International Women's Week

Mission Statement

Lee University’s International Women’s Week is founded on Genesis 1: 27-28, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female he created them.  And God blessed them..."   The purpose of International Women's Week is to inspire and empower women by highlighting their achievements, addressing their challenges, and fostering a supportive and well-informed community.
The International Women's Week Committee is a part of the Lee University Cultural Diversity Committee.

2025-2026 International Women's Week Committee Members

Julie Burchfield, MA, MLS - Chair
Dawn Bixler, MEd, MLIS
Mary Mathias-Dickerson, MFA
Joanna Pepple, PhD
Holly Perleoni, DBA
Ashley Mulligan, PhD
Muen Vanessa Wei, DMA

Dates

Monday, March 2

Women in Business Panel Luncheon (RSVP Only)
with Stephanie Linkous (United Way), Kim Pace (LBMC), Lauryn O'Boyle (Hearth Hospice), Holly McAfee (Serge Global), and Jennie Hobbs (Playcore)
Monday, March 2 @12:20 pm - 1:10 pm in the School of Business Lobby

A Mind of Her Own: An Interdisciplinary Women Scholars Panel
with Glenna Lashley, Stephanie Pope, Marcie Williams, Anna Marie Brendel, and Jaimme Preston
Monday, March 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm in the Edna Minor Conn Lecture Hall

Tuesday, March 3

Artists’ Reception
with Josephine Cora Prins and Mikala Alewine
Tuesday, March 3 @ 9:15 am - 10:30 am in the Lee University Art Gallery, Squires Library

International Women's Week Cornerstone Chapel Service
with Dr. Lenena Brezna and Ladies of Lee
Tuesday, March 3 @ 10:45 am to 11:30 am in the Cornerstone Chapel

Latte in the Library
with Mrs. Tonya Cook
Tuesday, March 3 @ 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in Squires Library

 

Wednesday, March 4

Unwavering: Women & The Call of God Panel Discussion
with Casey Cole Higgenbotham and Fernanda Snaidero Ramirez
Wednesday, March 4 @ 11:15 am to 12:05 pm in the STM Reading Room

International Women's Week Student Poster Session
Wednesday, March 4 @ 1:25 pm to 3:20 pm in the SMC Medlin Great Room

 

Thursday, March 5

International Women's Week Conn Center Chapel Service
with Lena Barber-Howard
Thursday, March 5 @ 10:45 am to 11:30 am in the Conn Center

International Women's Week Performance Seminar
Thursday, March 5 @ 4:15 pm to 5:05 pm in the Squires Recital Hall

International Women's Week Guest Recital
with Jeong Yun Yang
Thursday, March 5 @ 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Squires Recital Hall