The Women’s History Month Planning Committee has scheduled the following events to commemorate women’s history:

“Women Inventors A to Z” Display. Stop by the Havener Center Atrium to view a display of posters depicting women inventors and their inventions. The posters will be on display through Wednesday, March 11.

Presentation: “From Bathrooms to the Stars.” Dr. Elizabeth Cummins, professor emeritus of English and technical communication, will discuss the progress of women on campus, from the efforts to have more female bathrooms installed to increasing women’s inclusion in campus activities. Join the Women’s History Month Planning Committee for Cummins’ presentation and a light dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, March 6, in the Carver-Turner Room of the Havener Center.

‘Shining Star’ Essay Contest. Everyone on campus is encouraged to write a 250-300 word essay outlining the qualities that make the “Shining Star” nominee an inspirational woman. The essay can be about any current female S&T student or employee. Essays will be reviewed by the Women’s History Month Planning Committee in two categories, students and employees. One winner from each category will be selected. For a nomination form or for more information, contact Dana Barnard at barnardd@mst.edu or 341-6829.

‘Recognizing S&T Stars’ Reception. The campus is invited to join the Women’s History Month Planning Committee and the Women’s Leadership Institute in recognizing the “Shining Star Award” recipients and the Women’s Hall of Fame Inductees. The reception will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, March 30, in the Missouri-Ozark Room of the Havener Center. The winning “Shining Star” essay will be read at the reception.

If you have questions regarding any of these activities, please contact Dana Barnard at barnardd@mst.edu or 341-6829.