Radford University
Women's History Month
Each year during the month of March, the Women's and Gender Studies celebrates Women's History Month by hosting and co-hosting a variety of workshops, activities, creative works and other programs that support women and gender.
Women's History Month 2025
The 2025 Women's History Month theme established by The National Women’s History Alliance is titled: "Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations." The theme celebrates the collective strength and influence of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership. Through their efforts, they have served as an inspiration for all generations — both past and present.
This year also marks the 24th anniversary of Women's Studies (now Women's and Gender Studies - WGST) at Radford University and will offer the opportunity for us to celebrate the history and accomplishments of Women's and Gender Studies at Radford University.
Ongoing Event: Her-Story 2025
March 1 - March 31
As part of a campus-wide series of events, for the Twentieth consecutive year, we are re-activating the Her-Story listserv which is dedicated to sharing stories written by members of the extended Radford University community about the women, or the aspects of womanhood, that have shaped their lives.
How it Works – Sharing Our Stories
Beginning March 1 and extending through March 31, subscribers to the Her-Story Listserv receive a daily posting from one of the list’s members celebrating or otherwise contemplating the impact of a woman or of the aspects of womanhood upon the writer’s life. Please note that pieces selected for publication are shared “as–is.”
Beyond basic formatting, we do not edit, censure, or otherwise intervene with content. The function of the list and the celebration is to preserve and honor the voices and experiences of our contributors. For this reason, you must subscribe to the list to participate and you must agree to abide by the rules of our community.
The Her-Story listserv is a safe space where contributors can share their experiences without fear of judgment or reprisal.
To share a tribute or to join the list, please email Dr. Michele Ren at mren2@radford.edu.
Day 1 (March 4, Tuesday) and Keynote Presentation
All the following events will take place in the McConnell Library's Andrew W. Ross Student Art Gallery.
1-2 p.m.
The Net is Not Neutral
Presenter(s): Alyssa Archer and Barbara Tait, Library Faculty
2-3 p.m.
Fluid Masculinity and Women's Desire
Presenter(s): Dr. Hyeri Jung, School of Communication
3-4 p.m.
An Evening with Vivian Hellstorm: The Sweet and Salty News
Presenter(s): Dr. Tricia Easterling, School of Teacher Education and Leadership
5-6:30 p.m.
Inventing a Space to Speak: Ethos, Agency and United States’ Woman Suffrage Cookbooks (1886-1916)
Presenter(s): Dr. Danielle Nielsen, Professor of English, Murray State University
This is the keynote presentation for 2025 Women's History Month Event, organized by Women’s and Gender Studies and Center for Gener Studies.
Day 2 (March 5, Wednesday) & Celebration of Lifetime Achievement Awards
All the following events will take place in the McConnell Library's Andrew W. Ross Student Art Gallery.
11 a.m.-Noon
A Reading of Sisters: How Community Inspires and Educates beyond the Classroom
Presenter(s): Professor April Asbury, Ruth Derrick (retired RU faculty, writer), Diana Mazor (writer, community member), Piper Durrell (writer, community member), School of Writing, Language, and Literature
1-2 p.m.
A Dozen Red Flags: Oh They are Beautiful!
Presenter(s): Dr. Wendy Eckenrod-Green, School of Teacher Education and Leadership
3-4:30 p.m.
Celebration of Women's History Month and Lifetime Achievement Awards Ceremony
5-6 p.m.
"Take the words for what they are": A Conversation about Taylor Swift
Presenter(s): Dr. Laurie Cubbison, Dr. Jamie L. McDaniel, Dr. Frank Napolitano, Jess Shatto (Graduate Student), School of Writing, Language, and Literature
Day 3 (March 6, Thursday)
11 a.m.-Noon
Refugees from Hell: Escape of Afghan Girls and Women from the Taliban Rule and Their Search for Plitical Asylum
Presenter(s): Dr. Tay Keong Tan (Department of Political Science), Sydney Howell-Wampler (undergraduate student, Department of Criminal Justice)
Location: McConnell Library's Andrew W. Ross Student Art Gallery