Galloway, N.J. – Stockton University commemorated Women’s History Month with various programs this year on campus. Check out some of the celebrations below.

International Women’s Day with the Women’s Gender & Sexuality Center

On March 7, the Campus Center Grand Hall was decked out with purple balloons and decorations in celebration of International Women’s Day. Students, faculty and staff had the chance to visit tables staffed by different student organizations and offices and write down ways they plan to inspire inclusion in our campus community. 

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Women in STEM Panel Discussion with the Stockton Women in Mathematics & Stockton University Environmental Club 

Disappointed by the large gender gap in STEM careers, student organizations Stockton Women in Mathematics and the Stockton University Environmental Club held a panel discussion on March 21, with women who are leaders in their respective fields. Students had the opportunity to be inspired by the accomplished panelists and learn more about how they could break into the industry once they graduate and leave the nest.

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The National Young Feminist Leadership Conference with Pride Alliance 

Thanks to the Feminist Majority Foundation, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Center, and Pride Alliance, students were able to attend the 2024 National Young Feminist Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., from March 22- 24. Students explored feminist issues and topics such as equal voting rights, reproduction rights and immigration. They even met Eleanor Smeal, president of the Feminist Majority Foundation.

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Excellence in Mentoring Awards with Stockton Women’s Leadership Council 

The Stockton Women’s Leadership Council (SWLC) is a Stockton University Foundation initiative dedicated to the empowerment of women and seeks to promote networking among women and the community. On March 22, the SWLC honored women both inside and outside of Stockton who champion mentorship in their roles as leaders in their community.

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Elevate and Celebrate with the School of Business 

On March 25, Pamela Fields, of the City of Atlantic City and an adjunct instructor within the School of Business, along with students from her GEN 2106 — Leaders and Leadership Research class, cultivated an in-person Women’s History Month networking event co-sponsored by the Stockton University School of Business. The event honored local women entrepreneurs and took place on the Atlantic City Campus. 

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– Story by Loukaia Taylor

– Photos submitted