Women's History Month

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Women's History Month 2026

Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future

Five Women Who Shape Glendale History

The Glendale Historical Society
Celebrating our history and conserving our heritage 

March 4
12:30 p.m.
SR 138

Katherine Yamada is a long-time Glendale News-Press writer. She focused on the people who shaped Glendale's history in her "Verdugo Views" column.

She edited the Centennial edition of the Glendale Pictorial History, published in 2006 by the Glendale Historical Society and coauthored "Glendale, a Postcard History Series," Arcadia Publishing in 2007.

Currently, she is researching and writing an in- depth history of Glendale called "Still Standing After All These Years." It is posted quarterly on the Historical Society website. Her most recent post, #Ί 7, recounts 100 years of GCC.

Holi Walkathon 

Wednesday March 4
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Vaquero Plaza 

Celebrate the festival of colors with a post-walk dance party!

Help us support the YWCA's mission to empower women, girls, and families affected by domestic violence.

Women’s History Month Quiz
 
Thursday March 12, 2026
12:30 pm – 2 pm
SV 235 (You can register at VRC if you like)
 
Come (Again) as You Are: the Second Annual Women’s History Month Quiz
 
This Women’s History Month, we’re putting your knowledge in the spotlight — and trust us, it’s going to be Short n’ Sweet.  Join us for a trivia celebration of the women who’ve changed the game in science, sustainability, politics, pop culture, and beyond.
 
Feeling confident? Please, Please, Please bring that energy. Whether you’re a Beyoncé-level mastermind ready to Run the World, or channeling your inner Lady Gaga and just be Born This Way, this is your chance to meet the GCC family for a game and to learn a little at the same time.
 
Faculty and students alike, this is your moment to step up, team up, and show up. Bring a friend, join a table, or come solo and we’ll help you find your people. No expertise required: just curiosity, good vibes, and a willingness to play.
Expect fun facts, a few surprise questions, and plenty of chances to shine. Whether you’re competitive or just in it for the laughs, you’ll walk away knowing something new — and maybe with a prize in hand.
 
There will be main-character moments all around. Because celebrating women’s achievements isn’t just iconic — it’s historic. 

 

Prizes for success and a prize for the team name that stands out—so work together to make it pun-derful!


Women's History Month 2026 Door Decorating Contest!

Door Decorating Contest in celebration of the 2026 theme:
“Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.”

This year, we honor the women who are advancing sustainability in a range of global challenges: climate and environmental changes, economic insecurity, healthcare disparities, threats to democratic participation, and more.  We encourage individuals, departments, and offices to creatively decorate their doors in ways that highlight women who are building a more just and sustainable future.

Register yourself or a group as contestants.

Doors must be decorated by Friday, March 13.

CPGU and FLEX eligible for employees who decorate their doors (1 hour) and for those who visit and select the winners (1 hour). 

If you have questions, please contact us:
Sangita Dube – sdube@glendale.edu
Maite Peterson – mpeterson@glendale.edu

 

Virtual Watch Party – The M Factor

March 16, 2026

  • RSVP (Zoom): https://bit.ly/GCCMFactor
  • Hosts: Professor Fran Rohrbacher and Librarian Aisha Conner‑Gaten
  • Description: The M Factor is a film that addresses menopause and advocates for better approaches to midlife wellness. It highlights evidence‑based research and encourages women to take control of their health.
  • Topics include:
    • How menopause symptoms can affect careers and relationships
    • The lack of accessible information and treatment
    • The need for new, supportive approaches in healthcare and society

STEM Fest
Opening Keynote Speaker

March 17
12:30 -1:45 p.m.
Location: Buena Vista (BV) 101

Jen Garcia is the founder of Ingrained.ai, an Al tools learning ecosystem that equips professionals, businesses, educators, students, entrepreneurs, social impact leaders and government employees with Al tools training, focusing on augmenting cognitive abilities and communication skills.

In Her Care
Conversation Honoring Black Women Mothers Leading Change

March 19, 2026 (Thursday)
12:30 - 2 p.m.
SV 230

Moderator: Professor Brittany Hamptons
 
Description: An intimate and uplifting conversation recognizing Black women mothers who are leading change across industries.
 
Refreshments will be provided.

STEM Fest Gala
Closing Keynote Speaker

March 19, 2026
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Student Center 212

Dr. Melanie Bocanegra
Associate VP of Student Success
CSU Northridge

Dr. Melanie Bocanegra, is a proud San Fernando Valley native and first- generation college student who began her STEM journey at Los Angeles Mission College. She went on to earn degrees from UC San Diego and Stanford University, where her training as a scientist deepened her commitment to equity, mentorship, and access for Latinas and other first-generation students in STEM.

MONEY 101: BUILDING FINANCIAL STABILITY FROM THE GROUND UP
Monday, March 23 12-1pm PST on Zoom

RSVP link

In this introductory financial literacy session, participants will learn how the U.S. financial system works and how to build practical money management habits. Topics include understanding credit scores, setting up checking, savings, and investment accounts, creating a budget that works in real life, and developing strategies for consistent saving and long-term financial growth. The session will also include insights from the speaker’s personal journey navigating credit challenges and building financial stability over time. B. Pagels-Minor, they/them, is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and investor who has built a career at the intersection of technology, data, and economic opportunity. They previously held leadership roles at companies including Netflix and Google, and now lead DVRGNT Ventures and The Wealth Salons, organizations focused on investment, education, and expanding access to wealth-building knowledge. Their work centers on helping people better understand the systems that shape financial and professional success. Event made possible by GCC Women's History Month and GCC Student Equity and Cultural Diversity. 



Data and Donuts

Monday, March 23
1:30 to 2:30pm
Staff/Faculty Lounge 

Join us for a conversation on how "gender-neutral" systems can unintentionally create barriers, inspired by Caroline Criado Perez’s book, Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men.
 
The best part? No homework required. We’ll be sharing key highlights from the book and opening the floor for us to share our own personal experiences and observations. Whether you’ve read the book or never heard of it, we want your voice in the room!
 
What’s the info? Monday, March 23rd from 1:30pm to 2:30pm in Staff/Faculty Lounge 
Will there be donuts? Yes!

Unmasking Autism: Women and Gender Divergent Students
Tuesday, March 24th
12:30pm-1:30pm
Zoom

Join DSPD in celebrating Women's History Month with Dr. Lisa Macafee who will be presenting on Unmasking Autism: Women and Gender Divergent Students. You do not want to miss this presentation which will take place on Tuesday, March 24th from 12:30pm-1:30pm on Zoom.

The event is Flex approved and CPGU pending. 

One Love Workshop

Tuesday, March 24
3:00-5:00 pm
SV 235

Join us for a One Love workshop to learn how to recognize the early signs of unhealthy relationships         
Pizza and drinks will be provided

Voices of Strength
Women, Wellness, and Empowerment
Empower. Heal. Rise.
 
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Location: SV 225
Presented by: GCC Health and Wellness Services
 
Empowering presentation focused on building resilience, strengthening confidence, and nurturing well-being through mindfulness and self-care.
Join us in a supportive space for women to reflect on their strengths, share their experiences, and explore the power of women uplifting one another.
Women’s History Month
National Nutrition Month
Breaking the Diet Culture
Megan Torrey-Payne, LCSW and Dr. Manijeh Nezami, RDN
Thursday, March 26, 2026
12:20 pm – 1:30 pm
SV 234
Hey ladies: Need to get something off your chest? Want to feel heard?
Tired of feeling like you’re the only one who’s bothered?
Join our Rant Session
Thursday, March 26, 2:00 pm
Hosted by: Francien Rohrbacher
Zoom
Meeting ID: 816 9393 6983

Organized by the 2026 Women's History Month Coordinators

Women's History Month