Women's History Month
Women's History Month is observed in March.
HCC hosts several events to celebrate women's history. Check this page often for updates!
EVENTS
Monday, March 3
Speaker Broadcast Monday: Dr. Shefali
12:30 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Join us for a broadcast featuring Dr. Shefali, Clinical psychologist and best-selling author of "Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience.”
Tuesday, March 4
WHM / BHM Documentary Showing: She Rises Up
2 p.m. | Kittredge Center 301
Movie Description: Following the struggles of three resilient women determined to battle poverty by establishing and sustaining local businesses, thereby empowering their communities.
Description from She Rises Up (2024) - IMDb
Friday, March 7
International Women’s Day Table
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Stop by to write a thank-you to a woman in your life, get a sticker or pin, and celebrate
International Women’s Day.
Dress to EmpowHER
All Day | Across Campus
Dress up as your favorite woman superhero, wear a shirt of a woman who inspires you, or wear purple!
Monday, March 10
Speaker Broadcast Monday: Dr. Bernice King
12:30 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Join us for a broadcast featuring Dr. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center, Global Thought Leader, and Peace Advocate.
Wednesday, March 12
Women’s History Month Panel: Women Who Lead: A Panel of Empowerment and Inspiration
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring panel featuring Holyoke Community College staff Anne Morales Medina, Chaitali Brahmbhatt, and Amy Woody. Hear their stories of leadership, empowerment, and overcoming challenges. Join us for an empowering conversation about the impact of women in leadership today! Light refreshments will be provided.
Gee's Bend Freedom Quilting Bee's Lasting Legacy
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Immerse yourself in color through the beautiful designs of the Gee's Bend Freedom Quilting Bee. Freedom Quilting Bee is a modern success story about people cooperating, about women who work hard to make their dreams come true. Come learn about the quilts that the New York Times called “Some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced” and participate in a color installation, recreating the quilts on the windows of the Campus Center Cafeteria.
Rule Breakers Cinemark Movie Showing
4:25 p.m. | West Springfield Cinemark
Join Student Engagement & STEM in watching Rule Breakers in honor of WHM. Purchase your movie tickets in Campus Center 227 for $5 (HCC) or $9 (non-HCC).
Movie Description: In a nation where educating girls is rebellion, a visionary woman sparks hope and opposition. Their courage ignites a movement that could transform their nation forever.
Description from Rule Breakers (2025) - IMDb
Thursday, March 13
Women’s History Month Trivia
12:30 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Join us for an exciting trivia game where we celebrate the incredible women who have shaped history across various fields. From science to politics, arts to activism, you’ll get to test your knowledge, learn something new, and have a great time. Plus, there will be prizes for the winners!
Monday, March 24
Speaker Broadcast Monday: Kate McKinnon
12:30 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Join us for a broadcast featuring Kate McKinnon, Emmy-winning actress, author, and trailblazer.
Thursday, March 27
Empowered Pages, Cafecito, & Pastries: A Celebration of Women
12:30 p.m. | Outside Campus Center 227 & 248
Join us for an inspiring book reading by Mishie Serrano, paired with a delicious coffee from Cafe Con Joselyn and a sweet treat from Sugarfix. The event, Empowered Pages, Cafecito & Pastries: A Celebration of Women, promises a delightful celebration of women, literature, and community.
Monday, March 31
Speaker Broadcast Monday: Ketanji Brown Jackson
12:30 p.m. | Campus Center Cafeteria
Join us for a broadcast featuring Ketanji Brown Jackson, the United States Supreme Court Justice.
Until Thursday, March 13
Absurd Appetites Taber Art Gallery Exhibit
Taber Art Gallery, HCC Library
Sheryl Anaya is a queer Puerto Rican artist and educator based in Fort Worth, Texas. Her work examines identity and empathy through the universality of the human experience, intimate relationships, and nostalgia, whether humorous or gut-wrenching.
All Month Long
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