Throughout March, AACC will recognize the achievements of women through a variety of visual displays, initiatives and events.
This invitational exhibit showcases the collaboration of the AACC Visual Arts faculty and our talented students. Faculty invite artists who create work in various disciplines to participate in this exhibition. Their artwork demonstrates different processes, skills and concepts explored at the college.
Contact: Dawn Bond, dcbond1@aacc.edu, Visual Arts
Pascal Center for Performing Arts Gallery
Gallery hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Reception: Wednesday, March 11, 1-3 p.m.
Truxal Library celebrates Women’s History Month by highlighting the diverse traditions and ideas that shape feminism. In many Western contexts, feminism is broadly understood as the belief that all people should have equal political, economic and social rights.
Contact: Mea Lee, mllee@aacc.edu, Library reference
Truxal Library, Second Floor Exhibit Case
Online Exhibit
Interactive pasta rolling demo and tasting.
Contact: Donnisha Grant, dagrant2@aacc.edu, HCAT
HUM 207
Noon
Lara Pagano, management and program analyst for the NOAA National Weather Service, and Zoe Brunton, AACC graduate from the Astronomy program and current junior in the Astronomy program at the University of Maryland, College Park, will give brief talks on their inspirational experiences as strong women in STEM! There will be ample time for attendees to ask questions and chat with the speakers. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Contact: ssivalingam@aacc.edu, aasantorelli@aacc.edu, Science department
HLSB 145B
3-4:30 p.m.
Student Government Association (SGA), in collaboration with various campus partners, will host an inclusive tabling event focused on menstrual wellness and self-care. Resources, DIY self-care kits and larger prizes will be available.
Contact: Lea Brisbane, mrbrisbane1@aacc.edu, Jolie So, jhso@mymail.aacc.edu, Student Government Association and Health and Wellness
SUN Hawk's Nest
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Despite many barriers, women have played a strong role in mathematics, dating all the way back to the early fourth century. Women have made meaningful contributions to various fields of math and are on the cutting edge of research. We will look at some of those women and the work they have done.
Contact: Heather Riordan, hmriordan@aacc.edu, AACC Super Science Club
CRSC 255 and Zoom
3-4 p.m.
Women leading in real estate will serve as panelists to discuss challenges they may face, or have faced, as women in real estate. There will also be discussion around current market trends, buyer/seller market and more.
Contact: Winnie Shabazz, wshabazz@aacc.edu, Office of Student Engagement
Location: TBD
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Bring your lunch and your curiosity! Hear short, inspiring talks from members of the AACC community. The following small group discussions allow you to network and learn about the science clubs, research and leadership opportunities available to you.
Contact: Sandy Fox-Moon, Ph.D., sfoxmoon@aacc.edu, or Mary Ellen Holden-Musser, Ph.D., meholdenmusser@aacc.edu, Science (STE), Biology, Physical Science
HLSB 145 A/B
2:30-4 p.m.
An AACC Women’s History Month tradition, Soapbox Sisters is a live event open to the community that invites AACC students, staff and faculty to perform dramatic readings of historically and contemporarily significant speeches, poems and other writings by women.
Contact: Shelley De Blasis, Ph.D., sddeblasis1@aacc.edu, English, Communication and Journalism
HUM 112
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Participants will engage with microfiction, short poetry and fast films in a seminar discussion before trying their hands at creating their own microexpressions.
Contact: Scott Cooper, sacooper@aacc.edu, CLAW
HUM 129
3:30-5 p.m.