JOIN US! for a month-long series of events celebrating Womxn’s* History Month!
*The spelling womxn is used to respect the dynamic and fluid nature of gender identity and expression and to be inclusive of all people who identify as women in today's times.
March 1 to March 31, 2024
Theme: Choose to Challenge
National Theme: Womxn Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
WOMXN’S HISTORY MONTH is celebrated at Rider as a cultural celebration in March to heighten awareness of the accomplishments and contributions of womxn in America and globally, as well as those on Rider’s roster of students and alumnae. In 1978, the actual celebration of "Women’s History Month'' grew out of a weeklong celebration of womxn’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California. This was followed in 1980 when President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as "National Women’s History Week." The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the "National Women’s History Project'' successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.
Event Descriptions
Friday, March 1
Library Resources for Womxn's History Month:
The Rider University Library is providing students with a link to resources that will include books and movies of interest during Womxn's History Month! guides.rider.edu/womenshistorymonth
(Rider University Libraries)
Friday, March 1
Food & Femmes Series: Artful Infusions Mocktail Making with Ahjine Garmony
5 p.m.
Daly Dining Hall – Teaching Kitchen
Join us for the Food & Femmes Kickoff Event as we celebrate Womxn’s History Month! Sip into freshness with this mocktail-making class led by Ahjine Garmony. Learn how to make an infused simple syrup, juice fresh citrus, and build your own fresh mocktail. Ahjine is taking her experience as a Sommelier & Assistant Chef at Little Fox Kitchen to mix up her own spirit-free blends & bring them to Rider University!
(Gourmet Dining, LLC)
Tuesday, Mar 5
Support Hands – An Exchange with the Minds of Womxn
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
BLC Lobby (outside of CDI)
Join us as we offer a helpful support circle for the Mental Health of Womxn. Engage in discussion, conversation, and activities in the CDI Living Room.
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion–CDI)
Wednesday, Mar 6
Plan C
1 p.m.
VIRTUAL Event – Rider University Library
Register in Advance
Please join us on March 6 at 1 pm EST for an exclusive, LIVE Q&A with the directors of Plan C. A determined group of blue state advocates, midwives, and doctors have been networking to increase access to abortion pills in the United States outside of clinic settings, regardless of where you live. In 2014, Francine, a social scientist based in Los Angeles, and her partners launched Plan C to spread the word about how and where to buy abortion pills online.
(Rider University Libraries)
Wednesday, Mar 6
Womxn’s Wellness Community Service
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
CDI Large Meeting Room
Support womxn’s wellness by assembling hygiene care packages for the Homefront Women's Initiative in Lawrenceville, NJ. These care packages will help local womxn in need and increase the importance of physical wellness and self-care.
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion–CDI)
Monday, Mar 18
HERSTORY
6 p.m.
CDI Living Room
Join us for a two-week, one-hour womxn's space to journal, read books and write poetry. Bring your journals, favorite book and notebook to connect with other womxn on campus.
(Student Government Association–SGA)
Monday, Mar 18
Sex Bingo
7 p.m.
Cavalla Room
Join RHA to learn about sex safety and positivity while playing a fun bingo game and win prizes while supplies last!
(Residence Hall Association)
Tuesday, March 19
Jeopardy – Femmes and Thems edition
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CDI Large Meeting Room
Do you know influential Womxn and Femmes? Test your knowledge as we play Jeopardy, reviewing icons in STEM, Music, Film, and more!
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
Tuesday, March 19
Food & Femmes: A Culinary Journey with Iron Chef America's Jehangir Mehta
5 p.m.
Daly Dining Hall – Teaching Kitchen
A culinary journey recreating recipes from the women that helped shape the culinary world. Join Iron Chef America's Chef Jehangir Mehta as he recreates recipes from Juilia Child, Martha Stewart, and more!
(Gourmet Dining LLC)
Wednesday, March 20
Let's Hear it for the Girls: Women, Hip Hop and Film
7 p.m.
Location: TBD
This event will feature a discussion of memorable performances by women in hip hop-themed films, as well as the challenges faced by Black women hip hop artists domestically and abroad. Organized by the Hip Hop Movie Club, the panel will feature experts from Rider, Princeton and more!
(Hip Hop Movie Club)
Thursday, March 21
Muse & Verse: Celebrating Womxn through Poetry
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CDI Living Room
The 2024 Women's History Month theme established by The National Women's History Alliance is titled: "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion" Come together to share poetry written by the minds of influential female-identifying poets and pay homage to both women and DEI.
(Rider Poets, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Counseling Center)
Thursday, March 21
Womxn Takeover!
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SRC Aerobic Room
Bring a friend for an upbeat and fun night at Zumba with Eve, a Womxns Takeover edition. Enjoy great music choices by famous womxn artists and break a sweat with this excellent workout! Remember your water!
(Student Recreation Center, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Rider University Dance Team)
Friday, Mar 22
For the Girlies
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
CDI Living Room
Wear your favorite pj’s or your most comfy clothing and join us for an open dialogue about the characteristics of a healthy relationship and the significance of consent while enjoying light refreshments!
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
Wednesday, Mar 27
This is Womxnhood
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
CDI Living Room
Join the conversation to break down societal expectations of womxn. We will be talking about stereotypes that affect womxn as well as generating conversations around redefining what it means to be a womxn in 2024! This will be a safe space conversation pit to discuss personal experiences of being a womxn.
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Government Association- Freshman Class Council)
Friday, Mar 29
Powderpuff!
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ben Cohen Field
Let’s wrap up Womxn’s History Month with some fun! Come join the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon for a womxn’s game of Powderpuff. To sign up, please fill out this RSVP form.
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Inc.)
Other events
Tuesday, Mar 5
Islam 101
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
BFH 203
Join MSA to discuss Islam and general knowledge associated with Islam. We will be going a bit into depth about Ramadan and the importance of being a part of the Muslim community! Followed by a Q&A for any specific questions. Please RSVP for this event here!
(Muslim Student Association)
Thursday, Mar 7
Taste of Africa
4 p.m.
NJM Room
Africa is home to the planet's wealthiest remaining source of valuable gemstones. Treasures of Africa is meant to celebrate and educate about these magnificent gemstones found in Africa. Please RSVP using the QR code found at @rider_asa on Instagram!
(Rider African Student Association)
Tuesday, Mar 26
Safezone – Student Training
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
CDI Large Meeting Room
The Rider Allies SafeZone Program is a campus-wide voluntary program that creates allies, support systems, and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community. It is designed to create a network of allies so people can visibly identify faculty, staff, and students who support the LGBTQIA+ population and can provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment on campus for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They can provide support, information, and locally and nationally available resources. Please RSVP here!
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
Thursday, Mar 28
Safezone – Faculty/Staff Training
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
CDI Large Meeting Room
The Rider Allies SafeZone Program is a campus-wide voluntary program that creates allies, support systems, and resources for the LGBTQIA+ community. It is designed to create a network of allies so people can visibly identify faculty, staff, and students who support the LGBTQIA+ population and can provide a safe and nondiscriminatory environment on campus for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. They can provide support, information, and locally and nationally available resources. Please RSVP here!
(Center for Diversity and Inclusion)
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