Events at Misericordia • March 2026

Join us all month for a Twitter takeover!

Follow the hashtag #MisUwhm for stories about our favorite female trailblazers in our own communities, and throughout history.
 

Virtual Table Reading: A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry

March 5, 7:00 p.m.
Presented in cooperation with Gaslight Theatre Company
Featuring cast drawn from local community and colleges
Contact: Dr. Lalaine B. Little for more details

"That's so cool! Why have I never learned that?": Bringing Women Scientists into the Light

March 10, 5:10 - 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Leah Horton, University of Central Arkansas
Recorded talk at 5:10; Live Q&A begins at 6 p.m.
Moderated by Dr. Grace Chen

Domestic Violence: Past and Present

March 16, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Chandra Breese, Domestic Violence Service Center of Luzerne County
Moderated by Dr. Marine Heister
MU community only

Poetry Reading

March 19, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Via Zoom and in the Lemmond Theater (limited seats; in-person event is MU community only; virtual event is open to all)
Coordinated by Dr. Rebecca Steinberger

Eight Women Who Changed the World

March 24, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 
Presentations by Misericordia Faculty on influential women in their fields
Facilitated by Dr. Amanda Caleb

Forced to Flee: Contemporary Quilts

March 26 through June 6
Handmade quilt exhibition illustrating the global challenges arising from the current refugee crisis impacting countries across the globe
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University
Contact: Dr. Lalaine B. Little
misericordia.edu/art

Questions about any of the events may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Black (570)674-1491

For more information on the Art Gallery events, visit the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery page.

View the Women's History Month Flyer designed by Rachel Urbanowicz

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Most events are online, and all event times are EST. The electronic PDF of this poster also contains links to all events. We would like to thank the History & Government Department for supporting the Women's History Month series. 

View the 2022 Women's History Month Flyer designed by Rachel Urbanowicz

Click here to download the flyer 

Join us all month for a Twitter takeover!

Follow the hashtag #MisUwhm for stories about our favorite female trailblazers in our own communities, and throughout history.

 

Smash the Stigma, Tamp the Taboo! A presentation about periods and a screening of the documentary short film, Period. End of Sentence. (2018)

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
6pm-7:15pm
Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room 

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 2019, Period. End of Sentence. follows a group of women in India who rebel against the taboo around menstruation by producing and selling low-cost pads, which encourage more girls to stay in school and work towards a more empowered life—while contributing the the local economy. A lot to pack into 25 minutes!

 

Eight Women Who Changed the World

Monday, March 14, 2022
7pm-8:30pm
Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room

Featured women include:

• St. Joan of Arc (Reethee Anthony)
• Lady Murasaki, author of Tale of Genji (Laine Little)
• Mary McCleod Bethune, civil rights activist (Kas Williams)
• Mary McMillan, PT pioneer (Laurie Brogan)
• Candace Oviatt, oceanographer (Linda Auker)
• Marie Curie, physicist (Charles Saladino)

 

Women’s Issues Forum: The Pandemic & its Effects on Women

Thursday, March 17, 2022
12:30pm-1:45pm
Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall, Room 219 (Alden)

Speakers will address the ways in which the pandemic has expanded the challenges facing women in the workplace and elsewhere. Panelists include Chandra Breese, Domestic Violence Service Center (Wilkes Barre); Katherine Pohlidal, Director, Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program; Andrew Chew, Director of Research, Institute for Public Policy (Wilkes Barre); Corina Slaff, Associate Professor of Business, Misericordia University.

 

Annual Women’s History Month Poetry Reading

Friday, March 18, 2022
4pm-5.30pm
Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room

Come listen to the Misericordia community share the words of the world’s female poets. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite authors to share. Poetry selections will also be available for participants to peruse.

 

Exhibit Reception: The Harmon & Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art: Works on Paper

Saturday, March 19, 2022
2-5pm
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall
Light refreshments and live music with Wendy Hinton, LaToya Martin, and Patrick Temple.
Admission free; RSVP required: aisaac@misericordia.edu / 570-674-6250

 

Documentary Screening & Discussion:

Hands On: Women & Climate Change (2014)

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
6pm-8pm 
Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room

HANDS-ON women: climate change profiles five women from four continents tackling climate change through policy, protest, education and innovation. The film powerfully demonstrates how women are transferring knowledge and local networks into hands-on strategies. Dir. by Liz Miller. View more info at the project website.

 

Women in STEM Lecture

Julie Malloy, General Manager of Global Partner Marketing, Intel Corporation
Thursday, March 24, 2022
7pm- 8:30pm
Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room

 

The Voices Project: Immigration

Monday, March 28, 2022
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room

First-year students from Misericordia University interviewed women who immigrated to the United States and created videos, podcasts, poems and memoirs portraying their stories.  Come see and hear excerpts of these stories to learn about the real life experiences of immigrants, refugees and DACA recipients.

 

Eco-Feminism and Philosophy: "Paving the Road to the Kleptocene:

     The Salvation Capitalism of Michael Mann's The New Climate War."

Wendy Lee, Professor of Philosophy, Bloomsburg University
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
5pm-7pm
Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall, Rooms 218- 219 (Huntzinger & Alden)

 

*All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted

The Women’s History Month Event Series was made possible, in part, by a generous grant from the Soyka Fund for the Humanities. Additional support has been provided by: Misericordia University’s Humanities Hub, College of Arts & Sciences, Environmental Studies Program, and the Departments of English, Psychology, Philosophy, Fine Arts, Mass Communications & Design, and History & Government

Christmas in May?

Misericordia donates practical gifts to women’s shelter

WILKES-BARRE, PA (May 6, 2022) – Misericordia University donated seven big red bags of feminine hygiene supplies to Ruth’s Place women’s shelter this past Thursday. The donation resulted from a fundraiser at Misericordia aimed at raising awareness of period-related poverty, and was a part of the Women’s History Month events at Misericordia during March of this year.

“We raised $134 through Women’s History Month-themed sticker sales, and additional donations, both monetary and in-kind,” said organizer Rachel Urbanowicz, Assistant Professor of Mass Communications and Design at Misericordia. “Students, staff, and faculty would buy a sticker for $2 but then donate significant additional funds because they wanted to support Ruth’s Place.”

“We are extremely grateful for everything everyone does for us—we always appreciate it when people think of Ruth’s Place,” said Ashley Hurst, who works at Ruth’s Place as a case manager.

During Women’s History Month, Urbanowicz hosted a screening of the 2019 Academy Award® winning documentary, “Period. End of Sentence,” in conjunction with a staged reading of a humorous essay on the same topic, read by Misericordia sophomore Lauren DeRemer.

Donations kept trickling in well after Women’s History Month was over, Urbanowicz mentioned, but finally there had to be a cut-off due to the academic year coming to a close. Spending $134 on menstrual supplies, she added — “was quite the shopping trip.”

 

Photo Caption (top image): Rachel Urbanowicz (left), Assistant Professor of Mass Communications and Design at Misericordia University, dropping off donations at Ruth’s Place, with help from Ruth’s Place employee Ashley Hurst.

View the 2023 Women's History Month Flyer 

Click here to download the flyer 

Women’s HERstory Jeopardy

Wednesday, March 1 | 8:30pm
Archie's Place
* For MU community only

Test your knowledge about the various female icons, celebrities, and historical facts/figures that have changed the ways of the world! Up to 6 people per team ~ First place team wins Gift Cards!
 

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Discussions with MU’s Strong Women

Tuesday, March 14 | 7:00pm
Archie's Place
* For MU community only

Join us for cocoa and treats as we hear from MU women on their roles, relationships with others and themselves.
 

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Women’s History Month Poetry Reading

Wednesday, March 15 | 12:20pm
Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall, Room 218 (Huntzinger)
* For MU community only

Please join us for our annual WHM Poetry Reading. Immerse yourself in wonderfully witty poetry by women across the globe! Lunch will be provided.
 

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Men’s Volleyball Pride Night

Wednesday, March 15 | 7:00pm
Anderson Center

Join the Diversity in Athletics Committee and Men’s Volleyball, to help us show our support to one another as we host our second Pride Night! We have T-shirts, popcorn, mini-games, and MORE!!!
 

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Flashpoints: Material/Intent/Fused

Through March 31
Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

Contemporary artwork by four women who all incorporate encaustic, or pigmented wax, into their works.

Thursday March 16 | 3:30pm

Artist demonstration on encaustic paint with artist and curator Reni Gower
Preregistration required: llittle@misericordia.edu | 570 675 6250

Thursday March 16 | 5:30pm

Reception and Gallery Talk

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Film Screening & Discussion, with Dr. Allan Austin (History)

Rabbit in the Moon (1999), dir. Emiko Omori

Tuesday, March 21 | 6:00 pm
Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall, Room 218 (Huntzinger)
* For MU community only

Film description, from Kanopy:

Like many innocent Japanese Americans released from WWII forced incarceration camps, the young Omori sisters did their best to erase the memories and scars of life under confinement. Fifty years later acclaimed filmmaker Emiko Omori asks her older sister and other detainees to reflect on the personal and political consequences of the camps. Visually stunning and emotionally compelling, Rabbit in the Moon uses eye witness accounts to examine issues that created deep rifts within the community, reveals the racist subtext of the loyalty questionnaire, and the absurdity of the military draft within the camps. Omori renders a poetic and illuminating picture of a deeply troubling chapter in American history.

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8 Women Who Changed the World

Tuesday, March 28 | 7:00 pm
Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room

Come learn about 8 amazing women whom you probably don’t know but who changed the world! Presented by MU faculty and staff.

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“Let Them Eat Cake”: Marie Antoinette’s (Build Your Own) Cake in a Cup

Wednesday, March 29 | 8:30 pm
Dining Hall
* For MU community only

Satisfy your sweet tooth and build your own cake in a cup while you learn about Marie Antoinette (did she really say “Let them eat cake”?). Choose from three (3) different cake flavors, icings, and a various amount of toppings!!

 

*All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted

The Women’s History Month Event Series was made possible with support from: Misericordia University’s Humanities Hub; College of Arts & Sciences; Offices of Mission Integration, Diversity, & Student Life; and the Departments of English, Psychology, Fine Arts, and History & Government. Poster Design: Rachel Urbanowicz and the Cougar Prints.

Floating Beauty: Women in the Art of Ukiyo-e

Art Exhibition Open until March 10, 2024 / Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

This exhibition examines historical perspectives on women and their depiction in art in Edo Period Japan (c.1615-1858). The woodblock prints and cultural objects here present the feminine ideal in literature, kabuki theatre, and poetry, giving insight into women’s lives in the social hierarchy of early modern Japan. This exhibition was organized from the collections of the Reading Public Museum (Reading, PA). For hours and other information, visit www.misericordia.edu/art.

*Free and open to the public

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Women’s History Month Trivia

Monday, March 11, 2024 7:30-9:30pm / Archie’s

*For MU community only

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Women’s History Month Poetry Reading

Friday, March 15, 2024 12:30-1:30pm / Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall, Room 218 (Huntzinger)

Please join us for our annual WHM Poetry Reading. Immerse yourself in wonderfully witty poetry by women across the globe! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by 5pm on 3/11/24 to Michelle Donato, mdonato@misericordia.edu.

*For MU community only

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Investing in Women: Accelerate Progress

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:30-1:30pm / Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

Join us for a panel discussion on women in business. Speakers include Andrea Caladie, Partner, Baker Tilly; and Megan Alpert, Principal, Joy World Wealth Partners. Moderated by Laine Little. A free box lunch will be provided to all students in attendance. RSVP by 12pm on 3/15/2024 to Selena Popek, spopek@misericordia.edu

*Free and open to the public

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Women in STEM Film Screening and Panel Discussion:

Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 7:00-9:00pm / Henry Science Center room 275

Join us for a film screening and panel discussion on the important contributions of inventor Hedy Lamarr, the “mother” of modern WiFi and GPS technologies. Panelists include Drs. Angela Asirvatham, Linda Auker, Marnie Hiester, and Pat Lapczynski, RSM.

*For MU community only

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Pysanky Egg Workshop

Friday, March 22, 2024 2:00-4:00pm / Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

This art workshop engages participants in egg decoration inspired by the traditional art of Ukrainian Pysanky work, led by local artist Marianne Bump Lurie. Spaces limited; preregistration required. RSVP by 12:00pm on 3/15/24 to Laine Little, ArtGallery@misericordia.edu, (570) 674-6250

*Free and open to the public

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5 Women Who Changed the World

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:30-1:45pm / Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall, Room 218 (Huntzinger)

Come learn about five amazing women who overcame great feats to make incredible contributions to their fields. Presented by MU faculty and staff.

*Free and open to the public

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Sip & Paint

Wednesday, March 27, 2024 8:30-10:00pm / Banks Dining Hall

Join us for a fun evening of painting and non-alcoholic beverages. No skills needed! Supplies will be provided.

*For MU community only

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The Mark: Graphic Design and Consumer Culture Since 1800

Opening Reception April 4, 2024 5:30pm / Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

Through a close look at historical prints and objects, this exhibit traces the evolution of graphic design, telling a story of how trademarks became meaningful symbols of trust and reputation in American consumer culture. In advertisements, package designs, and creative logos, advertising professionals learned to use eye-catching visuals and salient cultural references to speak to the public through print media. In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, they refined these strategies, helping to create America’s modern consumer society. Co-curated by Drs. Jennifer Black (History) and Lalaine Little (Fine Arts). For hours and other information, visit www.misericordia.edu/art.

*Free and open to the public

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Don’t Forget to Support Women’s Athletics! Check out these Home events:

• Women’s Lacrosse vs. Juniata, 3/16/24 4pm
• Women’s Softball vs. Delaware Valley, 3/23/24, 1pm and 3pm
• Women’s Tennis vs. Clarks Summit, 3/25/24, 4pm
• Women’s Lacrosse vs. Montclair State, 3/27/24 4pm
• Women’s Softball vs. King’s, 3/28/24 1pm and 3pm

 

*All events are open to the public unless otherwise notedThe Women’s History Month Event Series was made possible with support from: Misericordia University’s Humanities Hub; College of Arts & Sciences; College of Business; Offices of Mission Integration, Diversity, & Student Life; and the Departments of Biology; English, Psychology, Fine Arts, and History & Government. Poster Design: Rachel Urbanowicz and the Misericordia University Print Shop.

Art Exhibition: “Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press”

Includes works by Lava Thomas and Quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama.

On view until March 29, 2025

Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

For more information, visit: www.misericordia.edu/art

Open to the Public

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Open Mic Night Jam with Rose Daniels

Rose Daniels is a spoken word poet and artist that ignites the room with her energy and brilliance. Audience members are welcome (but not required) to share their own artistic talents in this Open Mic event. Share your voice, writing, photography, visual art, storytelling—whatever means of expression is yours.

Monday, March 10, 2025
6:00pm

Sandy & Marlene Insalaco Hall, Rooms 218-219

Open to the Public

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Six women who changed the world

Join us as we celebrate six pathbreaking women from across history.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
6:00pm

Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, McGowan Room

Open to the Public

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Gallery Talk and Reception: Quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama
CANCELLED

Let’s have a conversation about how the traditions and memories of a local community are venerated and passed down through the handiwork of women.

Thursday, March 20, 2025
4:30pm

Pauly Friedman Art Gallery

Open to the Public

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Annual Women’s History Month Poetry Reading

Please join us as we celebrate women poets across time and space. Audience members may bring a favorite poem to read, or just relax and enjoy an injection of creativity!

Monday, March 24, 2025
12:30pm

Archie’s Lounge / Refreshments provided

MU Community Only

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Film Screening: Wildcat (2023)

Directed by Ethan Hawke, Wildcat is a biographical film about Flannery O'Connor, an American writer from the South. While the film highlights her strong faith, writing process and early publications, it also shows how she dealt with her lupus diagnosis. O'Connor was the OG Lupus Warrior.

Monday, March 31, 2025 
6:00pm

MU Campus Only

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Pysanky Workshop

Inspired by this Ukranian art form that initially was only practiced by adult women, local artist Marianne Bump Lurie will demonstrate basic techniques of applying wax and dye to a hollowed-out egg.

Friday, April 4, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
and
Saturday, April 5, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm

Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Free and open to the public; Preregistration required: email llittle@misericordia.edu to RSVP

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Open Mic Night Jam with Rose Daniels

Rose Daniels is a spoken word poet and artist that ignites the room with her energy and brilliance. Audience members are welcome (but not required) to share their own artistic talents in this Open Mic event. Share your voice, writing, photography, visual art, storytelling—whatever means of expression is yours.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
12:30pm

Archie's, Henry Student Lounge

Open to the Public

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Don’t Forget to Support Women’s Athletics!

Softball

• March 15, vs. Arcadia; 1:00pm and 3:00pm Anderson Field
• March 30, vs. Wilkes; 3:00pm and 5:00pm Anderson Field

Lacrosse

• March 12, vs. Alvernia; 5:00pm Mangelsdorf Field
• March 15, vs. Stockton; 1:00pm Mangelsdorf Field
• March 22, vs. Widener; 1:00pm Mangelsdorf Field

Stunt Cheer

• March 20, vs. East Stroudsburg; 6:00pm Anderson Center
• March 29, vs. Buena Vista University; 1:00pm Anderson Center
• March 29, vs. Randolph College; 4:00pm Anderson Center
• March 30, vs. Buena Vista University; 12:00pm Anderson Center
• March 30, vs. Saint Elizabeth University; 2:30pm Anderson Center

Tennis

• March 15, vs. Immaculata University; 1:00pm

Track & Field

• April 4, Misericordia Twilight Invitational

For more information, visit: https://athletics.misericordia.edu

 

Women’s History Month events are sponsored by the Departments of English, History, and Psychology; and the Colleges of Arts & Sciences and Health Sciences & Education. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.