Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC), a Maricopa Community College, is celebrating Women’s History Month during the month of March. The theme this year is “Women Who Changed the World,” paying tribute to the generations of women who have impacted the course of women’s evolvement in society.
In addition to the month-long interactive campus art exhibits and the “Fresh & Clean/Grocery” drive for The New Life Center, there are a variety of events that will be held on the EMCC campus, located at 3000 North Dysart Road in Avondale, Arizona. The events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Center for Teaching and Learning
“Breaking Through the Ceiling: A Women’s Rise to the Top”
A panel of influential women will share how they took control of their career, conquered barriers and broke through the glass ceiling.
Thursday, March 22, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Center for Teaching and Learning
Film Presentation and Discussion: Dreamworlds 3
Dreamworlds 3 – Desire, Sex and Power in Music Video, a film written and produced by Sut Jhally, examines the stories contemporary music videos tell about girls and women, and encourages viewers to consider how these narratives shape individual and cultural attitudes about sexuality. The film offers a unique and powerful tool for understanding both the continuing influence of music videos and how pop culture filters the identities of young men and women through a dangerously narrow set of myths about sexuality and gender. Jhally is a Professor of Communication at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Founder and Executive Director of the Media Education Foundation. He is one of the world's leading scholars looking at the role played by advertising and popular culture in the processes of social control and identity construction.
Wednesday, March 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Estrella Hall Community Room
EMCC Women’s Leadership Luncheon
The luncheon will honor campus "Women of Distinction” for their contributions to education and empowering women. Keynote speaker Debbie Polisky, Founder/CEO of Words and Health, will highlight women from around the world who have led to improvements in education and women's empowerment. RSVP required to (623) 935-2776.
Saturday, March 31, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Center for Teaching and Learning
EMCC Women's Conference: “Be Strong. Be Confident. Be You!”
The EMCC Women’s Conference will empower women to stand strong, confident and true to oneself, encouraging leadership development for women of all generations and cultural backgrounds. It will consist of comprehensive workshops on assertive communication, boosting your credibility, confidence and poise, as well as stress management. RSVP to the Office of Student Life & Leadership at (623) 935-8807 by March 23, 2012.
Estrella Mountain Community College offers transfer-ready academic courses and job-specific occupational training to approximately 15,000 students annually. The flagship campus is located on Thomas and Dysart Roads in Avondale, and home to the Southwest Skill Center, and is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. The EMCC Buckeye Educational Center, opened in 2011, is located in downtown Buckeye. Estrella Mountain is part of the Maricopa County Community College District, one of the largest community college districts in the nation. www.estrellamountain.edu or www.maricopa.edu .
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