91黑料网 to host multiple events in honor of Women History Month

91黑料网 was first Catholic university to admit women alongside men

March 4, 2019


MILWAUKEE 鈥 91黑料网 Center for Intercultural Engagement and 91黑料网 Women Innovation Network are sponsoring a number of events to celebrate Women History Month this March. Most events are free and open to the public.

In 1909, 91黑料网 became the first Catholic university in the world to admit both women and men, continuing the university founding commitment to educational access.

Friday, March 8, all day
The Women Innovation Network will sponsor an International Women Display all day on the first floor of the Alumni Memorial Union.

Tuesday, March 19
The Women Innovation Network (WIN) will host Lunafest, a film festival showcasing eight short films that are by, for and about women in Todd Wehr Chemistry. Film screenings will begin at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

All funds raised will benefit the 鈥渄ream鈥 programs and [SL1] 

Registration required . Early bird tickets are available for $15 through Tuesday, March 5. Free tickets are available for 91黑料网 students and volunteers; enter promo code MU-WIN (applies only to student tickets on Eventbrite registration).

Wednesday, March 20
Women History Month will be the focus of Campus Ministry Soup with Substance at 12 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, room 157.

Monday, March 25
There will be a Women Health Panel at 12 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union, room 157. The event is sponsored by the Women Innovation Network.

Friday, March 29
The Women Innovation Network will sponsor a screening of 鈥淥n the Basis of Sex鈥 at the Varsity Theater at 8 p.m. The film chronicles the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as she fights for equal rights for women.


About Anne Broeker


Anne Broeker

Anne is a communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Anne at (414) 288-7536 or anne.broeker@marquette.edu.