Kutztown University to Celebrate Women’s History Month with Keynote Speaker Chanel Miller

KUTZTOWN, Pa. – In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Kutztown University is excited to announce a special event featuring Chanel Miller, a renowned writer and artist, as the keynote speaker as well as a series of events.

The Women's Center at Kutztown University is spearheading the organization of this event, aiming to provide students and the community with a valuable opportunity to engage with the themes of Women’s History Month and to highlight current issues facing women. In partnership with departments and centers across campus, including the Multicultural Center (MCC), Health and Wellness Center, Kutztown University Activities Board, Residence Life and the Commission on the Status of Women, the Women's Center is setting the stage for an enlightening and empowering experience.

Miller, best known for her critically acclaimed memoir “KNOW MY NAME,” which brought to light her experiences and resilience in the face of sexual assault, will be sharing her journey and insights 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 218 McFarland Student Union (MSU). Her work has not only won numerous awards but has also played a crucial role in amplifying the conversation around women’s rights and empowerment. This event promises to be a powerful dialogue on resilience, advocacy and the importance of supporting survivors. It represents a key collaboration between the Dr. Constance P. Dent and Dr. Ann T. Gundry Distinguished Speaker Series, the Kutztown University Women’s Center and the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS) Program. Learn More.

The university warmly invites students, faculty and the broader community to this significant event. It is an opportunity to come together to honor the progress, struggles and achievements of women throughout history and in contemporary society. For further information about this keynote speech and other Women’s History Month activities, please visit here.

Events

Feminist Friday: Be Your Own Barbie
Friday, March 1, 2 p.m.
Boxwood House 

Women’s History Bingo
Tuesday, March 5, 6-7 p.m.
MCC 

International Women’s Day
Thursday, March 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MSU Table by Starbucks
Information, materials, giveaways 

Women’s History Keynote: Chanel Miller
Thursday, March 7, 6 p.m.
MSU 218
Chanel Miller: Survivor, Activist and New York Times Bestselling Author of “Know My Name”

Boxwood Banter Podcast
Friday, March 15, 9 a.m.
Airing at the MSU Starbucks Lobby
Tune in to hear this month’s episode titled Feminism to Womanism Movement or listen on Spotify

TRUTH 2 POWER: Fanta Ballo
Monday, March 18, 7-9 p.m.
MCC Unity Room
Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic led and coordinated by Pen2Paper, cosponsored by MCC, AIMS, Art Education, WGS, and the Women’s Center

Barbie Movie Screening
Tuesday, March 19, 5:30 p.m.
MSU 183
With an ASL interpreter, in collaboration with DSO and FMLA for Neurodiversity Awareness Week

Uplifting Women in the Workplace
Thursday, March 21, 2-4:30 p.m.
MCC Unity Room
Hosted in collaboration with Career Development Center and the Veterans Center

Feminist Friday: Music Around the World
Friday, March 22, 2 p.m.
Boxwood House 

Bridging the Gap on Religion and Sexual Orientation
Friday, March 22, 4-6 p.m.
MSU 218
Panel discussion that seeks to address both the positive and negative influences that religious institutions have had upon members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Phenomenal Women Awards
Thursday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MSU 218
Featuring the Women of Color Museum Exhibit as a Tribute to the contributions of African-American Women

FMLA – Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance Weekly Meeting
Tuesdays at 11 a.m., Boxwood House