Women's History celebrations set
Article By: Agnes Hina
The University of North Georgia (UNG) Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) will recognize inspirational women as part of Women's History Month this March with a calendar full of events.
Starting on March 4, MSA will hold tabling events at both the Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. Students will find MSA at the Hoag Patio and the Student Center Patio from noon to 1 p.m. Two days later on March 6, there will be a C4 Presentation titled "Influential Women in U.S. History," also from noon to 1 p.m.
The C4 Cultural Competence Co-Curricular Certificate is offering an elective program for those pursuing the certificate and those who just may be interested in learning more about influential women in U.S. history. This session will highlight women who made significant contributions to U.S. history.
"This program provides an opportunity to celebrate and educate the UNG community, but we also hope it will inspire the women within our community," Dr. Andrew Johnson, MSA director, said.
Like most cultural history month celebrations at UNG, there will be a Women’s History Month Celebration Paint by Number Kits on March 7. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at UNG's Cumming Campus in the first-floor Lobby and will also take place on the Oconee Campus on March 28 at 11 a.m. in the Campus Atrium.
This year's Women's History Month keynote speaker is Heiwote Tadesse, the executive vice president of member relations at Associated Credit Union. With more than 20 years of experience in the credit industry, Tadesse oversees 300 employees, developing platforms and strategies.
As a young woman, Women's History Month is a reminder of those who came before me and who made it possible for me to vote, go to school and really make something out of myself.
Ashleigh Kabwe
UNG sophomore
She will be speaking at 11:30 a.m. March 20 during the Leadership Lunch Celebration in the Cleveland Ballroom (Nesbitt Room 3110) at the Gainesville Campus, as well as March 27 at the same time in the Dahlonega Dining Hall Banquet Room.
These events are sure to inspire many and bring out a number of UNG students, including sophomore and Duluth, Georgia, native Ashleigh Kabwe, who says the month is a reminder of all she is able to accomplish.
"As a young woman, Women's History Month is a reminder of those who came before me and who made it possible for me to vote, go to school and really make something out of myself," Kabwe said. "The events planned for this month are a good way to learn more about the things that we do as women and give us a chance to really learn and grow in that space."
Kabwe is pursuing a degree in nursing.
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