Celebrate Women’s Month on the Roanoke Health Sciences and Technology campus throughout March with a series of events and initiatives dedicated to recognizing and empowering women. Join us in honoring the achievements and contributions of women across the Roanoke Campus through a range of activities: 

Month-long Celebrations

  • Weekly Displays: Let’s shine a spotlight on the outstanding women on our campus. Submit brief recognitions (50 words or less) to showcase a friend's or colleague's impactful contributions on display monitors around the campus. Share submissions by Feb. 29. Women across the Roanoke Campus will be recognized on display monitors. 
  • Book Recommendations: Discover inspiring reads from strong women in our community at the Roanoke Public Libraries on their display screens and shared on social media. 

March 8: International Women’s Day

  • Wear Purple: Show your support by wearing purple on International Women’s Day. Stop by a designated location (R1 Suite 208 or R2 M108) to pick up an exclusive button created by Roanoke VT Women Connect, symbolizing solidarity and celebration.  

March 20: Presentation by Alexandria Pilot Chambers

  • Topic: Balancing Parenthood and Career Challenges for Women in STEM and Higher Education: A Presentation on Dissertation Research
  • Location: Room G101 A/B, 4 Riverside Circle 
  • Time: 1 to 2 p.m. 

Presented by Roanoke VT Women Connect

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