HUNTSVILLE, Ala — On the campus of Alabama A&M University several gathered for only one occasion. That special occasion is celebrating women. Alabama A&M University Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development Jessica Brown said their Women's Week committee decided to do this event in honor of all women. "To wear our purple, release the balloons...*cheers*... and take a unity photo, just celebrating women in general, but also the women here at AAMU," said Brown.
Alabama A&M University Executive Director for Community College Relations and Global Initiatives Dr. Pamela Little said women are the foundation and the backbone of our humanity and the world can't exist without women, she continued. "This year's theme for International Women's Month is Embrace Equity, and that is one of the priorities that we have here at Alabama A&M University. With that, again, today's event was really important for us to showcase that and to make certain that our women understand the value that they bring here to the University," Dr. Little explained.
But the celebration doesn't end today. Alabama A&M's Women's Week will kick off March 20th through 25th. "Some of our events will include a girl talk, which is going to happen that Monday evening, and for the ladies to come out and just talk about the things that are affecting women in on campus as well as across the nation," she iterated. The featured event that week will be the Tea on the Hill." Which will be featuring Angela Yee, radio and podcast hosts who will be coming to speak to our guests, and we're going to get dressed up in our shades of brown," Brown stated.
AAMU Women's Week Events:
- Monday, March 20, 2023 – Girl Talk
- Location: New Dorms | Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Description: Join us to discuss things that affect us as young women! Mocktails and light snacks will be provided.
- Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – She R.so Fair
- Location: Courtyard at Knight Complex | Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
- Description: Come visit the female-led RSOs on campus to learn more about what they do.
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – Fight Like a Girl Self-Defense Class
- Location: Health & Wellness Center Basketball Courts | Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
- Description: Come out for a self-defense class for the ladies.
- Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - Etiquette Training
- Location: Student Center Basement | 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Description: Come learn proper dining etiquette for formal events. This will be a fun interactive class.
- Thursday, March 23, 2023 - Tea on the Hill(RSVP Required)
- Keynote Speaker: Angela Yee
- Location: Elmore Gymnasium | Time: 12:30pm-2:30pm
- Friday, March 24, 2023 – Dance Class
- Location: Student Center Basement | Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
- Come out for a fun dance class!
- Saturday, March 25, 2023 – LeadHERship Fest
- Location: Elmore Gymnasium | Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
- Come out to the inaugural festival filled with student and community vendors and fun activities!