Black History/Women's History Month Book Discussion

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online Event

• Event Info

  In honor of Black History Month and Women's History Month, please join us for a lively virtual discussion of "Glory in Their Spirit", a book by Sandra M. Bolzenius that tells the story of four Black women who served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II and staged a courageous strike against the segregated military.

  Access to the E-book is provided through University Libraries. Use this link.

  Please register ahead of time using this Zoom Registration link. 

  
  It is not necessary to finish the book in order to join our discussion. Feel free to make note of a passage from the book that is interesting or meaningful to you and share it by reading aloud during our discussion.
  As a supplement or alternative to reading the book, there is a 40 minute video of the author talking about the book on C-SPAN. 
   
  As well as these written reviews
  https://www.historynet.com/book-review-glory-in-their-spirit-by-sandra-m-bolzenius/
  https://academic.oup.com/jah/article/106/1/236/5492016

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Women's Basketball Game with Guest Coach Whitney Davis

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Island Federal Arena

• Event Info

  Join us at the Women's Basketball Game with SBU and Women's Basketball Alumni Whitney Davis where she will be the guest coach for the evening! 

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Wicked - FREE Screening for SBU Students

7:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Staller Center for the Arts

• Event Info

  See it (again) on the Big Screen! RSVP to save your spot!

  Staller Center and Student Engagement and Activities present:

  Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

  Cookies (courtesy of Jersey Mike's) and hot chocolate for the first 200 attendees

   

  Raffles for Wicked Funkos and Lego set!

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LGBTQ* Center's Seventh Anniversary

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
LGBTQ* Center

• Event Info

  Come celebrate the LGBTQ* Center's Seventh Anniversary with us as we'll be making rainbow loom bracelets. To get here, use the entrance beside the market at West Side Dining and take the elevator to the second floor. See you there!

  Please contact LGBTQ* Services at lgbtqservices@stonybrook.edu or (631) 632-1690 for any accessibility needs or concerns.

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EmpowerHer: Women's Health Symposium & Luncheon

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM 
SAC Ballroom A 

• Event Info

  This year's theme for Women's History Month is Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.

  Choose from a variety of fascinating workshop sessions focused on women's empowerment and self-care.

  Lunch will be served.

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The Impact of Women in Healthcare

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Virtual  Link with Registration Confirmation

• Event Info

  Join us during Women's History Month for a virtual alumni panel with the School of Health Professions! 
  
  The SHP Alumni Relations Committee presents the next alumni panel event during Women’s History Month, “The Impact of Women in Healthcare”  This event is a collaborative effort between the SHP Alumni Relations Committee, SBU Alumni Association, and the SHP Office of DEIB. 
  

  The panel will feature three women alumni from SHP who have made a notable impact in the healthcare space—clinical practice, education, research or healthcare administration.  

  

  Questions? Contact Leigh Regan.

  

Ladies at the Top

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bauman Center

• Event Info

  This event is part of the SHPEtinas series of events and is one of our biggest events during Women's History Month. SHPE and other clubs come together to highlight professionals, where members get to hear their stories on how they got to their current positions and participate in a Q&A and networking session.

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Women in STEM

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Goldstein Academic Center, Sports Complex

• Event Info

  Description to be added.

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Syncopated Ladies
(Limited free tickets for SBU Students)

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Staller Center for the Arts

• Event Info

  Limited free tickets for SBU students, please RSVP* for details.

  *-This performance is at the beginning of Spring Break. Please make sure you are available before placing your RSVP.

  Cutting-edge choreography and inspiring stories–a celebration of sisterhood through the power of tap!

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Health Matters Podcast: Voices of Military-Connected Women with the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Online Event

• Event Info

  Tune into WUSB's "Health Matters" podcast as host Kathleen Valerio interviews Stony Brook University's military-connected women. Guests will share their experiences as women in the Armed Forces and information on resources supporting veterans.

  Brought to you by the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services.

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Her Impact: Women Driving Change

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
SAC Ballroom B

• Event Info

  In honor of Women's History Month, the Center for Civic Justice is hosting a panel discussion featuring a virtual keynote from Tina Tchen, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Impact Officer for the Obama Foundation, and three accomplished members of our Stony Brook community who will speak to the theme, Her Impact: Women Driving Change. 
   
  Our panelists include Lynda Perdoma-Ayala, Chair of the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission and former Administrative Department Head in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences, Carolyn Peabody, Director of the Community, Policy and Political Social Action Specialization in the School of Social Welfare, and Rahsmia Zatar, Executive Director of S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth.
   
  Participants will learn meaningful ways that they can get involved to create impactful change in their local and global communities. 

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Not All SHEroes Wear Capes

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
SAC Ballroom A 

• Event Info

  Register on Handshake!

   

  Not All SHEroes Wear Capes

  Date: Friday, March 28, 2025

  Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  Location: Stony Brook University Student Activities Center Ballroom A

  Event Purpose:

  This event aims to connect Stony Brook University (SBU) female students and alumnae with inspiring women professionals across various fields. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions about the unique challenges and opportunities women encounter in the workplace. Additionally, this event will provide valuable insights into available internships and job opportunities.

   

  Agenda Highlights:

  Women Leaders Panel - Panelists to be determined

   

  Industry Breakout Sessions:

  Professionals from diverse industries will lead small group discussions in breakout rooms with 6-8 students, grouped by career interest. Each professional will give a brief introduction, address selected topics listed below, and share information on internship and job openings.

   

  Key Discussion Topics:

  • Balancing It All: Exploring work-life balance and its impact on career success.
  • Intersections of Identity: Navigating the workplace as a woman, especially when also identifying as LGBTQ+, a person of color, or holding specific religious beliefs.
  • Cultural Differences: How cultural backgrounds shape workplace dynamics among women.
  • Closing the Wage Gap: Industry efforts to address wage disparities and ways women can advocate for equitable pay.
  • Navigating Assertiveness: Understanding perceptions of assertiveness in women and strategies to navigate these dynamics.
  • Daring to Lead: Exploring differences in leadership styles and the unique challenges and strengths women bring to leadership roles.

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