Women’s History Month 2022

02/21/2022 

SUNY Cortland’s Women’s History Month theme for 2022 is: “Providing healing, promoting health.” The programming for this year’s celebrations recognizes the role of women in developing and leading wellness, advocacy and social justice efforts across the globe. 

Through March, SUNY Cortland will showcase scholarship, activism and creative projects developed by the university’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies minors and host national leaders in anti-racism, gender-equity and reproductive justice.

Highlights include:

• Sherron Brown, a communication studies major, is launching a self-care initiative for Black women in the campus community. Ms. Brown will host a Sandwich Seminar, “Black women in the woods: Finding solace in nature,” for Black female students, staff and faculty to share their lived experiences and plan hikes.
• Sequoia Owen, director of Member Services YWCA USA, will discuss findings and recommendations from “America’s recovery from the 2020 ‘Shecession’: Building a female future of childcare and work,” a report from the YWCA that details the devastating impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women, most especially women of color. Her talk will outline a toward a future of well-paying, stable jobs and comprehensive childcare solutions for women and families.
• Allison Hall, an English major, has created and co-hosts a podcast, “Frankly, Ernest,” with host and survivor Ernest Samuel Christie III. The podcast explores the intersections of interpersonal violence, gender expression, faith and healing. The first episode is now available on Spotify and other platforms.
• The fourth annual TransAction conference will focus on the needs and experiences of transgender and gender queer students in the college environment. This year’s TransAction will feature a keynote presentation by Michelle L. Knaier ’01, M ’03, a queer scholar who researches, develops and advocates for queer multicultural social justice teacher education and K-12 curriculum. Advance registration for TransAction is required.

Events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted.

2022 Women’s History Month events:

• Wednesday, March 2, 12:30 p.m: “It’s not just us: Global and gender perspectives on vaccine hesitancy and anti-vaxxing movements,” presented by the Clark Center for Global Engagement, Old Main Colloquium.
• Friday, March 4, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m: “TransAction: The forth annual conference about the needs and experiences of transgender and gender queer students in the college environment,” presented by the Sexual Orientation, the Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Committee. Advance registration is required.
• Sunday, March 6, 8 p.m. “Gender inclusive climbing: An introduction for women, Trans* and non-binary folx,” presented by Recreational Sports, Student Life Center Climbing Wall.
• Tuesday, March 8, 2 to 4 p.m.: “International Women’s Day tabling,” sponsored by the Gender Polices and Initiatives Council and the International Programs Office, Student Life Center lobby.
• Wednesday, March 9, 12:30 p.m.: “Gendered governance: The sexualization of female politicians,” presented by Hailie Addison, president of BridgeCortland, virtual via Webex.
• Wednesday, March 9, 4 to 6 p.m.: “SafeZone training to identify, educate, and support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Pansexual (LGBTQIAP) allies,” presented by Multicultural Life and Diversity Office. Advance registration is required.
• Thursday, March 10, noon: “Reproductive justice after Roe,” presented by Debra Marcus CEO, Family Planning of South Central New York, virtual via Webex.
• Tuesday, March 22, 3 to 5 p.m.: “SafeZone training to identify, educate, and support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and Pansexual (LGBTQIAP) allies,” presented by Multicultural Life and Diversity Office, Corey Union Fireplace Lounge.
• Wednesday, March 23, 12:30 p.m.: “Lesbian advocacy in the early years of the AIDS crisis,” presented by Lawrence Bruce, president of Campus PRIDE, Old Main Colloquium.
• Thursday, March 24, noon: “Black women in the woods: Finding solace in nature,” presented by Sherron Brown, Old Main Colloquium.
• Thursday, March 24, 4 p.m.: “Salary negotiation workshop,” presented by Career Services and Gender Policies and Initiatives Council Student Initiatives Subcommittee, virtual via Webex. Advance registration is preferred on Handshake.
• Monday, March 28, 6 p.m.: "Women's activism and the Equal Rights Amendment: An advocacy workshop," presented by NYPIRG, virtual via Zoom.
• Wednesday, March 30, 12:30 p.m.: “Building a female future of childcare and work,” presented by Sequoia Owen, director of Member Services YWCA USA, virtual via Webex.

• Wednesday, March 30, 7 p.m.: “Athlete A,” film screening, sponsored by the Gender Policies and Initiatives Council, Corey Union Function Room.

• Thursday, March 31, noon: “Racialization of women of color on campus: Centering student voices,” presented by Saadatu Watson, Old Main Colloquium.

Co-sponsorships and funding for Women’s History Month events were provided by BridgeCortland, Campus PRIDE, Career Services, the Clark Center for Global Engagement, the Gender Policies and Initiatives Council (GPIC), the Center for Gender and Intercultural Studies, the Institute for Civic Engagement, the Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office, International Programs Office, Multicultural Life and Diversity Office, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPRIRG), Outdoor Pursuits, the President’s Office, Recreational Sports and the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Committee.

For questions about Women’s History Month events, please contact Jena Nicols Curtis, professor in the Health Department and coordinator of women’s, gender and sexuality studies, at 607-753-2979.

Information on these events will also be posted to the university calendar.

Event attendees are reminded that face coverings are required in all indoor spaces on the SUNY Cortland campus. Learn more about the university’s policies on the COVID-19 safety information page.