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TCC celebrates Women’s History Month 2023

Tidewater Community College celebrates Women’s History Month in March with activities on every campus.

This year’s events include panel discussions, speakers, celebrations, and interactive learning events. All are designed to inform students and the community about the history of women and how women continue to overcome adversity and challenges.Women’s History Month has been observed annually in the United States since 1987. This year’s national theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

TCC’s keynote event is a medical panel featuring three medical professionals talking about the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. Panel participants are:

• Dr. Paula Young, the medical director of Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital in Richmond, Va., and a pediatrician for the Bon Secours Care-A-Van mobile free clinic.
• Dr. Rashida Gray, an adult psychiatrist and owner of Gray MD Psychiatry, LLC in Richmond, Va. She treats a wide variety of psychiatric conditions, with a special focus on mood and anxiety disorders.
• Tori Tucker, a palliative care nurse and interdisciplinary researcher. She earned her Ph.D. in nursing history at the University of Virginia. Her research explores the educational, professional, and personal lives of Black nurses in Virginia during the 1950s-1980s.

For more information and for accommodations, email vsc@tcc.edu. 

Campus Events

Campus events are free and open to students, faculty and staff. Community members are also welcome and may email Emily Hartman at ehartman@tcc.edu for entry details.

March 1

Movie and Discussion10 a.m. – Noon — Virginia Beach Campus Student CenterJoin us as we watch “Story of a Movement.” In this documentary, female office workers in 1970s Boston inspire change with a call for better pay, more opportunities, and an end to sexual harassment. A round-table discussion will follow the film showing.

March 2Leadership Institute – Beyond Barriers to Success 6 p.m. — VirtualJoin Student Life and our guest speaker TCC alum Jeanine Ortiz as she shares her story and experiences regarding breaking barriers and narratives as a woman of color in higher education. Leadership Institute Sessions provide students with an opportunity to explore a variety of personal and professional development topics through the lens of leadership.

March 15

Camaraderie Speaker & Outreach for Veteran Students with Del. Jackie Hope GlassNoon – 1 p.m. – Norfolk Student CenterDel. Jackie Hope Glass is a self-proclaimed certified doer, mama and Navy veteran from the Chicagoland area and served in the United States Navy for eleven years as a cryptologist where she deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

Jackie moved to Virginia eight years ago and currently resides in the heart of Norfolk at Ballentine Place. She holds a bachelor’s in Workforce Education Training and Development from Southern Illinois University.

Currently, she serves in the Virginia House of Delegates for the 89th district covering most of the city of Norfolk.  As an elected official, she was able to pass two bills in the 2022 General Assembly, with more coming for the 2023 General Assembly.

Kahoot TriviaNoon – 1 p.m. – Portsmouth Campus Student CenterCelebrating International Women’s Day with fun facts.March 22

Women’s History Celebration5:30 p.m. — Virginia Beach Campus at the Joint-Use LibraryJoin staff from the Virginia Beach Student Center along as they partner with the Joint-Use Library for an event celebrating Women’s History Month. Come prepared to learn and grow.

Women’s History Month Medical Panel12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – VirtualThis educational event features a panel discussion with three medical professionals talking about the challenges of being a woman in a male dominated field. Panel participants are Dr. Paula Young, Dr. Rashida Gray and nurse Tori Tucker.

March 23Human Trafficking AwarenessNoon – 1:30 p.m.Join us to learn about FreeKind, an organization that assists victims of human trafficking.Paint Party7 p.m. – Chesapeake Campus Student CenterCelebrate Women’s History through art and expression. Seating is limited. RSVP with your name and student ID to Shair@tcc.edu to save your seat! 

Canvas, paint supplies, and instruction provided. Open to all TCC students, faculty, and staff. A valid TCC ID is required to participate. March 29What Are We Watching – Women’s Stories Movie Marathon9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — NorfolkCampus Student Center. This movie marathon features films by women directors. Films include “Lucky Grandma” (2020); “Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story” (2021); and Fruits of Labor (2021).

March 30

SheROSENoon – 1:30 p.m. – Portsmouth Campus Student CenterThis event highlights and brings awareness to women in STEM fields. In addition, there will be a segment focusing on dressing for success.

Resilience as a Leadership Practice12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Norfolk Campus Student CenterJoin us for a discussion featuring TCC alum Les Henderson, residential and hospitality coordinator at goDCgo and founder of EndoQueer.

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