The women’s studies and gender studies programs at Bemidji State University are kicking off their recognition of Women’s History Month with a Women in Leadership Week.<\/p>\n
The presentation series will feature a different woman each day talking about volunteer and career opportunities in Bemidji and beyond. The workshops will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Gathering Place at BSU’sAmerican Indian Resource Center<\/a> and are open free to the public. Refreshments will be available.<\/p>\n Monday, March 3<\/strong> Tuesday, March 4<\/strong> Wednesday, March 5<\/strong> Thursday, March 6<\/strong> Women’s History Month Film Screenings<\/strong> • March 6: Rosie the Riveter
\nDr. Jeanine Gangeness<\/a> (Twitter: @nursejeanine<\/i><\/a>), founding dean of the Bemidji School of Nursing<\/a>, will present a workshop on community health entitled “Honor, Empowerment and Quality: Our Time to Impact Health Care.”<\/p>\n
\nBemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht<\/i><\/a> (Twitter: @BemidjiRita<\/i><\/a>) will present a workshop on civic engagement.<\/p>\n
\nSarah LaBraaten<\/i><\/a>, local business owner, will discuss entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
\nLocal social service consultants, MaryAnn Reitmeir<\/a>, professor emerita of social work at BSU, and Mary Thrash, adjunct faculty in social work at BSU, will present a workshop on community service.<\/p>\n
\nBSU is also holding free film screenings at 7 p.m. on March 6 and March 7 in Hagg-Sauer 100. Free popcorn will be available.<\/p>\n
\n• March 7: Thatcher – Iron Lady<\/p>\n