Maria Brown is a professor of Women’s Studies and a coordinator of Women’s History Month. 

Are there events celebrating Women’s History Month?

There is a whole program. There was a kickoff at the beginning of March and some activities during the month.

What can students take away from attending these events?

I think they’ll learn something about women. Probably things they didn’t know.

Why is Women’s History Month important?

I think the program is important because it really does acknowledge the wonders of women and it reaffirms the contributions that women have made to society. Women have sacrificed so much for us and it’s important for them to be recognized for their hard work

What events can students expect during Women’s History Month?

At the end of the program, there is going to be a Hat Show. It’s going to be really fun. This will be our third one. Kids will wear hats and the girls from my class will model the hats. You get to come to school dressed up and show off these hats.

What would you say to women who don’t go to college?

Education is liberation. And the more acceptable the institution is, the more women will go to the institution. For a long time, education was not accessible to everybody. The GI Bill made it more accessible than ever before. I really believe that women have always been a valuable asset to our society. They are the caregivers; they are the ones who pass down the values and principles from generation to generation.