Women's History Month
Women’s History Month 2026
“Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”
Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability, community resilience, leadership succession, and intergenerational equity. Whether developing green technologies, advancing economic justice, strengthening education systems, or building civic power – women are designing blueprints for sustainable transformation. This theme affirms that shaping a sustainable future means fostering systems that support both people and the planet.
Events Information
Title: Women’s History Month Library Display
Date: March 2 - March 27
Location: HCC Library
Description: SAMP students are highlighting and celebrating impactful and inspiring women across time.
Title: Care Center of Holyoke Donation Drive
Date: March 2 - March 27
Location: Amazon & Donation boxes around campus
Description: Help the "Teen Mom: The Real Story" Learning Community class provide goodie bags for the Care Center of Holyoke, which serves teen mothers. Click here for the Amazon Wish List or donate on-campus.
Title: Documentary Showing - Jane Goodall: Reasons for Hope
Date: Wednesday, March 11th
Time: 11- 12:15
Location: CC Cafeteria
Description: Jane Goodall-Reasons for Hope is an uplifting journey with stories to inspire people to make a difference in the world. Three different conservation stories illustrate Jane's pillars of hope.
Title: International Women’s Day Interactive Display
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: All Day
Location: CC Cafeteria
Description: Stop by to write a thank-you to a woman in your life, get a sticker or pin, and celebrate International Women’s Day.
Title: Dress to EmpowerHER
Date: Friday, March 6
Time: All Day
Location: Across Campus
Description: Dress up as your favorite woman superhero, wear a shirt of a woman who inspires you, or wear purple!
Title: Civics Education Leader Award Recognition - Dr. Vanessa Martínez
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Wistariahurst Museum|
Description: In attendance: State Representative Pat Duffy, State Senator John Velis, and Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia
Title: Create, Learn, Lead: Women Building a Sustainable Future
Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: CC Cafeteria/CC 248
Description: Spend time creating, learning, and celebrating during this Women’s History Month event focused on sustainability and women’s leadership. Participate in hands-on activities like upcycled crafts, games highlighting women trailblazers, button making, podcast listening, and more—all while enjoying music and food in a welcoming community space.
Title: Film Screening of The Breadwinner (2017)
Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: KC 301
Description: An award-winning animated drama following the story of a young girl's courage and resilience to challenge gender norms and provide for her family as she faces violence, sexism, and strict gender rules under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Hosted by SAMP
Title: Motivational Monday - Dr. Bernice King Speaker Broadcast
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: Noon
Location: CC Cafeteria
Description: Join NSLS in viewing Dr. King’s Speaker Broadcast, CEO of the King Center, Global Thought Leader, Peace Advocate.
