Women’s History Month – Page 2

Activism and social media

Francesca Ramsey delivered the Women’s History Month Keynote last Thursday

Kali Nelson03.27.2019

Every year the Women’s Center at the University of Idaho brings in speakers for Women’s History month. This year they worked with the Women’s Center at Washington State University (WSU) […]

Education and advocacy

League of Women Voters empowers locals to partake in democratic process

Lex Miller03.20.2019

Women’s History Month often highlights the historical achievements of women — especially those tied to politics. The League of Women Voters (LWV) has served the country since before women gained […]

Championing female filmmakers

LUNAFEST short film festival “for, by, about women” held at the Kenworthy

Beth Hoots03.13.2018

From video games to violence, youth boxing to overcoming depression, LUNAFEST’s 2018 short film lineup showcased a diverse range of topics “for, by, about women.” The national film festival came […]

127 years of sisters, mothers, Vandals – Some parts of campus life have changed for UI’s female students, others remain the same

Corrin Bond03.28.2016

An average Friday night for University of Idaho students in the 1970s wasn”t much different than it is now. Katherine Aiken, UI history professor and alumna, said students watched movies […]

Woes of modern women – Even in the 21st century, we can do more to promote gender equality

Editorial Board03.07.2016

March is Women”s History Month, and the University of Idaho offers several opportunities for people to learn more about women”s issues, such as Lunafest, a female film festival. It seems […]