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 #30x30 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

This will be a short lecture on Anita de la Guerra of Santa Barbara (1821-1855) and California's transition from a province of Mexico to the 31st first state of the USA Join Zoom Meeting https://palomar-edu.zoom.us/j/87426418907 Meeting ID: 874 2641 8907

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

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!