Dear Saint Mary’s Community,
Women’s contributions to the world are immeasurable, having played pivotal roles in shaping our world today. Celebrating and supporting women’s achievements paves the way for a future where everyone can thrive equally. Let’s recognize and uplift the vital role women play in enriching and advancing our world.
Whether you live close to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis, Rochester, or Winona Campus, there are special activities recognizing women and the contributions they continue to make in our local communities and around the world.
- Don’t miss the three main events sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society this year. See the Mill City String Quartet: Women Composers, Women Performers. Listen to funny, poignant, and inspiring stories from contemporary women inspired by history and women of the past with “Hear Her Stories.” Explore an exhibit that takes visitors on an inspiring journey through artistic expressions of Mille Lacs Band with “Women of the Big Lake.” Get event details: https://www.mnhs.org/media/news/honoring-past-embracing-future-celebrating-womens-history-month
- Visit the Winona Arts Center as they present “First Ladies Trilogy” portraying Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower, and Jackie Kennedy. Playwright Kay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlmann created all three of the one-woman pieces under commission of the National Archives. The three solo plays have been performed at eight presidential libraries in the past three decades. Now, Winona audiences can see them in a two-evening series. Learn more: https://winonaarts.org/performances/
- Did you know that Winona was home to a silent film actress and famous opera singer? Jennifer Weaver, Assistant Director of the Winona County History Center, shares about six Winona women who had an impact on local history. Listen to this brief podcast now: https://ampers.org/winona-women-in-history/
- Celebrate at the History Center of Olmsted County in Rochester with light refreshments and a presentation to celebrate Women’s History Month. The event is family-friendly and everyone is welcome to attend. Get details: https://www.olmstedhistory.com/events
- Twin Cities PBS (TPT) is offering programming that showcases women who had the strength, courage, and dedication to make their mark on their communities, Minnesota, and the world. Explore the Twin Cities PBS’ Women’s History collection: https://www.tpt.org/post/celebrate-womens-history-month-with-twin-cities-pbs/
- Explore books and more with the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Libraries resource page dedicated to Women’s History Month: https://libguides.smumn.edu/womens-history
