To celebrate Women's History Month, the Women's and Gender Studies program at Coastal Carolina University has launched a unique webpage to highlight and honor the women who have helped build and strengthen the University since its founding in 1954. Several events are planned throughout the month as well that are free and open to the public.

Highlighted on the webpage are current students, graduate students, alumnae, faculty and staff who have all contributed to Coastal Carolina over the years.

"Women's History Month offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the impact women have had on our local community and communities globally," said Ina Seethaler, director of the Women's and Gender Studies program at CCU. "It is also an important time to analyze issues that are still holding women back and to contemplate ways to bring about lasting social change."

Here is a snapshot of events happening throughout the month of March. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Visit coastal.edu/wgst/ccuwomen or coastal.edu/wgst for additional details. Contact Seethaler at 843-349-6919 or iseethale@coastal.edu.

March 2, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | International Women's Day Celebration on Prince Lawn.

March 13, 6 p.m. | Chants Chat discussion, "This Is a Man's World?" in the Wall Boardroom, Room 222, to discuss sexism and the recent #metoo movement.

March 14, 7-9 p.m. | Women's History Month Keynote Address featuring Hilary M. Lips, professor emeritus at Radford University and author of "The Psychology of Sex Differences" (1978), followed by a reception, in the Johnson Auditorium, Wall Building, Room 116.

March 15, 7:30 p.m. | Celebration of Women in Music concert in the Edwards Recital Hall; $7 general admission.

March 17-18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Intelligence and National Security Conference hosted by Women in Intelligence and National Security at CCU in the Johnson Auditorium; $11 registration, visit www.wins-ccu.org to register.

March 19, 6 p.m. | Free screening of the feature film "Obvious Child" (2014) followed by a question-and-answer session in the Wall Building, Room 318.

March 21, 4-7 p.m. | Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop co-sponsored by the First Generation College Students organization in the Lib Jackson Student Union, Room A-201.

March 22, 4:30 p.m. | "What Holds Women Back?" is a panel on family leave policies followed by a reception in the Coastal Theater, Lib Jackson Student Union, Room A-110.

March 29 through April 7, 7:30 p.m. | The Department of Theatre presents an all-female cast in William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" in the Edwards Theatre, $17 general admission.

For building and parking information, visit coastal.edu/safety/parking. Ticket information is available at coastal.edu/culturalarts.

Social media handles:

Twitter: @WGST_CCU

Facebook: facebook.com/WGSCCU

Relevant hashtags:

#ccuwomen

#CCU