The official theme for 2025 Women's History Month is 'Moving Forward Together: Inspiring Generations.'
This National Women's History Month theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. - National Women’s History Alliance
Calendar of Events
UIW Libraries Present Celebrating Women's History Month, Farhad's Film Series
March 2025 | We Iranian Women (2023 — 61minutes), All March Long
Through exclusive testimonies and clandestine videos, We Iranian Women gives voice to courageous women in Iran who risked their lives to share their stories. Many prominent women in culture, art and academia, who were forced to leave their beloved country, explain through their perilous and often tragic experiences. The film chronicles their ongoing battle against patriarchy, economic crisis, corruption, and rigid religious and ideological beliefs.
For more information, contact intl@uitx.edu.
Come Celebrate Women’s History Month at UIW Libraries
This is your chance to honor the remarkable women who have shaped history! Visit your campus library during March to explore our special display, featuring powerful stories and books that showcase the strength, resilience, and creativity of women from all walks of life.
Be part of the celebration—share stories of the women who have inspired you and made a difference in our world. Let’s uplift and amplify their voices together!
For more information, visit the UIW Libraries website.
International Women’s Day
March 8
International Women's Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made toward gender equality and highlights the work that still needs to be done. For 2025, the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA) proudly presents the theme “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”
Presentation Featuring Denise Hernandez
March 17 | 10:30 a.m. | GB 209
Join us for a presentation by Denise Hernandez '00, the visionary Founder and CEO behind The Eatery Culinary Group and MPRESSED Commercial Laundry Service, as she discusses her innovative business ventures.
Contact: Dr. Teresa Harrison, teresa.harrison@uiwtx.edu
An Evening with Kathy and Lionel Sosa
March 18 | 4:30 p.m. | Mabee Library Auditorium
“An Evening with Kathy and Lionel Sosa” will take place at the Mabee Library Auditorium. Our two dear friends and valued members of the San Antonio community will share their inside perspectives on the terrific documentary and art exhibit Al Otro Lado del Espejo, helping us understand the significance of San Antonio's missions, and the special relationship between San Antonio and the city of Querétaro. Excerpts from the documentary, along with photos of the exhibit and the Sosas’
art will be shown and discussed. Also, in celebration of Women’s History Month, Ms. Kathy will speak about the women who have helped lead the journey of constant change in and around the border, and who have embodied the cultural mestizaje of South Texas as discussed and represented visually in Revolutionary Women of Texas and Mexico and her more recently published Mestizaje. A catered networking reception will follow.
For more information on the program and to request a flyer, please write to Dr. Rafael Hoyle at hoyle@uiwtx.edu.
Presentation Featuring Dr. Chante Hall
March 24 | 6 p.m. | GB 209
Join us on March 25 at 6 p.m. in GB 209 for a presentation by Dr. Chante Hall, Chief of Community Engagement at Port San Antonio and CEO/Co-Founder of Centurion Military Alliance.
Contact: Dr. Teresa Harrison, teresa.harrison@uiwtx.edu
Women’s History Month Lecture Featuring Contemporary Children’s Author Kathey Morris Mercer
March 26 | Noon | Mabee Library Special Collections
The English Department and Women’s and Gender Studies is proud to host Kathey Morris Mercer as our annual Women’s History Month Speaker. Morris is the author of the middle-grade devotional, Victory in My Backpack (2024) and the picture-books, The Princess Saves the Kingdom (2023) and The Kingdom of Honey (2020). Morris is a retired educator who is passionate about teaching children to read. She is therecipient of five outstanding teacher awards in Tennessee, Alabama, and Texas and an achievement award in poetry by the International Society by Poets. She will discuss her journey as a woman writer and how to craft children’s books that resonate with different audiences. We look forward to having you join us!
For more information contact LuElla D’Amico at ldamico@uiwtx.edu.
UIW Women’s History Month Community Breakfast
March 27 | 9 a.m. | Mabee Library Special Collections
Celebrate the incredible achievements of UIW women faculty, staff, and students at our Women's History Month Breakfast! This event will highlight accomplishments from 2024-2025, with a special recognition of UIW Women in Nursing Students. We'll also hear from Dr. Veronica Martinez Acosta, Professor of Biology, who will share insights on the importance of women in STEAM fields and discuss some of her molecular research conducted with UIW undergraduates. Enjoy a morning of community and engagement, featuring Women's History Month trivia and a special benediction from Sr. Walter Maher, reflecting on the legacy of the Sisters of Charity. More details will be shared as the event approaches. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend! Seating is limited.
RSVP to LuElla D'Amico at ldamico@uiwtx.edu.
For further details, contact Dr. LuElla D'Amico at ldamico@uiwtx.edu or Ms. Rebecca Salazar at rmsanch3@uiwtx.edu.