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HERstory at Northwest

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of women in our community and share ‘HERstory’ during the month of March.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Walk with her event at Hughes Fieldhouse. Take time to walk with her. Women on campus and in the Maryville community will come together for an afternoon to connect and take some steps. Invite a woman who inspires you!

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Art Left Behind: Exploring Decades of Creativity

Art Left Behind: Exploring Decades of Creativity Exhibition opening March 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lecture by curators in CJT, 5:30-6, followed by exhibition opening and reception in the gallery Curated by Northwest art students: Sammy Ward, Brooke Reyes, and Jeri Walters. LEARN MORE

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Brushes with History: Women Painters Who Broke Barriers event at the Living Room in the J.W. Jones Student Union. A paint-and-sip with mocktails led by Dr. Karen Britt.

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Women-Owned Businesses in Maryville

Celebrate Her History Month by supporting the women who help our community thrive. Explore our list of local women-owned businesses and discover shops, services and creators making an impact right here in Northwest Missouri.

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T-shirt Fundraiser

Support HERstory This March Celebrate Identity 365 with Northwest! Purchase a HERstory t-shirt or crewneck sweatshirt (two designs available, courtesy of Townie Tees) and help fund our March activities honoring women’s stories and impact. LEARN MORE

National Women’s History Alliance timeline

1848 The first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York

1869 National Woman Suffrage Association founded

1920 After decades of activism, the U.S. Constitution was amended to grant women the right to vote

1970 Women’s Strike for Equality

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Bake Sale

Feb. 19

5-8 p.m. | Lamkin Activity Center

Taleigha will be selling vanilla and chocolate cake pops as well as chocolate chip and sugar cookies.

Feb. 21

8:30-10:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Hughes Fieldhouse

Paris will be selling blueberry and chocolate chip muffins, vanilla and chocolate cake pops, and chocolate chip and sugar cookies.

Feb. 21

1-4:30 p.m. | Lamkin Activity Center

Rashalle will be selling vanilla and chocolate cake pops, chocolate chip and sugar cookies.