Note: Women Center Calendar of Events subject to change. Check the Women Center web site, Facebook page for updates or call 852-8976.
JANUARY
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month |
 Feminist Space
12-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center Play feminist games, get your dance on with Just Dance, embrace your creative side, bring your lunch, or just relax. Snacks & coloring book provided. Open to all identities. This is your space. Activity: Vision Boards |
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5-7pm, Microsoft Teams
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Join the University of Louisville Women's Center and People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of KY for an interactive workshop on human trafficking and prevention.
Register
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 Feminist Space
12-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Play feminist games, get your dance on with Just Dance, embrace your creative side, bring your lunch, or just relax. Snacks & coloring book provided. Open to all identities. This is your space. In partnership with the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice.
Activity: Write affirmations & thank you notes to social justice leaders.
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FEBRUARY
February is Black History Month |
 Wear RED Day
11:30am-1pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Celebrate Wear Red Day in recognition of the American Heart Association (AHA) annual Wear Red Day, with the Women Center, Student Parent Association and the U of L Black Student Nurses Association (BSNA). Bring a friend and stop by to get your blood pressure checked; visit the vendors for health-related information, and register on-site for a free wellness basket.
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 Feminist Space
12-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Play feminist games, get your dance on with Just Dance, embrace your creative side, bring your lunch, or just relax. Snacks & coloring book provided. Open to all identities. This is your space.
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The13th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference will be held February 20th – 22nd virtually on Microsoft Teams hosted by the University of Louisville Women’s Center in partnership with People Against the Trafficking of Humans Coalition of Kentucky. The focus of this year’s conference will be climate change and migration. Sessions will be recorded and sent to registered attendees. Register
- February 20th – "Climate Change, Migration and Vulnerability to Trafficking" 12-1:30pm, Microsoft Teams
- February 21st - "Trafficking Victims and the Immigration System" 5-6pm, Microsoft Teams
- February 22nd - "Non-profits Doing the Work” – 5-6pm, Microsoft Teams
Before Attending the Conference
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 Let’s Talk: Women of Color Veterans Panel
11:30am-1pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Meet some women veterans from the different branches of the military and learn of their stories.
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 Grandmother Power!! A Panel Discussion11:30am-1pm, Cultural & Equity Center This panel discussion will provide insights from grandmothers on the social justice issues of the day. What are we telling our grandchildren and future generations when it comes to social justice? How does it affect you as a parent, grandparent? Come out and learn more at this interactive panel discussion--from the serious to the lighthearted- from some of today’s active grandmothers. |
MARCH
March is Women's History Month |
 6th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Stem
6-7:30pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Join us and be empowered as we acknowledge and celebrate women in STEM during the 6th Annual Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in STEM.
The program includes an inspiring keynote speaker, discussions, a Women in STEM panel, fun activities, and networking. Students from all majors, high school students, and professionals are encouraged to attend. Share this event with your friends, fellow students, and colleagues!In partnership with Humana and Speed School of Engineering. Register
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 Feminist Space
12-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Play feminist games, get your dance on with Just Dance, embrace your creative side, bring your lunch, or just relax. Snacks & coloring book provided. Open to all identities. This is your space.
Activity: Share a story about a woman who has influenced or impacted you.
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10am-1pm, Microsoft Teams
The 17th annual Kentucky Women’s Book Festival will feature several authors Saturday, March 4th, 2023 virtually on Microsoft Teams 10am-1pm. The festival will be recorded and posted afterwards.
Register: https://bit.ly/3vDYzfY
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The Talk: Advocating for your sexual health with Partners, Parents, and Medical Providers
12-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Ignore stigma buzzing and chirping in your ears. Get educated and empowered to discuss your sexual health including contraception, STIs, pleasure, sexuality and more! Sponsored by: Health Promotion & Women's Center.
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 Cultural Conexiones: Women's History Month, an Oral History with Judith Jennings
12:30-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center (Streaming options coming soon!)
Join the Cultural Center and Women’s Center as they kick-off Women’s History Month with a live oral history recording with Judith Jennings, who was the founding Women’s Center Director in 1991. This oral history will cover various portions of Judith’s life including her experience at UofL, her past and current activism, and offer words of wisdom and much more. Seating will be limited. Please RSVP. Light refreshments and food will be served. See you there!
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International Women's Day
6-8pm (Doors open at 5:30pm), Red Barn
Join us in honoring the stories of immigrant and refugee
women and celebrating their resilience and contributions to our communities! Experience performances by students & community groups and savor the flavors of foods from around the world! Sponsored by: United Nations Association - Women at UofL, Women's Center & International Student and Scholar Services. Register
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 Women of the Resistance
12-1:30pm, Cultural & Equity Center
March is National Women’s History Month and the Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace & Justice and the Women’s Center will be hosting a panel highlighting women at the University who are also doing social justice work on campus and beyond. Register
Speakers: Dr. Jabani Bennett, Women's Center Director, Dr. Cherie Dawson-Edwards, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and an Associate Professor for the Department of Criminal Justice, Mónica Negrón, Director of Hispanic, Latinx & Indigenous Initiatives, & Marian R. Vasser, Assistant Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, Office for Diversity and Equity. Hosted by the Muhammad Institute for Peace & Justice and the Women's Center.
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"Our Future is Intersectional: Re-imagining Leadership Development"
6-8:30pm (Doors open at 5:30pm)
Founder's Union Building (UofL ShelbyHurst Campus)
The Women’s Center is celebrating 30 years at the University of Louisville! That’s right –30 years!
This year, we plan to focus on the importance of an intersectional feminist and antiracist framework in social justice leadership with our celebration serving as the kickoff. Free dinner will be provided.
*Free Transportation options for UofL students
Featuring:
- A panel of Louisville community leaders highlighting the importance of collective work in social justice with a feminist perspective
- Karina Barillas, Executive Director, La Casita Center
- Cathe Dykstra, Chief Possibility Officer, President & CEO of Family Scholar House
- Dr. Kaila Story, Associate Professor, Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, with a joint appointment in the Department of Pan-African Studies. She holds the Audre Lorde Chair in Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
- Grace Simrall, Chief of Civic Innovation and Technology for Louisville Metro Government
- Women’s Center Awards presentations
- Community Pearls of Kentucky - Recognition of 30 women and femme community leaders
- Entertainment and performances from the community
For more information and to register, visit our website or email womenctr@louisville.edu.
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Spring Break: March 13th - March 18th |
APRIL
 Feminist Space
12-2pm, Cultural & Equity Center
Play feminist games, get your dance on with Just Dance, embrace your creative side, bring your lunch, or just relax. Snacks & coloring book provided. Open to all identities. This is your space.
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13th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Conference
17th Annual Kentucky Women's Book Festival
Women's Center 30th Anniversary Celebration