Miami, March 7, 2018 – Throughout the month of March, Miami Dade College (MDC) will offer a variety of exciting, informative and fun events in honor of Women’s History Month. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the community and will take place at MDC’s eight campuses and outreach centers.
MDC recognizes women changemakers who have not only made an impact in their respective industries, but who have steadily kept the wheels of progress turning for future generations. From politics to the arts, they have led the way in moving women up the corporate ladder, building a stronger, more diverse workforce.
View a complete list of MDC’s Women’s History Month at: http://bit.ly/2IbBgQv.
Some of this year’s highlights include:
Panel Discussion: Women in Security and Emergency Services
Event will feature an opening presentation about the history of women in security and emergency services fields. Panelists will discuss obstacles in their professional and personal experiences and what strategies they implemented to overcome these obstacles.
Wednesday, March 15, noon – 1 p.m.
Hialeah Campus, room 5101 A
1780 W 49th Street
Hialeah, Florida
Girls Who Code
Learn about 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 14 noon – 1 p.m.
Hialeah Campus, Room 5101 A
1780 W 49th Street
Hialeah, Florida
Women in Science: The Last of the Great Philosophers of Alexandria
Hypatia of Alexandria, the earliest known female mathematician. Selections from the 2010 film Agora with discussion to follow.
Thursday, March 15, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Homestead Campus, Room F222
500 College Terrace
Homestead, Florida
Dream, Girl Documentary and Female Entrepreneurs Panel
Watch a documentary highlighting the stories of inspiring and ambitious female entrepreneurs. Local women entrepreneurs will also share their stories on the panel.
Wednesday, March 28, 6 – 8 p.m.
Homestead Campus, Room F222
500 College Terrace
Homestead, Florida
My Body is Me Series / #MeToo Art Installation
The art installation will feature a clothesline with underwear as a visual representation of sexual assault harassment women experience. Inspiring excerpts of hope and survival from Eve Ensler’s book I Am An Emotional Creature will be posted throughout the installation. In addition, members of Hermione’s Army, champions for social justice around the globe, will lead an experimental activity and guided reflection.
Monday and Tuesday, March 12 – 13, various times
InterAmerican Campus, Flag Courtyard
627 S.W. 27th Ave.
Miami, Florida
Famous Women in Education
MDC School of Education students will host a roundtable about famous women in the field of education exploring their contributions to further best educational practices.
Wednesday, March 14, at 4 – 5 p.m.
InterAmerican Campus, Room 401
627 S.W. 27th Ave.
Miami, Florida
Ink Equality – Female Tattoo Artist Panel
Female tattoo artists Janelle G. Natalia Marin and Regina Perez discuss intersections between body art, perceptions of the female body and what it’s like to be a female tattoo artist in a male-dominated industry.
Friday, March 16, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Kendall Campus, Room R402/R403
11011 S.W.104th St.
Miami, Florida
Jazz Slam
Professor Rita Dorn will host an open mic poetry slam along with performances by Vocal Fusion.
Wednesday, March 28, Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Kendall Campus, The Koffee House
11011 S.W.104th St.
Miami, Florida
Women’s Health and Wellness Fair
Learn about women’s health issues and receive skin care goodies and free massages. Healthy refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, March 13, Noon – 1 p.m.
Medical Campus, Atrium
950 N.W. 20th St.
Miami, Florida
Self Defense Techniques
Learn how to defend yourself! A variety of demonstrations on self-defense techniques will be led by Public Safety Chief Sharon Smith.
Tuesday, March 20, noon – 1 p.m.
Medical Campus, Room 1175
950 N.W. 20th St.
Miami, Florida
Looking Your Best for Job Interviews
A workshop created and developed to help women look their best for job interviews.
Tuesday, March 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Carrie P. Meek Entrepreneurial Education Library, Room 1103
6300 N.W. Seventh Ave.
Miami, Florida
Managing Stress Through Yoga
Manage stress through yoga exercise and breathing techniques. Class will be conducted by Bdy4Yoga.
Monday, March 12, Noon – 12:45 p.m.
North Campus, Room 522
11380 N.W. 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida
Women’s History Month Essay Contest Awards Ceremony
Winners of the Women’s History Month writing contest will be announced.
Wednesday, March 28, 11 – 11:50 a.m.
North Campus, Room 3238/3239
11380 N.W. 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida
The South Beach Chamber Ensemble Celebrates Women with Spoken Word Artist Darius Daughtrey
The music of the string quartet and spoken word poetry combine in this event to celebrate the accomplishments of women composers, poets and artists.
Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m.
West Campus, Room 1102
3800 N.W. 115th Ave.
Miami, Florida
Women in Science Inspirational Lecture
Dr. Carol Mitchel of the National Park Service returns to discuss the history of women in science and their contributions.
Thursday, March 29, at 7 p.m.
West Campus, Room 1102
3800 N.W. 115th Ave.
Miami, Florida
Read Out Loud for History! Community Outreach
Reading of women’s history-themed children’s books to students at Christian Academy for Reaching Excellence (C.A.R.E.) Elementary.
Thursday, March 15, 3 – 5 p.m.
Belafonte Tacolcy Center
6161 N.W. Ninth Ave.
MiAmi, Florida
Jessica Lynn: My Transgender Journey
Activist Jessica Lynn will discuss the challenges she faced and overcame as she transitioned into a transgender woman.
Thursday, March 29, 9:50 – 11:05 a.m. & 11:15 – 12:30 p.m.
Wolfson Campus, Room 7120
300 N.E. Second Ave.
Miami, Florida