Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, a national observance that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women throughout history. President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week, stating that the achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who helped build America were just as vital as those of the well-known men. Since then, every U.S. president has continued the honor, and in March 1987, Congress declared the entire month as "Women’s History Month."
At Jacksonville University, we have numerous ways to show our appreciation for the
incredible women on campus, including honors programs, women’s sports, and humanitarian
activities. We celebrate the achievements of these outstanding women every year during
the Woman of the Year Award ceremony, which is the highlight of our month-long festivities.
JU is proud and grateful to have so many brilliant women who make our campus a better
place. We appreciate your participation in celebrating them with us in 2025.
Schedule of Events
March 2025
Nineteenth Amendment Exhibit
Daily | Swisher Library
Sponsored by the College of Law
The Kinne Exhibit
Daily | Swisher Library
Collection for Pace
Daily | Donate the following items for Pace Center for Girls. Collection bins located in the Center for Gender + Sexuality (in Swisher Library),
Kinne Center, and the Howard Building.
Sponsored by the Center for Gender + Sexuality
Women’s Health Drive
Daily
SGA will supply all major bathrooms on campus with free menstrual products!
Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Patricia DeWitt and Dr. Mary Gatta
How AAUW Promotes Career Success for Women
3-4 p.m. | Center for Gender + Sexuality (Swisher Library)
Sponsored by the Center for Gender + Sexuality
Women in Leadership Panel
5-7 p.m. | Moran Center
Sponsored by Student Government Association
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training
12:30-1:45 p.m. | Student Enrichment Center
Most of us care about the high prevalence of power-based personal violence, but we
may not have the tools to know how we can be part of the solution. Green Dot seeks
to change the culture by empowering bystanders with practical tools to intervene,
promote safety and play an active role in reducing power-based personal violence.
Sponsored by the Center for Gender + Sexuality
Navigating the Career World through Gender
12:30-1:45 p.m. | Student Enrichment Center
Join Career Management and the Center for Gender + Sexuality in celebrating Women’s
History Month for a workshop on Navigating the Career World through Gender. Learn
about gender inequities when it comes to job searching and salary negotiation, and
techniques for how to combat these stereotypes and challenges. Additionally, learn
about what resources and rights you have as a future employee at an organization,
regardless of your gender. Lastly, engage in a discussion with our team about how
to maintain your identity in your future career!
Sponsored by the Center for Gender + Sexuality
Women’s History Month Concert and Awards Ceremony
7:30 p.m. | Terry Concert Hall
Student, graduate student, staff and faculty Woman of the Year awards are presented
as part of a concert featuring women composers.
Sponsored by the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts & Humanities
Coffee and Conversation with Marica Pendjer and Maura Shuey
Be Your Own Advocate with Pink Ribbon JAX!
3-4 p.m. | Center for Gender + Sexuality (Swisher Library)
Sponsored by the Center for Gender + Sexuality
Well-Behaved Women: A Song-Cycle Celebration
Poster Session
5:30 p.m | Swisher Theater
A song cycle celebration of many historic women who fought to have their voices heard
and bravely made their mark on the world. Women such as Eve, Cleopatra, Harriet Tubman,
Frida Kahlo, Billie Jean King and Malala Yousafzai bring their incredible stories
to life through powerful, emotional and often hilarious songs, leaving audiences entertained,
moved and inspired.
Sponsored by: Women’s and Gender Studies
Well-Behaved Women: A Song-Cycle Celebration
Poster Session
7:30 p.m | Swisher Theater
Sponsored by the Women’s and Gender Studies
Well-Behaved Women: A Song-Cycle Celebration
Poster Session
7:30 p.m | Swisher Theater
Sponsored by the Women’s and Gender Studies
Advocates for Women’s Empowerment Events
Sponsored by the Office of Student Inclusion
Challenges and Opportunities in Society
5 p.m. | Council Building | Room 136
AWE Empowerment Day
5 p.m. | Davis Commons | Aerobics Studio B
Sisterly Acts of Service with Guest Speaker: Gabrielle Williams
5 p.m. | Council Building | Room 136
Advocates for Women Empowerment G.R.A.C.E. Conference
12-2 p.m. | Council Building | Outdoor Classroom
JU Symposium
Join us for undergraduate research presentations on topics related to Women’s and Gender Studies
Poster Session
11 a.m-12 p.m. | Davis College of Business & Technology | Room 171
Podium Session
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Davis College of Business & Technology | Room 174
Pace Center for Girls Donations List
School & Office Supplies
- Binders & Binder Clips (various sizes)
- Notebooks (Spiral & Composition)
- Pocket Folders (colorful)
- Graph/Grid Paper
- Construction Paper
- Writing Tools:
- Blue Ink Pens
- Highlighters (various colors)
- Mechanical Pencils
- Colored Pencils
- Fine-Tip Permanent Markers (various colors)
- White-Out
Arts & Crafts
- Canvas (all sizes)
- Paint Supplies:
- Paintbrushes & Acrylic Paint
- Watercolor Paper
- Paint-by-Number Projects
- Clay (air-dry & Model Magic)
- Craft Embellishments:
- Stickers
- Beads (crystal, glass, plastic, wood, etc.)
- Elastic cord/stretchy string for jewelry making
- Loom bands
- Crochet & Yarn Supplies:
- Yarn
- Crochet Hooks
- Wood Craft Items
- Glue Sticks
Games & Activities
- Board Games:
- Connect 4
- Sorry
- Monopoly
- Family Feud
- Puzzles (50–100 pieces only)
- Fidget Toys
- LED Lights
Clothing & Accessories
- Socks: No-show & ankle-length (solid, multi-colored, fun prints)
- Pajamas: Bottoms only (ALL sizes, no gowns/robes)
- Teenage-Style Clothes: Biggest need in sizes XL–4X
- Swimwear & Activewear: ALL sizes
- Jewelry: Mostly gold & silver tones
- Shoes: Tennis shoes & other teenage-style shoes
- Bags: Trendy shopping bags (LARGE sizes needed)