Women’s History Month 2026
Theme: “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”
Women History Month Book Display at Geisel Library
During the whole month of March, Geisel Library will feature several books displays in celebration of Women's History Month. The main level will feature a display near the IT Help Desk, a display on the lower level in the juvenile collection will feature children's books, and an online display will feature eBooks. As with all our displays, you are welcome to check out any books that catch your eye!
National Equal Pay Day (Awareness Post)
Wednesday, March 4
We observe Equal Pay Day to raise awareness about the harmful wage gaps between men and women and demographic Equal Pay Days throughout the year to raise awareness about the harmful wage gaps faced by women of color as compared to their white non-Hispanic male counterparts.
Salary Negotiation Lunch and Learn
Thursday, March 5, 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Research shows that women are less likely to successfully negotiate a higher salary then men. This workshop with Salome from the CDC will provide helpful tips and tricks, and include some scenarios to act out. Light refreshments will be provided!
Sponsored by Intercultural Center, Career Development Center, and the Saint Anselm College Human Resources Dept.
International Women’s Day 2026 (Awareness Event)
Saturday, March 8
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on 8 March. It offers an opportunity to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
The History of Women at Saint Anselm: Jeopardy
Monday March 9, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Jean Student Center
In the lobby of the Jean Student Center, answer questions on the history of women at Saint Anselm for prizes.
Read Between the Lines
Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 p.m., Geisel Library
Storytime in the Library! Join us for coffee, cocoa, snacks and stories. Staff and students will read folk stories about Women’s History to students. Blankets provided!
Sponsored by the Geisel Library and the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion
Triumph Over Darkness: Finding Belonging in a World Divided
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 p.m., McCready Event Space
Marie Christine Williams survived the 1994 Rwandan Genocide through determination, faith, and a sense of community with those she met while hiding. Listen to her discuss belonging and acceptance in a deeply divided world.
Sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion
Big Thought Series - The Female Happiness Paradox
Thursday, March 26, 4:30 p.m., Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute
Women test higher than men when measuring life satisfaction but simultaneously test as more unhappy while looking at health, security, and economic issues. Why does this paradox exist, and what are college-age women reporting?
Sponsored by the Grappone Humanities Institute and the Center for Intercultural Learning and Inclusion
A Day of Gratitude: Thanking the Women who Inspire Us
Tuesday, March 31, Lounge Area, Jean Student Center Basement
Honoring the theme of “Leading the Change: Women Creating a Sustainable Future”, we will be hosting a craft night. Come color pages and learn about Women pioneers in STEM, write letters and thank you cards for the mentors in your life, and enjoy snacks! Make friendship bracelets and vibe to great tunes.
Sponsored by Intercultural Center and Alpha Lambda Delta