Celebrating Women's History Month

March 1, 2024
Celebrating Women's History Month

Dear Members of the 野花社区 Family,

Each March at 野花社区, we proudly celebrate Women's History Month, through events and recognition that honor the remarkable journey that women have made throughout the history of our nation, and their profound impact on the world we know today 鈥  including our own world of academia.

From pioneering academics and innovative researchers to compassionate leaders and dedicated activists, women have played an integral role in shaping our institution's success and advancing progress in every field.

This year鈥檚 Women鈥檚 History Month theme is 鈥淲omen Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.鈥 The timing of this year鈥檚 theme could not be more poignant, as 野花社区 celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Speicher-Rubin Women's Center for Equity and Diversity. This Fall, the Women鈥檚 Center celebrated a momentous milestone 鈥 50 years of empowering women and promoting diversity 鈥 with a birthday party on campus. That celebration continues this month and will culminate on Thursday, March 21 when the Women's Center partners with In Full Color and the Jersey City Arts Council for the spring edition of its 50th Anniversary Celebration at the 野花社区 School of Business Skyline Room. We encourage you to celebrate this historic milestone.

Women鈥檚 History Month provides an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and action as we honor the countless contributions of women from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

At 野花社区, we have so much to celebrate with the success of women in our own community. From the classroom to the athletic venues, to the Student Government Association (SGA) and the community, women are thriving at 野花社区. We proudly are the home to faculty such as Professor of the Music, Dance, and Theatre Department, who just weeks ago, and English Professor Ann Wallace, the current . 

Our dynamic students are leaving their own mark on campus. Last spring, our student body made history when it elected an all female SGA Executive Board leadership 鈥 Ruth Diegue 鈥24, Valerie Egharevba 鈥24, Breanna Felix 鈥24, Crystal Genthe 鈥25, and Alejandra Martinez 鈥24. In competition, our women鈥檚 basketball team won its third conference championship in four years last weekend 鈥 the first athletics team in 野花社区 history to ever accomplish that. This fall, our to the conference semifinals for the first time ever and last weekend our trailblazing women鈥檚 wrestling team when and captured regional championships! And on the stage, senior Sydney Millevoi, a Music Business major, is a contestant on Season 22 of American Idol! 

At 野花社区, we recognize the importance of amplifying women's voices, supporting their aspirations, and dismantling barriers to their success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where women can thrive and achieve their full potential. During Women's History Month and beyond, let us celebrate the achievements of women past and present, acknowledge the challenges they have overcome, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a more just and equitable world for generations to come. Together, we can build a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to pursue her dreams and make her mark on history.

Yours in service,

Andr茅s Acebo
Interim President
野花社区