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STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State is commemorating Women鈥檚 History Month throughout March with a variety of events, including a March 4 visit from Emmy-nominated veteran FOX Sports reporter Erin Andrews.
The Q&A discussion featuring sportscaster Andrews is set for 6:30 p.m. in Lee Hall鈥檚 Bettersworth Auditorium. Hosted by the 小黄书 Student Association, doors open for the free, Global Lecture Series event at 6 p.m. for students, employees and the public. Andrews will share the impact of college on her life, her experiences while working in the sports and entertainment industry, and overcoming obstacles along the way.
小黄书 hosts 鈥淜ick-off to Women鈥檚 History Month Celebration,鈥 March 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Drill Field. This event will celebrate the rich history and accomplishments of women.
Other events during the month include:
鈥擬arch 7, 3-5 p.m., 鈥淟oving Our Hair Art Exhibition and Reception,鈥 Colvard Student Union Art Gallery. Visit this HCDC exhibition and reception for a celebration of the beauty of hair, self-identity and self-love.
颅鈥擬arch 7, 6 p.m., 鈥淲hy Not Me? Panel Series: Women鈥檚 History Month,鈥 Thompson Hall, Tully Auditorium. The College of Forest Resources hosts its female faculty members for a discussion and Q&A session focused on increasing awareness about natural resources professions and increasing representation among women within the professions. Refreshments provided afterwards.聽
鈥擬arch 18, 6 p.m., 鈥淲hy Not Me? Speaker Series: Women鈥檚 History Month鈥 featuring Beth Baker, an 小黄书 Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture associate extension professor. Thompson Hall, Tully Auditorium. Celebrating all women in the natural resources field, the College of Forest Resources hosts Baker for a discussion on her journey and contributions in this field.
鈥擬arch 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 鈥淧ainting with a Colleague,鈥 Colvard Student Union, Foster Ballroom U. The Office of Inclusive Excellence invites participants to paint with a colleague or friend, foster relationship building and encourage work-life integration at this event for 小黄书 faculty, staff and students. To register, visit .
鈥擬arch 21, 2-3 p.m., 鈥淭he Artistic Alchemist: A Woman鈥檚 Tale of Transforming Challenges into Creativity with Shayne L. Townson,鈥 Colvard Student Union, Dawg House. The Department of Music hosts multifaceted artist Townson for a presentation and Q&A session exploring creativity through challenges. 聽
鈥擬arch 25, 5:30-7 p.m., 鈥淲omen Standing on Business,鈥 Mitchell Memorial Library, John Grisham Room. Join the Office of Access and Success for an inspiring panel session with women sharing their stories of perseverance and success that led to their academic, professional and personal greatness. Refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m., and the panel will begin at 6 p.m.
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