Berkeley College Celebrates Women Trailblazers with Women's History Month Events in March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Contact: Kelly Depsee
Senior Director, Communications and External Relations
973-200-1099
KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu
BERKELEY COLLEGE CELEBRATES WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS
DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
IN MARCH 2024

Berkeley Womens History Month 

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Berkeley College will commemorate the vital role of women in American history and current trailblazers in various fields with Women’s History Month events in New York, New Jersey, and online during the month of March. 

Feel the Teal: Women Celebrating Women
March 1, 2024, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Berkeley College, 44 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ

Business leaders are invited to join the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners and Berkeley College for a special tribute honoring the late Willa Edgerton-Chisler. Networking and light refreshments will follow. This event is open to the public, but registration is required.
Register: Click here or https://bit.ly/3whsrlN  

12th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration – Trailblazers: Women of Courage
March 4, 2024, 10 a.m.
Berkeley College, 44 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ

A panel of successful women will share the challenges they have overcome and their victories. Marjorie Perry, CEO, MZM Construction, will serve as keynote speaker. Panelists include Lizbeth DeJesus, Woodbridge Councilwoman; Elissa Frank, Vice President, Government Affairs, New Jersey Business & Industry Association; Rosie Grant, Paterson Education Fund Executive Director; Cassandra “Sandi” Lazzara, Passaic County Commissioner; LaMonica McIver, Newark Council President; and Senator Holly Schepisi (R-39). This year’s event will honor the late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, a celebrated role model. This event is open to the public, but registration is required.
Register: Click here or https://bit.ly/3uvKt3n 

iHeart Media International Women’s Day
March 5, 2024, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Berkeley College will be the Lead Higher Education Partner for iHeart Media’s 2nd Annual International Women’s Day event. The event will feature networking opportunities and panel discussions with influential women leaders. Diane Recinos, EdD, President of Berkeley College, will present the Rising Star Award to an outstanding student leader. The event will be livestreamed. 

International Women’s Day DEI Leadership Summit
March 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Berkeley College, 12 East 41st Street, New York City

Join the International Association of Women NYC, United Nations: NGO Committee on Private Sector Development, and Berkeley College for a full day of panels, workshops, and networking focused on topics in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leadership.
Register: Click here or https://bit.ly/3SIbmci 

Planting and Nourishing Your Seed – Is Your Garden Growing?
Empowering Lives, Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Unseen Struggle of Endometriosis
March 16, 2024, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Berkeley College, 44 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, NJ

This empowering and informative event is dedicated to raising awareness about endometriosis, a silent yet prevalent health issue affecting millions of women worldwide. Keynote speaker Nathali Zamora, a passionate endometriosis advocate, will share her personal journey, shedding light on the challenges faced by women with endometriosis and creating a supportive space where women can come together to learn, share, and uplift one another. The event begins with a networking breakfast at 9:30 a.m. The event is presented by Better Than Me, and sponsored by Dellas Management, Lupe, and Cohesive Connextion.
Register: Click here or https://bit.ly/42PJCXN. 

About Berkeley College 

Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials. 

Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.

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