#InspireInclusion

Welcome to March 2024 and Women's History Month! #InspireInclusion

There is a lot to celebrate about our progress and our contributions, along with a whole lot more to do, and this month will provide great opportunities for us all to participate in.

First, plan to celebrate International Women's Day, Friday March 8th somehow on your campus or with your colleagues.

Our Plattsburgh events are happening today and include a social media photo opportunity organized by our campus WIT interest group and our DEI Office, and a speaker brought in by the Gender and Women's Studies department.

The Theme for International Women's Day 2024 is #InspireInclusion.

"When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, and empowerment. Collectively, let's forge a more inclusive world for women. When women aren't present, we must ask: "If not, why not?" When women are discriminated against, we must call out poor practice. When the treatment of women is not equitable, we must take action. And we must do this each time, every time. To truly include women means to openly embrace their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify. Worldwide, women must be included in all fields of endeavour. "

Second, Dariann Zielinski at New Paltz is offering us a WIT Women's History Trivia. This is going to be fun! Weekly questions, cute little prizes, and all for WIT subscribers. Dariann will update us all when it's ready. We'll all have a chance to show our knowledge, learn even more, and engage in a friendly competition.

Third, SUNY is offering a webinar for International Women's Day | Women in STEM Panel I Friday March 8 (see details below). SUNY’s Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development is hosting an International Women’s Day "thought-provoking panel discussion celebrating women's contributions to the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)." Register online

All the best,

Holly