Beginning in March, the University of Illinois at Chicago's 2001 celebration of Women's Heritage Month explores the unique contributions that women have made to our culture. This month, we reflect upon and commemorate those women who have touched us with their distinctive lives and stories and who taught us to see the value in our own unique strengths. The month-long event will examine such issues as workplace equality, ethnicity, sexuality and creativity.
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
For persons with disabilities who need special accommodations in order to participate in an event, call 413-5070 at least one week prior to the event. Moraga is a nationally recognized playwright, poet and essayist whose works weave together the issues of gender, race, culture, class and sexuality. The opening reception is cohosted by the City of Chicago's Commission on Human Relations Advisory Council on Women. 750 S. Halsted St. Ung is the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for her work as the cofounder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.