Words of inspiration and vision from the Faculty Director of Civically Engaged Teaching & Learning
March 2024 – It is important to celebrate the many intersections of identity in our society. They create the beauty and complexity of our world. As such, Women’s History Month provides us the opportunity to intentionally reflect on and celebrate contributions of female identifying folk that have affected the human experience. Acknowledging their (our) invaluable gifts to the world, despite gender dynamics and inequality, serves as a source of empowerment and inspiration for other female identifying folk around the world. Amplifying the role female identifying folk from diverse backgrounds and fields have played in many great achievements around the world sends a powerful message that inclusivity is essential to achieving human excellence. From politics and science to art and literature, women have been integral in shaping societies and advancing human progress.
This month also calls us to honor the many phenomenal female identifying family members, friends, colleagues, and loved ones whose courage, strength, sacrifice, and care have strengthened our communities. Their work and reach within the familial and community sphere cannot be quantified yet their effect spans generations.
I hope generations to come continue to view Women’s History month as a way to remind the world of the importance of women’s voices, experiences, and contributions in shaping the societies we live in. It is a time to celebrate progress, acknowledge challenges, and renew commitments to advancing gender equality and empowering female identifying folk into the future.