WomanFest2020
Diversity & Inclusion, Events, Learning Engagement Posted: March 10th, 2020All WomanFest 2020 events for March 19 will be rescheduled for the Fall 2020 semester. Date to be announced in a few weeks.
UCF Libraries and the Women’s & Gender Studies Program are proud to announce the 4th annual WomanFest! Join us for four events featuring amazing women from around campus and in history.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
John C. Hitt Library 223
Women in Academia panel
10:00 – 11:00 am
UCF faculty members Dr. Linda Walters (Biology, Center for Success of Women Faculty), Dr. Amelia Lyons (History), Dr. Nessette Falu (Anthropology), and Dr. RoSusan Bartee (Educational Leadership and Higher Education) discuss their career paths, how to find a work/life balance, and their struggles faced and battles won as women in higher education. Panel moderated by Dr. Leandra Preston-Sidler (Women & Gender Studies).
Women and Body Image
12:00 – 1:30 pm
The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders will provide lunch and a presentation on body image, health, and wellness. Event is limited to 50 participants. Please RSVP at: Eventbrite: Women and Body Image
Women’s History Trivia Contest
2:00 – 3:30 pm
How much do you know about women’s history? UCF Libraries and the Women & Gender Studies Program are hosting a rousing pub-style trivia game featuring questions about interesting women in history, female firsts at UCF, and songs by well-known female musicians. Make new friends as we play in teams. Will you come out on top?
Women & Leadership with Rep. Anna Eskamani
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Florida Representative and UCF alumnae Anna Eskamani discusses women, politics, activism and leadership.