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March - 2026
Mar 2 - 31 |
Women's History Month Events All Month Long: The Her-Story Wall Paint and Sip Women’s History Month kicks off with creativity and community at Paint and Sip. Hosted by Off the Hook and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., this lively gathering invites students to relax, connect, and express themselves artistically while celebrating the contributions of women everywhere. Carrying Freedom: The Hidden History of the Purse in America Historian Dr. Kathleen Casey, Director of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Furman University, presents a fascinating lecture exploring the purse as more than an accessory. In Carrying Freedom, Casey examines how purses served as portable private spaces—holding tools of resistance, survival, and autonomy during the civil rights and gay liberation movements. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on overlooked dimensions of women’s history and agency. Thank a Woman: Letter Writing Event Gratitude takes center stage at this reflective event. Students are invited to write heartfelt letters to women who have made a lasting impact on their lives—whether a mentor, mother, sister, professor, coach, or friend. All materials will be provided, offering a simple but powerful opportunity to honor the women who have shaped personal journeys and inspired growth. Democracy in Dialogue: Tamara Keith As part of Women’s History Month, the World Affairs Council of Hampton Roads launches its new Democracy Series with an inaugural program featuring Tamara Keith, NPR’s senior White House correspondent. Hosted at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, this timely conversation will advance informed civic dialogue and global engagement. A reception begins the evening, followed by Keith’s address—an opportunity for students and community members to hear directly from one of the nation’s leading political journalists. Zumba with Charlotte Reese Get moving with an energetic Zumba class led by instructor Charlotte Reese. This high-energy session promises fun, fitness, and community spirit—plus prizes for participants. It’s a vibrant reminder that celebrating women includes honoring strength in all its forms. Women Supporting Women This impactful event centers on advocacy, awareness, and empowerment. Through mental health and safety resources, consent education, and conversations aimed at ending gender-based violence, Women Supporting Women underscores the power of collective action. Representatives from the Virginia Beach Department of Public Health and Girls on the Run will be present to connect with students and facilitate engaging activities. Women’s Flag Football vs. Hollins University Close out the month by cheering on VWU’s Women’s Flag Football team as they face Hollins University in one of their first home games of their inaugural season. Spirit gear and student giveaways will be available—making it the perfect opportunity to show Marlin pride and celebrate women breaking new ground in athletics. From honoring history to shaping the future, Women’s History Month at VWU reflects the University’s commitment to leadership, scholarship, service, and community. Mark your calendars, Marlins—and join in celebrating the voices, vision, and vitality of women all month long. |
Mar 5 |
Carrying Freedom: The Hidden History of the Purse in America Brock Commons 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. In this talk, historian Kathleen Casey discusses how purses functioned as portable private spaces—carrying tools of resistance, survival, and autonomy throughout the civil rights and gay liberation movements. Through vivid stories from her new book, The Things She Carried: A Cultural History of the Purse in America, Casey reveals how something as ordinary as a purse became an extraordinary vessel of freedom in the enduring struggle for equality. |
Mar 5 |
Concert Jazz Series: Vocal Jazz Night Hofheimer Theatre, Susan T. Beverly Hall 7:30 p.m. Swing into the sound on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Hofheimer Theatre as VWU’s Concert Jazz Series lights up the stage under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Jason Squinobal. VWU vocal music majors will serve up smooth standards and sizzling favorites, backed by a top-tier professional jazz rhythm section. Enjoy cool vibes, classic tunes, and plenty of swing. Free and open to the public — no cover, just jazz. |
Mar 9 |
Nusbaum Center at Night: Liberty, Lies, and Lazarus: The Statue We Think We Know Zoom 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Beloved and iconic, the Statue of Liberty has long carried contested meanings. From abolitionist critique to immigrant hope, Robert Nusbaum Center Director Craig Wansink explores how this familiar monument became a canvas for competing visions of freedom—and why those debates still matter. Please register to join us for this virtual discussion. Registration Required by noon the day of. Register with kjackson@vwu.edu or 757.455.3129 |
Mar 10 |
Spring Career, Internship & Volunteer Fair 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Explore exciting opportunities at VWU's Spring Fair! Connect with employers offering careers, internships, and volunteer positions across various fields. This is your chance to network with organizations, learn about opportunities, and take the next step in your professional journey. Check Handshake for the complete employer list and additional details. Hosted by the Athenaeum Center for Exploration & Discovery | Questions? Contact CareerDevelopment@vwu.edu |
Mar 10 |
WACHR's New Democracy Series: Featured Speaker Tamara Keith, NPR's Senior White House Correspondent Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 6:00 p.m. The (WACHR) is launching a new Democracy Series to advance its longstanding commitment to informed civic dialogue and global engagement. The inaugural program will take place March 10, 2026, at the Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center on the campus of 麻花色情片 and will feature , NPR’s senior White House correspondent. A reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by Keith’s address at 7 p.m. . |
Mar 12 |
Liberators or Occupiers?: Rethinking America鈥檚 First 鈥楪ood War鈥 Brock Commons 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. In his new book, Splendid Liberators: Heroism, Betrayal, Resistance, and the Birth of American Empire, Joe Jackson examines the Spanish-American War as a formative moment when America’s identity shifted from republic to empire. Focusing on the Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, Jackson traces how the language of liberation was used to justify U.S. expansion, blurring the line between freedom and authority, independence and occupation. This talk invites us to reconsider a war long framed as righteous and to ask what freedom meant then, and for whom. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Mar 16 - 20 |
Spring Break |
Mar 26 |
Panel Discussion: Unchained Waters: Freedom and Control in a Thirsty World Brock Commons 12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Access to clean water is more than a human necessity, it is a question of freedom, power, and justice. This interdisciplinary panel examines water as both a force for liberation and a tool of control. From communities transformed by the digging of a single well, to regions destabilized when water becomes weaponized, to racial and social inequities exposed by crises like Flint, Michigan, this conversation asks: How can water be a pathway to freedom rather than a barrier to it? Panelists include VWU Professors Elizabeth Malcolm, Ph.D., (Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences); James Moskowitz (Political Science); Levi Tenen, Ph.D., (Philosophy), and Andrew Reese of the Thirst Project with VWU Student Laila Jones ’26 serving as moderator. For more information, contact the Robert Nusbaum Center at 757.455.3129 or NusbaumCenter@vwu.edu. |
Mar 27 |
Jukebox A Cappella Festival Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center 6:00 p.m. Join Virginia Wesleyan Vox Vera, under the direction of Bryson Mortensen, and Deke Sharon for the annual A Cappella Festival. This year’s festival concert will be a collaboration between Virginia Wesleyan Vox Vera, Hampton Roads Academy, and St. Catherine's School for an exciting evening of a capella music. Reserve your free ticket at
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