Strike A Pose: WHM Kick-Off Group Photo

Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: At the Library Quad

The WRC invites you to kick off WHM with joy, pride, and community.

Join us in the Library Quad for a powerful group photo celebrating the beginning of Women’s History Month. Let’s fill the space with strong faces, bright smiles, and positive energy as we honor the women who inspire us.

• Bring your friends and colleagues
• Wear green and gold to show Hornet pride (optional)
• Help us create a moment that reflects the power of our community

Women Who Bloomed

A CARC x WRC Collaboration
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: University Union, 2nd Floor – Cottonwood Suites

Women Who Bloomed is a CARC collaborative community art experience honoring women who have shaped history past, present, and emerging while creating space for students to reflect on their own journeys of growth, resilience, and leadership.

Through the creation of personal flower bouquets, participants honor women who inspire them, including themselves, and contribute to a shared visual expression of collective strength, care, and legacy.

Participants may dedicate their bouquet to:

• A woman in their life
• An ancestor or elder
• A historical or cultural figure
• A caregiver, educator, or activist
• Themselves

Center Flower Assignments

• DRC: White Lily
• Serna Center: Yellow Roses
• WRC: Pink Rose
• SWANA Center: Olive Branches
• Pride Center: Lavender Flower
• MLK Center: Carnations
• Esak’tima Center: Sunflower
• Multi-Cultural Center (MCC): Eucalyptus
• APIDA Center: Jasmine Flower

Each one of these flowers have a meaning and together, we bloom in community!

Her Table: A Leaders Lunch

Date: March 16, 2026
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: Harper Alumni Center

HER Table: A Leaders Lunch is a signature Women’s History Month event designed to inspire the career and leadership pathways of diverse women in the Northern California region. The luncheon fosters mentorship and networking opportunities among students, faculty, staff, and professionals.

HER Table supports Sacramento State’s commitment to:

• Fostering an Environment of Dignity and Hope through community-building and expanded professional support networks
• Elevating Sacramento State as a national brand by showcasing women leaders whose impact strengthens student success
• Through connection and storytelling, the luncheon enhances the visibility of the Women’s Resource Center’s commitment to leadership development, empowerment, career readiness, and educational excellence.

Schedule at a Glance (Subject to Change)

Doors open at 11:30 AM for lunch, networking, and check-in.

11:30 a.m.
Check-in, Networking & Lunch

12 p.m.
University Welcome

12:15 p.m.
Keynote Remarks

12:40 p.m.
WRC Video

12:50 p.m.
Panel Engagement

1:50 p.m.
Closing Remarks

Detailed agenda, parking, and arrival information forthcoming.

For more information or accommodations, please contact: wrc@csus.edu

RSVP is required.

Register Now!

Note: This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Parking

Guests may park without a permit in designated STUDENT parking spaces (highlighted) in Lot 8 on Monday, March 16, 2026, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

We recommend allowing extra time for parking and walking to the event location.

View the Parking Instructions

Celebrating Leadership. Honoring Legacy. Building Community.

Women’s History Month at Sacramento State is more than a celebration—it is an invitation to connect, reflect, and lead together.

Keynote Speaker

Donna Bland
CEO of Golden 1 Credit Union

University Welcome

Aniesha Mitchell
Vice President for Student Affairs

Moderator

Stephanie Tom
CA Deputy Treasurer

Panelist

Maraskeshia Smith
City Manager of Sacramento

Anh Phoong
Attorney & CEO of Phoong Law

Dr. Daisy Gonzales
Executive Director, CA Student Aid Commission