Join the UMass President’s Office in Celebrating International Women's Day

This International Women’s Day, we’re coming together to celebrate the leadership, strength, and courage of women and girls and to reinforce a commitment to women's equality. We hope you can join us for one or more of our online 2023 events based on the IWD theme #EmbraceEquity.

You can now register for the UMass President's Office (UMPO) 2023 International Women's Day events in March. Each event requires its own registration – please use the links provided below to register for each event you plan to attend.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about the event and how to join. We recommend adding the attached calendar file to your Outlook Calendar. Note: Please do not share your event participation link with others; each person attending needs to register

Event Schedule

Event 1: Embracing Women’s History and Equity

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Join this collaborative session where the audience will meet and learn about Vanessa Farino, an award-winning multi-passionate entrepreneur named by Boston Business Journal “40 under 40,” El Mundo Boston “30 under 30.” Vanessa will engage the audience on topics related to women’s history, equity, and other challenges women face.

Register to attend Embracing Women's History and Equity

Event 2: How to Continue to Create an Equitable and Inclusive Society for Women

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a UMass President’s Office International Women's Day conversation featuring Dr. Nicole Melton, Associate Department Chair & Associate Professor of Sport Management at UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, and Lisa Calise, Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance and Treasurer at the President's Office, advocates for gender equality. Gain valuable insights into the challenges facing women today and discover effective strategies for promoting gender equity within the context of intersectionality in a variety of sectors. We will also explore the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving innovation and creativity, and how addressing intersecting forms of oppression can lead to more effective solutions for achieving gender equality. By understanding the complexities of intersectionality, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all individuals.

Register to attend How to Continue to Create an Equitable and Inclusive Society for Women

Event 3: How to Find Your Inner Peace

Friday, March 10, 2023, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a UMass President’s Office International Women’s Day conversation featuring Chaya Mallavaram, a member of the UITS team since 2008. Chaya will discuss how we can find our inner peace by empowering participants to recognize innate core strengths and creating awareness of the betterment of humanity.

Register to attend How to Find Your Inner Peace

Event 4: Connecting with Colleagues in a Remote/Hybrid Workplace: A Networking Opportunity

Monday, March 13, 2023, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 
Limited to 30 attendees - President's Office employees only

Watercooler chats and lunchroom conversations may be a thing of the past, but our need to connect with our colleagues still remains. Please join us for an interactive session where we collectively brainstorm ways to network and connect with colleagues across UMPO.

Register to attend Connecting with Colleagues in a Remote/Hybrid Workplace