Thursday, March 5, 11 a.m. to noon, Boxwood House
Held at the Allies General Board Meeting

Feminist Fun Night "Sip and Swap" with FMLA
Friday, March 6, 4-6 p.m., Boxwood House
Collaborative painting with food, fun and fellowship. Please RSVP on Engage.

PASSHE Women's Consortium
Monday, March 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., MSU (rescheduled from Feb. 23)
"Resilient, Restorative, United" captures the spirit of this year's Women’s Consortium Conference – an invitation to celebrate strength, renewal and community. This one-day conference will host presenters from around the state, as well as keynote speaker, Tish Norman, at 1 p.m. View the full schedule online. Please register in advance.

Celebrating Women Authors
Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m. to noon, Boxwood House
Held at the FMLA General Board Meeting