Miami, Feb. 29, 2016 – Throughout the month of March, Miami Dade College (MDC) will present dozens of exciting, informative and fun events in honor of Women’s History Month. The events are free and open to the community (unless otherwise noted), and will take place at MDC campuses and outreach center.
Women’s History Month at MDC aims to inspire, raise awareness, and spark conversations about the profound impact women have made throughout the work, including human rights, science, literature, film, business, sports, politics, music, art, and more.
Join as we celebrate and pay tribute to the greatness of all women through dozens of presentations, films, discussions, displays and performances. To view a complete list of Women’s History Months events at MDC, visit http://www.bluetoad.com/publication?i=292199
Some of this year’s highlights include:
Girls Who Code
Learn about the opportunities for women in technology and engineering fields from a speaker from Girls Who Code, a national nonprofit organization working to close the gender gap in these sectors.
Wednesday, March 2, 10 – 11 a.m.
Hialeah Campus, Room 5101
1780 W 49th Street
Hialeah, Florida
How to Get Your Dream Job
Molly Louthan from Advancing Women Executives will lead a workshop on how to identify next career moves and achieve success and fulfillment in the workplace.
Wednesday, March 30, 11 a.m.
Hialeah Campus, Room 1101
1780 W 49th Street
Hialeah, Florida
It’s On US Video Challenge
It’s On Us is a national campaign initiative to address sexual assault on college campuses. This video contest challenges students, as individuals or pairs, to create YouTube videos promoting awareness of sexual assault against women. Video links should be submitted to Jorge Salinas, jsalina1@mdc.edu by Thursday, March 24. The first place submission receives a $200 grant, the second-place submission receives a $100 grant, and the third-place submission receives a $100 gas card. The monetary prices will be awarded on March 30, at the closing ceremony. Hosted by Jorge Salinas.
(Submit video from March 1 – 24)
Wednesday, March 30
Homestead Campus
500 College Terrace
Homestead, Florida
Hot Seats
Come and experience Homestead Campus’ newest attraction. Enjoy theses flight simulators where you are the pilot. Take control of a simulator and experience the challenge and the fun of flying the most popular aircrafts. These simulators provide an unbeatable experience. This event will close from 10-11 a.m. for the “Successful Women in Aviation” panel discussion.
Wednesday, March 9, 9 a.m. – noon
Homestead Campus, Building F, Second Floor
500 College Terrace
Homestead, Florida
Transgender Discrimination: Gender and Sex are NOT the Same Thing
Join us for a presentation by Safe Schools of South Florida and Survivors Pathways related to transgender issues. Learn about community support for the difficult transition transgendered individuals’ experience. Listed to testimonials provided by former MDC students with first-hand experience.
Thursday, March 17 9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Room 3103
627 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida
It Takes a Female Politician to Bring CEDAW To South Florida
Join Commissioner Danielle Levine Cava and members of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women for a presentation on the Convention to End Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Tuesday, March 22, 5:40 – 8 p.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Room 3103
627 SW 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes asks men (and women) to walk in high-heeled shoes as a way to identify the role that men play in ending violence against women. In addition, members of the Roxy Bolton Rape Treatment Center will collect donations of packaged underwear, sweatpants, and shirts for survivors 12 and under. Participants will be walking along with Venus Rising, a multi-ethnic women’s drums and dance ensemble.
Wednesday, March 2, 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Kendall Campus, Shark Tank
11011 SW 104 Street
Miami, Florida
Break the Silence
A panel discussion will address the topic of human trafficking and violence. Prensenters will include Victor Williams, special agent at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS); Diane Countryman, survivor; and Mary Andrews, director of programs for Women’s Fund Miami.
Tuesday, March 15, 12:45 – 4 p.m.
Kendall Campus, Room 6120
11011 SW 104 Street
Miami, Florida
Women’s Health: Healthy People 2020 Initiative Panel
Join this important discussion regarding the impact of women’s health on society
Monday, March 7, noon – 1 p.m., 5 – 6 p.m.
Medical Campus, Room 1175
950 NW 20th Street
Miami, Florida
Wellness Fair
Enjoy this day of pampering and health screenings. Healthy refreshments will be served
Monday, March 21, noon – 1:30 p.m., 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Medical Campus, Atrium and outside Room 1175
950 NW 20th Street
Miami, Florida
Opening Ceremony: STEMversation with Dr. Aletha Maybank
Join us for a presentation on “Changing the Face of Medicine: Diversity in Health Care” by Dr. Aletha Maybank a young and highly respected physician on a mission. Her professional and volunteer live reflect her passion to improve the quality of health and various communities. Currently, Dr. Maybank is an Assistant Commissioner at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Her areas of expertise include preventive medicine, food and fitness, maternal and child health, cancer, HIV/AIDS, community health, and health inequities. She is an advocate for women and African-Americans in the medical field, and is regular contributor to magazines, television shows, and online publications. Hosted by STEM Ladder Grant.
Wednesday, March 2, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
North Campus, Science Complex, Room A104
11380 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida
Women of Valor
Eight photographic displays featuring the works of students provide brief accounts of women distinguished worldwide by their prominent accomplishments, either in government or public service. Hosted by Prof. Mayda Medina.
Ongoing throughout March
North Campus, Library
11380 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida
Working to Form a More Perfect Union
The MEEK Center Library will display books and posters honoring women in public service and government.
Ongoing Throughout March
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center Library, Room 1201
6300 NW Seventh Avenue
Miami, Florida
Women in the Military
Dale Houston will conduct a speech on women in the military. She is a member of the military and also a nurse who has worked with soldiers in the capacity of dental care. Hosted by Dr. Ginny Peterson
Tuesday, March 15, 11:15 – 12:15 p.m.
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Center Library, Room 1113
6300 NW Seventh Avenue
Miami, Florida
Dress for Success
The presentations will emphasize career options and suitable professional attire for interviews and the workplace, as well as demonstrate what types of accessories are appropriate to the workforce and the body language leading to success. Also, learn techniques to perform minor repairs of clothing items, and conserve the integrity of fabrics.
Wednesday, March 2, noon – 2 p.m.
West Campus, Room 1102
3800 NW 115th Avenue
Doral, Florida
Women’s Day Mini Fair
Agencies will provide information about wellness, community resources, and services for women and their families at this one-day mini fair.
Tuesday, March 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
West Campus, West Lobby, Building 1
3800 NW 115th Avenue
Doral, Florida
Rewind: Girl Effect #tbttuesdays & #tbtthursdays
Girls and young women who are making connections and creating change today can look to the recent past to see girls and women who created the space that makes the Girl Effect possible. REWIND is a casual screening of unique television news films and video that reveals women and girls changing the social landscape in South Florida. REWIND features films and video from the collections of the Lynn and Louis Wolfson II Florida Moving Image Archives at MDC. Hosted by Kevin Wynn.
Ongoing throughout March
Noon – 1 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Wolfson Campus, Room 8401
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida
Fernandito Villalona “El Mayimbe” Canto a la Mujer
Famous Dominican musician Fernando Villalona “El Mayimbe” will talk about his amazing life and 45-year musical career. His repertory always include songs that pay a tribute to women and their multiple roles in life. Fernando is one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular and emblematic performer, making more than 20 albums of merengue, cumbia, bachata, boleros, and ballads that have entertained and touched the hearts of audiences around the world. Join us for this memorable talk – and perhaps some impromptu music! This presentation will be in Spanish. Hosted by the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development Dominican Get-togethers, Student Life, and the Dominican Student Association.
Wednesday, March 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Wolfson Campus, Auditorium, Room 1261
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida
This and other MDC releases are available on the web at www.mdc.edu.