CRC Women's History Month

03/31/2023

We had the best Women's History Month capstone event with Melissa Muganzo! So grateful that she could share her stories, vision, and passions with our students. Her visit can be accessed through our YouTube playlist, the link is in the comments. Cosumnes River College CRC Women's History Month

03/29/2023

Join us in welcoming Melissa Muganzo for our Women's History Month capstone event tomorrow! She will be speaking in person at 12:00 pm in the Recital Hall about her work as executive officer and founder of Muganzo Entertainment and executive producer of "The Big Hysto: A Black Womb Revolution", which explores issues related to reproductive health amongst Black patients. This event is free and open to the public. Cosumnes River College

03/29/2023

We are so excited to welcome the one and only Melissa Muganzo to CRC tomorrow! Check out this Sac State article and video on her work to empower, advocate, and educate! Cosumnes River College

Higher Education Leadership alumna and longtime Sac State staff member says University helped her think critically about systems of higher education and how to best serve marginalized students.

03/21/2023

What a wonderful experience having Brandi Cummings visit CRC today! We learned so much about her background in journalism and what it takes to be a local storyteller. KCRA Brandi Cummings Cosumnes River College CRC Women's History Month

03/19/2023

CRC Women's History Month is excited to welcome KCRA morning news anchor Brandi Cummings who will be talking about her work in journalism and what it's like telling local stories. Everyone is welcome to this in person event! Tuesday March 21 12:00 pm WINN 150. KCRA Brandi Cummings Cosumnes River College Cosumnes River College Journalism Department CRC Anthropology

03/15/2023

A great Q and A with Women's History legend Sally Roesch Wagner!

A founder of one the first college-level women's studies program in the U.S. discusses the great strides made by women in academia but also

03/05/2023

We were delighted to have Dr. Melissa Leal kick off CRC Women's History Month with a presentation on Indigenous California women and storytelling from her perspective as an Ohlone and Esselen woman. Additionally, she provided many great resources on Indigenous Women's perspectives including the works of Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Brooklyn Shinabargar, and Deborah A. Miranda. See links in the comments! Cosumnes River College

02/23/2023

CRC Women's History Month kicks off next Thursday, March 2 with Dr. Melissa Leal's presentation "Our Stories Aren't Always Written Down." She will discuss storytelling as an act of decolonization by exploring the work of various California Indian women including her own. Dr. Leal is Esselen and Ohlone and grew up in Sacramento, CA. She earned her Ph.D. in Native American Studies from the University of California, Davis and is currently the Tribal Liaison for Sierra College and an professor in Ethnic Studies. Cosumnes River College

02/09/2023

The CRC Women's History Month Committee is excited to share the new WHM logo created for us by graphic designer Cecilia Baldwin in time for the 2023 theme of "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories." Look for a full calendar of events in the coming weeks! Cosumnes River College

04/01/2022

As Women's History Month 2022 comes to a close we thank everyone for their participation and interest! Several of this year's featured CRC presentations including on women in health care and representations of women in film and literature can be viewed through our YouTube Playlist! Looking forward to next year's commemoration. Cosumnes River College National Women's History Alliance

Collection of event videos celebrating Women's History Month at CRC.

03/30/2022

Honoring Alene B. Duerk, a dedicated Navy nurse who became the first female admiral in the U.S. Navy in 1972. National Women's History Alliance