Women's History Events 2021
Women, Covid-19, & Its Impact on Our Campus and Community
Please use the excellent Women, Covid-19, & Its Impact on Our Campus and Community lib guide research librarian Faith Bradham developed on this year's WHAM theme.
Thursday, March 2, 2021
Elaine Weiss
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM | Zoom and BCSGA Facebook
Distinguished Speaker Elaine Weiss, journalist and author will inspire audiences with conversations about what it takes to change the Constitution, the power of civic engagement, how change is made, and the story of past and present voting rights.
Saturday, March 4, 2021
Jean Fuller Women In Leadership Panel
6:00 PM | Zoom and BC YouTube
Bakersfield College will kick off Women’s History Month with a discussion and panel, moderated by Early College champion and Republican Senator Emeritus, Jean Fuller. Hosted by BC’s President, Dr. Sonya Christian, the panel will include local women who will share their influences, challenges, and successes along with words of advice for young women. View the Jean Fuller Women In Leadership Panel Video.
Women's History Events 2020
Note: Due to the campus closure for the safety of our students, faculty and staff during the pandemic, many events were canceled or rescheduled.
March 2, 2020
Iron Jawed Angels
6:00 PM | Levan Center
Professors Elizabeth Rodacker and Jennifer Grohol host a screening of the 2004 film "Iron Jawed Angels," which tells the story of the women's suffrage movement in the 1910s. Read more about Iron Jawed Angels.
March 3, 2020
Iron Jawed Angels (Delano)
6:00 PM | DST 118
Professors Elizabeth Rodacker and Jennifer Grohol host a screening of the 2004 film "Iron Jawed Angels," which tells the story of the women's suffrage movement in the 1910s. Read more about Iron Jawed Angels.
March 10, 2020
Women and the Vote Discussion Panel
Canceled
This discussion on the role and history of women in politics features Mayor Karen Goh, professors Nicole Carrasco and Jeannie Kraybill, and BC LUPE Vice President Edith Mata. Read more about the Women and the Vote Discussion Panel.
March 30, 2020
Easel Event: A Suffragette
Postponed until further notice.
BC students and their families were invited to paint a suffragette as part of Spring Fling Week. Postponed while campuses are closed.
March 2 - March 31, 2020
Women and the Vote 2020 Library Book Display
Grace Van Dyke Bird Library during library hours
BC Librarian Faith Bradham curated a display of books about the women's suffrage movement. Read more about the library book display.
Women's History Events 2019
March 8, 2019
Reimagining Equality: Inclusive Communities in Post-Obama America
7:00 PM | Simonsen Indoor Theater
Presented by Anita Hill, moderated by Dr. Jack Hernandez, Director of the Levan Center, and Erin Miller, Professor of History. See the Reimagining Equality Calendar event.
March 12, 2019
Dolores: Rebel. Activist. Feminist. Mother.
Film & Panel Discussion
6:00 PM–8:30 PM | Levan Center for the Humanities/Delano Campus DST 118
Film Introduced at 6:00 PM in the Levan Center and at Delano. The Discussion Panel with Dolores Huerta and several of her adult children begins in Levan Center at 7:30 PM with a live stream between BC and Delano. Moderated by Professors of History, Tina Mendoza and Olivia Garcia and Professor of Academic Development Michelle Hart. Read more about Dolores Film and Discussion.
March 14, 2019
Pop-Up Performance "A Tribute to the #MeToo/TimesUp Movement & a Celebration of Women"
1:15 PM 2:15 PM | Campus Center Main Stage
Professor Kimberly Chin's Theater B2A & B2B classes perform improvisational tributes in celebration of women and in solidarity with the #MeToo Movement.
Concessions sold prior to the performances. Adult Content & Language. Organized and sponsored by Bakersfield College Department of Performing Arts and Professor Kim Chin.
April 5, 2019
Lady Leaders: Local Political Leaders Explain Their Rise & Triumph
6:30 PM | Levan Center for the Humanities
Leading, Central Valley Republican Strategist, Cathy Abernathy takes the stage with leading Central Valley Democrats & Women's March organizers Kimberly Kirchmer & Jessica Flores to discuss what drew them to activism, how they pursued political agendas, what challenges they faced, and how they've triumphed. In these often-divisive times, Abernathy, Kirchmer, and Flores three of the most influential women on opposing sides offer their insights to the audience on how to engage in and pursue political activism.They will also take questions and comments from the audience.
Women's History Events 2018
March 8, 2018
Reimagining Equality: Inclusive Communities in Post-Obama America
7:00 PM | Simonsen Indoor Theater
Presented by Anita Hill, moderated by Dr. Jack Hernandez, Director of the Levan Center, and Erin Miller, Professor of History. This presentation contained inspiration for us to redouble our efforts and think new about how we address questions of equity, including sexual harassment and assault, gender and racial economic gaps, and leadership disparities.
March 12, 2018
Film: Dolores: Rebel. Activist. Feminist. Mother.
6:00 PM | Levan Center for the Humanities/Delano
The audience viewed the film followed by a Discussion Panel with Dolores Huerta and several of her adult children. Moderated by Professors of History, Tina Mendoza (Taft College) and Olivia Garcia (Bakersfield College).
March 19, 2018
Paint Night: Featuring the art of Frida Kahlo
6:00 PM | Cafeteria
Students, staff and community members congregated to celebrate Women's History month with the Spring Fling Easel Event with a painting of Frida Kahlo. This was sponsored by the Office of Student Life in collaboration with Brush & Blush Easel Events.
March 22,2018
Mexican American Women and Historical Preservation
6:00 PM | Fireside Room, Campus Center
As part of the Distinguished Speaker Series, Dr. Lydia Otero highlighted the efforts of Mexican American Women who launched separate historical projects in the latter half of the twentieth century in Tucson, Arizona and whose activism spanned more than three decades. She focused on her book La Calle: Spatial Conflicts and Urban Renewal in a Southwestern City.
April 5, 2018
Political Activism: Panel and Discussion
6:30 PM | Levan Center for the Humanities
Leading, Central Valley Republican Strategist, Cathy Abernathy took the stage with leading Central Valley Democrats & Women's March organizers Kimberly Kirchmer & Jessica Flores to discuss what drew them to activism, how they pursued political agendas, what challenges they faced, and how they've triumphed. In these often-divisive times, Abernathy, Kirchmer, and Flores, three of the most influential women on opposing sides, offered their insights to the audience on how to engage in and pursue political activism. They also took questions and comments from the audience. Moderator: Erin Miller, Professor of History
March 1st-24, 2018
Political Activism in Kern County Display
Grace Van Dyke Bird Library
On Display the Month of March on the Main Floor, titles from the library that focus on female activists in California, and specifically Kern County, as well as touch on the broader theme of the history of female activism in the United States. Display by Reference Librarian, Faith Bradham.
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