University of the Pacific's annual Women's History Month celebration involves a number of activities that celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. University of the Pacific's Women's History Month Planning Committee presents the 2024 Women's History Month Celebration.

The events, which will all be held in person, include a guest speaker focusing on unconscious bias, the Women's Empowerment Conference and the Annual Women of Distinction Awards.

Women's History Month Kick-Off

The 2024 Women's History Month Kick-Off will take place Friday, Mar. 8, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. on the DeRosa University Center Walkway. Campus organizations will table and music and food will be provided.  

Women's history month kickoff
 Jennifer L. Eberhardt
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt

Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt is the author of "Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think and Do." 

Women's Empowerment Conference

March 22, 8:30 a.m.4 p.m. at the DeRosa University Center Ballroom

Pacific's Women's Empowerment Conference brings together women, non-binary and transgender people of all ages and backgrounds—alumnae, parents, students and friends—for a day of programs and activities designed to inspire and empower them to create positive change in their personal lives, their communities and the world.

The registration deadline is March 3, 2024.

Women's Empowerment Conference
2023 Women of Distinction Awardees
Women of Distinction Awards

March 22, Noon at the DeRosa University Center Ballroom

This annual awards ceremony recognizes women-identified Pacific students, faculty, staff, as well as members of the Stockton community, who have made significant contributions to the advancement of women and gender equity, and/or who have demonstrated outstanding professional or public leadership.

The registration deadline is March 3, 2024.

See the full list of events