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Women s History Month at Panhandle State Panhandle State Communications on 03/05/2021
During March, Panhandle State looks forward to celebrating Women s History Month with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
In 1981, Congress authorized and requested the first week of March 1982 be recognized as Women s History Week. During the next five years, members working on the National Women s History Project petitioned to have it designated for the month s entirety. March 1st-31st, 1987 was the first year to be observed as Women s History Month in the United States. March now celebrates women s contributions to history, culture, and society.
Panhandle State has scheduled several events throughout the month for women on campus and the community. At the start of the month, alumni and guest speaker, Becky Lauridsen, will join campus virtually to talk about burnout prevention and stress management. Historical women will be showcased across campus, and current leaders
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Women’s History Month first began as Women’s History Week, when Congress requested the president proclaim the week of March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” Over the next five years, Congress continued to pass resolutions designating a week in March as Women’s History Week. Finally, in 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as Women’s History Month, according to the Women’s History Month website.
In light of this event, the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center has set up a multitude of events throughout the month.