Learn why some pregnant people experience much worse, sometime life-threatening, symptoms of nausea and vomiting than others, how it can affect them and their baby, why more research is needed, and how to support people with this condition at Palomar. Zoom link
In 1898, Encarnación Pinedo published a cookbook, written in Spanish, and compiled from recipes she had gathered throughout her life in the San Jose area. It was the first cookbook published in the United States written by a Latina, and it represented the California Rancho culture she grew up in and inherited from her Berryessa… Continue Reading The Spanish Cook Without Equal- My Adventures in Translating Encarnación Pinedo’s 1898 Cookbook
In 1898, Encarnación Pinedo published a cookbook, written in Spanish, and compiled from recipes she had gathered throughout her life in the San Jose area. It was the first cookbook published in the United States written by a Latina, and it represented the California Rancho culture she grew up in and inherited from her Berryessa… Continue Reading The Spanish Cook Without Equal- My Adventures in Translating Encarnación Pinedo’s 1898 Cookbook
This interactive presentation will explore the additional financial challenges women have historically faced. Some of these challenges are still faced by many today. We will explore everything from gender pay gaps to the pink tax. We highlight the importance of money management and goals in personal finances. More importantly, we provide tools and resources attendees… Continue Reading Money Management & Financial Challenges Affecting Women
In celebration of Women’s Month, we invite you all to come and make an empowerment bracelet with your own unique spin on it. These are perfect for us to get through hard times and learn how to depend on each other in more ways than one. Or you can always make one for a friend… Continue Reading Empowerment Bracelets
Celeste Divinity is a multi-disciplinary content creator and creative. She has experience facilitating and partaking in panels for women’s and trans feminine people’s representation. Much of her creative work centers around beauty and skincare. She has been featured in Teen Vogue, Refinery29, Glow Recipe, as well as a music video for ChrsBrry. She spends her… Continue Reading Celeste Divinity: A Trans Woman’s Perspective on Feminity and the Feminist Movement
a crafting workshop that would provide some unstructured time for folks to relax and tap in to their creativity, while also tying in the history of arts and handicrafts in women’s history and art. The decorative arts were often dismissed as minor or inferior to more “serious” forms, but have historically been a vivid and… Continue Reading Fiber Arts: Women’s Art from Prehistory to the Feminist Movement
An overview of women in the organized labor movement and their contributions, as well as a look at why unions have historically been important to women’s socio-economic standing. The lecture will be presented by women leaders in the Palomar College Faculty and Staff unions. Zoom link
a panel of women in law enforcement to share their struggles and accomplishments. Panel will include different agencies in the region as well as different tenures in their profession. This aligns with Initiative #30×30 which hopes to promote 30% of females in law enforcement by 2030.
bringing STEM students together with industry reps and STEM faculty to discuss current topics facing women in STEM at a national level. Students will receive tips on interviewing for internships and a glimpse of various STEM career pathways. Zoom link
Trained in Chicago and Berlin, San Diego-based art song composer Alice Barnett Stevenson (1886-1975) dedicated herself to enriching the musical community of San Diego by advocating for local musical education and endorsing professional performance opportunities for herself and her colleagues. She supported herself and her family through her music, and built her career professionally composing,… Continue Reading Rediscovering Alice Barnett Stevenson: San Diego’s Early 20th Century Composer
Artist and Entrepreneur, Maira Meza, will provide an introduction and group art session step by step encouraging others to unleash their creativity. We will use this Interest Form for sign-ups for the two CCE workshops.
“Unseen Suffering: Confronting Human Trafficking in San Diego County” is an upcoming Zoom presentation and discussion that delves into the pervasive issue of human trafficking in our region. This session will meticulously examine the scope of the problem, shed light on the prevalent entry points for trafficking victims, and highlight essential resources for rescue and… Continue Reading The Exploitation & Trafficking of Women in San Diego
The Palomar Gender and Women’s Studies student club will have tables in front of the Student Union where students can decorate cookies as part of an activity where they will learn about consent.
Five incredible women from around the world, who are boldly breaking glass ceilings in the male-dominated world of orchestral conducting, take center stage in MAESTRA. These women gathered in Paris for ‘La Maestra’, the only competition in the world for female conductors. Personal stories of survival, passion and perseverance are woven together with the drama… Continue Reading Film Screening of MAESTRA
Featuring Professor Alina Steele on flute
a panel of Mixtec women and their intergenerational experiences
Join us to celebrate the culmination of women’s history month and the accomplishments of women!