Happening today: Womxn's Empowerment Week begins
(Posted March 1, 2021)
The first-ever Womxn’s Empowerment Week at Austin Peay State University will be filled with events for students and employees.
Each day will feature in-person and Zoom programs, such as a local, women-owned business vendor fair, along with various speakers.
Today’s theme is “feminism,” and two events are scheduled.
The Womxn’s Empowerment Week Kick-Off is at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Morgan University Center (MUC) colonnade tables.
Austin Peay students and employees can pick up some sweet treats, get a free T-shirt, take some selfies and find out about other events happening during the week.
Visit for more information about the kick-off.
The “Breaking Down the Stigma Around Feminism” panel discussion will be at 3 p.m. Panelists will be Drs. Nicole Knickmeyer and Jonniann Butterfield.
Watch parties will be in MUC Rooms 115 and 112. Click to attend the Zoom seminar.
Visit for more information about the panel discussion.
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