All are welcome to kick off this year’s Women’s History Month with lunch prepared by Bergen’s Culinary Program.
Tara Norman, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Planned Parenthood, will speak to faculty, staff, and students on nurturing resilience.
Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress in 1968, ran for president in 1972. Supported by a motley crew of blacks, feminists, and young voters, this film covers their campaign-trail challenges.
Dr. Radhakrishnan shares her research findings on gender, development, globalization, and cultural change in India, South Africa, and the US.
Attend a half-day conference in honor of International Women’s Day featuring speakers and a luncheon to commemorate the work of women in higher education at Bergen and within the community.
As part of the Women’s History Month Film Series and the Meadowlands Monday Movie Series, watch the film, Chisholm ‘72: Unbought and Unbossed (2005) to learn about Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress in 1968. The film covers her...
Calling all creatives! What is your immigration story? The Asian Heritage Committee is sponsoring an ABCs of Immigration Project where all students, faculty, and staff can contribute written and visual artwork to share their immigration story. Writing or artwork must be submitted to...
Calling all creatives! What is your immigration story? The Asian Heritage Committee is sponsoring an ABCs of Immigration Scholarship where Bergen students can submit their written and visual artwork on their immigration story to be considered for an ABC’s of Immigration Student Scholarship. Writing...
As part of the Women’s History Month Film Series and the Meadowlands Monday Movie Series, watch the film, Ruthie and Connie: Every Room in the House (2002), to meet the Jewish great-grandmothers from Brooklyn who launched the marriage equality movement. The location...
This remarkable film asserts “evolutionary proof that women, especially mature women, are best equipped to run the world.” Panel discussion after the film with NJ State Senator Holly Schepisi, CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Deborah Visconi, and the directors of the...
This film tells the story of the women who, in the 60s and 70s, used code names, fronts, and safe houses to protect themselves and their work: an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions.
Meet the Jewish great-grandmothers from Brooklyn who launched the marriage equality movement.
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