The Department of History hosted a roundtable discussion themed “Mind, Body, Spirit: American Women in Journalism and Health” on Thursday afternoon as part of its 31st annual Women’s History Month series. Featured guest speakers presented their findings on the exclusion of women’s importance in major historical developments in journalism and healthcare, and emphasized the need to acknowledge women’s roles in society.
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The discussed topics, which ranged from the mistreatment of Black women in the Antebellum South to the relationship between women’s health and religious institutions, sought to add academic context to a variety of key events in the history of women’s rights.
This month, immerse yourself in a series of Baylor events that honor women’s contributions across all fields. Whether you’re looking to learn, connect or get inspired, these events offer something for everyone to celebrate women who’ve shaped the community and had an impact around the world.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, women faculty were celebrated for their variety of talents Tuesday afternoon at the Reception Celebrating the Teaching and Research of Baylor Women Faculty.
The Women’s History Month Roundtable: Reflections in History will display Baylor graduate students’ and professors’ research surrounding women and celebrate their contribution to history. The event is open to everyone and will be at 3:30 p.m. March 20 in the Lewis-Birkhead Lecture Hall of Armstrong Browning Library.
