Monroe County Community College is celebrating Women's History Month 2022 with several events throughout the month of March. Nearly all of the events will be held virtually, which allows participants to participate from anywhere in the world. More information about these, and other community events hosted by MCCC, can be found at www.monroeccc.edu/events.
Thursday, March 17, 5:30 p.m., a presentation on Human Trafficking will be made by Trooper Tressa Duffin, of the Michigan State Police, Monroe County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition and Southeast Michigan Trafficking and Exploitation of Children task force (SEMTEC). Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95795524387? pwd=enVmQmViWUN2TnovWjlJZ0xUZWQvUT09
Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m. One Book, One Community, in partnership with MCCC, The Foundation at MCCC, Monroe County Library System and the Monroe News hosts The 1913-1914 Copper Miners’ Strike presented by Larry Lankton, Renowned Author and Professor Emeritus. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.uys/j/92183417464
Tuesday, March 22, 3 p.m., a History of Voting Rights will be presented by Joan Sampieri, President League of Women Voters. Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/96315642648?pwd=MUNldklSaC9rSXZocjZkRnNJUGgxdz09
Thursday, March 24, 5:30 p.m. a book discussion of Reminiscing with Dr. Hyuna Steward, Author and Physician. Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/99772568873?pwd=QUsycmt5ZHMwOExIUGxLSzBEMXFrdz09
Tuesday, March 29, 1 p.m., OBOC will host a viewing of Red Metal as part of their annual movie series at the Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance, MI 48182
Red Metal is a PBS documentary made for the 100th anniversary of the Copper Strike in Calumet, MI. See the facts behind The Women of the Copper Country, this year's OBOC book selection, including the Italian Hall disaster, and learn how labor laws have changed since the strikes.
Thursday, March 31, 5:30 p.m., CREED’s Honest Conversations About Racism will host a discussion about the award-winning film, Hidden Figures moderated by Keli Christopher, Ph.D., Agricultural Engineer. Participants are asked to watch the movie on their own prior to the date of the discussion. For a list of discussion questions, please email Penny Dorcey at pdorcey@monroeccc.edu. The movie is available to watch on Disney Plus, Spectrum TV, Prime Video, Vudu Movie & TV Store, Apple TV, VUDU or Redbox. It is also available from the Monroe County Library System. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94656153789?pwd=UU15YkZxRWRyWkxTS29CSDdGT29qZz09
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition.
The college’s mission is to enrich and transform lives by providing opportunities and excellence in higher education. The Main Campus is located at 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is located at 7777 Lewis Ave.,Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu.
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