Published: March 7, 2025 by Matsuko Friedland

Please join the SJSU iSchool in celebrating Women’s History Month as we honor the achievements of women in LIS.

Like many other historical heritage months, Women’s History Month began as a week-long celebration on March 7, 1982. Five years later, after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, officially designating March as Women’s History Month. Since then, the President of the United States has issued annual proclamations and the National Women’s History Alliance has organized themes commemorating women’s history (source: Women’s History Month). This year’s national theme is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” (source: National Women’s History Alliance).

Join us on Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, for our free online symposium, “Women Empowerment: Leading & Thriving in LIS and Libraries”, featuring Loida Garcia-Febo, Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Maria McCauley, Julia Warga, and Dr. Michele A.L. Villagran.

Register here for this free event:
https://sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3tUslYZmSrmoMaYw5VFcxA

If you are an SJSU student registered with the Accessible Education Center, please email aec-dhoh@sjsu.edu to arrange accommodations for this event.