Women’s History Month
Purdue University Northwest will host a range of Women’s History Month events in March 2025 to recognize women and their accomplishments.
From trivia night to academic events and inspiring panel speakers, we hope you will partake in this month-long celebration to acknowledge the women of PNW!
Unleashing Empowerment
March 13
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Mane Zone (Classroom Office Building 119)
Celebrate Women’s History Month 2025 by joining an engaging conversation with three Purdue University Northwest alumnae, who will share more about their career journeys, challenges and successes.
RVSP FOR UNLEASHING EMPOWERMENT
This event is free. Light apps and drinks to be provided. Registration is heavily encouraged.
Leveling the Playing Field
March 4
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Alumni Hall (Student Union Library Building)
Women’s representation and equal treatment in competitive sports at all levels has long been an important front for women athletes and activists.
A big part of campus life at PNW is that we can acknowledge the fact that it doesn't matter what your background is, it doesn't matter where you came from, and it doesn't matter what gender you were born. You are capable, and the ability is always there.
I just want to say to other women not to doubt yourself. Do not think that you are limited to certain things. You're more than that. You are what you believe in.
Upcoming Events
Engage in powerful discussions on women’s empowerment in sports and leadership, test your knowledge at trivia night and explore the lasting impact of feminist pioneers. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect and be inspired by incredible women past and present!
Leveling the Field: Women’s Empowerment in Sports
March 4
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Student Union Library Building (SULB) 360
Hear from former college and professional women athletes in this engaging panel discussion on women’s representation and empowerment in athletics hosted by the Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee and PNW Pride Athletics.
Word on the Mane Street – Women’s History Month
March 11
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Multicultural Lounge, Classroom Office Building (CLO) 151
This engaging discussion highlights the achievements, challenges, and diverse stories of women, inspiring a deeper understanding of their impact on our world. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen, share and connect.
Women’s History Month Trivia Night
March 12
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Mane Zone, Classroom Office Building (CLO) 119
Head to the Mane Zone and join in several fun and engaging trivia rounds focused on women’s historical figures, their milestones and their contributions.
March 13
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Mane Zone, Classroom Office Building (CLO) 119
- The Unleashing Empowerment Alumnae Panel includes PNW graduates Erin Cullen, Kim Nagy and Kim Yelich.
Celebrate Women’s History Month 2025 by joining an engaging conversation with three Purdue University Northwest alumnae, Erin Cullen (BS ’99), Kim Nagy (MSN, RN, AS ’95, BS ’99, MS ’04) and Kim Yelich (BA ’91), who will share more about their career journeys, challenges and successes.
Women’s Student Leadership Luncheon (Invite-Only)
march 25
The Women’s Leadership Luncheon recognizes incredible examples of leadership among the women of PNW and celebrates the inspirational careers of our student leaders in particular. The luncheon will consist of networking and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a buffet lunch with opportunities to discuss experiences with your peers as well as PNW faculty and staff, and to hear from an alumna keynote speaker, Monica Rubio.
The Personal is Political: How the Combahee River Collective Changed Feminist Thought
March 27
12:30 p.m.
Classroom Office Building (CLO) 153
Hear from a roundtable of PNW faculty and staff on how the Combahee River Collective’s legacy still impacts feminists.
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
2025 Women’s History Month Sponsors
- College of Business
- College of Engineering and Sciences
- College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS)
- College of Nursing
- College of Technology
- Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee
- Department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Honors College
- Institutional Advancement
- The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest
- Office of Alumni Engagement
- Office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives
- Office of Student Life
- PNW Food Pantry Committee
- PNW Women in Business
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
- The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest
About Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed legislation that authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed additional legislation that designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.”
Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
History adapted from womenshistorymonth.gov
Interested in learning more?
Explore the Crash Course’s “Women’s History Highlights” series!