Women's History Month

International Women's Day: Community Healing Circle

Tuesday, March 5 
Noon-3 p.m.
Ozuna Legacy Room 101

Connect with the PAC community at our next Community Healing Circle! Lunch will be provided. RSVP via AlamoEXPERIENCE today: only 20 participant slots are available!

What is a Community Healing Circle? A community healing circle is a safe and supportive space where individuals can come together to process shared experiences, express emotions, and find comfort and strength in their community.

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Women’s Empowerment Panel

Thursday, March 7 
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Student Center Annex

Join us as we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the diverse and ever-expanding San Antonio community. Our speaker panel features a diverse group of women who will share their stories of overcoming challenges and breaking barriers within their own industries. Hear about their experiences, successes, and the importance of representation and diversity. Lunch will be provided to attendees.

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Women’s History Month Committee Presents: The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative by Patricia Castillo

Wednesday, March 20
9:30-10:45 a.m.
Student Center Annex

Join us for a powerful and impactful event as we come together to raise awareness and stand in solidarity against domestic violence. The P.E.A.C.E. Initiative is more than just an event—it’s a call to action, a beacon of hope, and a catalyst for change in our communities. Light refreshments will be provided.

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LeadHERS Zumba Session

Wednesday, March 20
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Ozuna Legacy Room 101

Unleash Your Inner Dancer at Zumba! Prepare to sweat, smile, and move your body to the beat! Zumba is a fun and exhilarating dance fitness class that combines Latin and international rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography. It’s a workout disguised as a party – perfect for all fitness levels. FYI, on Wednesday’s we wear pink. 

Here’s what you can expect:

• Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers you can move in.
• Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
• An enthusiastic attitude!

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Women in STEM – Career Panel

Thursday, March 21
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Student Center Annex

Are you currently in a STEM major or considering a STEM-related occupation? Join us for our Women in STEM – Career Panel, and bring your questions! Panelists will share their personal and professional experiences that helped them be successful in their current fields. Hear from professionals in Forensic Science, Dental Hygiene, and Engineering! Lunch will be provided after the panel while supplies last.

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What makes you a responsible leader? Three commitments to make this year. 

Tuesday, March 26
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ozuna Legacy Room

Join us for an interactive roundtable moderated and led by campus leadership for thought-provoking discussions on the following topics:

• Self and Community Advocacy
• Ownership of Personal and Community Narratives
• Honoring Women in our Community

Attendees will leave with a personal commitment and sign our Women’s History Month Banner! Lunch will be provided at the event’s end.

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WHM Lecture Presentation with Dr. Lyssa Ochoa

Tuesday, March 26
3-4 p.m.
Ozuna Library and Learning Center, room 217 (second floor)

Join Dr. Lyssa Ochoa as she shares her experiences as a woman in the field of medicine in San Antonio.

Dr. Ochoa is a board-certified vascular surgeon and founder of the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic (The SAVE Clinic) in South San Antonio. The mission of The SAVE Clinic is to reduce the number of diabetes-related amputations in San Antonio, which occur at rates up to three times the statewide rate in some of the city’s most underserved and socioeconomically challenged zip codes. Dr. Ochoa was born and raised along the Texas-Mexico border and attended medical school, general surgery residency, and vascular surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. She has been practicing vascular surgery in San Antonio since 2011.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Contact Cynthia Sanchez at csanchez@alamo.edu for more information.

Women's History Month Book Discussion

Wednesday, March 27
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Ozuna Library and Learning Center, room 217 (second floor)

Join us for Palo Alto College's 2024 Women's History Month book discussion, open to students, employees, and the community. The book discussed is Jane Evans- Based on the True Story of a Welsh Woman's Journey from Dover to the Crimea by Christine Purkis.

Register to participate in the book discussion. Contact Cynthia Sanchez at csanchez@alamo.edu for more information.

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Women's Resource Fair 

Thursday, March 28
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Central Courtyard

Finish out Women’s History Month at our upcoming Resource Fair, where attendees will learn about community resources from the experts! Over 20 organizations will be present, including various community health agencies who will share valuable health tips. Refreshments will be provided.

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Women's History Month Library Exhibit

Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 29
Ozuna Library and Learning Center, 2nd floor

Ozuna Library celebrates Women's History Month with an exhibit titled Rise, Serve, Lead Women America's Women Physicians from the National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibition Service. This exhibit highlights the achievements of American women in the field of medicine. 

Art Exhibit in the Library

Ozuna Library hosts Herbal Traces: Medicinal Plants of South-Central Texas by artist and PAC Instructor Sabra Booth. Works are showcased in the Ozuna Library and Learning Center 2nd Floor windows. This captivating installation highlights the importance of preserving our regional flora and its healing properties while creating a visually stimulating experience for all passersby. The exhibit will be on display from March 1- August 9, 2024, during Ozuna Library’s hours of operation.