The Office of Student Life at Baruch has collaborated with partners throughout the College to curate a calendar of events around the national Women’s History Month theme of “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Please visit the Women’s History Month webpage for the full list.
Here’s a sample of some events.
Project Period Drive
March 3 – March 31
We have Partnered with Project Period to collect female & hygienic products for women. We have partnered with The Bowery Mission Tribeca Campus, this is where our donations will be sent to at the end of the drive.
Items include: Pads, Tampons, Panty Liners, Sanitary Wipes, Menstrual Cups, Personal heating/Hot water pouches. Other hygiene products are also accepted.
Letters for Change
March 10, 2022
12:50 PM – 2:00 PM
Join us to write and send letters to our senators regarding the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment! Learn more about the ERA, how to draft a letter and how you can send it directly to your senator.
Women in the Arts
March 15, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
A virtual panelist event to hear from Baruch’s own women faculty about their experience in the Arts. Panelists have worked in publishing, New Media Arts, Photography, and graphic design. Panelists will display examples of their art, speak on the inspiration behind it, and how they got started as a woman in their field. Students will get the opportunity to ask their own questions to any of our panelists. Panelist Participants include Jenna Westra, Katherine Behar, Anika Sarin.
With Love, Me
March 17, 2022
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Join B&B and WHM and learn how we can use journaling and creative writing to empower ourselves. We will be writing inspiring letters to our present or future selves. Passcode: 738486.
Women in Vietnamese History and Healing Practices, Lady Lotuses in Bloom
March 17, 2022
12:50 PM – 2:00 PM
Throughout history, Vietnamese women have been an embodiment of strength, beauty, confidence, and change. In Vietnam, there are two holidays dedicated to honoring Vietnamese women. However, we know that it is everyday where we celebrate our women! In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we invite you to join us in learning more about the contributions made by resilient Vietnamese women. Let’s learn not only how we can care for ourselves but others.
WHM Alumni Panel
March 18, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Women’s History Month celebrates both the women of our past and present. In both the past and present, Asian-American women continue to challenge stereotypes, fight to uplift their communities, and pave the way for future generations. Come join us to hear the stories of FUSION’s alumni about their struggles and successes of being a Filipino-American woman.
Living Creatively
March 24, 2022
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
We aim to have an open, safe, and creative space for members of the Baruch community to speak with women who are highly involved in the creative field. They will share their experiences from their respective fields and give us a better understanding on how we can incorporate creativity into our lives. Passcode: 390090
Equity and Equality: Visionary and Resilient in Corporate America
March 24, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Let’s have a discussion on equality in the workplace. Hear from our empowering guest speakers on their journey and what women’s history means to them.
March Spill the Tea: These Violent Delights
March 31, 2022
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
We will be hosting our Monthly Book of the Month Discussion in collaboration with WHM 2022 on our monthly read. We will spill the tea of all our likes and dislikes about our book of the month as well as discuss the importance of strong women protagonists and how women are represented in the writing/publishing industry. Passcode: 592219
