The Arkansas Tech University Division of Student Affairs has planned five days of activities to correspond with International Women’s Week 2020.
International Women’s Week is a week of celebration, education and awareness surrounding women’s and gender issues.
The theme of the 2020 observance at ATU is “Women With a Why.”
Here is a list of events:
Monday, March 9
Walk A Mile
2 p.m.
Doc Bryan Student Services Center Rotunda
Learn about the prevalence and impact of sexual assault as well as resources for preventing such acts of violence
Mindfulness Monday
4 p.m.
Rothwell Hall room 108
Facilitated by Dr. Erin Clair, ATU associate professor of English
Tuesday, March 10
Well Woman Day
All Day
ATU Health and Wellness Center, Doc Bryan Suite 119
ATU female students may take advantage of a well woman exam provided by health care providers from the ATU Health and Wellness Center
Self-Defense Class
6 p.m.
ATU Department of Public Safety, 716 N. El Paso Ave. Russellville
Taught by Forca trainer Cora Wilson and Chief Joshua McMillian from the ATU Department of Public Safety
Wednesday, March 11
Well Woman Day
All Day
ATU Health and Wellness Center, Doc Bryan Suite 119
ATU female students may take advantage of a well woman exam provided by health care providers from the ATU Health and Wellness Center
Shattering the Ceiling
11 a.m.
Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room
Panel discussion featuring women who have found career opportunities in fields that were traditionally male-oriented
Art Exhibit Reception
6 p.m.
Witherspooon Hall lobby
Works created in the spirit of the “Women With a Why” theme
Thursday, March 12
Karaoke Night
8 p.m.
Old Bank Sports Grill
Sponsored by the ATU College Panhellenic Council; all songs written by female artists
Friday, March 13
Women in the Workplace Luncheon – CANCELED
Noon
Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room
